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Kodak BANTAM F 6.3 User manual
User manual for Kodak BANTAM F 6.3. 13 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Kodak BANTAM F 6.3
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Outdoor Exposure Guide
for the Kodak Bantam with f.6.3 Lens Picture taking with the
Susroct Snurrpn Spnnn
For all ordinary out- door subjects such as Kodak Bantam
landscapes, groups Kodak Anastigmat Lens f.6.3 and street scenes,
Portraits in the open
a Large shade, not under Snapshot f .6,3 tree or fhe roof of a
porch. Shaded near-
bv scenes. Narrow
I
and slightly shaded ll streets.
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Beach, waterandsnow
scenes in bright sun- Snapshot
light.
Exposures are for the hours from one l
hour after sunrise until one hour before i
sunset on days when the sun is shining.
The latitude of the film is so great that the I
larger stop (,/.6.3) may be used with good
results for pictures of all subjects, except
water, beach or snow scenes in brilliant sun-
Iight. While a slight gain is effected in the
sharpness of near-by and distant objects by
using the smaller stop (/. 1 1) , you may prefer '
not to bother with changing the stop except
for the above extreme conditions.
When photographing a moving object, I
such as a runner, train, or an automobile. EASTMAN KODAK COMPANYthe subject should be traveling towards or
l Rochester, N.Y., U. S. A.away from the camera at an ansle of about
45 degrees.View original page 2Page 5 · Read text
Lever B controls the shutter for The latitude of the film
time and instantaneous or snapshot is so great that the Iarger
exposures. For instantaneous expo- stop (/.6.3) may be used
sures or snapshots this lever must be rvith good results for pic-
over "I" 1 it must be pushed over to tures of all subjects, except
"T" for time exposures. lrater, beach or snow scenes in brilliant sunlight, when
the smaller stop (/.11)
should be used. While a
' slightsharpnessgain isofeffectednear-by-usingin andthe D distant objects by
the smaller stop (/.11), you
' may prefer not to bother
rvith changing the stop
The shutter of the camera is re- exeept as required by the
leased by pushing the exposure lever above extreme conditions.
A, slowly,- as far as it wi]l go' This
makes the exposure. The lever auto-maticallv returns to its original posi- THn FrNonR
tion when it is released. The finder 5, pagb 2, is brought into Do not jerh the leuer as anA rnoae- position by lifting the front frame.ntent of the camera, at the i'nstant of It shows what will appear in theerpiosure, wi,Il blur the picture. picture, but on a much reduced scale.
In viewing, the sight or rear frame Srop OPBNTNcS should be held as close to the eye as
The stop openings regulate the possible with the camera pressed
amount of iignt pass-ing t[rough the firmly against the face. All vertical
lens. The lever D controls the stoP lines in thq subject should appear
openings. The large stop opening is parallel with the vertical sides of the
7.0.S, the smaller /.11. Be sure the front frame of the finder, when hold-iever D is at the end of the slot when ing the camera either in the vertieal
using either /6.3 or /.11. Neuer haue or horizontal position. Hold theleuer D in the center of the slot. www.butkus.uscam,era steady.View original page 5Page 6 · Read text
For uertical picture-inder fi,nger on For horizontal picture-thumb on
shutter release, thumb along lower edge shutter -release, inVer. f,nger on edge of
of front plate. Hold camera f'rmly front plate. Hold camera fi.rmly agaitrct
against the face. the face.
HoT,O THE CAMERA STEADY camera at waist level; this is espe-
The correct method for releasing cially noticeable when' making hori-
the shutter of the Kodak Bantam zontal pictures.
u'ith the camera held in the vertical To meet this, the Kodak Bantam
:rnd horizontal positions is shown in has been so designed that the shutter
these illustrations. is _released by slowly squeezing the
It has been observed that there is a index finger and thumb together; this
greater tendency for moving a camera steadying action prevents moving the
*ith an eye-level finder, when releas- camera, and getting a blurred picture.
ing the shutter, than when using a Do not let fingers g1t tn front-of Lens.View original page 6Page 8 · Read text
rnents of almost any siae. Pri,nts of the stand,ard, size shorwn aboue are bei,ng ofered at reasonable prices, and, it is recommended that only Ttrints of this size or larger be ordered from Kodak Bantam negatiues.View original page 8
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This shows thethe muchrnuch largerlarger headhead This is a typical portrait, usin$ the
and shoulder portrait that can be Kodak Bantam without a Kodak
obtained when the Kodak Portrait Portrait Attachment. The subject
Attachment is used. The subject was 6 feet frorn the leqs, which is awas 3 feet from the lens; this is about as close as is advisable if portrait attachment is not used.the actual size of image obtained.www.butkus.us
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camera, then raise the camera slightly and damp cloth; especially if the
turn it a trifle to the left. has not been used for some time.
KooAK" Any subject from 2)lto 4feet from "Ar Holm wrrn Youn the lens will be sharp, and even at is a booklet containing diagrams and
slightly closer distances very pleasing illustrations showing various lighting
portraits can be obtained. effects. It gives suggestions for mak-
The same exposure is required as ing pictures in and around the home.
n'ithout the Attachment. "Prctunn TexrNc ,tr Nrcrrr" is a Use Kodalt Portrait Attachtnent booklet that describes in detail the
Ir{o. 8, with the Kodak Bantam. methods of making pictures by elec-
tric light and flash-light, campfile CrBeN Lnxsps scenes, fireworks, lightning, moonlight
These pictures illustrate the differ- effects, silhouettes and other unusual
ence between results with a dirty and pictures.
a clean lens. These two booklets are free, and
copies of them will be sent uPon re-
qu^est to our Service DePartment.
EASTMAN KODAK COMPAI{Y,
Rocnosrnn, N. Y.
M ade with Dirtg Len s. M ade with Ciean Lens .
Open the back of the Kodak, and
wipe the front and back of the lens
with Lens Cleaning Paper or a clean
handkerchief. "?
Keep Dust Out of the Camera
Wipe the inside of the camera and
bellou,s, occasionall5r, with a slightly
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:il::i,:iiliiii SERVICE
DEPARTMEI{T
ArorrroNAr, AssrsreNcn FoR
Merrwc Bnrran Prcrunns
A LTHOUGH we give in this -{f' manual the essential direc-
tions for using the camera it ae-
companies, there are arnateurs
who wish for further knowledge
The Kodak of photography. The Service Department is at
Portr ait Attachment their service, your service. Do not hesitate to call on us
for information on any photo-
tr'its your Kodak Bantam for head graphic subject.
and shoulder portraits-it enables We are at your seruice, w'ite
you to approach closer to the subject to us-there is no charge,
and get a larger image, sharply focused no obligation,.
at short range.
Address all Cornrnu.nications
At your dealer's Snnyrcn Dppenrunxr
EASTMAN KODAK COMPAIVY Ensrtvrex Kor.rr< Coryrp.tlry
Rocnnsrpn. N. Y. Rocnpsrun, N. Y., Il. S. A.
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