Kodak Brownie Auto 27 User manual

There are no exposure settings to make with your new BnowNtr,
Auro  27 Camera -  the new-type, built-in  electric eye does it auto-
matically. This, and many other features, such as modern styling,
built-in  flash, and 2-position focusing combine  to give you extra-
ordinary picturetaking ease.
  Your camera makes black-and-white snapshots, color snapshots,
or color slides, depending on which of three Kodak No. 127 films
is loaded in the camera:

          KODAK VERICHROME Pan Film-produces   twelve  3r/zx3Vz-
              inch standard enlarged black-and-white snapshots.
          KODACOLOR Film-produces   twelve  3r/zx3r/z-inch standard
             enlarged color snapshots.
          KODAK EKTACHROME-X Film, for color slides in daylight or
                with  bf ue flash bulbs-produces   twelve Zx2-inch slides (out-
              side dimensions) with picture area of lYzxlr/z inches.

Before any important  pictures-a  trip or special event-shoot  a roll
of film and take a few flash shots for  practice and a check on your
equipment, especially the batteries. See your photo dealer for sup-
plies, processing, or prints.

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I  Turn the film compartment cover LocK counterclockwise as far
as it will go ( Vq-turn) by rotating the cross-piece with the end of the
thumb and forefinger. Lift  off the cover.
2 The empty take-up spool should be in the wIND KNoB end and en-
gagethe wind knob key. If the end-pin of the spool does not engage
the k"y, turn the wind knob until  it is seated. Break the sealing band
(remove when indicated) on the roll of No. 127
film; then place  it  in the film  holder, &S illus-
trated, by putting the end-pin of the spool flange
in the hole of the spring (pointed out by word                                          I
LOAD), and pressing out against the spring until
the opposite end-pin of the spool can be fitted
into its hole at the side of the film compartment.
3 Draw  the paper, colored side out, over the
square opening of the film holder, and thread the
paper evenly into the slot of the empty take-up
spool. Turn the wind knob two full turns and, at
the same time, apply slight pressure on the sup-
ply spool so the paper winds straight and tight.
4 Replace the  film  compartment  cover, and,
while pressing down firmly on the back, turn the

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cover lock clockwise, as far as it  will go (%-turn)  to secure it in
      place. Check to make certain that the cover is fastened.
     5 Look into the red window on the back of the camera. Turn the
     wind knob clockwise until the warning arrow appears; then slowly
     wind until the " 1" is centered. The film name precedes each of the
     12 numbers. You are now ready for the first picture. Ths wind knob
       is of the ratchet type to allow "winding" back and forth as a watch.


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Take pictures with either black-and-white film (VrnrcHRoME Pan) or
color films (KonncoloR  or ErrncHRoME-X)  with the subject under
bright sun to cloudy-bright light conditions. However, the best color
pictures are made in bright sunlight; the sun should be behind you.
Make sure that the flash door  is closed, thereby automatically  se-
lecting the daylight shutter speed.
The  size of  the lens opening  is automatically  controlled  by the
amount of  light reflected to the battery-powered ELEcTRTcEyE by
the subject. Install batteries as on page 8. Make sure that the electric
eye is not obstructed, during picturetaking, by the fingers or any
other object, and that the cnmera is not pointed toward the sun or
other bright light source.
IMPORTANT:     If there is not sufficient light to take a properly ex-
posed pictura, d wARNINGBARwill drop down in the top front of the
viewfinder as the sHUTTERRELEASEbutton is slightly depressed (not
                                  far enough to trip the shutter).
                                                    It  is necessary for proper exposure
                                that batteries be reasonably strong.':'
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I  Set the two-position focus by rotating the FocusrNc MouNr  until
its white triangular  pointer  "clicks"  into place opposite the black
wedge-shapedindex of either:
  "BEYOND  8 FT."-for   subject distances greater than 8 ft.
   "CLOSE-UPS"-for   subject distances of 312 to 8 ft.
2 View  the picture with your eye close to the square viewfinder
eyepiece located on the back of the camera, at the left side. Press
the shutter release slightly to see if the warning bar appears.
3 Hold the camera in a horizontal position as shown in the illustra-
tion; then, with the camera steady, take the picture by slowly press-
ing the sHUTTERRELEASEbutton.
4 Wind  the film  to the next exposure. You cannot make another
exposure until film has been advanced.

With Kodak  Ektachrome-X  Film,  indoors, use blue bulbs. With
Kodak Verichrome Pan or Kodacolor Film, indoors, use clear bulbs.
L Two fresh lt/z-volt photoflash AA-size batteries which
test at least 3r/2 amperes (on photoflash battery tester),
are required. Weak batteries may cause flash failures. To
install batteries, first remove the BATTERvRECESscover
on the bottom  of the camera by pressing on the front
ribs, sliding the cover toward the front of the camera to
raise the opposite end and lifting   it  off. Make sure that
battery, camera and cover contacts are clean; then insert
the batteries - one base down; the other base up - cs
printed on the battery compartmenf. Replace the battery
cover by inserting the longer tab in its spring-loaded slot
toward the front of the camera; then lowering the short-         BATTER                                                      RECESStab end into its slot.
2 Slide the ribbed cATcH away from  the FLASH DooR;
the door  will  spring open and automatically  select the
flash shutter speed. Insert an AG- 1 type flash bulb into
the reflector socKET; press in until   it clicks into place*.
*A flash bulb, seatedin the socket,will not flash when the shutter releaseis
 pressed,with the door closed.A flash bulb,therefore,can alwaysremainreadyfor
 a quickflashshot-merelyopenthe doorand shoot.
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3 The distance from  the camera to the subject is important  for
proper exposure. Keep within the distances in the table on page l0
and adjust the focusing mount  for ct-osE-ups or BEyoND 8 feei, de-
pending on the camera-to-subject distance. Adjusting the focusing
mount automatically selects the correct lens opening for flash.
4  View the picture with your eye close to the viewfinder eyepiece
and  slox'lv press the shutter release button to flash the bulb and
take the picture. Disregard the possible appearance of the warning
bar in the viewfinder.
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NOTE: The most pleasing appearance  of the subject's eyes will result when
the flash picture  is taken  in a brightly  lighted room, and the subject  is not
looking directly at the camera.
5 Press the black, ribbed slide, labeled EJECT,oD the right back of
the camera, in the direction of the arrow to eject used lamps.

CAUTION: Do not touch lamps during  or immediately  after flashing-they
are extremely hot. Since lamps may shatter when flashed, use of the Flash-
guard (packed with the camera)  over the  reflector  is recommended.  Never
flash lamps  in an explosive atmosphere.




                           Flash            Distance       Camera-to-Sub-
        Film                          Bulbs              Setting           iect Distance
                                    Close-Ups       5 ft.-15  ft.
  Verichrome Pan
                     Clear Bulbs     Beyond 8 ft.             I  ft.-25   ft.
                         (AG-r)        Close-Ups       4 ft.-  8 ft.
  Kodacolor
                                      Beyond 8 ft.      8 ft.-15  ft.
                     Blue Bu lbs      Close-Ups       5 ft.-  8 ft.
  Ektach rome-X         (AG-18)       Beyond 8 ft.      8 ft.-13  ft.

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WATCH OUT FOR THESE
You'll take better snapshots if you avoid the six common mistakes
described below. Watch out for these when making pictures.
1 cAMERA MovEMENT, during  the exposure, results in a blurred
picture. Hold the camera steady and press the shutter release with
a slow, steady motion.
2 To avoid pictures with a foggy  effect, don't make pictures with
a DIRTYLENS.Clean your lens with Kodak Lens Cleaning Paper or
Kodak Lens Cleaner and a soft lintless cloth.
3   If YOUR FINGER oR THE NEcK  STRAP  IS IN FRoNT  oF THE LENS,
you'll  get a picture similar to that shown opposite.
4 cLUTTERED BACKGRouNDs-  trees, wires,  poles -  steal  interest
from the subject. Look beyond the subject before you shoot.
5 suBJEcT MovEMENT. Don't snap moving subjects unless they are
moving slowly and directly toward or away from the camera.
6 suBJEcr our oF Focus. When your subject is too close to the
camera (closer than 3V2 ft. at the cr-osE-up setting, or 8 ft. at the
BEYoND8  ft. setting), it  will appear fuzzy. Set the focusing mount
correctly for the camera-to-subject distance.
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. "How  to Make Good Pictures" is perhaps the most famous and
  popular picturetaking book of all time. Seeyour Kodak dealer for
   this and other publications.
o The Koon  Close-Up Attachment, No. 13 can be slipped over the
  lens for extra-closepictures of people, flowers, etc. With the focus-
  ing mount set at CLOSE-UPS, the lens-to-subjectdistance must be
  20 to 40 inches under bright sun conditions; 23 to 33 inches under
  cloudy-bright light conditions. See instructions packed with the
  attachment.
o The Kour  Cloud Filter No. 13 captures fluffy clouds by making
  the blue sky appear darker. Use it with Kooer VpnrcnnovrB Pan
  Film - never with Kodak color films.
o The Konex RBloyvrerrc 500 Projector shows you the full beauty
  of your slides brilliantly projected onto a screen.
o The BnowNrB Supsn 27 FieId Case will protect your camera. The
  drop-away front readies the camera for immediate use.
See your photo dealer for  tltese and other photo aid,s.

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                          GUARANTEE

            WITHIN a year after purchase, any repairs necessary to this
          BROWNfE AUTO 27 Camera due to a defect in materials or
            workmanshipwill be made or, at our option, the camera will be
              replaced without charge. No other warranty or guarantee, ex-
             press or implied, shall be applicableto this equipment. Nor are
           we responsible for loss of film, for other expenses or incon-
              veniences, or for any consequential damages occasioned by
              the equipment.
                   In case of unsatisfactory operation, the camera should be
              sent directly or through a Kodak dealer to Eastman Kodak
           Company or a repair firm authorized by us to make such
                repairs.  lt should be accompanied by a description of the
               trouble encountered and other available information regarding
               the camera, including the date and place of purchase.

        EASTMANKODAKCOMPANYo Rochester4, NewYorkI
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