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Kodak Brownie Folding Autographic No. 2 User manual
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::P'ICTI]Rtr TAKING
| wIT'H THE
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Jfo. 2 FOLDIIVG
I{rownter\ o uame\raf'r
PRICE TEN CENTS
EASTMAN KODAK CO.
R.OCHESTER., N. Y., U" S. A.View original page 2Page 3 · Read text
PICTURtr TAKING
wrrH iHn
Aro. 2 FOLDII{G
Bro'(iJnie C arnera
PRICE TEN C.EN"S
EesrMAN KoDAK Co.
ROCHESTER, N. Y., LJ. s. A.
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CONTENTS
P^lnr I-Loading
Penr Il-Making the Exposures
Penr Ill-Removing the Film
Panr IV-Developing
Penr V-Printing on Solio Paper
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PAR'T I
Loading the Camera
,-FHE film for the No. 2 Folding Brownie camera,
L the regular No . z Brownie film is furnished in
light-proof cartriclges anC the instrument can, there-
fore, be loaded in daylight. The operation
shoulcl, ho*.uer, be performed in a subdued
light, not in the glare of bright sunlight' It
should also be borne in mind that after the seal
is broken care must be taken to keep the black
paper taut on the spool, otherwise it may slip
and loosen sufficiently to fog the film'
r. To load the camera, take a position at
a table where the daylight is somewhat sub- The Film
dued, ancl open back of camera by pushing on metal
slide lock as shown in Fig. r. The
back of camera will loosen and may
be allowed to droP down.
2. Pull out the metal roll
holder from the recess at the
end of camera which has
not the winding k.Y. In
the recess on the other side
will be seen an emPtY
spool which is to be used
film. reelI \'L for the acL ii asdD
of spool insert Now {$ iffit'',;$ 3.
Frc' r film in the roll holder
opposite the winding end. SnaP tension cliP back
into"place with roll of film in it.
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Important
Be sure and get the top of spool at top of camera
(each spool is marked on the end) when inserting,
o.therwise your film will come on the wrong side of
black paper when reeled off and total failure will result.
+, Now break the
gummed slip th at
holds down the end
of black paper and
pass the black paper
across opening in the
back of the camera,
and thread into slit
Flc. z in reel, Fig. 3. Be
careful in so doing that the paper draws straight and
true, and give the spool two or three turns, (to the
left from the k.y end). Fig. 4.
Caution
If you turn off too
much of the b la c k
paper, belore the cam-
era is closed, the film
will be uncovered and
ruined.
S. The camera is
now to be closed, r€-
versing the operations
shown in Fig. r, page 5. Frc. 3
Throughout the foregoing operations, f rom the
time the gum stip is cur on the fresh roll of filrn
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until the back of camera is closed, keeP the black
paper wound tightly on the roll. If it is allowed to
'loosen, light *itt be admitted and the film fogged 6. The roll of
film in the camera
is covered with
black PaPer and
this must be reeled
off before a Picture
can be taken. Turn
the k.Y slowlY to
the left and watch
Frc. 4 in the little red
celluloid window at the back of the
eamera.'When fifteen to eighteen
turns have been given, the number
one will appear before the window' Fig 5'
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PART II
Making the Exposures
REFORE making an exposure n'ith the No. z L) Folding Bro\vnie Camera, either time or instan-
taneous, be sure of four things :
Ftnsr-That the shutter
is adjusted properll .
(For time, instantaneous or
oulb exposurcs as dcsircd. )
dia- the
at set =Ac Srcoxo-Thatphragm stop is
the proper opening.
Tnrnn-That the cam-
era is focused.
FounrH-That an un-
exposed section of the
film is turned into
position.
SECTION L
Operating the Shutter
Perfect familiarity rvith the shutter is essential to
successful picture taking lvith any camera. The fol-
Iorving directions should, therefore, be carefully read
and the shutter operated several times before threading
the filrn up for use.
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" Snap Shots "
For all Ordinary Instantaneou! Exposuret
Ftnsr-Set the lever A at the point " f . " This
adjusts the shutter for instantaneous exposures.
Sn'coNo * Set the lever B at No. r. Lever B controls
the Iris diaphragm and No. r is the proper open-
ing for ordinary instantaneous exposures.
THtno down the release C . This makes the -Press ex'osure'
Time Exposures
FInsr-Set the lever A at the point T (time). This
adjusts the shutter for time exposures.
SpcoNo-Setthe lever B at No. z or 3. See instruc-
tions for use of stops, page 16.
Tnrno-Touch the release C. This opens the shut-
ter. Time exposure by the watch. Again press
the release. This closes the shutter.
Bulb Exposure
When it is desirable to make a very short time
exposure this is best accomplished by making a
t t ' ' bu lb exposure.
Ftnsr-Set the lever A at the point ( ( B " (bulb) .
This adjusts the shutter for bulb exposures.
Srcoxo-Set the lever B controlling the stops, xt
No. z or 3, as desirecl.
Tntnn-Press lever to open the shutter, and release it
to close the shutter. This makes the exposure.
The shutter will remain open as long as the lever
is under pressure.
Do not oil any part of the shutter
In case of acciclent return shutter to your dealer or
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SECTION 2
-- ShOts"InstantaneOus ExpOsUf€S-"Snap
To take instantaneous pictures the object must be
in the broad open sunlight, but the eamera should
not. The sun should be behind
the back or over the shoulder of
the operator.
Focus on the Subject
r. Press the concealed button as
shown in Fig. r '
and push down the
bed of camera to Ftc. r
the limit of motion. Opening
2, GrasP the Frontthebottom of front
board to pull out i: r::i.li:r:ri:iii,:ijjrlti:!!ir::' iiii:iiiliil:r:,iffr,liilliii ,::irr:,'f":i!rif ' :r ' :
the front.
3. At the front of camera bed and on the side
opposite finder, you will see a scale with slots marked
8, zo and roo feet. Fig. z. This is for focusing the
camera. Before extend-
ing bellows set the catch
A in the slot corresPond-
ing to the distance away
of the princiPal object
to be photograPhed.
The catch is set bY
downward Pressure on
is the lever and then moving to right or left. It
not necessary to estimate the distance with any more
focus than accuracy; for instance, if the "ppro*imate
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is set at zo feet (the usual distance for oidinary
street work) the sharpest part of the picture will
be the objects at that distance f rom the camera, but
everything f rom rz to 5o feet will be in good focus.
For general street work the focus may be kept at zo
feet, but where the principal object is nearer or farther
away, the focus should be moved accordingly. For
distant views set the focus at roo feet.
Extending the Front
Now extencl front of camera to limit of motion (Fig.
3). This sets the focus for
the distance you have
placed the catch on the
scale. A click will be
heard when the front locks.
Making the Exposure
Aim the camera at the
object to be photograPhed
and locate the image in the
finder, which is at the left
hand corner of f ront-board. FIG. iir"t' 3 The 'finder shows the the Extcnding
Front scope of view and gives a
fac-simile of what the picture will be. On the face
of the ground glass in the finder you will notice four
lines. When using for horizontal exPosures the sub-
ject may occupy the entire width of finder, but must
be located between the upper and lower lines to in-
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steady-hold it level as shown in Fig.4, and Push
the lever. This makes the exposure.
Frc. 4.
Pressing
Snap-Shot
Lever
Fqr a vertical exposure the camera must be held
on its side. Fig. 5. Reverse the finder so that it
will be available for vertical exposures. For vertical
exposures the subject may occupy the entire height
of the finder, but must be located betweerl the two side
FrG. 5
lines to insure aPpearing in the pictufe. The finder
gives the scope of view and shows a fac-simile of the
picture as it will appear, but on a re'duced scale. Any
object that does not show in the finder will not show
in the picture.
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Hold it Level
The camera must be held level.
If the operator attempts to photograph a tall build-
ing while standing near it, by pointing the camera
upward (thinking thereby to center it) the resulr will
be similar to Fig. 5.
This was pointed too high. This building should
have been taken from the middle story window of the
building opposite
The operator should hold the camera level, after
withdrawing to a proper distance, as indicated by the
image shown in the fincler on the top of the camera.
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SECTION S
Time Exposures-[pleriors
r. Put the camera in position on a tripod or some
other firm support. Fig. g.
set camera in such a position that the finder will embrace the view desired. The diagram shows
the proper position for
the camera. It should
not be pointed directly atY
J a window, as the glare
of light will blur the,,
picture. If all the win-
dows cannot be avoided, : .
Fig. 8 pull down the shades of -
Making a such as come within the
Time range of the eamera.
Exposure Make the exposure
with the shutter as de-
scribed on page g.
Time Needed for rnterior Exposures
This table is for the largest stop. vtr/hen the second
{ stop is used double the time ; when the smallest stop
is used give four times the time of table.
White walls and more than one window :
bright sun outside, 2 seconds;
hazy sun, 5 seconds;
cloudy bright, ro seconds;
cloudy dull, zo seconds.
White walls and only ono
window :
bright sun outside, 3 seconds;
, hazy sun, 8 secondsl
cloudy bright, r5 seconds;
cloudy dull, 3o seconds. Diagram Showing position of Camera
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'llime ExPosures in the OPen Air
bef ore the lens the I ight w hen the stop No. 3 is
admittetl is so much reduced that time exposures out
of doors may be made the same as interiors but the
exposure must be much shorter'
WrrH SunsutNr-The shutter can hardly be opened
and closed quickly enough to avoid over exposure'
wrrs LlcHr clouns-From % to r second will
be sufficient.
seconds will wrrs Heevy cr,oups-From 2 to 5
be required.
The above is calculated for hours from three hours
after sunrise until three hours before sunset and for
objects in the open air. For other hours, or for obiects
Doin the shaclow, u"nder porches or uncler trees,
acctrrate directions can be given; experience only can
teach the ProPer exPosure to give
Time exposures cannot be made while the camera
is held in the hand. Always place it upon some firm
support such as a chair or table.
StoPs
: The stops should be used as follows
No. r. THe Lancnsr-For all orclinary instan-
taneous exPosures.
No. 2. Tnn MrnolE-For instantaneous expos-
ures when the sunlight is unusually'strong and there
sea are no heavy shadorvs; such as in views on the
shore, in extremely high, dty climates or on the water
or in tropical or semi-tropical climates ; also for inter-
ior tirne exposures.
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doors in cloudy weather. Not for instantaneous
exposures. The time required for time expostlres on
cloucly days with smallest stop will range from %
second to 5 seconds according to the light. The
smaller the stop the sharper the picture.
When setting the stops always see that the one to --1
be used is brought to the center of the lens where it J
catches. ' II
If you use the smallest stop for instantaneous expos- I
ures absolute failure will result .,
Flash Light Pictures
By the introduction of Eastman's Flash Sheets, Pic-
ture taking at night has been wonderfully simplified.
A packageof flash sheets, a piece of cardboard, a Pin
and a match complete the list of essential extras.
T'he cost then is : One package Eastman's Flash
Sheets, No . r, 25 cents
With flash sheets no lamp is necessary, there rF
is a minimum of smoke and they are far safer than I any of the self-burning flash powders, besides giving
I a softer light that is less trying to the eyes.
Many interiors can be taken with the flash sheets J
that are impracticable by daylight, either by reason
of a lack of illumination or becausethere are windows
in the direct line of view which cannot be darkened
sufficiently to prevent the blurring of the picture.
Evening parties, grouPs around a dinner or card
table, or single portraits may be readily made by the
use of our flash sheets, thus enabling the amateur
to obtain souvenirs of many occasions which, but for
the flash light would be quite beyond the range of
the art. .
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Preplation for the Flash
$il T'tre camera should be prepared for the tirle
ti exposure, as directed on page r+ of this Manual,
(except that the largest stop must be used) and placed
il on some level support where it will take in the view
-.t" desired.
Pin a flash sheet by one eorner to a piece of card-
board which has previou'sly been fixed in a perpendic-
ular position. If the cardboard is white it will act as
a reflector and increase the strength of the picture.
The flash sheet should always be placed trvo feet
behind and two to three feet to one side of the camera.
If placed in front or on a line with front of camera,
the flash would strike the lens and blur the picture.
It shorrld be placed at one side as well as behind, so
as to throw a shadow and give a little relief in the
lighting. The light should be at the same height or
a little higher than the camera. The support upon
which the flash is to be made should not project far
enough in front of it to cast a shadow in front of the
: camera. An extra piece of cardboard a foot square
: placed under the flash sheets will prevent any sparks
J from the flash doing damage.
Taking the Picture
Having the camera and the flash sheet both in
position and all being in readiness, open the camera
shu;ter, stand at arm's length and touch a match to
the lower corner of the flash sheet. There will be a
bright flash which will impress the picture on the
sensitive film. Then touch the lever to close the
shutter and turn a fresh film into place with the key,
ready for another pictut.,
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The Flash Sheets
The number of sheets required to light a room
varies with the distance of the object farthest from the
camera, and the color of the wall and hangings'
they be used sheets are to two or more when the I above one cardboard, pinned to theshould be :
other, the corners slightly overlapping.
Table I$
For ro feet distance and light walls and hangings
use r sheet.
For ro feet distanee an d dark walls and h angings
use 2 sheets.
For r 5 feet distance and Iight walls and hangings
use 2 sheets.
For r 5 feet distance and darli walls ancl hangings
use 3 sheets.
For z5 feet distance and light walls and hangings 'wI
use 3 sheets. I
Far z5 feet distance and dark walls and hangings I
use 4 sheets. II
To Make a Portrait
Place the sitter in a chair partly facing the camera
(which should be at the height of an ordinary table)
and turn the face slightly towards thi camera.
For using the portrait attachment see Page t6.
The flash shoulcl be on the side of the camera away
from the face, that ir, the sitter should not face it.
f'he flash should not be higher than the head of the
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To-va Make a GrouP
Arrange the chairs in the form of an are' facing
the camera, go that each chair will be exactly the
same distarrce from the camera. Half the Persong
T_ composing the group should be seated and the rest
ti should stand behind the chairs. If the group is large
any number of chairs may be used, but none of the
perspective woulds sufjectsseen in largeshouldpictures,be seatedbecauseon thethefloor, as sometimes
be too violent.
Backgrounds 3J+"u)
In making single portraits or groups, care should
be taken to have a suitable background against which
the figures will show in relief ; a light background is
better than a dark one, and often a single figure or
two will show up well against a lace curtain. For
larger groups a medium light wall will be suitable.
The finder on the camera will aid the operator in
composing the groups so as to get the best effects. In
order to make the image visible in the finder the room
will have to be well lighted with ordinary lamp light
which may be left on while the picture is being made,
provided none of the lights are placed so that they
show in the finder.
Eastman's flash sheets burn more slowly than flash
powders, producing a much softer light and are,
ih.r.fore, far preferable in portrait work ; the subject,
however, should be warned not to ntove, as the pic-
ture is not taken instantaneotrsly, about one second
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Closing the Camera
r . To disengage front from catch so that it may be
pushed back, press down with thumb Fig. 9 on lever
of focusing device (shown as A, in Fig z, page ro).
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2. Keep lever pressed and slide back front a short
distance with forefinger FiS. 9. The lever may
then be released and front pushed back into the : camera box.
3. Close front by pressing down on arm locks on
J each side of bed as shown in Fig. ro. The bed will
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disengage ' spool and +. Pull out winding key to
swing out brass clip containing spool. Remove stick
clown lodse end of black paper with gumrired sticks
which will be found on ernpty spool (see Fig' r)'
Now remove spool (FiS. z).
Y
$[
Frc. z
f rom the recess on 5. Now take the empty spool the left sicle of camera and transfer to the winding
side, placing the empty spool on the pin in the brass
clip with slotted end toward the k.y.
6. Load as described in Part I.
The roll of exposures can now be mailed to us for
finishing, of you can do the developing and printing
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