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KODAA-
'I-yad e n[ar-h, r8,t,\'.
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY,
ROCHESTER, N. Y.
TIANUFACTURERS OF
. Kodaks.
Bros'nie Canreras,
Ko<lak [rilnr'l'anks,
Ko<lak [)r1' Ilourrtitrg'l'issue.
Velox I'aper,
Eastmarr Solio Paper,
Eastrnan Ferro.Prussi:rte Paper,
Eastrrran Velvet Brorni<le Palrer,
F-astnrall Standard Bronrirle Paper,
, Eastruan Roval Bromide Paper,
Eastrnan N{atte Enarnelecl l3ronride Paper
Eastutarr Platirro 13r onricle Pa1'rer,
. E.astntan Errarneled Bronticle Paper,
ltastrrrarr Non-Curlirrg [;ilnt,
'l'este, I tlhern ic.rls,
'l'r iporls arrd
Other Spet ialties.
TRAT)F- }IARKS RE';. T" S. PA'f. OF'T'.
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BEFORE LOADING.
Before taking ahy pictures with the Flexo Kodak read the
following instructions carefully and make yourserf perfectly
familiar with the instrument, taking especial care to rearn how
to operate the shutter. work it for both time and instantan-
eous exposures several times before threading up the film.
The first and most important thing for the amateur to bear
in mind is that the light which serves to impress the photo-
graphic image upon the sensitive film in a small fraction of a
second when it comes through the lens, can destroy the film as
quickly as it makes the picture. After the film has been devel-
oped and all deueloper lhoroughty zuash.ed out, it may be quickly
transferred in subdued white light to the fixing bath without
injury. Throughout all the operations of loading and unload-
ing, be extremely careful to keep the duplex paper wound
tightly around the film to prevent the admission of light.
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY,
Rochester. N. Y.
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ORDER FILM
BY NUMBER
All Kodak Films may be distinguished by the
numbers on the ends of the cartons.
101
is the number for film for this camera (No. z Flexo
Kodak). The number appears both on the carton and
on the cartridge.
NOTICE
The Duplex paper (black on one side, red on the other,)
now used in Koclak cartridges is superior to black paper, in
that it has no deleterious effect upon the keeping qualities of the
film, and absolutely does away with number markings'
In watching for numbers through the red window, one
should now look for black numbers on red paper, instead of,
as formerly, white numbers on black paper.
wherever the term ,,duplex paper" is used in this manual,
reference is made, of course, to this black and red paper'View original page 6Page 7 · Read text
CONTENTS.
Penr I.
Loading the Camera.
Penr II.
Making the Exposure.
Section r. Instantaneous Exposures.
Section z. Time Exposures.
Section 3. Flashlight Exposures.
Pan'r III.
Removing the Film.
Panr IV.
Developing.
Panr V.
Printing on Velox.
Panr VI.
N{ounting,
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PART I.
LOADING THE CAMERA,
The film for the Flexo Kodak is furnished in
light-proof rolls and the instrument can there-
fore be loaded in daylight. The operation
should, however, be performed in a subdued
light, not in the glare of bright sunlight.
THE.rt:::...FILM.-
TO LOAD. No. 101.
f . Take a position at a table as far as
possible from any window and pull down
catch at top of the upper hole (the finder
opening) in front of Kodak. See Fig. l.
Fig. 1.
II. Drop down the front
of Kodak to the position
shown in Fig. 2. This un-
locks the sides (the sides
are hinged to the back ) and
they may now be removed,
with the back, preparatory
to threading up the film. Fie. 2.View original page 8Page 9 · Read text
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY.
III. Remove the metal rod from the
recess at the front left hand side of Kodak
and insert it in the hole in center of car-
tridge. Fig 3. This forms the axis upon
which the spool is to revolve.
Fig. 3.
IV. Now insert the cartridge in the
recess at the front left hand corner of Kodak,
being sure to get the " to?" of spool at tlte
top of l{odak-each spool is marked on the
end. To insert the spool simply fit the axis
of spool in the two slots in which it is to
travel as in FiS. 4, a"nd it will readily drop
into place. Fig. 4.
V. Remove the gummed slip that holds
down the end of the duplex paper, pull out
the paper; pass it over the aluminum rollers
at back and thread into slot in reel as shown
in Fig. 5. Be sure that the paper draws
straight and true ; then give one or two
turns on the k.y, keeping the duplex paper
Fig. 5. taut with the right hand as shown in Fig. 6.
The key is to be turned only far enough
to bind the paper firmly on the reel ; if
turned too far the film on cartridge will
be exposed to the light and ruined.
VI. Replace the back and sides on
Kodak as shown in Fig. T, making sure
that the top is at the top. ( The left side-
cover has a tension spring for bearing Fie. 6.
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against film on the inside. Simply remem-
ber that this spring must always be on left
side of Kodak and there
will be no confusion in
putting on cover. )
VII. Hold the sides
together as in Fig. B and
Fie. 7. close front board. This
vrrr. rhe,",,'li?,il1T ;il1:flllilil?;
covered with duplex paper and this must Fig. 8.
be reeled off before a picture can be taken. Turn the k"y
slowly to the left and watch in the little red celluloid window at
Fig. 9
the back of the camera. When 15 to 18 turns have been given,
a hand pointing toward the figure r will appear, then turn key
slowly until figure r appears before the window. Fig. 9.
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PART II.
MAKING THE EXPOSURE"
Section l.-Inst antaneous Exposufesr
("SnaP Shots." )
The shutter is always set' and is operated
for snap shots by pushing the spring alternately
to right or left. (See Fig. r.)
If the lever stands at the right hand side of
slot simply push it to the left and uice z)ersa.
If the spring should be pushed the wrong woY, the shutter
would simply remain unmoved, and no "click" would be heard,
thus indicating that the spring should be pushed in the opposite
direction.
To take instantaneous pictures the object should be in the
broad open sunlight, but the camera should not. The sun
should be behind the back or over the shoulder of the operator.
USE THE LARGEST STOP.
Snap Shots can only be made when the largest stop is in the lens. If a
smaller stop be used. the light will be so much reduced that it rvill not suf-
ficiently impress the image on the film and failure will result. In making snap
shots both of the slides shown in Fig. z should
.& B be pushed down to the limit of motion. Slide
A controls time and instantaneor:s exposures.
For snap shots this slide must be down.
Slide B controls the stops of which there
are three. When it is clear down the largest
stop is in place. This is the one to use for all
snap shots; except where the sunlight is unusu'
aQt strong, and there are no heavy shadows,
isuch as views on the water or in tropical or
semi-tropical climates, when the middle stop
may be used.
The smallest stop must never be used for
Fie. 2. snap shots or absolute failure will result.
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NO. 2 FLEXO MANUAL.
Aim the cam era at the object
to be photographed and locate
Ihe image in the finder, which
is alongside the key. The
finder shows the scope of view
and is a fac-simile of what the
picture will be. Hold the
camera steady-hold i,t level
as shown in Fig. g and push
t/te leuer.
Tltis rnakes tlte erposaere, Fig. 3.
For ,futa? Sltots the slides must both
be down as shown in Fig. 4.
Tutn a new film into position I Turn
the key slowly to the left until the next
number appears before the window.
The index hand appears only before
No. r. Three or four turns will be
sufficient to accomplish this.
Repeat the foregoing operations for
Fig. 4. each picture.
Load your Kodak with Kodak Film-
Look for this Trade Mark on the Box.
Look for
..KOD^A,K''
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EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY.
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Section 2.
TIME EXPOSURES INDOORS.
I. P[ace the Kodak in Positton.
Set in such a position that
the finder will erirbrace the
view desired.
The diagram shows the
proper position for the Kodak.
Diagram showing position of Kodak.
It should not be pointed
directly at awindow as the
glare of light will blur the
picture. If all the win-
dows cannot be avoided,
pull down the shades of
such as come within the
range of the Kodak.
To make a time expos-
ure, place the Kodak on
Fig. 1.
some firm support, like a table or
tripod, and pull out the time slide
(A) near finder as shown in Figure z,
steady the Kodak with one hand and
push the lever to open the shutter,
(see Fig. r ) ; give the proper time,
(using a watch if more than two
seconds), and press the lever in the
opposite direction to close the shut- Fig. 2.
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ter. (If preferred the shutter may be closed by pushing down
lever A instead of giving the second pressure to the exposure
lever. )
Nore: It rvill be seen that when the time slide is pulled out, theshutter
strikes as it passes the lens, stoppirrg it half way across with the opening over
the lens.
Try this a ferv times, before winding the film into position, to become
accustomed to the operation.
Turn a new film into position as described before. (See
page 9.,)
For interiors the following table is a good guide :
Tlme Needed for Interior Exposures.
This table is for the largest stop. When the second stop is
used add one half more time; when the smallest stop is used
give four times the time of the table :
white warrs and '.:ffiil::.:,I:th,,
hazy sun, 5 seconds I
cloudy bright, ro seconds;
cloudy dull, zo seconds I
White walls and onlv one window:
bright sun outside, 3 seconds;
hazy sun, 8 secorrds I
cloudy bright, r5 seconds I
cloudy dull, 3o seconds I
Medium colored walls and hangings and more than one window
bright sun outside, 4 seconcls I
hazy sun, ro secorrds;
cloudy bright, zo seconds ;
cloudy dull, 4o seconds I
Medium colored walls and hangings, and only one window
bright sun outside,6 secondsl
hazy sun, 15 seconds I
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:Dark colored walls and hangings, and more than one window
bright sun outside, ro secotlds;
hazy sun, zo seconds ;
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:Dark colored walls and hangings, and only one window
bright sun outside, zo seconds ;
hazy sun, 4o seconds ;
cloudy bright, t minute, zo seconds I
cloudy dull, z minutes, 4o seconds.
The foregoing is calculated for rooms whose windows get
the direct light from the sky and for hours, from 3 hours after
sunrise until 3 hours before sunset.
If earlier or later, the time required will be longer.
TO MAKE A ?ORTRAIT.
Place the sitter in a chair partly facing the light, and turn the
face slightly toward the camera, (which should be at the height
of an ordinarv table). Center the image in the finder. For a
three-quarter figure the camera should be from 6 to 8 feet, and
for a full figure from 8 to to feet frorn the subject. The back-
ground should form a contrast with the sitter.
KODAK PORTRAIT ATTACHMENT.
By the use of the Kodak Portrait Attachment this instrument
may be used with the sitter at a distance of only 3l feet, thus en'
abling the Kodaker to obtain large head and shoulder pictures
equaling in size those of the ordinary mantello photograph.
The attachment is simply an extra lens fitted in lens opening
in front board, and in no way affects the operation of the lens
except to change the focus. Price, 5o cents. Be sure and specify
what instrument the attachntent is to be used with when ordering.
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Tlrnte Exposures in the OPen Alr.
When the smallest stop is in the lens the light admitted is so
much reduced that time exposures out of doors may be made
the same as interiors but the exposure must be much shorter.
WIrn SuNsHTNB-The shutter can hardly be opened and
closed quickly enough to avoid over exposure.
Wrrrr LrcHr Clouos-F rom % to r second will be sufficient.
Wtrn Hnnvv Ct-ouos-lrrom z to 5 seconds will be required.
The above is calculated for the same hours as mentioned
above and for objects in the open air. For other hours or for
objects in the shadow, ttnclcr porches or under trees, no accu-
rate directions can be given; experience only can teach the
proper exposure to give.
Time exposures cannot be made while the Kodak is held in
the hand. Always place it upon son-le firm support, such as a
tripod, chair or table.
STOPS.
The stops should be used as follows.
r. Tnr: LencEsr-For all ordinary instantaneous er,osules when the
sun shines.
a-3. Tne MrooI-B-For itrstantaneous exposures when the sunlight is
unusually strong and there are no heavy shadows, such as itr views otr the sea
shore, or on the water, or in tropical or semi-tropical clirnates; also for interior
time exposures, the time for which is given in the table on pages rr and rz.
r-4. Tne Slrellrsr-For time exposures out doors in cloudy weather.
IVeuerifor instantaneous erposures. Thc time required for tirne exposures olt
cloudy <lays With smallest stop '"r'ill range flotn f second to 5 seconds, accord-
ing to the light. The smaller the stop the sharper the picture.
\\'hen setting the stops always see that the one to be used is
brought to the center of tlte lens where it catches.
Absolute failure will result if the smallest stop is used
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t4 EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY.
Section 3.
FLASH LIGHT ?ICTURES.
By the introduction of Eastman Flash Sheets, picture
taking at night has been wonderfully simplified. A package of
flash sheets, a piece of cardboard, a pin and a match complete
the list of essential extras although an Eastman Flash Sheet
Holder is a great convenience.
With flash sheets, no lamp is necessary, there is a minimum
of smoke and they are far safer than any other self-brrrning flash
mediunr, besides giving a softer light that is less trying to the
eyes.
Many interiors can be taken with the flash sheets that are
impracticable by daylight, either by reason of a lack of illumi-
nation or because there are windows in a direct line of view
which cannot be darkened sufficiently to prevent the blurring oi
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 nrany
occasions which, but for the flashlight, would be quite beyond
the range of the art.
PnBpaRauoN FoR 'rnn Fr.asn.-The camera should be
prepared for time exposures as directed on page ro of this man-
ual ( exceptthat the largest stop'must be used ), and placed on
some level support where it willtake in the view desired.
Pin a flash sheet by or-re corner to a piece of cardboard
which has previously been fixed in a perpendicular position.
If the cardboard is white it will act as a reflector and increase
the strength of the flash.
The flash sheet should always be placed two feet behind
and two or three feet to one side of the camera. If placed
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in front, or on a line with front of Kodak, the flash would strike
the lens and blur the picture. It should be placed at one side
as well as behind, so as to throw a shadow and give a little
relief in the lighting. The flash 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 Kodak. An extra piece
of cardboard a foot square placed under the flash sheet will
prevent any sparks from the flash doing damage. However,
by using the Eastman F lash Sheet Holder, all these contin-
gencies are taken care of, and we strongly advise its use.
THE EASTMAN FLASH
SHEET HOLDER.
This holder may be safely held in
the hand, alzuays betzueen loa and tlte
flaslt. sloeet. Or it may be used on
any Kodak tripod, being provided
with a socket for this purpose. The
sheet is held by a spring finger, in
such position that its lower corner
projects part way across the circular
opening in the holder, as shown in
the illustration.
Then to set off the flash, merely
touch a match to the corner of the
sheet'from behind through this open-
ing.
TAKING THE PICTURE.
Having the Kodak and flash sheets both in position and
all being in readiness, open the camera shutter, stand at arm's
length and touch a match from behind to the lower corner of
the flash sheet
\of"- If -you are not using the Eastman Flash Sheet Holder, place thematch in a split stick at least two feet long.View original page 18Page 19 · Read text
I6 EASTMAN KODAK CON,IPANY.
There will be a bright flash which will impress the picture
on the sensiti.'e film. Then push the lever to close the shutter
and turn a fresh film into place with the key, ready for another
pinture.
THE FLASH SHEET.
The nurnber of sheets required to light a room varies with
the distance of the object farthest from the camera, the color of
the walls and hangings.
When two or more sheets are to be used they should be
pinned to the cardboard, one above the other, the corners only
very slightly over-lapping.
TABLE.
r No. I sheet. light hangings use and v'alls ro distance feetFor (. and .. ,, '. r No. z dark ro (. r. r. .. ,, ., ,, z No. r light I5.( (( .. .. .. ,, r. .. ,. r No.8 dark ,5
Norn-Never use more than one sheet at a tiure in the Eastman Flash
Sheet Holder.
To MarB A PoRTRAIT.-Place the sitter in a chair partly
facing the Kodak (which should be at the height of an ordinary
table) and turn the face slightly towards the I(odak. The
proper distance from the camera to the subject can be ascer-
tained by looking at the image in the finder. For a three-
quarter picture this will be from 6 to B feet, and for a full figure
from B to ro feet, For using the Portrait Attachment, see
page 12.
The flash should be on the side of the Kodak away from the
face, that is, the sitter should not face it. The flash should not
be higher than the head of the sitter.
To MerB e Gnoup.-Arrange the chairs in the form of an
arc, facing the Kodak, so that each chair will be exactly the
same distance from the camera. Half the persons composing
the group should be seated and the rest should stand
behind the chairs. If the group is large any number of
chairs may be used, but none of the subjects should be
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seated on the floor, as sometimes seen in large pictures, be-
cause the perspective would be too violent.
BacxcnouNos.-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.
Thef ttderon the camera will aid the operator in compos-
ing the groups so as to get the best effect. In order to make
the image visible in the finder, the room will have to be well
lighted with ordinary lamplight, 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 Flash Sheets burn more slowlythan flash powders,
producing a much softer light and are, therefore, far preferable
in portrait work ; the subject, however, should be warned not
to move, as the picture is not taken insttutlan'eou'sly, about one
second being required to burn one sheet.
EASTMAN FLASH CARTRIDGES.
Eastman Flash Cartridges may be substituted for the sheets
if desired. We recomntend the sheets, however, as more con-
venient, safer, cheaper and capable of producing the bt st
results. The cartridges are only superior where absolutely
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PART III.
REMOVING THE FILM.
No dark room is required in changing the spools in the
Flexo. The operation should however, be performed in a
subdued light.
I. When the last film has been exposed, turn the key
about r 5 half turns or until the letter (' S " appears before the
red window.
II. Provide an extra spool ,of film to fit this Kodak and
take a position by a table as far as possible frorn any window.
III. Open the Kodak and remove sides and back as des-
cribed on page S.
IV. Flolding the paper taut, so as to wind tightly, turn the
!<ey until the paper is all on the reel. See Fig. r.
V. Hold the reel tightly with one hand
to prevent the paper f rom loosening.
Then loosen the key by turning to the
right and pull it out. See Fig. z.
VI. Turn Kodak
over, bring endof dup-
Iex paper and sticker Fie. l. together when the roll
may be lifted out as
shown in Fig. 3.
Fig. 2.
Nore-If sticker folds urrd.er roll, raise it up with the point of a lead pencil.
D'r not lose the ratchet rvheel which is
attached to end of spool, 3S it will be
needed in forming new winding reel.
VII. Wrap up exposed roll immediately
to prevent the light from injuring the film.
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PART IV.
DEVELOPING,
There is no necessity of working in a dark-room or waiting
until night to develop film. It can be done in daylight at any
time and place. And the daylight methods of developing filnr
give better results than the dark-room way.
Film may be developed in daylight by the Kodak Film
Tank method. Detailed directions for developing will be found
in the manual which accompanies the goods. The operations
are given briefly in the following pages.
We recommend the Kodak Film Tank method particularly
for its simpleness, and the uniformly good negatives which it
gives.
DETELOPING WITH THE KODAK
FILM TANK.
Provide a 3% inch Film Tank for use with No. z Fiexo"
The Kodak Film Tank consists of a wooden box, a light-
t'proof apron, a " transferring reel,tt a metal solution cttp " in
which the film is developed, and a hooked rod for removing
film from solution. There is also a dummy film cartridge with
which one should experiment before using an exposed cartridge.
The various parts of the
outfit come packed in the
box itself.
r. Take everything
out of the box. Take
apron and Transferring
Reel out of solution cup.
2. Insert the axles
marked C and D in the
Fie. 1.
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cut, in the holes in the front of box. The front will be toward
you when the spool carrier in end of box is at your right.
3. The axle ( ' C " must be pushed through the hollow
spindle which will be found loose in the box. The two lugs on
this spindle are to engage the hooks atend of apron. The axle
" D " must be pushed through the hollow rod of the Transfer-rf ring Reel to hold reel-in position as indicated in the illustration.
The flanges at each end of the Transferring Reel are marked
(( Y " in the illustration.$
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