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-i { \ = P'ict'ttre tak,ing witii, the
No.2-A
Folding Autographic
Brownie Camera 0,,il
, Rapid R ectilinear Lens
Tclox
now identtlfable
TO protect Kodak amateurs, and to pro-
I tect Developing anC Printing houses
that endear cr ro give their customers the
best possible resul's, we have made Velox
paper identifiable. The trade name
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Insist on Velox-the paper that exactly
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EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
RocHBSTER, I{. Y. EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
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Il P,icture tak'ing w'ith the No. 2-A
Folding Aurographic Il
Brownie Camera
Rapid Rectilinear Lens
Publi.shed.by IIIJ_
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
RocnnsrBn. N. Y.
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Before Loading Order Film by Number
All Kodak Films are distinguished by D EFORE taking any pictures with the
the numbers on the ends of the cartons. L ) N o . 2 - A F o l d i n g A u t o g r a p h i c
A 116 is the number of the film for this Brownie Camera, read the following in-
camera (No. 2-A Folding Autographic structions carefully. Make yourself famil-
Brownie). Tfis number is on the carton, iar with the camera, taking especial care 'toon the cartridge, and on the back of the learn how to operate the shutter. Work
camera. it for both time and instantaneous ex-
posures several times before loading the Autographic film can be used in the camera with film.earlier models of Brownies, "N.C."' film
can be used in Autographic Brownies, but The first thing for the beginner to bear
to get autograph,icresults, Autographic film in mind is that the light, which serves to
must be used in an Autographic Brownie. impress the photographic image upon the
sensitive film in a fraction of a second when
IMPORTANT it comes through the lens, can destroy
When Autographing film, bear down the film as quickly as it makes the picture.
with the stylus as heauily as the paper Throughout the operations of loading and
will stand without tearing. unloading, be very careful to keep the
red paper wound tightly around the film
to prevent the light striking it.
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CONTENTS PART I
Penr I Loading the Camera
I.oadingthe Camera film (A 116) for the No. 2-A Folding Auto- ,.l THE r graphic Brownie Camera is furnished in a
Penr II light-proof cartridge and the camera can be loaded
Making the Exposures 1 1 in daylight. This should be done in a subdued light, not in the glare of bright
Operating the Shutter 1 1 sunlight. It should also be borne in
Instantaneous Exposures .. l4 mind that after the seal is broken, care
Focusing 1 5 must be taken to keep the red paper
Diaphragms r7 tight on the spool, or it may slip and
Using the Finder 19 loosen sufficiently to ruin or fog the film.
Autographic Feature 25 1. To load the camera, take a posi-
Time Exposures-Interiors 29 tion where the daylight is somewhat THo Frr.u,
No. A 116 To Make a Portrait 3+ subdued, not in the direct sunlight, and
Time Exposures-Outdoors 36 remove the front of the camera. To do this, push
Flash-light Exposures 3 7 the metal lock to the right, Fig. 1, page 6. Then
take the front of camera by the two metal edges
Penr III and lift it upwards, first lifting the end on which
the lock is fastened, Fig. 2, page 6, and remove
Removing the Film 43 that part of the camera entirely. The camera is
Finishing the Pictures . 48 now ready for loading. J-*,
2. At each end of the camera there is a recess
for holding the film spools.
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Fig. 1
There is an empty spool at the winding end of
the camera; the fresh cartridge is to be inserted in Fig. 3
the opposite end. 3. Break and remove the gummed band that
The empty spool, holds the end of the red paper, unfold the end and
which is used as the thread the red paper as far as it will go, into the
reel, must now be re- longer opening of the slit in the empty spool, .ro
moved. This is done that the slot 'in the end of tlte spool w'ill be at the top,
by first drawing out wh'ile at the same t'ime the slot at the end of the full
the winding key to spool will be at the bottom of the cartridge. Then give
the limit of motion, the empty spool three or four turns, until the
which will release the black lines on the outside of the paper are reached.
spool, it can then be Be careful that the paper draws straight and true.
r e a d i l y r e n r o v e d . See Fig. 4.
F i g . 3 .
I.-ig. 2
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4. The camera may now be loaded by first Press in on the winding key in the top of camera
unrolling about four inches of the red paper and and turn it to the left, until the web on the key
then placing the two spools into the film pockets fits into the slot in the top of the empty spool, which
at each end of the camera. Fig. 5. is the reel. Fig. 6.
Caution
If too much of the red paper is reeled off belore
the camera is closed, some of the film will be un-
covered, fogged and ruined.
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Important
when inserting the spool of film be sure to get
the top of the spool at the top of the camera (each
spool is marked with the word "Top," on the red
paper near the top of the spool). The winding Fig. 6
k"y is on the top of the camera. If the spool of
film is inserted wrong end up, the red paper instead 6. The camera must now be closed, reversing
of the film will face the lens, resulting in the total the operation shown in Figs. 1 and 2. When re-
loss of the pictures. placing the front of the camera after it is loaded,
5- After the spools have been placed in the first insert the end opposite the lock, the edge of
pockets, push the full spool as far back as possible box must be in the metal groove at the end of the
so that the tension spring may hold it securely front, then drop the end on which the lock is fast-
in place, creating sufficient drag to keep the film ened into place. Push over the metal lock andl
taut. rnake sure that it is fastened securely.
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Throughout these operations from the time the
gummed band is broken on the fresh roll of film
until the camera is closed, keep the red paper PART II
wound tightly on the roll. If it is allowed to loosen
light will be admitted and the film ruined. Making the Exposures
7. The red paper must be partly reeled off
before a picture can be taken. Turn the key to I] EFORE making an exposure with the No. 2-A
't-' Folding Autographic Brownie, either time orthe left and watch the little red window in the back
of the camera. When about ten or twelve turns instantaneous, be sure of four things:
have been given, an index hand will appear. This First-That the sh utter is ad j usted properll' ;
hand is a warning that the for an instantaneous, time or "bulb" exposure as
first number is approach- desired.
irg. Then turn the k"y Second-That the diaphragm lever is placed at
slowly until figure 1 ap- the proper stop opening.
pears in the center of the Third-That the camera is focused.
red window.
Fourth-That an unexposed section of the film
Press in on the winding is turned into position.
key while turning it, so
as to keep the web on the Operating the Shutter
k"y, in the slot in the end
of the spool, and to pre- Familiarity with the shutter is necessary for suc-
vent the key loosening and cessful picture taking with any camera.
allowing the film and red The following directions should be carefully read
paper to unwind. and the shutter operated several times before load-
The film is now in posi- ing the camera with film.
tion for the first picture. The shutter is self-setting. Exposures are made
by pressing the push-pin of the cable release D or
pushing down the exposure lever C. See diagram
of shutter on page 12.
Do not make too sharp a bend in the cable release
or it will be likelv to kink.
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Time Exposures
First-Move the lever A to the point "T" (time).
This adjusts the shutter for Time Exposures.
' Second-Move the lever B to U.S. 4, 8, 16, 32
or 64, according to the time of the exposure and
the nature of the subject. See instructions for
the use of the diaphragms or stops as given on
page 17, also the table for making Interior Time
Exposures on pages 32 and 33, and the table for
Time Exposures Outdoors, page 36.
Third-Press the push-pin of the cable release D
or push down the exposure lever C. This opens
the shutter. Time the exposure by a watch. Again
press the push-pin or the exposure lever. This
closes the shutter.
Bulb Exposures
Snapshots" exposureWhen itthisis necessaryis best accomplishedto make a veryby shortmakingtimea
Exposure. For all ordinary Instantaneous Exposures '"Bulb" First-Move the lever A to the point "8" (bulb).
First-Move the lever A to 25 or 50 (represent- This adjusts the shutter for "Bulb" Exposures.
ing the speeds of the shutter), according to the Second-Move the lever B to U.S. 4, 8, 16, 32
time of instantaneous exposure desired. This ad- or 64. See instructions for the use of the dia-
justs the shutter for Instantaneous Exposures. phragms or stops as given on page 17, also the table for making Interior Time Exposures on pages
Second-Move the lever B to U.S. 8. Lever 32 and 33, and the table for Time Exposures Out-
B controls the iris diaphragm and U.S. 8 is the doors, page 36.
proper opening for ordinary outdoor work, such as Third-Press the push-pin of the cable release D
street scenes, nearby views, etc., when the subject or push down the exposure lever C, to open the shutter, and release it to close the shutter. Th,is
is in bright sunshine, using speed 25. makes the exposure. The shutter will remain open
Third-Press the push-pin of the cable release D as long as the push-pin or the exposure lever is
or push down the exposure lever C. Tbis makes under pressure.
the exposure. Be sure to hold the camera rigid, AS Important-Nezter oil, the shutter. In case of
accident, return the camera to your dealer or to usa slight jar will cause a blurred negative. for repairs.
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As a general rule, make exposures with the cable Focus on the Subject release instead of with the exposure lever C, as the
cable release is less likely to jar the camera. Pull up the lever on the f ront of the camera,
Instantaneous Exposures atbedtheof windingthe camera.end, seeThenFig.pull1. theThisleverunlocksforu'ardthe
"Snapshots" and push down the bed of the camera.
When maklng instantaneous exposures or snap-
p.hgtr, the subject should be in the broad, open sun-
light, but the camera must not. The sun should
be behind the back or over the shoulder of the
operator. If it shines directly into the lens it will
blur and fog the picture.
Special instructions for making portraits indoors
are given on page 34.
Use Stop U.S. 8 and Speed 25
For all ordinary outdoor work, such as street
scenes, nearby views, etc., when the subject is in
!lr" bright sunshine, use stop IJ.S. 8 and speed 25.
If a smaller stop is used for ordinary snapshots, the
light will be so much reduced that it rn'ill not suf-
ficiently impress the image on the film, and failure
rvill result. Fig. 1. Opening the Front.
At the front of the camera bed and at one side
there is a focusing scale which is to be used for
focusing the camera. The focusing scale has three
slots, marked 8, 25 and 100 feet.
NorB-The focusing scale is marked both for feet and for
meters and care should be taken not to confuse them.
It is not necessarv to estimate the distance with
In views at the seashore and on the water, when more than approximate accuracy; for instance, if
the sunlight on the subject is unusually strong and the focus is seCat the slot marked 25 feet (the usual
there are no heavy shadows, stop Il.S. 16 and ipeed distance for ordinary street work), everything from
50 should be used. about 15 feet to about 50 feet will be in good focus.
When the camera is focused in this manner, it may
be used as a regular fixed-focus camera, providing
lever B, controlling the stops, is placed at U.S. 8.
Where the principal object is nearby or at a great
distance, the focus should be changed accordingly.
For distant views, set the focus with the indicator
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from one second to eight seconds, according to the light, see
page 36. The smaller the stop the sharper the picture, see press the lever, and draw out the front of camerapage 16. to the division marked for the distance desired. Total failure will be the result, if the smallest stop (U.S.64)
used for instantaneous exposures. is How to Use the No. 2-A Folding Autographic NorB-In all the instructions in this manual where thesubject is out of doors, the exposures given are calculated for Brownie as a Fixed Focus Camera
hours from 2/2 hours after sunrise until 2/z hours before sun-
set. If earlier later or the time required will be longer. For SBr Focus Ar 25 FBBI.
objects in the shadow, under porches or under trees, no accurate IJsB SpBBo 25.
directions can be given; experience only can teach the proper SBr DrnpnnAGM AT IJ.S. S. give.exposure to
Drawing Out the Front canBybefollowingused as athefixedabovefocussuggestionscamera, withthisthecameraaddi-
Draw out the front of the camera bv means of tional advantage of being instantly convertible
the round post on the slide plate, to the ilot marked to a focusing camera when conditions call for it.
for the distance desired, 8, 25 or 100 feet, and the It must be remembered, however, that when using
camera will be in focus for the distance at which this camera as a fixed focus type, it is necessary
you place the catch. Fig. 2. that the subject be in bright sunlight, in order
The catch or locking device is on the left side at to obtain a fully timed exposure.
the bottom of the front standard. To set the focus. The range of sharpness when the camera is ad-
justed as above will be found in the table on page 16.
Explanation
A lens is often spoken of as having a fixed focus.
There is no such thing as a fixed focus lens, but
in certain cameras, 3 % i 4/ and smaller (equipped-that
with short focus lenses), the lens is immovabie,
ir, qet at ,a distance that is a compromise, as to
its focus, between far and near points. A camera
with a lens so focused, used in cbmbination with a
relatively small stop, is designated a fixed focus
camera.
Using the Finder
Point the lens at the object to be photographed
and locate the image in the finder which is placed
on the front of the camera.
For a vertical exposure hold the camera as shown
in Fig. 3, page 20. For a horizontal picture the
Fig. 2 camera must be held as in Fig. 4, page 20, turning
Drawing out the Front. the finder as indicated.
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\ I I E W I N C L U D E D W H E N V I E W I N C L U D E D W H E N
N{AKING A VERTICAL MAKING A HORIZONTAL
P I C T U R E . P I C T U R E .
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Remember that only the view included within
Fig. the rvhite area of the diagrams will shou- in the
prcture.
Hold the camera steady,-hold it level as shown
in illustrations, and press the push-pin of the cable
release. This makes the exposure.
Always look into the finder from directly over
it, not at an ongle. The finder gives the scope of
view and shows a facsimile of the picture as it will
appear, but on a reduced scale.
It will be noticed that the top of the finder is
notched, as shown in Fig. 5. This is done so that
the one finder will correctly show the view included
r,r,'henthe camera is held in either the vertical or
the horizontal position.
Fie.6
Fig. 6 shows how to hold the camera when mak-
i.g an exposure without the use of the cable re-
lease. Hold the bed of the camera firmly with the
left hand, steady it with the right and with the
thumb of the right hand press the exposure lever.
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Important shown in illustrations. When operating the
When making instantaneous exposures with cable release or pushin$ down the exposure
any camera, hold it firmly against the body as lever, hold the breath for the instant-
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Hold the Camera Level The operator should hold the camera leael, after withdrawing to a proper distance, as indicated by
f'he camera must be held level. the image sh,own in the finder. If an attempt is made to photograph a tall build-
ing while standing near it, by poTtrting the cameia If the object is low, like a small child or a dog,
u.pwards (thinking- to center it), the rlsult will be the camera should be held down level with the
sirnilar to Fig. 7 . center of the object.
The Autographic Feature
The Autographic Brownie has a spring-door on
the back covering a narrow slot through which the
u'riting is done upon the red paper. The slot has
an automatic safety spring border which presses the
papers into contact with the back of the film when
the door is open, thus securing the sharp printing
of the irnage of the writing. This slot is placed so
that normally the writing comes between the ex-
posures.
The Autographic Record as a Guide
Many amateurs have distinctly improved the
quality of their work by rnaking notes, at the time
of exposure, of the prevailing conditions, as: Bright
light, | 125 sec., stop IJ.S. 8, which can be easily
abbreviated to: B, 1125, 8. By keeping such
records the amateur can quickly find the causes of
failure, if any. By comparing negatives and
records he will soon get a line on his errors and
Effect producedilr;*;,L,"* the carnera. u,hen he knows what his errors are, he can easily
when rnaking picture the camera was pointed correct them. It is obvious that the best way to thi:.
ypwards. This building should have been taken nrake these records is autographically-on the fil*,from a building opposjtg, and at a level .orr".ponJ-
ing with the mldcile of the subject. at the time.
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Expose to Artif,cial Light: Itnportant-when you have made the exposure on the last
IxcrxoESCENT ErBcrntc Ltcut, distance two section of the film and have made the autographic record of
inches, 30 to 60 seconds. it, turn the winding key of the Brownie until the letter A appears
Wnrsnacn Ge.s Ltcut, distance six inches, 30 to in the center of the window in the back of the camera. Raise
60 seconds.
Close the spring-door before winding the next
section of film into place.
Caution: To place the writing accurately in the
space betu'een the negatives it is important that the
film should be turned so that the exposure number
is in the center of the red window in the back of wrote on the red paper.
the Brownie. Time Exposures-Interiors Turn a new section of film into position:
Press in slightly on the winding key in the top of
the cam era, and turn it slowly to the left, until the
next number appears in the red window. Three or
four turns will be sufficient to accomplish this. See
Fig. 10. The warning index hand appears only
before No. 1 of each roll of film.
Repeat these operations for each picture.
Diagram, showing positions for Camera.
Place the camera in such a position that the finder
F i g . 1 0 will include the view desired. The di.g;;; ;h;;,
the proper positions for the camera. " It should
tgt Turning a new section of film into position. . b." poiltgq directly. at a window, os the glare
of light will blur the picture. If all'the *i"8o*.
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cannot be avoided, pull down the shades of such as
come within range of the camera.
Fig. 1 1 shows the camera in position for a vertical
exposure. The camera also has tripod sockets and
may be used on a tripod.
Fis. 12
Another Method
Another method of making short time exposures,
which has much to recommend it, is as follows:
Hold the hand or a card close to the front of
the camera, so as to cover the lens and exclude all
light (Fig. 13, page 32). Push down the exposure
lever to open the shutter; remove the hand and
give the proper exposure; replace the hand in front
of the lens and again press the lever to close the
Fig. 11 shutter.
To rnake a horizontal time exposure without the Caution: If using the hand be careful not to
use of a tripod, pull down the same lever at the touch the lens or it will leave a mark.
front of the bed of the camera, that was used for Some experienced amateurs prefer this method as
the support when taking a vertical exposure and it practically does away with all danger of jarring
place the camera in the position as shown in Fig. 12. the camera during exposure, and thus blurring the
picture.
Adjust the shutter for a Time Exposure, as de-
scribed on page 13. Turn the Winding Key: After making the
autographic record, press in slightly on the winding
All being ready, press the push-pin of the cable k"y and turn the next section of film into position,
release, or press the exposure lever, once to open and as described on page 28.
again to close the shutter. Time the exposure by The camera is now ready for the next Interiora watch. Exposure.
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The exposure table on page 33 is calculated for suitable reflector; place it at an angle and in the
rooms where windows get the direct light from the position as indicated in the diagram.
sky, and for hours from three hours after sunrise For instructions describing other methods to
until three hours before sunset. If earlier or later produce various lighting effects, ask your dealer
the time required will be longer. or write to us for a copy of the booklet: "At
To Make a Portrait Home with the Kodak."
Instructions for making portraits outdoors, when Have the subject in a chair partly facing the
the sun is shining, are given on page 14.light, and turn the face slightly towards the camera
which should be a little higher than an ordinary Kodak Portrait Attachment
table. The eyes of the subject should be centered
By using the Kodak Portrait Attachment, largeon an object at the same level with the lens. Ar-
head and shoulder portraits of various sizes mayrange the image in the finder. For a three-quarter
be obtained.figure the camera should be about 8 feet from the
The Attachment is simply an extra lens slippedsubject and for a full-length figure about 10 feet.
over the regular lens, and affects in no way theThe background should form a contrast with the
operation of the camera, except to change the focus.subject. When making portraits indoors, a light
background usually gives a more pleasing effect than ,, With the Attachment over the lens and the focus-
ing indicator placed at the proper point on the scale,a dark one.
the subject must be at the exact distance from
To obtain a satisfac- the lens, as given in the table below:
tory illumination of the 8 feet point 2 f.eet 9 inches ( . . ( face, have the subject, 2 5 SUBJECT
camera and window in 1 0 0 " " . . . . . 4 " 2 "
the positions as shown in Use Kodak Portrait Attachment No. 3 with
_"* the diagram. It is ad- the No. 2-A Folding Autographic Brownie Camera.
visable to use a reflector, 3ooz to obtain more detail in Kodak Diffusion Portrait Attachment
; the shaded part of the The Kodak Diffusion Portrait Attachment is a
face. A white towel or supplementary lgns used in exactly the same manner
sheet thrown over a as the regular Kodak Portrait Attachment. It
screen or high piece of produces a true, soft-focus effect entirely free from
furniture will make a objectionable "fuzziness" or out-of-focus appear-
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ance. By using this Attachment, portraits are Flash-light Exposures
made more artistic, due to the softening effect of By using Eastman Flash Sheets, picture taking
diffusion. at night is very easy. A package of flash sheets,
Use Kodak Diffusion Portrait Attachment a piece of cardboard, a pin, a split stick about two
No. 3 with the No. 2-A Folding Autographic feet long and a match complete the list of essential
Brownie Camera. extras, although a Kodak Flash Sheet Holder is a
Time Exposures-Outdoors great convenience. With flash sheets there is a minimum of smoke
When the smallest stop (U.S. 64) is used, the and they are far safer than any other self-burning
light admitted is so much reduced that time ex- flash medium, besides giving a softer light that is
posures out of doors may be made the same as less trying to the eyes.
interiors, but the exposures must be much shorter. Many interiors can be taken with the flash
For very short time exposures as described below, sheets that are impracticable by daylight, either
use the "Bulb" Exposure, see page 13. by reason of a lack of illumination or because there
With Sunshine-The shutter can hardly be are windows in a direct line of view which cannot
opened and closed quickly enough to avoid over- be darkened sufficiently to prevent the blurring of
exposure. the picture.
With Light Clouds-From one to three seconds Evening parties, groups around a dinner or card
will be sufficient. table or single portraits may be readily made by
With Heavy Clouds-From four seconds to the use of the flash sheets, thus enabling the ama-
eight seconds will be required. teur to obtain souvenirs of many occasions which,
The above table is calculated for hours from but for the flash-light, would be impossible.
2r/ hours after sunrise until 2)4 hours before sun- Preparation for the Flash-The shutter should
set, and for objects in the open. For other hours be adjusted for a Time Exposure, as described on
or for objects in the shadow, under porches or under page 13 (stop U.S. 8 must be used), then place
trees, no accurate directions can be given; experi- the camera on some firm, level support where it
ence only can teach the proper exposure to give. will include the view desired, see pages 29 and 30.
Time Erposures rnust not be tnadewhile the Pin a flash sheet by one corner to a piece of card-
cafttera is held in the hands. Always place it board which has previously been fixed in a perpen-
upon some firm sutrport, such as o triltod, dicular position. If the cardboard is white it will act
table or chair. as a reflector and increase the light on the subject.
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The flash sheet should be placed two feet behind fastened, press around the notched edge, forcing this
and two or three feet to one side of the camera. portion of the flash sheet firmly into position on
If placed in front, or on a line with the front of the pan.
the camera, the light from the flash would strike To set off the flash, insert a lighted match, from
the lens and blur the picture. It should be placed behind, through the round opening in the center.
at one side as well as behind, so as to throw a shadow
and give a little relief in the lighting. The flash Taking the Picture
should be a little higher than the camera. The With the camera and flash sheet in position and
support upon which the flash is to be made should all being ready, open the camera shutter, stand at
not project far enough in front of it to cast a shadow arm's length and touch a match from behind,
in front of the camera. An extra piece of card- through the round opening in the center of the
holder.board a foot square placed under the flash sheet
will prevent any sparks from the flash doing damage. If the Kod.ak Flash Sheet Holderis not used,, place
By using the Kodak Flash Sheet Holder, however, the match in a spl'it st'ick at least two feet long.
all these contingencies are taken care of, and we There will be a bright flash which makes the
strongly advise its use. picture. Press the push-pin or push the exposure
lever to close the shutter. Make the autographic
The Kodak Flash Sheet record by following the table as given on page 28, and turn the next section of film into place with
Holder the winding key, ready for another picture.
This holder may be held in The Flash Sheet the hand, always'between you and'
the fl,ash sheet, or it may be used The size of the sheet required to light a room
on any tripod, it being provided varies with the distance of the object farthest from
the camera, and the color of the walls and hangings: with a socket for this purpose.
The sheet is placed in position in For ten feet distance and lisht walls and
hangings, use one No. 1 sheet; with dark the center of the larger pan over walls and hangings, use one No. 2 sheet.
th,e round opening, which has a raised saw-tooth For fifteen feet distance and light walls and
edge extending half-way around it. Press with the hangings, use one No. 2 sheet; with dark
thumb on the sheet, so a slight break is made and a wa$s and hangings, use one No. 3 sheet.
portion of the sheet projects partially through the \ ' Neaer use ?nore than, one sheet at a time in the
opening. To insure the sheet being more securely Kodah Flash Sheet Holder.
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To Make a Portrait-Have the subject in a The finder on the camera will be a help in com-
chair partly facing the camera (which should be a posing the picture so as to get the best effect. To
little higher than an ordinary table) and turn the make the image visible in the finder the room will
have to be well lighted. The lights may be leftface slightly towards the camera, having the eyes
on while the picture is being made, if none of themcentered on an object at the same level with the
lens. The proper distance from the camera to the show in the finder.
subject can be ascertained by looking at the image Eastman, Flash Sheets burn more slowly than
in the finder. For a three-quarter figure this will flash powders, producing a much softer light and
be about 8 feet and for a full-length figure about are, therefore, far preferable for portrait work; the
10 feet. subject, however, should be warned not to move,
For use of the Kodak Portrait Attachment. see as the picture is not taken instantaneously, about
page 35. one.second being taken to burn one sheet.
The flash should be on the side of the camera
away.{rom the face, that is, the subject should not Eastman Flash Cartridges
face it: The flash should be at about the same Eastman Flash Cartridges may be substituted for
height or a little higher than the head of the subject. the sheets if desired. We recommend the sheets,
To Make a Group-Arrange the chairs so that however, ad more convenient, cheaper and capable
each chair will be at the same distance from the of producing the best results. The cartridges are
camera. Half of the group should be seated and better only when instantaneoers work is essential.
the rest should stand behind the chairs. If the
group is large any number of chairs may be used, Closing the Camera
but none of the subjects should be seated on the
To disengage the front from the lock on the focus-floor, as'the result would not be pleasing, because
ing scale so that it may be pushed back, press inthe perspective would be too violent.
with the finger on the catch, which is located just
Backgrounds-When making single portraits or above the focusing scale, then slide back the front
groups, care should be taken to have a suitable a short distance. The catch may then be released
background against which the figures will show in and the front pushed back into the camera box.
relief, a light background is better than a dark one,
Close the camera by pressing down the arm locksand often a single figure or two will shqw up well
againS't a lace curtain. For larger groups a medium . at each side of the standard and raise the bed as
\ shown in the illustration, Fig. 14, page 42.light wall will be suitable.
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2. Provide another spool of film (No. A 1 16)
7. Wrap up the exposed film immediately toto fit the camera, take a position where the dty- prevent the possibility of light being admitted. Itlight is somewhat subdued, not in the direct sunlight is now ready for developing and printing.
and remove the front of the camera as described on
8. Remove the empty spool and load the cam-pages 5 and 6.
era with fresh film as described in Part I, page 5. 3. Holding the paper taut so as to wind tightly,
turn the key until the paper is all on the reel. See Important
Fig. 1, page 43.
4. Hold the ends of the red paper and the Film should be developed as promptly as possible
sticker together, to prevent the paper from loosen- after exposure. The quality of the image on all
sensitized products is retained by immediate de-ing on the roll. If the sticker folds under the roll,
velopment after exposure.when rn'ound, turn the winding key to bring it up.
5. Draw out the winding key as far as it will go,
and lift out the roll of film as shown in Fig. 2. Load your Brownie with Kodak Film.
6. Fold over about half-an-inch at the end of Look for this Trade Mark on the box:the red paper (to make subsequent breaking of the
seal easy) and then seal with the sticker. EASTMAN
"If it isn't Eastmart,
it isn't Kodak Film."
Fig. 2
Lifting out roll of exposed film.
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