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Kodak Folding Cartridge PREMO 2 User manual
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P,icture Taking witl th,e
No. 2 Foldirg Carrridge
Premo Camera
Single Lens
. (Meniscus.Achromatic)
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
ROCHESTER, N. Y., IJ. S. A.View original page 4Page 7 · Read text
edges and lift it The empty spool, which is used as the reel, must
upwards, first lift- now be removed. This may be done by first pulling
itrg that end on out the winding k"y to limit of motion, which will
which the lock is release the spool, and it can then be readily removed.
fastened, and re- Fig. 3.
m o v e e n t i r e l y 3. Remove the gummed slip that holds the end
that part of ' the of duplex paper, from the cartridge, and thread
camera. Fig. 2. tapered end of duplex paper into the slot of the
T h e c a m e r a i s empty spool, so that the slit in the end of spool w,ill
n o w r e a d y f o r , be at the top, while at the sarne time the sl,it at end of
bottorn of the cartridge. Then ' loading. i .,, '. Jull spool will be at the
2. At each end give the empty spool three or four turns, or until
of the camera will the black lines on outside of paper are reached, at
be seen a recess the same time being careful that the paper draws
Frc. 2 for holding the straight and true. See Fig. 4.
film spools. 4. The camera rr'ay now be loaded by first un-
As sent out from the factory, there is one empty rolling about four inches of the duplex paper and
spool at the winding end of the camera, and the then placing the two spools into the film pockets at
fresh cartridge is to be inserted in the opposite end. each end of the instrument. Fig. 5.
Frc. 4
Important
Be sure and get the top of spool at top of camera
(each spool is marked with the word "Top" printed
on the duplex paper near the top of the spool) when
Frc. 3 inserting, otherwise your film will come on the
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6. The camera is now to be closed, reversing
the operation shown in Figs. 1 and 2. When re-
placing front of camera after it is loaded, first insert
the end oppqsite the lock, the edge of box should be
in the metal groove at end of front, then drop the
end on which the lock is fastened down into place.
Make sure that the metal lock is fastened securely.
wrong side of duplex paper when reeled off and Throughout the foregoing operations, from the
total failure will result. tirne the gummed slip is cut on the fresh roll of film
5. After spools have been placed into the trntil the camera is closed, keep the duplex paper
pockets, push both as far back'as possiblein orclefr . i-.rvound tightly on the roll., If it is allowed to loosen
that the tension spring may hold them securelvin ligl-rt will be admitted and the film fogged.
p l a c e c r e a t i n g 7 . The roll of film in the camera is covered with
sufficient drag cluplex paper and this musl be partly reeled off be-
to draw the film fore a picture can be taken. Turn the key slowly
taut, and afford to the left and watch in the little red window at the
perfect register lterck of the camera. When ten to tlvelve turns
o f t h e f o c a l have been given, a black index hand will appear
plane. lrefore the little red rvindow. This hand is a u'arn-
Turn winding ing that you are approaching Fig. 1. Then turn the
k.y at top of key very slowly until Fig. t appears exactly in the
camera tolvard center of the red windorv. Fig. 7.
the front, until Press in on the winding k"y u'hile turning it, so
the web on the as to avoid its loosening and allorving film and du-
k"y engages in pler paper to unu'ind.
slit in top of The film is now in position for taking the first
s p o o l . F i g . 6 . Frc. pict ure.
Caution
If you turn off too much of the duplex paper be-
fore the camera is closed, the film will be uncovereclll
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PART II
Making the Exposures
Before making an exposure with the No. 2 Fold-
ing Cartridge Premo, either time or instantaneous,
be sure of four things:
First-That the shutter is adjusted properly.
(For instantaneous,time or bulb''exposuresas desired.) 1
Second-That the diaphragm lever is placed at
the proper stop opening.
Third-That the camera is focused.
Fourth-That an unexposed section of the film
is turned into position.
proper opening for ordinary instantaneous expo-
Operating the Shutter sures in bright sunshine, using speed 25.
Third-Press down on lever C and release it. Perfect familiarity with the shutter is essential to This makes the exposure. The shutter is self-setting.successful picture taking with any camera.
The following directions should, therefore, be
r::rrefully read and the shutter operated several Time Exposures
tirr-res before threading the film up for use. First-Set the lever A at the point T (time.)
This adjusts the shutter for time exposures.
"Snapshots" Second-Set the lever B at Nos. 1,2,3 or 4. See
For All Ordinary Instantaneous Exposures instructions for the use of the stops for Interior
First-Set the indicator A at 25 or 50. This Exposures as given in table on page 25, also the
adjusts the shutter for instantaneous exposures and table for Time Exposures in the Open Air, page 27.
represents the speeds of the shutter. Third-Press down on lever C. This opens the
Second-Set the indicator B at No. 1. Lever shutter. Time the exposure by a watch. Again
B controls the Iris diaphragm and No. 1 is the press the lever. This closes the shutter.
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Bulb Exposures Use Stop No. 1
When it is desirable to make a very short time For all ordinary outdoor work, when the sun is
exposure this is best accomplished by making a bright, use stop No. 1 and make an exposure using
t'bulb exposurett. speed 25. If a smaller stop is used for ordinary
First-Set the indicator ,{, at the- point "8" snapshots, the light will be so much reduced that it
(bulb). This adjusts the shutter for "bulb" ex- l; witt not sufficiently impress the image on the film,
posures. I and failure will result.
I" views on the water when the sunlight is un- Second-Set the lever B at Nos. 1,2,3 or 4. See I
instructions for the use of the stops for Interior Ex- I usually strong and there are no heavy shadows,
posures as given in table orr flage 25, also the tablel 'jsi'3:I r . . diaphragm No. 2 and speed 50 may be used.
for Time Exposures in therOpen'Air, page 27. If a s'mallerstop opening than No.2 is used for
Third-Press lever to open the shutter, and re- snapshots absolute failure will result, except that
lease it to close the shutter. This makes the ex- No. 3 may be used for extremely distant views,
posure. The shutter will remain open as long as marine or snow scenes or clouds in bright sunshine
the lever is under pressure. at speed 25.
oil shutter. In of case Important;Never acci- Focus on the Subject for repairs.dent return camera to your dealer or to us
Pull up the lever on front of camera, located at
Instantaneous Exposures the winding end. Fig. 1. This unlocks the bed of
'Snapshots" camera. Then pull lever forward and push down
the bed of camera to the limit of motion.
In taking instantaneous exposures, the subject Grasp the round post on slide plate to pull out
should be in the broad, open sunlight, but the the front.
camera should not. The sun should be behind the
back or over the shoulder of the gperator. If it At the front of the camera bed and at one side
will be found an index plate which is to be used forshines directly into the lens it will blur and fog the
focusing the camera. Tl.t" index plate has one slotpicture.
marked "Fixed" and also divisions marked 8 and
100 feet. It is not necessary to estimate the dis-
tance witfr any more than approximate accuracy;
for instance, if the focus is set at the slot marked
"Fixed" (the usual distance for ordinary street
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work) everything from 15 feet to infinity will be in NorB-The index plate is scaled for both feet and meters
good fdcus. When the camera is focused in this and care should be taken not to confound them.
manner, it may then be used as a regular fixed focus The catch or locking device is on the left side at
instrument, providing the stop indicator is placed the bottom of front board, and to set the focus,
at No. 1. Where the principal object is nearer or
farther, the focus should be changed accordingly.
FIc. 1. Opening the Front.
For distant views set the focus with the indicator
over the division marked 100 feet, and nothing
nearer than 8 feet can be focused without using a
portrait attachment. See page 26. Ftc. 2. Extending the Front.
press the lever, then pull out front of camera to the
Extending the Front division marked for the distance desired.
Now extend the front of camera to the division Making the Bxposuremarked for the distance desired, 8, "Fixed" or 100
Aim the camera at the object to be photographedfeet, and the camera will be in focus for the dis-
and locate the image in the finder, which is placedtance at which you have placed the catch. (Fig. 2.)
on the front of the camera. 14
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exposures. The finder gives the scope of view and
shows a facsimile of the picture as it will appear,
but on a reduced scale. Ary object that does not
show in the finder will not show in the picture.
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
when the camera is held in either horizontal or
,L;.#i:' vertical position. As the picture taken with the
'<;i No. 2 Folding cartridge Premo is oblong it will F rc. 3. Pressing the Snapshot Lever.
; readily be seen that unless the finder was macle in
this manner it could not correctly show the exact
The finder shows the scope of viel' and gives a view intended when held in either position.
facsimile of what the picture rn,ill be. Hold the
camera steady-hold it level as shorvn in Fig. 3, Remember that only the view indicated in the
and push the lever. This makes the exposure' dotted lines will show in the picture.
For a vertical exposlre the camera must be held
on its end. Fig.+. The finder is reversible so
that it will be correct for either horizontal or vertical
View Included When Making View Included When Making
a Horizontal Picture a Vertical Picture
tr IG. 5
,iiwffi
'or9 FIc'4 br+{<ds
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illustrations and when operating the cable release
Important (when camera is equipped with same) or pressing
When making instantaneous exposures hold the the exposure lever, hold the breath for the instant.
instrument firmly against the body as shown in
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Frc. 7
Turning a new section of film into position.
The operator should hold the camera leael, after
u'ithdrawing to a proper distance, as inCicated by
the image shown in the finder.
If the object is down low, like zr srnall child or ir
Effect proclucecllll;,?r,"g the camera. clog, the catnera should be held clown level with
the center of the object.
Hold it level Turn the key in top of camera slowly to the left,
The camera must be held level. until the next number appears before the red rvin-
If the operator attempts to photograph a tall dow. Three or four turns will be sufficient to ac-
building while standing near it, by pointing the cornplish this. See Fig. 7. Tl-re warnins hand ap-
camera upward, (thinking thereby to center it) the pears only before No. I.
result will be similar to Fig. 6. Repezrt the foregoing operations for each picture.
When making this picture the camera was pointed
too high. This building should have been taken Time Exposures-Interiors
from the building opposite and at a level corres- Place the camera in position on a tripod, table,
ponding with the middle of the subject. chair or some other firm support. If a table or chair
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Dark colored walls and hangings and more With the Attachment in position and the camera
than one window: set: bright sun outside, 20 seconds; At 8 feet focus, the subject should be placed ex- hazy 40 sun, seconds;
cloudy bright, 80 seconds;
cloudy dull, 2 minutes, 40 seconds. actly 3 feet from the lens.
Dark colored walls and hangings and only one At "Fixed" focus, place the subject 3fu f.eet f'tom
window: the lens.
bright sun outside,40 seconds; At 100 feet focus, place the subject 4ft f.eet Irom
hazy sun, 80 seconds;
cloudy bright, 2 minutes,40 seconds; the lens.
cloudy dull, 5 minutes,20 seconds. Use Kodak Portrait Attachment No. 8 with the
The foregoing is calculated for rooms whose winl No.? Folding Cartridge Premo.
' t t r , {'dows get the direct light froir lhe sky, and for' , , - Time Exposures in the OPen Airhours from three hours after sunrise until three
hours before sunset- When the smallest stop is in the lens the light
If earlier or later the time required will be longer. admitted is so much reduced that time exposures
out of doors may be made the same as interiors,
To Make a Portrait but the exposures must be much shorter.
With Sunshine-ft second. Place the subject in a chair partly facing the With Light Clouds-From ft to 1 second willcamera (which should be located slightly higher
be sufficient.than an ordinary table) and turn the face slightly With Heavy Clouds-From 2 seconds to 5towards the instrument, having the eyes centered
seconds will be required.on an object at the same level with the lens. Center The above is calculated for the same hours asthe image in the finder. For a three-quarter figure mentioned for interiors on page 26 but for objectsthe camera should be 8 feet from the subject. The in the open air. For other hours or for objects inbackground should form a contrast with the subject. the shadow, under porches or under trees' no ac-
curate directions can be given; experienceonly can Kodak Portrait Attachment teach the proper exposureto give.
The attachment is simply an extra lens slipped Tirne exposures cannot be made while the
on over the regular lens, and in no way affects its camera is held in the hand. Always place it
operation except to change the focus. upon some firm support, such as a tripod'
By means of the Portrait Attachment, large head chair or table.
and shoulders portraits of various sizes may be ob- For exceedingly short time exposures as above 'lP",lb exposure". See page 12'tained. described use the , 26 tp 27
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well as behind, so as to throw a shadow and give Taking the Picture
a little relief in the lighting. The flash should be at Having the camera and the flash sheet both in
the same height or a little higher than the camera. position and all being in readiness, open the camera
The support upon which the flash is to be made shutter, stand at arm's length and touch a match
should not project far enough in front of it to casr from behind, through the opening in the center of
a shadow in front of the camera. An extra piece the holder.
of cardboard a foot square placed under the flash
sheet will prevent any sparks from the flash doing placeNore-Ifthe matchyou inarea splitnot usingstick atthe leastKodak2 feetFlashlong.Sheet Holder
damage. However, by using the Kodak Flash
Sheet Holder, all these contingencies are taken. There will be a bright flash which will impress
care of, and we strongly advise'its use. the picture on the sensitive film. Then push the
lever to close the shutter and turn a fresh film into
The Kodak Flash Sheet Holder place with the key, ready for another picture.
This holder may be held in the The Flash Sheet hand, always betz.ueenyoLt, and, the
fl,ash sheet. O., it may be used The size of the sheet required to light a room
on any tripod, being provided with varies with the distance of the object farthest from
a socket for this purpose. The the camera, and the color of the walls and hangings.
sheet is placed in position in the
center of the larger pan over the TABLE
round opening which has a raised For ten feet distance and light walls and hangings,
saw-tooth edge extending half way use one No. 1 sheet.
around it. Press with the thumb For usetenonefeetNo. distance2 sheet. and dark walls and hangings,
on the sheet, so slight break is made and a portion For fifteen feet distance and light walls and hangings,
of the sheet projects partially through the opening. use one No. 2 sheet.
Then to insure the sheet being more securely fas- For fifteen feet distance and dark walls and hangings, 3 sheet. use one No.
tened, press around the notched edge, forcing this
use Norp-Neverportion of the flash sheet firmly into position on Kodak Flash Sheet Holder.more than one sheet at a time, in the
the pan.
To set off the flash, merely insert a lighted match, To Make a Portrait-Place the subject in a
from behind, through the round openirg. chair partly facing the camera (which should be
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Iocated slightly higher than an ordinary table) and The finder on the camera rvill aid the operator in
turn the face slightly towards the instrument hav- composing the groups so as to get the best effect.
ing the eyes centered on an object at the same level In order to make the image visible in the finder the
with the lens. The proper distance from the camera room will have to be well lighted with ordinary
to the subject can be ascertained by looking at the lamplight, which may be left on while the picture
image in the finder. For a three-quarter figure is being made, provided none of the lights are
this will be from 6 to 8 feet, and for a full figure from placed so that they show in the finder.
8 to 10 feet. Eastman Flash Sheets burn more slowly than
For using Portrait Attachment, see page 26. flash powders, producing a much softer light and
The flash should be on ihd --"i4" oi the ,,.ate;'' therefore, far preferable in portrait work; the ""rrr"J dubject, however, should be warned not to move'away from the face, that is, the subject should not
as the picture is not taken instantaneously, about
face it. The flash should not be higher than the one second being required to burn one sheet.head of the subject.
To Make a Group-Arrange the chairs in the Eastman Flash Cartrid$es
form of an arc, facing the camera so that each chair Eastman Flash Cartridges may be substituted
will be exactly the same distance from the camera. for the sheets if desired. We recommend the sheets,
Half the persons composing the group should be however, as more convenient, cheaper and capable
seated and the rest should stand behind the chairs. of producing the best results. The cartridges are
If the group is large any number of chairs may be superior only when absolutely instantaneous work
rrsed, but none of the subjects should be seated on is essential.
the floor, as sometimes seen in large pictures, be-
cause the perspective would be too violenL. Closing the Camera
Backgrounds-In making single. portraits or 1. To disengage front from lock on index plate
groups, care should be taken to have a suitable so that it may be pushed back, press in with finger
background against which the figures will show in on catch which is located just above the index plate.
relief; a light background is better than a dark one, 2. Keep catch pressed and slide back the front
and often a single figure or trvo will show up well a short distance. The catch may then be released
against a lace curtain. For larger groups a med- and front pushed back into the camera box. Re-
ium light wall will be suitable verse the operation as shown in Fig. 2, page 15.
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3. Close front by pressing down on arrrr locks
on each side of bed as shown in Fig. 1. The bed
will now close readilv. PART III
Caution Removin$ the Film
Before closing the bed of the carnera be careful No dark-room is required in changing the spools
to note that the finder is in the upright position. in the Cartridge Premo Camera.
The front board must be pushed back to, and only The operation can be performed in the open air but to avoid all liability of fogging the edges of theto, the limit of motion. film it had best be performed in a subdued light.
If the finder and front bbard are in proper posi- , l. When the last film has been exposed give the
tion, they will not interfere with the bed in closing. key a dozen extra turns. This covers the film with
duplex paper again.
Shorvins no* arf,rtS*luo", leavesreel'
2. Provide an extra spool of film to fit this
camera and take a position where the light is some-
what subdue d, n'ot in the direct sunlight.
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3. Remove front of camera as described on 9. Now remove empty spool and load as de-
Page -S. scribed in Part 1, page 5.
4. Holding the paper taut so as to wind tightly
turn the key until paper is all on reel. see Fig. 1. Important
5. Hold ends of duplex paper and sticker to- Fihn should be developed as promptly as possible
gether, to prevent paper from roosening on reel. If after exposure.
sticker folds under reel when wound pull it up with The quality of the image on all sensitized pro-the point of a lead pencil.
ducts is retained by immediate development after
6. Pull out winding k"y, and lift out roll of fil'r exposure.as shown in Fig. 2. 'at'end
7. Fold over half inch of cruprex paper
(to as to make subsequent breaki'g of the seal
easy) and then seal with sticker. Load your carnera w'ith Eastman Film.
8. Wrap up exposed film irnrnediately to pre_ Look for th'is Trade Mark on the box:
vent the possibility of light being aclrnitted. 'rhe
roll of exposed filrr is now reacly for develol;-
ing ancl printing.
LOOK FOR
&i *E.K. co.tt
ON THE SPOOL END
Frc. 2
Lifting out roll of exposed fiim.
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ttCinch Markstt of this page was
If the film and paper loosen up a trifle when taken with the lens
taken from the camera, many amateurs are likely clean and in good
to take the cartridge in the hand and wind it as order. To produce
closely as possible "cinching" it tightly with a the effect shown in
twisting motion. There's nothing more likely to the lower picture
the operator lightly injure the negative than this tight drawing of the
film, as it abrades the surface, making fine parallel touched the face of
scratches running lengthwise of the film, which, in CLEAN LENS. the lens with his
some cases, will ruin the negative. Do not "cinch" thumb, which was
:slightly damp with perspiration.the cartr,idge. It simply needs to be wound tightly
enough so that the duplex paper keeps inside the Lenses should be frequently examined by look-
flanges. ing through them and if found to be dirty, should
be wiped, both front and back, with a clean, soft
Keep Dust Out of the Camera linen handkerchief. It is well also to occasionally
wipe out the inside of camera with a slightly damp Defective negatives are often caused by particles
cloth. In summer weather this needs specialof dust which have collected on the inside of the
attention. Large spots of dust or dirt on thecamera and settle upon the film in particles that lens will cause de-
produce small dark spots upon the prints. fects in the picture,
It is therefore well to wipe out the inside of while if the lens is
camera and bellows occasionally rvith a slightly e v e n l y c o v e r e d
damp cloth. In summer weather or after the with a film of dust,
camera has remained idle for any length of time, dirt or moisture,
this needs special attention. the effect will be to
cut off a great deal
of light and make Clean Lenses the picture under-
Dirty or dusty lenses are frequently the cause of timed. DIRTY LENS.
photographic failures. These pictures illustrate this
point clearly. The sharp, full timed picture at the top
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Finishing the Pictures ing of the pictures as in the taking of them, and
are two distinct steps in the making of are able to produce, by the simple methods we have fHene
I photographs-the picture Laking and the pic- perfected, work of the highest order.
ture f,nishing. In order to free our instruction We never lose interest in the purchaser of a
books from all unnecessary details, which might be Premo. We are not only willing but are anxious
confusing, we furnish with the camera the direc- at all times to help solve any problems that he may
tions for picture taking only, encounter, either by sending on the necessary
The instructions in this little book are ample for printed instructions or by individual correspon-
the manipulation of the camera under every con- dence. Such customer, in availing himself of the
dition that the amateur likely to encountert knowledge of our experts, puts himself under no ,is.
Similarly, those who wish to d6. their own develop-u -,obligations to us. He is. simply availing himself
" bf one of the things that he is entitled to when he ing and printing will find. equally full instructions
accompanying the Kodak Film Tanks (for develop- buye a Premo or a Kodak-and that is, Kodak
ing in daylight) or our Outfits for tray or dark- service. .- room use. EASTMAN KODAK CO.,
For use with the No. 2 Folding Cartridge premo Rochester, N. Y.
Camera Film (No. 120), provide, preferably, a
Brownie Kodak Film Tank. (These films may be
developed in the larger tanks but not so economic-
ally). The Film (No. 120) may also be developed
in daylight in the No. 2 Brownie Developing Box.
If the dark-room method of development is pre-
ferred, an Eastman A. B. C. Developing and Print-
ing Outfit should be provided.
In keeping with our plan and purpose to provide
the users of our cameras with every help in the
production of good pictures, we will be glad to fur-
nish such developing and printing instructions, at
any time, whether a tank or outfit is purchased or
not.
With the Kodak Film Tank and Velox paper
many amateurs find as great pleasure in the finish-
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