Kodak Instamatic 404 User manual

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                       Your Koper INsrervrerrc 404 Camera,
                           with l/8 lens, gives you automatic film     ,
                            advance . . . automatic electric-eye expo-
                               sure . . . automatic flashbulb advance with
                            the.new flashcube. These and many other         K0 DAK                                 features combine to provide instant, efiort-
                                     /ess picturetaking.            I l{ S TA M AT  I C                      Simplydothis...                                                                                          II         404       o Drop in film cartridge-camera  is loaded
                                r Wind Spring-power Motor . . . first ex-
                               posure is reaay                                                                      ,       CAM ERA
                           o Aim through Eye-level Finder-you see
                           a bright, clear image of your subject
 oEquipmentissubjecttooPresstheShutterRelease-you,ve                                                             advanceminor appearun""                 snapped the picture. Film will               "rr"i-g""]        automatically to next frame
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                             {   Vour camera takes all three
                   1 Black-and-white snapshots
                   2 Color snapshots
                  3 Color slides

                               Before you take any im-
                              portant pictures, try a
                                 test cartridge of film to
                           check the camera and
                             your operation of it. Ex-
                         pose pictures outdoors
                      and also indoors with
                                    flash. lf time is pressing,
                          a cartridge of black-and-
                               white film can be proc-
                               essed very quickly.

                                        (Pictures, app(ox- 2h actual size)PROCESSED    BY

Your camera accepts Koner Film in the
126 cartridge for instant loading and un-
Ioading.

Koorx Venlcxnone Pan Film-For 12 black-
and-white snapshots. You can order stand-
ard 3lz x 3Vz-inch black-and-white prints
or enlargements from your film negatives
through your photo dealer.
Kooncolon-X Film-For !2 or 2O color snap-
shots. Standard 3y2 x 3Vz-inch color
prints or enlargements from your film
negatives are available from your photo
dealer.
KooncxRoue-X Film-For 20 color slides.
This film produces color slides which can

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be obtained, mounted in standard 2 x 2-
inch cardboard mounts for projection or
viewing, through your photo dealer.               NOTE:
Koonx Exrncxnoue-X Film-For 20 color        You obtain color nega-
slides. This film produces color slides            tivesFilm.fromTheseKoorcor-oR-Xnegatives
which can be obtained, mounted in stand-        are primarily for  en-
ard 2 x 2-inch cardboard mounts for pro-           larged color prints, but                                          you can also obtainjection or viewing, through your photo          color slides from the
dealer.                                                     negatives. From Koor-
                                                      cxnoue-X, Kooax High
Koonx High Speed ExrlcHnoue Film-For        Speed Exrrcxnoue, or
                                                Kooex Exracxnour-X,2O color slides. This extremely fast film is         you obtain color slides,
ideal for taking daylight pictures of dimly        ready for  projection.
                                                                                       du-                                                   can                                                                also havelighted subjects. It produces color slides        You                                                       plicate                                                                 or                                                             slideswhich can be obtained, mounted in stand-         larged  color   printsen-
ard 2 x 2-inch cardboard mounts for pro-        made from the original
jection or viewing, through your photo             slides.
dealer.

tlUTIIO(lR PICTURTS
               o The size of the lens opening is automati-                                                                                          I                      cally controlled by the amount of light re-
                     flected to the electric eye by the subject.
              Make sure thal the ELEcrRrc ryn is not              I
                    obstructed, during picturetaking, by the
                     fingers or any other object, and that the
                camera is not pointed toward the sun or
                    other bright light-source.
                  NOTE: Look through the viewfinder window.  lf
                     there is not sufficient light to take a properly
                    exposed picture, a WARNING BAR wilt appear in
                     the light rectangle to the right of the viewfinder.
                        Also, see note, page 11.
 VIEW.           o Keep at least 5 feet from your subject forFINDER
                    sharp pictures.
               o View the subject by bringing the rear open-
                    ing of the viewfinder close enough to your

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        eye to see the entire outline of the front frame; then move head and       camera as a unit.
     o Hold the camera steady and take the pictur e by srowly pressingT
      down the snurrER RELEAsT all the way.*
     o with the motor wound, film advances automatically to the next
J      frame when pressure is removed from the shutter release.
     FLAS}I PICTURES
      Your camera features easy, rapid flash picturetaking with the new
       flashcube which incorpoiates 4 blue b^ulbr, ,efl"-"iors and flash_
       guards. As pressure is removed from the'shutter release, after I
        taking a flash shot, the flashcube rotates one quarter turn counter_I       clockwise to bring another flashburb into firing poriiiorr.
     r For color slides, use Kooer ExrecnnoME-X, KooecnnoME-X, or
      Kooex High Speed Errecunoun Film.
    o For color prints, use KooecoroR-X Film.
    o       For black'and-white                               prints,                                                pan                                use                            Kooex                                    vnnrcHnoun                                                               Film.       *Make               sure that the lens                                           is crean                                 and                                             unobstructed                                                    by fingers,                                                                         case,                                                                           or strap.

o The camera-to-subject distance must be between 4 and 9 feet for
  all films except High Speed ErrecnRorvre; the distance range for
  this faster film is 8 to 13 feet.
  Batteries: Two size AAA batteries* (alkaline-type recommended)
  are required. Before installing, clean battery contacts with a rough
  cloth. To install batteries, first open the battery compartment on
  the bottom of the camera, as shown below, by sliding the raised nIn
  of the battery cover to the opposite end of the recess. Insert the
  batteries-one base down; the other base up-as illustrated. Press
       down slightly against the batteries while sliding the cover
        back to close the compartment. The cover must be entirely
          closed to complete the electrical circuit.
           lmportant: Flash failure usually results from tarnish (often invisi-
             ble) on battery and camera contacts. (1) Clean battery contacts often
           with a rough cloth. (2) Clean deep contacts in battery compartment
          often by rotating a pencil eraser several times on the contacts.
             (3) Glean contacts inside battery cover by sliding cover back-and-forth
           across battery contacts. lf flash failure persists, install fresh batteries.

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                    Taking Flash Pictures
                      1. Insert the Flashcube-Insert the base of
                        the nresncuBE into the socket on the top
                        of the camera; then press down the flash-
                      cube until it snap-locks in place with one
                        of its four sides facing forward. Flash ex-
                       posure is not controlled by the electric eye,
                        but depends on the distance from the flash-
                       bulb to the subject. Disregard the appear-
                       ance of the warning bar.
                        NOTE: lf in outdoor picturetaking, the warning bar
                                (in viewfinder window) indicates insufficient light
                                 for proper exposure because of heavy overcast or
                         shaded light conditions, take a flash picture. Ac-
                             ceptable exposures of subjects in the 4- to 9-foot
                         range can be made with all films except High
                         Speed Exracxnour, which extends the range to 8lmportant: Do not         to 13 feet.obstruct rotation offlashcube.                                                                         l1

The cube revolves one quarter turn as
pressure is removed from the shutter re-
lease after making an exposure, thus pro-
viding flash for 4 successive exposures  if a
lresh cube is in place. To use a partially
used cube, insert a cube with a fresh bulb
forward, keeping in mind the counter-
clockwise rotation of the cube to bring
succeeding fresh bulbs to the frontal firing
position. The cube can also be rotated by
hand to position a bulb for firing.
  To release a flashcube, press the B.rnc-
roR bar.
2. Check Gamera-to-Subiect Distance-The
distance from the flashcube to the subject
is important for proper exposure. There-
fore, make sure that the subject is no

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        closer than 4 leet or farther away than 9
       feet* for all films except High Speed
       ErrecHnovrp, which has a range of 8 to
       13 feet.
       3. Flash the Picture-View the subject by
        bringing the rear opening of the viewfinder
         just close enough to your eye to see the en-
         tire outline of the front viewfinder frame;
      move head and camera as a unit when ad-
         justing the field of view-then, slowly press
       the shutter release to flash the bulb and
       take the picture.
      When pressure is removed ffom the
        shutter release, the cube will revolve one
       quarter turn to bring another bulb into
         firing position for the next exposure.
           'rFor handy reference, this distance range is shown
         on the flash socket on the top of the camera.
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PH0T0 AIDS You can extend your picturetaking scope and en-                   ioyment with the photo aids described below. See
                   your Kodak dealer for these and others.
    KoDAK IilSTAMATIC Field Case, Model E-This attractively lined, molded field case will
     provide maximum protection for your camera. The special drop-front design permits
      instant picturetaking, loading, and unloading without removing the camera from its case.
    [enS Attachments-For extra-close pictures of people, flowers, etc., merely slip a
     close-up attachment over the lens. The subject can then be as close to the camera as
     2L/z fl., or as far away as 4 ft.
    KoDAK Flashcube Extender-lncreases the distance between the lens and the flashcube
     to produce more pleasing modeling and shadow effects in close-ups.
    KQDAK Projectors-A Kodak projector or viewer will show your color slides big, bright
    and sharp on the screen. Ask your dealer to see the low-cost, compact K0DAK READY'
    MATIC Viewer or the popular K0DAK CAR0USEL Projectors'
    K00AK Publications-The keys to snapshot fun and success are to be found in "How to
    Make Good Pictures"-perhaps the most popular picturetaking book of all time. Your
     Kodak dealer will be glad to show you this and other inexpensive books on photography.
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G UARANTEE
             Within a year after purchase, any repairs necessary to
               this KODAK INSTAMATIC Camera due to a defect in ma.
                terials or workmanship  will be made or, at our option,
            the camera will be replaced without charge. No other
             warrangr or guarantee, express or implied, shall be ap-
               plicable to this equipment. Nor are we responsible for
                loss of film, for other expenses or inconveniences, or for
           any consequential damages occasioned by the equip-
              ment.
                  In case of a defect, the camera should be sent directly
             or through a Kodak dealer to Eastman Kodak Company
             or a repair firm authorized by us to make such repairs.
                       It should be accompanied by a description of the trouble
             encountered and other available information regarding
             the camera, including the date and place of purchase.
       EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY, Rochester, N. Y. 14650
Pr. No.633040
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