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Kodak Jiffy Series II User manual
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O U T D O O R E X P O S U R E T A B L E
for Jiffy Kodaks Series ll Six-20 and Six-16
FOR daylight exposures from t hour after sunrise
until I hour before sunset on days when the sun
is shining, with Kodak Verichrome,"SS" Pan, and
Panatomic Film. tVith Kodak N. C. Film, 2Yz
hours after sunrise until 212 hows before sunset.-
On cloudy days use the smallest stop onenin$'
place camera on a solid support, and make very
short time exposures.
STOP SHUTTER
SUBJECT OPENING SPEED
Nearbysubiects in open park
or garden. Street scenes. Largest Snapshot
Nearby landscapes showing
little or no sky.
Ordinary landscapes with
sky, with principal obiect in
the foreground. Nearby sub- Middle Snapshot
iects at the seashore and on
the water.
Distant landscapes. Marine
and beach scenes. Snow Smallest Snapshot
without prominent dark ob-
iects in the foreground.
Portraits in the open shade Time (not under trees or the roof Smallest Exposure
of a porch). Shaded nearby t second
scenes.
Moving obj ects.They should Snapshot.
be traveling towards or
from the camera or at"wayan Largest NeverTime a
angle of about 45 degrees. ExposureView original page 2Page 3 · Read text
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ACTUALslzE of picture(2% x 3% inches)made
yt_,'hJitry Kodak SeriesII Six-20.A represenrative
Jltry picturemadewith Kodak VerichromeFilm.
ACTUAL SlzE of picture (2% x 4% inches) made
with the Jiffr' Kodak Series II Six-16. A tvpi cal Jiffy
snapshot made with Kodak "SS" Pan Film.
F O R B E S T R E S U L T S , L O A D Y O U R KODAK WITH KODAK FI LM (See Page 20)View original page 3Page 6 · Read text
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How to take SNAPSHOTS with ject6. Forin athesnapshotopen,of ora nearbya nearbysub-
the J I FFY KODAK SERI ES I I landscape showing little or no
sky, use the largest lens open-
TO take snapshotswith the Jitry Kodak pusbedingr utitbin asthe fardiapbragmas it will slidego.SeriesII, observethesesimple rules and
you'll get good pictures from the start. For an ordinary landscape in
which sky shows, with a prin-
L. Vhen ready to take a snapshot, press tbe but- cipal obiect in the foreground,
ton on the side of the camera, and the camera use the middle lens opening.
front will automatically "pop" out to the cor- Pull tbe diapbragnz slide halftuay
rect picture-taking posltlon. out, until the middle lens open-
irg is centered in front of the
2. Set tbe indicator leaer on top of the camera lens, where it will carch.
front at position "I."
For distant landscapes, marine
3. Reoolae tbe lens so the white dot on the flange or beach scenes, or for snow
is at the arrow marked "Beyond ro Feetr" or at scenes without dark obiects in
the arrow marked "5 to 10 Feetr" depending foreground, use the smallest
upon the distance between camera and subiect. lens opening. Pull tbe dia-
4. See tbat the sun is bebind your bach or over pbragm slide out as far as it uill
your right or left shoulder. Do not let the sun go, where it will catch.
shine directly into the lens. 7 . Locate tbe object or scene you wish to photo-
5. Your sabject should be in tbe open sunlight. graph in either the aertical or borizontal f.nder.
Satisfactory snapshots can often be made with Be sure to hold the camera level.
subiects in open shade with clear sky overhead; 8. Hold tbe carnera steady, and press tbe exposure
and even on slightly cloudy days. leaer downward once, uj far as?t will go. bo not
jerk the leaefr'press it slouly.
How to hold the Jiffy to How to hold the Jiffy to
take a vertical picture. take a horizontal picture. 9. After each picture, push the metal slide on
the back of the camera in rhe direction of the
arrow and turn the utinding knob until a new
number appears in the red window.
10. Keep tbe lens clean and occasionally wipe
out the inside of the camera.
1 1. If the subiecr is below normal height, like
a child or a dog, the Kodak should be held
down level with the cenrer of the subiect.View original page 6Page 7 · Read text
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HOW TO UNLOAD
the J I FFY KODAK SERI ES I I
TO unload the Jitry Kodak SeriesII after
the last picture on a roll of film has been
made, t,tin the winding knob until the end
of the paper on the roll passesthe red win-
dow on the back of the camera.
In a subdued light, open the back of
the camera. Hold the end of the paper taut
and turn the knob until all the paper is on Service Department will be glad to send
the roll (Figure l). If the sticker folds un- you, upon request, complete instructions
der the roll, turn the knob to bring it up. for developing and printing. Remove the empty spool in the camera Take hold of the end of the protective
paper and sticker to prevent the paper.from by pushing one end of the spool to one
ioorettitg. Draw ouCthe winding knob and side, at ttre same time pressing back the
remove ihe film (Figure 2). Fold under
about one-half inch of the protective paper,
and fasten it with the sticker.
The film is now ready for development,
which should be done as soon as possible.
You may have the work done by ^ pho_to- Keep a roll in the camera and it will befinisher, or you may do it yourself. Our ready at all times to take pictures. (See
Page 20, "What Film To Use in Jitry
Kodak SeriesII and Why.")
IMPORTANT: After removing the film
from the l(odak, do not wind the film
tightly with a twisting motion, or it may
become scratched.View original page 7Page 8 · Read text
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DAYTIME PORTRAITS INDOORS the finder. Turn the lens so rhat the white
dot is at the arrow marked "5 to 10 Feet,"With J I FFY KODAK SER I ES I I or at the arrow marked "Beyond 10 Feet,"
TO make an indoor portrait by ordinary dependirg upon the distance between the
daylight, srmtlar to that shown here, have subject and the camera.
the subiect stand or be seated in front of an When ready to take the picture, steady t'I
unshaded window, with the body prefer- the camera to keep it from moving and
ably at a diagonal to the camera. press the exposure lever once to open the
Place a reflector (a sheet or table-cloth lens. After one or two seconds-depending
thrown over a screen or chair will do) a upon the quality of the light-press the
few feet from the sub ject and at the angle lever agarn to close the lens.
shown in the dtagram. If in doubt as to the proper exposure,
This is to reflect lighr ro take two pictures . of the same subigcr,
the shaded side of the allowing twice as long an exposure time
face. for the second picture as for the first.
Set the indicator lever
on top of the camera
front at "T. " The dta- Time Exposure
phragm slide should be PORTRAITS OUTDOORS
all the way in; this
brings tl. largest. lens CLOSE-UPtime exposurescan be made
openlng lnto poslr1on. outdoorswith the sunshiningbrightly, by
Place the camera in placing the sub ject in the shadow of a
either a YertLcal or hori- building or a large tree, but with clear z o n t a l p o s i t i o n o n a ilil and unobstructed sky overhead. This
solid support a little avoids unpleasant shadows on the face.
higher than an ord rnarv
table. The camera must
not be more than two or
three inches from the
edge of the support.
Locate the sub lect in one to two seconds for the exposure.
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SNAPSHOTS and other shown in the illus tratLon, one about three
f N D O O R P I C T U R E S A T N I G H T r feet from the subject; the other about four
feet from the sub ject.by Artificial Light Replace the regular shades on the lamps
with inexpensive Kodak Handy Reflectors,TO take snapshots or other indoor pictures
Model B, and place a No. 2 Photoflood at ntght with the Jltry Kodak Series II, you
need only a roll of Kodak Film, a few bulb in each of the lamps.
See that theKodak Handy Reflectors, and a few Photo-
indicator leverflood or Photof,a-rh bulbs. The bulbs can be on rop of thescrewed into aIl regular lamp sockets.
camera front is
PhotoFLOOD gives a steady light of set at "Ir " and
great brilli ance. Comes in two sizes be sure that the for the amateur: No. 1, 25 cenrs;
No. 2, 50 cents. The No. 2 bulb gives diaphr agmslide
twice the lighr and lasts three times is pushed in as
as long. far as it will go.
Compose your PhotoFLASH gives an instantaneous
flash; it is good for one picture. No subiect in either
smoke, no noise. Comes in two sizes the vertical or
for the amateur: No. 10, 15 cenrs; horizontal finder of the camera and press
No. 20, 25 cents. The No. 10 size is the exposure lever _fust as you would to suitable for most indoor shots.
take a snapshot outdoors. The sublect must
be close to a ltght-colored background.
After each picture be sure to turn theSNAPSHOTS with PHOTOFLOODS winding knob until the next number ap-
TO take snapshotsat night with the Jitry pears in the red window on back of. camera.
Kodak SeriesII in roomswith light-colbred CAUTION: Photoflood lamps, especially
wails, load cametawith Kodall "SS" Pan the No. 2stze, become quite hot and should
Film . '\rrange rwo bridge-rype lamps* as not be kept burnitg any longer than neces-
sary to take a picture. Do not permit the
*Rooms with dark-colored walls usually require the bulbs to come into contact with the fabric
use of additional Photoflood lamps and refleclors. of shades on home lamps.
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W h a t F I L M T O U S E i n J I F F Y U s e f u l A C C E S S O R I E S f o r t h e
K O D AK S E R I E S I I a n d W H Y J I FFY KODAK SER I ES I I
THE kind of Kodak Film to use in your Kodak Portrait Attachment
Jitry Kodak SeriesII largely dependsupon SlipJitrV itKodakover andthe maklense ofclear,the
the kind of picturesyou wish to take. The * detailed "close-ups" of peo-
films referredto here will fill every pLcture- ple, and sharp, short-range
takrng need. pictures of flowers, art ob-
iecm and other still-life sub-
Kodak Verichrome Film-The finest all-purpose film. iects. With white dot on lens
Has great speed and is well balanced for recording tone at arrow marked "Beyond 10
values of various colors in a black-and-white print. Feet," place objects exactly 3 feet 6 inches from the
Its double coating guards agarnst over- and under- lens. With the dot at the arrow marked "5 to 10 Feet, "
exposure. 8 exposures. V616, 35 cents;Y620,30 cents. place objects exactly 2feet 8 inches from the lens. Size
Kodak Super Sensitive Panchromatic Film - Gives No. 7A for Jitry Six-16; 6A for .litry Six-20. 75 cents.
correct color ualues in a black-and-white print. It Kodak Diffusion Portrait Attach6lsnt-Fits over the
lengthens the snapshot day. Its speed makes it ideal camera. lens and works like the above attachment.
for taking pictures at night by arcificial lighr, and our- Adds a charm to pictures by giving them a pleasing
door snapshots in the shade. 8 exposures; 55616, 40 softness. Size No. 7A for,liffy Six-16; No. 6A for Jitry
cents; 55620, 35 cents. Six-20. $1.50.
Kodak Panatomic Film-It records color aalues cor- Kodak Pictorial Diffusion Disk-For softening scenic
rectly in ablack-and-white print. It has an especially pictures. Size No. 7A for Jiffy Six-16; No. 64. for Jitry
fine grain enabling the making of enlargemenrs of Six-20. $2.50.
astonishing size from Jitry Kodak negatives. 8 expo-
sures. F616, 40 cents;F620,35 cents. Kodak Sky Filter-A special disk that fits over the
camera lens, half yellow, half clear. Beaurifies scenic
Kodak N.C. Film-The stand-by of millions of ama- pictures by causing clouds to show up more clearly
teurs for more than thirty yearc. A film that has igainst a blue sky. Colored part of disk nrust be turned
sufficient speed for avera"ge use. 8 exposures. 616, to correr the upper half of the lens. Size No . 7 A for
30 cents;620, 25 cents. Iitry Six-16; No. 6A for Jitr1' Six-20. $1.50.
Garrying gsss-$aves wear and tear on the camera.
Sturdilv built. For Jiffy Six-16, $1 .85. For Jiffy Six-20,
$1.65
Kodak Negative Album - A transparent envelope
album for storing 100 negatives. Protects them from
loss and damage. $1.25.
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Darkroom Outfits-All
the necessary supplies
f o r d e . v e t o i i l g ' " n d * p r i n t i n g a t h o m e . A T Y O U R S E R V I C E
Kodak Darkroom Out- The Service Department fit 2, No. 1, $8.75;No.
$3.2S. Other outfits as
low as $2.25.
Eastman Albums-Keep your prints in an album- -T.HOUGH the essential directions for
safefrom loss and damig6. Easr'manalbums are good I obtaining good pictures with the
looking and make your prints appear at their best. Jitry Kodak Series II are given in thisMany stylesto choosefrom-in abroad range of prices. manual, further information on any sub-
Kodak Snap-Stisftsys-Mount your prints with Kodak ject discussed, or any other subject in
Snap-Stickers.Gummed on both sides rhey are first photogr aphy, may be obtained by writing
attached to the print, then to the album page where
they hold the picture firmly. In books of 800. 10 cents. our Service Dep artment Send vour neg-
atives and prints to the department for
helpful, constructive criticism of your
Every Picture Taker Should Read work. There is no charge-no obligation.
IIHOWTO You are also invited to send for a free MAKE GOOD P ICTURES'' copy of "At Home with Your Kodak,"
A PHOTOGRAPHIC and ' 'Picture Taking at Night,' ' two ' 'best seller." Explains booklets containing suggestions and dia-
in non-technical lan- grams for taking interesting pictures both guage every phase of
photography in which indoors and outdoors.
the amateur is apt to be
i n t e r e s t e d ,i n c l u d i n g
methodsof making pic-
t u r e s . , d e v " J o p r . n g , Address all Conzrnunications
p r i n t i n g , € D l a r g i n g , SERVICE DEPARTMENT coloring, interior pho-
tography, hog. - po.r- EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY traiture, etc. Profusely
illusrrated. 50 cenrs at ROCHESTER, N. Y.
your dealer's.
All prices in tbis manual are sabject to cbange utitbout notice.
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