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Kodak Jiffy Six-20 Six-16 User manual
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"Guide Outdoor Exposure
for the Jtffy Kodaks Stx-20 and Stx-16 Picffi,uretaking with the.
Srop Srrurrrn
()peNrlro Spnro
Kodancs Largest Snapshot Jitry
Six-zo anxdlSix=r6
'Iwindar Nliddle Snapshot Lens
jects at the seashore and on
the water.
Marine and beach scenes. Dis-
tant landscapes. Mountains.
Snow scenes without promi- Smallest Snapshot
nent dark objects in the fore-
_cr:"ng. ---
Portraits in the open shade, not Time
under trees or the roof of a Exposure
porch. Shaded nearby scenes. Smallest of one or
. Narrow and slightly shaded two
streets. seconds
Moving
wnen pnor,ograpnrng a mov-
ng. object such.as a.runner,
train or an automobile, the Largest Snapshot
subject should be traveling to-
wards or away from the camera
at an angle of ahout 45 degrees.
Exposures are for the hours from one hour after sunrrse
until one hour before sunset on days when the sun is
shining. If pictures are made earlier or later, or if it is
a slighilu cloudy or hazy day, use a larger stop opening.
This table ig for Kodak Verichrome, Super Sensitive
Panchromatic and Panatomic Filme; if using Kodak EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
N, C. Film, exposures can be made from 2% hours
after sunrise until 2rA hours before sunset' Rochester,N.Y., U. S. A.
Kodak Super-withSensitive Panchromatic Film is fifty-per
cent faster morning or afternoon light, than
Kodak Verichrome Filnr.
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Turn the in position in the center of the window.
winding key
onceortwice
to bind the
paper on the
reel, and be
sure that the
p a p e r i s Push back the slide over the redstarted straight. window; this slide prevents fogging
when using Super Sensitive Panchro-
matic or Panatomic Filrn, and makes
the adhesive included with the film
unnecessary.
After each exposure be sure to wind
the next number into position.
OpBurNc rHE FRoNT
Replace the back, fitting the flange
on the end nearest the red window,
into the slot opposite the carrying
handle. Press the back so that the
eatch snaps into place.
Push the round slide
that covers the red win-
dow on the back of the
Kodak in the direction
of the arrow. Press the button on one side of the
Kodak. The lens and shutter will
Turn the winding key. A warning automatically spring into position.
hand will appear in the red window; The Twindar Lens, is adjustable for
then turn slowly until the figure 1 is close-upsand distant subjects.View original page 3Page 4 · Read text
When the lens is re- Instantaneous Exposures
volved so that the "Snapshots" w h i t e d o t o n t h e
flange is at the arrow Move indicator A to the letter "I."
marked: "Beyond 10 Be sure the stop opening slide C is
feet," the Kodak is in in the correct position, (see Exposure
focus for all subjects Guide on the last page).
beyond ten feet. For Press lever B, slowly, as far as it
close-ups, revolve the will go. Th'is nzakesthe er,postr,re.The
lens until the white lever automatically returns to its
dot is at the arrow original position when it is released.
marked: "5 to 10 feet." Be sure that Do not jerk the lever as any move-
the lens is always turned as far as it ment of the Kodak, at the instant of
will go, until the pin on the flange is exposure, will blur the picture.
again*stthe -qtopon ttre front plate. When making snapshots the subject
THn SHurrnn should be in the broad, open sunlight, but the camera must not. The sun
should be behind your back 0r over
the shoulder. If it shines directly into
the lens it will blur and fog the picture.
For subjects in the shade, untler
the roof of a porch or under a tree, a
time exposure must be made. When
making pictures under these condi-
tions the camera must be placed on
some steady, firm support.
A -Indicator for Instantaneous
or Time Exposures Srop OpBxtucs
B-Exposure Lever The stop openings regulate the (-' --Stop Opening Slide amount of light passing through the
Nour: lVeuer oi,l the sLt'utter. lens. When slide C is all the way in,
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the largest stop opeuing is in position. upwards, move backwards until it is
This is the one to use for snapshotso{ all included with the camera held leuel.
ordinary outdoor subjects. To bring
the middle stop in position, draw out
slide C until it catches. When slide C
is drawn out as far as it will go, the
smallest stop opening is in position.
When setting the stop openings
always make sure that the one to be
used is brought to the certterof the lens,
where it catches.
Holding Kodak for o Ilorizontal Picture.
THB Frxripns If the subject is below the normal
There are two finders, one for height, like a small child or a dog, the
vertical and the other for horizontal Kodak should be held down level with
pictures. Only what is seen in the the center of the subject.
finder will show in the picture. After an exposure
has been made, turn
t h e w i n d i n g , k e y
slowly, a few times,
until No. 2 (or the
next number) is in
the center of the red window.
RBrrovrNG THE Frr,ur
After the last section of film has
been exposed, turn the winding key
Holtling Kotlak when making a Vertical Picture. until the end of the paper passes the
The Kodak must be held level. If red window.
all the subject can no'i, be included in In a subdued light, open the back
the finder without tiltins the lens of the Kodak.View original page 5Page 6 · Read text
Important: Film should be de-
veloped as soon as possible after ex-
posure. The quality of the image on
all sensitized products is retained by
prompt development after exposure.
Hold the end of the paper taut and
turn the key ultil all the paper is on
the roll. If the sticker folds under the
roll, turn the key to bring it up. I
Remove the empty spool by push-
ing one of the ends of the spool and
at the same time pressing back one of
the spring flanges, as shown above.
Take hold of the ends of the pro-
tective paper and sticker to prevent
the paper from loosening. Draw out
the key and remove the film. Fold un-
der about half-an-inch of the paper,
and fasten it with the sticker.
"Cinch" Marks: After removing Place the empty spool in the wind-
the film from the Kodak, do not wind ing end of the camera, bringing the
it tightly with a twisting motion, or slotted end next to the winding key.
the film misht be scratched" The Kodak is now readv for reloadine.
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TruB Exposunns-IunooRs
For time exposuresthe camera must
always be placed on a firm support like
a table or chair, net)er hold it in the
hands.
RU a.\
Place the Kodak in such a position
that the finder will include the view To make the exposure, steady the
desired. The above diagram shows Kodak with one hand and press thethree positions for the camera. It exposure lever carefully to open the
should not be pointed at a window as shutter. Give the proper time (using a
the glare of light will blur the picture. watch if more than five seconds), then
If all the windows can not be avoided, press down the exposure lever a second
draw the shades of those within ranqe time to close the shutter. The Kodak
of the lens. must be steady or the picture will be
Use the standard 2 for a support. blurred; do not hold it in the hands.
The camera must not be more than After making an exposure, turn the
two or three inches from the edge of winding key until the next number
the table. Turn the Kodak on its side appears in the red windclw.
when making a horizontal picture. If no more time exposures are to be
Adjust the shurter for a time ex- made, adjust the shutter for an instan-
posure by moving the indicator A (see taneous exposure, by moving the indi- ((T."page 4) to the letter cator A to the letter "I," see page 4.
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shown in the diagram on page 13" the lens. A larger image can be ob-
If the above suggestion for lighting tained by having the Kodak 2 feet,
is followed, an exposure of about one 8 inches from the subject, if the white
second with the largest stop opening dot on the lens is at the arrow marked:
will be sufficient on a bright day. "5 to 10 feet."
Measure carefully the distance from Making Portraits Outdoors the lens to the face.
When making portraits outdoors, 'Ihe same exposure is required aswith the sun shining brightly, the without the Attachment.subject should be in the shadow of a IIse Kodak Portrait Attachment I{o.building or a large tree, but with clear 6tt, wilh the Jiffy Kodak Six-20; andand unobstructed sky overhead. Place use the I,{o.74 with the Jiffy Kodakthe Kodak on a steady, firm support, Six-16.use the smallest stop and make a time
exposureof about one or two seconds. Kodak Diffusion Portrait
By following this rule unpleasant and Attachment
distorting shadows on the face will be The Kodak Diffusion Portrait At-
avoided. When the subject is five to tachment is a supplementary lens
ten feet from the Kodak, the white dot used in the same manner as the regu-
on the lens must be at the arrow lar Kodak Portrait Attachment. It
marked: "5 to 10 feet." produces a true, soft-focus effect.
IJse the Kodalt, Diffusion Portrait Kodak Portrait Attachment
Attachment .l/o. 6A, with the Jitry The Kodak Portrait Attachment Kodak Six-20: and use -ly'o.7A withmakes head and shoulder portraits. It the Jiffy Kodak Six-16.can also be used for photographing
flowers and similar subjects. Trur ExposuRES-OurDooRs
Place the Attachment over the lens When the srnallest stop opening
and compose the picture in the finder. is used, the light passing through the
If the white dot on the lens is at the Iens is so much reduced that very
arrow marked: "Beyond 10 feet," the short tirne exposures may be made
subject must be exactly 3% feet from outdoors.
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With Light Clouds-From one tcr damp cloth, especially if the camera
three seconds will be suffi.cient. has not been used for some time.
With fleavy Clouds-Four seconds ttAr HolrE wrrg Youn Koorr<" is a
to eight seconds will be required. booklet containing many diagrams
With Sunshine--Time Exposures and illustrations showing various light-
should not be made. ing effects.It gives suggestionsfor mak-
\Yhen making time exposures the ing pictures, in and around the home.
Kodak must be placed on some steady, t'Ptctunp TexrNc e:r Nrcgr" is a
firm support, do not hold it in the booklet that describes in detail the
trands or the picture will be blurred. rnethods of making pictures by electric
Crnex LBNsns light, flash-light exposures, campfire scenes,fireworks, lightning, moonlight
These pictures illustrate the differ- effects, silhouettes and other unusual
ence between results with a dirtv and pictures.
clean lens.
These two booklets are free, and
copies of them will be sent upon re-
quest to our Service I)epartment"
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY,
Rocunsrnn, N" Y.
JIo,tle a'itlr. D'i,rtll Letn. Mad,e u:itlt (.lleon I'erts.
Open the back of bhe Kodak, antl
wipe the front and back of the lens
with a clean handkerchief. Never un-
screw the lens.
Keep Dust Out of the Camera
Wipe the inside of the camera and
bellorvs, occasionally, with a slightly
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IMPORTANT
This manual should be read thoroughly,
before you make any pictures"
While loading and unloading the camera, be SERVICE very careful to keep the protective paper
wound tightly around the film to prevent light DEPARTMENT striking it.
Before making an exposure be sure that the
shutter is adjusted properly for an instantane-
Aoorrroxer AssrsrANCEFoR ous or a time exposure whichever is required;
Mar<rNc Bnrrpn PrcruRBs that the correct stop opening is in position,
and that an unexposed section of the film is
in place.
The sun must be behind vour back or over
A LTHOUGH we give in this rnanual the shoulder. If the sun sdines directly into
^fa. the essential directions for using the lens it will blur and fog the picture.
the camera it aecompanies, there are Hold the camera leuel.
amateurs u'ho wish for further knowl- Hold the camera steady when making in-
stantaneous exposures or snapshots. The
edge of photography. camera should be held firmly against the body
The Service Department is at their and when pushing the exposure lever, hold the
service, gour service. breath for the instant. If the camera is moved
during the exposure, the picture will be
Do not hesitate to call on us for in- blurred.
formation on any photographic subject. When making a close-up between 5 and 10
feet, be sure to revolve t,he lens until the white
dot i-qat the arrow marked: " 5 to l0 feet," and
We are at your seru'ice, write to us- that it is turned o,sfar as it will go.
there is no charge, no obligation. Turn a new section of film into position im-
mediately after making an exposure. This
Address all Communications will prevent making two pictures on the same
section of film.
Keep the lens and inside of the camera clean.
SpnvrcB DnplnrupNr fnstructions for making time exposures, in-
ERsrueN Kooar< CoupAN Y doorsmanual.and outdoors, are included in this
RocnBsrER.N. Y. trASTMAN KODAK COMPANY,
Rocupsrun. N. Y.
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