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Kodak Jiffy V.P User manual
User manual for Kodak Jiffy V.P. 13 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Kodak
- Model / document
- Kodak Jiffy V.P
- Document type
- User manual
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- English
- Pages
- 13
- File size
- 2.3 MB
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- Film cameras
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Plaee the film in the end opposite the Turn the winding knob once or twiee ((TOP"winding knob. The word on to bind the paper on the reel, and be
sure that the paper is started straight.
Replace the back, fitting the flange
th. paper must be on the side opposite on the bottom into the groove provided
the winding knob. for it. Pressthe back so that the flanges
on the other three sides of the back fit
into their respectivegrooves.Now push
the slide on the top of the Kodak to the
right, locking the back.
Turn the winding knob. A warning
hand will appear in the red window;
Thread the_paper through the longer then turn slowly until the figure 1 is
slit in the reel, as f ar as it1^lill go. in position in the center of the window.
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When using Kodak Super Sensitive TruB SHUTTER
Panchromatic or Panatomie Film in
this camet&, it is unnecessaryto cover
the red window with the adhesivetape
included with the film.
After each exposure be sure to wind
the next number into positiol].
OpBNTNG THE FnoNT
A-Indieator for fnstantaneous
or Time Exposures
B-C-Exposure Levers
D-Stop Opening Slide
Notn : I{ eueroil the shutter.
MAKING THB EXPOSURES
IxsreNTAr{Eous ExposuRps
-nHE Jiffy Kodak V. P. is a fixed
I focus camet&, therefore, subjects
that are about eight feet and farther
from the camera will be sharp. For sub-
jects that are closerto the camera than
about eight feet, use the Kodak Por-
trait Attachment, seepage 18.
Press the button 6, page 2, on one The shutter of the camera is released
side of the Kodak. The front will by pushing the exposure lever B or C
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the erposure. The lever automatically D is drawn out as far as it will go, the
returns to its original position when it is small stop opening is in position.
released The stop openings (diaphragms)
Do not jerk the lever as any move- should be used as follows:
ment of the eamera, at the instant of 1. The Larp,e-For snapshotsof all
exposure,will blur the picture. ordinary outdoor subjectssueh as la_nd- ' When making instantaneous expo- scapes,groups and sireet seenes'when
sures or snapshots, the subject should the subject is in the bright sunlight, and
be in the broad, open sunlight, but the for nearby subjects at the seashore
camera must not. The sun should be and on the water. For Interior Time
behind your baek or over the shoulder. Exposures,the time for which is given
If it shines directly into the lens it will in the table on page 14.
blur and fog the picture. 2. The Small-For instantaneous
Special instructions for making por- or snapshot exposures of extremely
traits are given on pages 16 to 18. distant views, beach scenes,marines,
Slide A (marked with the letter B, snow scenes without prominent dark
seeillustration on page 7) controls the objects in the foregrorind, and- clouds
shutter for time and instantaneous or only, in bright sunlight. For Interior
snapshot exposures.For instantaneous Time Exposures,see table on page 14,
e*pbsu"esoi snapshots this slide must and for Time Exposures Outdoors on
be pushed all th-e way in; it must be cloudy days, seetable on page 19.
drawn out as far as it will come, for When the secondor small stop open-
time (bulb) exposures. ing is used, nearby objects wiil be
Slide D controls the two stop open- sharper.
ings. THB FTNNBR
Srop OpnNrNcs The finder 5, page 2, is brought into
The stop^lightopenings regulate the position bv liftins the front frame. The
amount of pas5ing through the iront franie musl be parallel with the
lens. When sl'ide D, page 7, is all the sisht. Hold the camefa with the sight
way in, the large stop opening is in oirear frame as closeto the eye as pos-
position. This is the one to usef or sryap- sible with the camera held against the
sltotsof all ordinary subjects.When slide face, and frame the picture within the
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front frame of the finder. All vertieal horizontal positions is shown in the
lines of the subject should be kept paral- illustrations.
lel with the vertieal sides of the front It has been observed that there is a"
frame, when holding the camera either greater tendency for moving a camera
in the vertical or horizontal position. with an eye-levelfinder, when releasing
the shutter, than when using a camera Horo rHE CIvIERA STBIDY at waist level; this is especially notice-
The correct method for releasing the able when making horizontal pictures.
shutter of the Jiffy Kodak V. P. with To meet this, the Jiffy Kodak V. P.
the camera held in the vertical has been so designedthat the shutter is ?ttd
For uertical picture-inder fi,nger on For horizontal pi,ctu thumb on
shutterrelease,thumb along lower edge shutter release, 'ind,er fi,nger on edge
of front plate. H old can'terafi,rmly of front plate. H old canuerafi,rmly
against the f ace. against the face.
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released by slowly squeezing the index flange of the spool, marked x in the
finger and thumb together; this steady- illustration, and lift it, disengagingthe
ingaetion prevents moving the camera, slot in the spool from the web in the
ana getting a blurred picture. Do not
let fi,ngersget'in front of lens.
The Kodak must .be held level. If
all the subject can not be included in
the finder without tilting the lens up- ?wards, move backwards until it is all
includ ed with the cameraheld leuel. If the subject is below the normal ir4
height, like a small child or a dog, the *
Kodak should be held down level with
the center of the subject,.
After making an winding knob. Be eareful not to allow
exposure, turn the the paper to loosen.Fold under about
winding knob slow- half-an-ineh of the paper, and fasten it
ly, a few times, ur- with the sticker.
til No . 2 or the next "Cinch" Marks: After removing number is in the the film from the Kodak, do not wind center of the red it tightly with a twisting motion, or window. the film may be scratched.
RBvrovING THE FTI,VT ImXtortant: Film should be devel- oped as soon as possibleafter exposure.
After the last sectionof film has been The quality of the image on all sensi-
exposed, turn the winding knob until tized products is retained by prompt tI-Jftha end of the paper passes the red t,1,,' development after exposure.
window. Remove the empty^endspool and place
fn a subdued light, open the back of it in the winding of the camet&,
the Kodak. engagingthe slotted end with the web of
Hold the end of the paper taut and the wind'ing knob; the other end will
turn the knob until all the paper is on then drop in place. The Kodak is now
the roll. To remove the filttt, gtu*p the ready for reloading.
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Adjust the shutter for a timP exPgl length figure, about ten feet. The baek-
sure by drawing out slide A as far as it ground should form a" contrast with
will come (seePages7 and 8). [he subject; a light backgro-undusually gives a better effect than a dark one. To
To make the exposure' steadY t!t" get a good light on
Kodak with one ha,nd and Press the the face, follow the
exposure lever B or C carefully to open arrangement shown
th^eshutter. The shutter remains open in the diagram. A
as long as either of these levers is press- refleetor helps to get
ed down. Give the proper time (using a detail in the shaded
watch if more than five seconds).The part of the face. A
Kodak must besteadyor the picture will white towel or table-be blurred; do not hold it i'n the hands. 'oozt eloth held by an
After making an exposure' turn the assistant or thrown overascreenorotherwinding knob until the next number .or."ofl high piece of furni-appears in the red window. ture will make a
If no more time exposures are to be suitable reflector; it should be at an
made, adjust the shutter for an instan- angle as in the diagram.
taneous exposure, pushing in slide A, If the above suggestion for lightingseepage 7 and 8. is followedr &r exposure of about
two secondswith the large stop opening
To MerB A Ponrnarr would be sufficient on a bright day.
The subject should be seated in a
chair partlv facing the light with the Making Portraits Outdoors
nody fotttea slightly aqay -ftoT, ?"+
ih""fu." turned' towards- the Kodak When making portraits outdoors;
which should be a little higher than an s with the sun shining brightly, the sub- ject should be in the shaiiowof a build- ordinarv table. The subject should
look at"an obiect level with the lens or ing or a large tree, but with clear and
directly at the lens. Comqose the pic- unobstrueted sky overhead. Place the
ture in the finder. For a three-quart-er Kodak on a steady, firm support,- use
the small stop opening anil make a figure the Kodak should be-about eight tIiIII4j i.?i ftom the subjectl and for a full- time exposureof about one second.By I 16 www.orphancameras.com t7View original page 10Page 11 · Read text
following this rule, unpleasant and TtvrB ExposuREs-OurDooRsdistorting shadows on the f.acewill be
When the small stop opening is used,avoided.
the light passing through the lens is so
much reduced that very short time ex- Kodak Por trait Attachment posuresmay be made outdoors.
The Kodak Portr ait Attachment With Light Clouds-About one
makes head and shoulder portraits. It secondwill be suffi.cient.
can also be used for Photographing oWith Heavy Clouds-Two seconds
flowers and similar subjects. to four secondswill be required.
Place the Attachment over the lens With Sunshine-Time Exposures
and composethe picture in the finder. should not be made.
The subject must be exactly 3% feet When making time exposures the
from the lens. Kodak must be placed on somesteady,
firm support; do not hold it in the Measure the distance carefulty from hands or the picture will be blurred.the lens to the face.
The same exposure is required as CrB,tx LBxsBswithout the Attachment.
These pictures illustrate the differ- IJse Kodak Portrait Attachment No. ence between results with a dirty and13, with the Jiffy Kodak V. P. a clean lens.
Kodak Diffusion Port rait
Attachment
The Kodak Diffusion Portrait At-
tachment is a supplementary lens used
in the same manner as the regular
Kodak Portr alt Attachment. It pro-
duces a true, soft-focus effect. Made with DirtA Lens. Made with Clean Lens.
Ifse the Kodalc Diffusion Portrait Open the back of the Kodak, and
Attachment No. 13, with the JiffY wipe the front and back of the lens
Kodak V. P. with a clean handkerchief.
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SERVICE
DEPARTMENT
Anprrror{Ar-., AssrsrANcE FoR
oMeKrr{c BprrtrR PrcruRES
LTHOIIGH we give in this manual A
.la' the essential directions for using
the camera it accompanies,there are
amateurs who wish for further knowl-
eclgeof photography.
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I)o not hesitate to call on us for in- PRACTICAL book for amateurs. A formation on any photographic subject.I \ It describes in a simple, under-
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there'i.,sno charge,no obli,gation.terested in, such as various methods of
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other interesting subjects. Profusely Snnvrcn DnpARTMtrr\iT
illustrated . Sold at your dealer's. EesTMAr{ KooaK C orvrpANy
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