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Kodak Medalist & Kodak Medalist II User manual
User manual for Kodak Medalist & Kodak Medalist II. 21 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Kodak Medalist & Kodak Medalist II
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- English
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|vIEDALISIil
GA'UIERA
This precision-built, sturdy, and versatile camera has
features which give you unequalled performance:
. . . the fast, highly correctedf 13.5 Kodak Ektar Lens
. the new Kodak Flash Supermatic Shutter
. . . an automatic parallax-correcting view finder
. . . a brilliant, lens-coupled range finder
. . . firrger-tip controls entirely visible from above.
Your Kodak Medalist has the speed and easeof use of
a fine miniature-with a new freedom in the choice of
all negative materials in the 2rA" x 3r/4.' size. To realize
its full picture-making possibilities,read this manual and
keep it for reference.
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Pagc
L o o d i n g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
P i c t u r e - T q kPi nogs i t i o.n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
F o c u s i nwgi t hR o n g eF i n d e r . . . . . . . . . . . 7
S h u t t eSr p e e d s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
L e n s O p e n i n g s . . o . . . . . . . . 1 0
F o c u s i n g S c o l e . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1
T o k i n gT h eP i c t u r .e. . . . . . . 1 2
R e m o v i nTgh eF i l m. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4
F l o s hP i c t u r e s . . . . . . . . 1 6
o To get the most from your camera, follow the direc-
tions carefully-go through the mechanical moti
you fully understand the operations of your
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Before making any important pictures-a trip, some
special event, or any pictures expected to prove valuable
-you should shoot a roll or two of film and take a few
flash pictures. This will give you practice and will pro-
vide a check on your equipment. If you have any
questions,your Kodak dealer will always be glad to help
you in any way he can.
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LOADINO
cc0" uppears in the EXPoSURE Look to See if
CouNTER window. If any figure but zero is
visible, depress and turn the CoUNTER KNoB
(c0" in either direction until uppears.
Open the back. The back of the camera is
at 2 hinged at both ends and it can be opened
either end or removed entirely. To open the
back, press the two pins toward one another,
and swing the back outward.
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UseKodok620Film;for block-ond-whitepicturesKodok
Verichrome,KodokPlus-X0r KodokSuper-XX;for
colOredpicturesuseKodocolor0r EktochromeFilm.
Insert a roll of Kodak 620 Film in the recess
which has a spring bracket. Insert the spool3 so that r,r,hen the paper is drawn off, the side
with printing on it will be up.
Break the seal and pass the protective paper
uaer the rollers and thread the end of the paper4
into the longer slit in the empty spool as far as
it will go. Handle the roll carefully; the film
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LOADCAMERAIN SUBDUEDTIGHT_
Turn the WINDINGKNoB once or twice to bind
the paper on the spool . Be sure the paper is5 started straight on the spool and acrlss the back.
Close the back with a firm pressure until the
latches snap into place.6
Hold back the slide which covers the red win-
clockwise until a7 dol. Turn the winding knob
small hand or arrow appears in the window.
Continue turning the winding knob slowly until
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NEVERIII STRO}IG,DIRECTIIGHT
the figure "1" just begins to appear at the edge
* of the red window.
Depress and turn the counter knob in either
direction until the figure "1" appears in the
exposure counter window. Then turn the wind-
ing knob slightly until it locks.
O Set the dial on the top of the camera to show the
O kind of film with which the Medalist is loaded.
*If the camera is loaded with the exposurc
counter at some figure other than "0r" the wind-
ing mechanism will lock before the figure "1"
appears in the red window. To unlock, depress
and turn the counter knob until "0" appears in
the exposure counter window. Bring the lens to
picture-taking position, as described on the next
page,and pressthe shutter releaseall the way down.View original page 8Page 9 · Read text
PICTURE-TAKINPOSITIO
Turn the large FocusING coLLAR on the lens barrel to
bring the lens to picture-taking position. As the lens is
brought forward, the nocusrNc scALE on the top of the
camera automatically revolves to indicate the distance
for which the camera is focused.
Nore: To prevent accidental exposures, the sHUTTER
RELEASEis locked until the lens is brought forward almost to
the o (infinity) position (as indicated 6y the focusing scale).
Do not force the shutter release; the camera can be damaged
by depressing it before the lens is extended.
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THE RANGE FINDER FOCUS Adjusting the split-field RANGE FINDER automatically focuses the camera. The range finder shows an enlarged image of the center portion of the vrEw FINDER image. A distinct horizontal line cuts the range finder field of view into two equal parts. To focus, look through the eyepiece at a vertical line in that portion of the subject that you wish to have the sharpest in your picture. The selected line will appear broken. The part seen in the upper area will be either to the right or left of the vertical line seen in the lower area. Revolve the focusing collar until the vertical line is unbroken. The range finder can also be used with the camera held vertically. In this position, focus on some hori<ontal line in the subject. Uses of the focusing scale will be found on page 11.View original page 10
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SF|UTTERSPEEDS
The Flash Supermatic Shutter on the Kodak Medalist II
is designed to make exposures from 1 to 11400 second as
6(8"well as exposures. The black index on the knurled
shutter spEED RINc is used for exposures from 1125 to
11400 second. For slower shutter speeds, turn the speed
ring until the red index is at the speed desired.
The shutter should be set only at the speeds indicated
on the camera-in-between settings will not give inter-
mediate speeds. The shutter speed may be set with the
shutter either cocked or released. The camera mav be
left with the shutter either cocked or uncocked.
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33T" (long) ond 33B" (shorr) time exposures
Place the carnera on a tripod (such as the Kodak Ey.-
Level Tripod) o. other firm suppor t-do not hold it in the
handsor thepicturezaill be-blurred.
t'8" exoosures are recommended for short time exposures
of ten secondsor less. Bring the red index to the letter
(68." The shutter will remain openas long as the shutterre-
Ieaseis luld down.
"Tt' exposures can be made with the Kodak T. B. I.
Cable Release No. 2 which is packed with the camera.
Screw the cable releaseinto the cenI-ERELEASEsocKETon
the camera. Turn the circular piece on the
T. B. I. Cable Release so that the notch on the
edge is directly under the small button; see
(5B" illustration. Set the shutter for a exposure.
Press the plunger of the cable release to open
the shutter. Close the shutter by pressing the
small button directly above the circular piece. *
The Kodak T. B. I. Cable Release No. 2 rnay
368"I also be used to make or snapshot ex-
posures. Turn the circular piece of the cable
release so that it slides under the small button
as shown in the illustration. Operate the T. B. I.
Cable Release as an ordinarv cable release.
*Wirl. T roll ftlm, ofter eoch exposure, push lhe shulfer releose down os for os if will
go ond lhen releose it lo unlock lhe film winding mechonism.
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LENSOPENINOS
The lens openings regulate the amount of light passing
through the lens. These openings are enlarged or reduced
by moving the lever A of the diaphragm control ring;
/-numbers can be read on the front or top of the shutter.
The lens opening is smallest when the lever is at;f lZZ.
In a given exposure time, each succeeding number ad-
mits twice as much light as the one before-yf f ZZ lets
through twice the light of -f 132,J116 twice that of f f2Z,
and so on down to.f 13.5,the largest opening. This open-
ing admits a third more light thanf f4. Thus, if the correct
exposureis 1150second atf 111,then the lens opening for
11100second is f l8; for 11200second,"f 15.6;for 11400
second, "fF; and for 1125 second,"f 176.
Remember the exposure 1 150second at J 111. This is
the exposure that should be used for average outdoor
subjectsin bright sun with Kodak Verichrome or Kodak
Plus-X Panchromatic Film.
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FOCUSINOSCALE
The focusing scale will be found convenient for photo-
graphing subj.ects ten feet or farther from the lens. In-
stead of using the range finder, estimate the distance to
the subject and set the focusing scale at the black index.
A depth-of-field scale has been combined with the
focusing scale. This tells at a glance the nearest and
farthest objects that will appear sharp at any selected lens
opening for the particular distance focused on.
To find the depth of field for a given distance and lens
opening, set the distance at the center index. Read the
nearest and farthest distances
that will be in focus at the
two index marks opposite
the chosen ;f-number.
If the camera is focused at
15 [eet, withf 15.6everything
from about 1 1 to 20 feet will
be sharp, and with I I 11
everything from about glh
to 35 feet will be in focus.
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TA](INOTHEPICTIJRE
Normally the shutter is cocked when the film is wound;
however, after the first section of film is brought into
position, it is advisable to push the sHUTTERcocKrNG
LEVERback and toward the center of the camera as far
as it will go; then releaseit.
1. Bring the lens to the picture-taking position.
2. Set the lens opening and the shutter for the
correct exposure.
3. Focus the camera. For rapid focusing, center
the object on which you wish to focus in the
view finder. Tben, without changing the posi-
tion of your head or of the camera, shift your
eye to the range finder window; focus the
camera as described on pag e 7 .
4. Shift your eye back to the view finder to com-
pose the picture. Hold the camera so that you
can just see the edges of the front opening in
the finder.
5. Make the exposure. To minimize camera mo-
tion, hold the camera as shown, with the thumb
on the bottom of the camera and the middle
finger on the shutter release.To make the ex-
posure, depress the shutter release by squeezing
the hand together.
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The shutter release is automatically locked and the winding knob unlocked when the exposureis made. Turn the winding knob until it locks; this advances the film, cocksthe shutter, unlocks the shutter releaseand changes the exposure number in the exposure counter. Be sure that the shutter releaseis not depressedwhile the film is being advanced. When, the shutter release is used, the RED SIGNAL' located directly behind the focusing scale, is a warning that a new section of film must be brought into position' The red signal disappearsas the winding knob is turned. It reappears after the exposure has been made. Intenlional dovble exposures rr:raybe desired for special effects.Make the first exposure; push the shutter cocking lever back and to the center of the camera as far as it will go; then releasethe lever. Make the second exposure by t 3pressing the shutter release.View original page 16
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RIIvlO\lINOTl|EFIL|VI
To unload the camera after the last picture has been
made, turn the winding knob until the end of the paper
on the roll passesthe red window. *
In subdued light, open the back of the camera. Take
hold of the end of the protective paper with the right
hand and pull out and up to remove the lower end of the
roll from the camera. Grasp the roll in the left hand as it
is removed to prevent the film from unrolling.
*lf film is fo be removed before olt theexposures hove been mode or if |hecornero
hos been looded with o six-exposure roll of Kodocolor Film, ofter shufler releose
hos been depressed to moke lhe losf exposure, depress ond lurn fhe counfe r knob
unlil "0" oppeors in lhe exposure counler window. The winding knob con lhen be
turned until the end of the popar on rhe roll poeses lhe red window.
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REl,tOVtlN SUBDUEDIIGHT0NtY
lmportonl: Do not wind the film with a twisting motion,
as'this may scratch the film.
To remove the empty spool from the load-spool end
of the camera. turn the camera with that end down,
grasp the spring roller bar with a finger at each end and
iru* it away from the spool. The empty spool rvill
drop out. Place the empty spool in the winding end of the
.u-.ru; insert the spool flange next to the winding knob
first. Turn the winding knob until the key slips into the
slot in the spool flange. Reload with Kodak Film No' 620'
AII slass-air surfaces of your Medalist's Kodak Ektar
lll.S'fOOrrm Lens are Luinenized. This reduces internal"reflections and increases light transmission to assure greater
brilliance in b-lack-and-white negatives as well
"f..ii,;r ;;f"; ""ap;rity in full-color pictures. The tinted appe.aranceoJ
ih, lrrt ii due io this surface-coiting. Clean the lens with care;
J"rt any grit or dist with Kodak Lens Cleaning Paper
o, r.l.att,"tr sofT,Iintless cloth. If moisture is necessary, breathe
on--Ci*the lens or'use a drop of Kodak Lens Cleaner'
vour Medalist Ii Camera the care it deserves' Keep
it .leatt; dust will ruin the best negative' The lens, shutter,
and range finder should only be disassemJrle{ b{." compe-
tent facibry-trained camera repairman' Don't disassemble
vour'-N" camera or its lens. typ. of lubricant should be applied to the helical gear
focusing tube or to other parts of your camera'
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FLASl|PICTURES
The Kodak Medalist II may be used to make flash
pictures-withouta synchronizer. Its Kodak Flash Super-
matic Shutter assuresthat, for the selectedexposure time,
the shutter will be open when the flash of the lamp is
brightest. A Kodak Flasholder, flash lamps, and power
source, such as two size "C" photoflash batteries or the
new Kodak B-C Flashpack, are all that are needed.
To acljust for the type of lamp, pull up on the synchro-
nizer scerE KNoB and move it to the end of the slot
marked "F" (for Class F bulbs such as the SM or SF
flash lamp) or to the end marked "M" (for Class M bulbs
such as the No. 5 or25 flash lamp). Be sure the synchro-
nizer scale knob is firmly seated at the end of the slot.
With roll film, advance the film-with the Accessory
Back, cock the shutter-liaz push down the svNcnRo-
NrzERLEVERon the shutter as far as it will go. Make the
exposure by depressing
the shutter release as I far as it will go and then
releasing it.
Do not force the syn-
chronizer lever; it can-
not be depressedbefore
the shutter is cocked.
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lmporlonl: Be sure the bottom of the lamp base is clean
and bright before inserting the lamp in the flasholder.
If the contact point is tarnished, rub it on a rough surface.
Cqution: Since lamps may shatter when flashed, the
use of a Kodak 2-Way Flashguard or other transparent
shield over the reflector is recommended. Do not flash
the lamps in an explosive atmosphere.
Do not insert a flash lamp in the socket if the shutter
blades are open. The lamp may flash and a serious
burn may result.
FLASHTXP()SUREGUIDENUMBERS
To colculote the lens opening, divide lhe proper guide number by thc
distonce in feet from lomp to subiect.
Verichrome I Kodocolor
F i l m I T y p e A F i l m
Flosh Lomp Flosh Lomp I Flosh Lomp I Flosh Lomp
SM N o . 5 St* | No. s or or o r l o r
SF No. 2 SF [No. 25 -t-
l l o | 2 0 0 1 7 5 | l , l 0 6o I l o 5 0 | ro o
l / 1 0 0 1 9 s l l 4 0 l 6 s l l 0 0 5 5 80 4 5 1 7 s
1 . l 2 o o 7l 5 | l l o l s s | 8 0 45 65 4 0 1 6 0
*Shutter speed I /25 second or longer qnd B.
These exposure guide numbers opply with lomps in o 4' lo S-inch sotin-
flnished refeclor such os thot of ihe Kodok Flosholder.
EostmonKodokCompony' Rochester4, N'Y'
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