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Kodak Motormatic 35F User manual
User manual for Kodak Motormatic 35F. 33 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Kodak
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- Kodak Motormatic 35F
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- User manual
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- English
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- 33
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d'aylightbut'for flash pictures as well. On the opposite
p'ageaie a feW.of its outstandin*qfeatul'es.
B-eforemaking any important pictures-a trip or
sorne bpecialevent-it is weli to shoot a nragazirreof
nim,outdoors,and indoors with flash. This uill qire
you piictice in iamera operationand provide a check
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- AUTOMATICDAYIIGHTExPO5une-built-in exposure meter
sets the lens opening for you. Eliminates exposure figuring
-makes shooting faster, easier, surer.
nAUToMAT|cFtAsHExPosUnE-eliminatescomputing-and
assuresgood flash exposure. Just set the focus (5 to 25 feet),
and the lens autom atically adjusts to the correct opening.
nPowERDRlVE-you'rereadyforfastshooting-asmanyaS
l0 shots in 10 seconds.A rugged spring drive provides ever- ' ready power for winding film after each shot.
BUILT-INFLASHOTDER-atthe touch of a button, the reflector o'pops up" into position for flash picturetaking.
AUTOMATICZONE l,llNDER-shows in the viewfinder if
you're set for CLOSE, GROUP, or SCENE.
FOURSHUTTERSPEEDS-speedring provides a choice of shut-
ter speeds from ll40 to 11250second-all coupled to the
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Daylight and Available
For those whose previous photographic
experience has included use of basically
similar 35mm cameras, brief operating
instructions for both daylight and flash
pictures, provided on the following 4
pages, will help you to use your camera
quickly.
However, in order to take advantage
of all the many features of the cafhera,
all Motormatic owners, including those
with previous photographic experience,
will want to read on for the important
detailed instructions which start on Set Seleclor Ring Sel Film Speed
page 8. at DAYLTGHT Press down the LocK TheDAYLIGHTarrow button (arrow, above)
on the front of the sE- and turn the knurled
LECToR RINc (arrow, sPEEDRrNG until the
above) must be snap- proper film speednum-
locked at the rNDEXline ber (found on exposure ji3 on the shutter housing. card or in film instruc-
If it is not, press the tions) locks into place
ring LocK and revolve in the small window
Loading instructions-page 70. the ring clockwise to marked ASA. If film
make this setting. speedcannot be set, see
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Light Pictures Set Shutfer Speed Focus Aim Releose Turn the knurled sPEED Rotate the lens mount Sight through the round Hold the camera steady; RING (without pressing until the diamond near eyepiece on the back of then press the shutter center lock button) un- 4 (for Closeups), the the camera and frame release all the way down til the desired shutter diamond between8 and the subject within the with a slow, squeezing speed (80 recommend- 10 (for Groups), or the luminous frame of the action to take the pic- ed) is opposite the shutj diamond between 25 viewfinder. A low-light ture. ter speed index MARK and 50 (for Scenes)is indicator is located on the top of the cam- opposite the Focus rN- in lower left corner. If era. If desired shutter DEX.Each of these set- flash symbol is visible, speed cannot be set, see tings will be visible in " as above, the camera is Note, page 13. the viewfinder. not set for daylight.View original page 5
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Flash Pictures from 5 to 25 feet
Roise Reflecfor Sef Film Speed Set FloshGvide NumberO { Slide the button, lo- Press down the LocK Depressthe selectorring
FTASHSYMBOLS cated on the back of the button (arrow, above) LocK and revolve the
camera at the top right and turn the knurled sELECToRRING (arrow,
side, in the direction of sPEEDRrNG until the above) counterclock- a
the arrow; the flash pr.oper film speednum- wise until the flash ar-
cover and reflector will ber (found on exposure roW is opposite the
Loading pop up into position. card) locks in place in proper flash guide num-
instructions- Insert an AG-1-type t h e s m a l l w i n d o w , ber on the lens mount. c'
page 10. flash bulb in the socket. marked ASA. Guide numbers are
Use of flash guard rec- found in exposurecard
ommended. on back of camera.View original page 6Page 7 · Read text
Focus Aim Releose
Rotate the lens mount-selector Sight through the round eye- Hold the camera steady; then
ring combination until the fig- piece on the back of the cam- press the shutter release all the
ure ,representingthe camera- era and frame the subject with- way down with a slow, squeezing
to-subject distancein feet (be- in the luminous view-frame of action to take the picture.
tween 5 and 25) is opposite the the finder. The flash symbol
Focus TNDEX.Do not depress must be visible in the view-
selector ring lock while fo- finder, otherwise the camera
cusing. is not set for flash.
NOTE: Disregard possible appearance of low-light indicator signal with flash pictures.
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KODAK.BIACK-
AND-WHITE FII.MS Kodak
Black-and- FILM.
SPETD* White Films
Pbnatomic-X 40 Kodqk PEnslomic-X
Plus'XPan 160 Film The film to use Tri-XPan 400 for big enlargements
when high film speed is
not a factor. It com-
bines exceptionally fine
grain and the ability to
record fine detail. 20
or 36 exposures.
Kodak PIus-X Pgin Film An excellent
high-speed film for general outdoor and
interior use. The low graininess and high
resolving power permit high-qu ality en-
largements. 20 or 36 exposures.
Kodak Tri-X Pon Film An extremely fast
panchromatic film of moderate contrast,
wjde exposuJe and det,elopment latitude,
and color sensitivity suitable for flash pic-
tures. 20 or 36 exposures. IView original page 9Page 10 · Read text
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LOADING Alwalts in Subdued Light
I Open the back of the 2 Push up the REwIND 3 Insert the film maga- 4 Turn thelarge,knurled
camera by pushing the KNoB. If you prefer, the zine in the recess next to wTNDUP KNoB on the
LATCH BUTToN upward. rewind knob mav be the rewind knob. Push bottom of the camera
pulled out. the rewind knob all the until the opening in the
way in, turning it slight- take-up drum is facing
ly if necessary. upward. Insert the end
of the film into the
d r u m o p e n i n g a n d
hook a perforation over
Use Film Size No. 135 Magazines the pin at the edge of
the opening.
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IMPORTANT: In some mogozinss, film is
ottoched by meons of o gummed to,pe
which mqy seporote from the mogozine
+r:::.li spool under the continued tension of the
spring motor. Therefore, olwoys rewind
'ig+.1ii1' the film immedisfelyofter toking the lost exposure on the roll.
ii:i Continuedwinding ofter lost exposure
moy produce oudible slippoge (whirring
sound) which prevents overwinding.
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5 Turn thewindupknob 6 Turn the large knurled windup knob as many times as necessary
until the second pin until the mechanismlocks. One full windup providespower for ad-
also engages film per- vancing approximately l0 frames of film. During the windup, the
forations and the film first two full turns bring the first frame of film into position and the
i s w o u n d h a l f w a y EXpOSURECOUNrnn(arrow, above) to'ol,'o at which point a resist-
around the drum. Close ance is felt. Continue to turn the windup knob to a stop (approxi-
the camera back; be mately 5/2 full turns) to wind the spring motor.
sure it is latched. Film advancesautom atically and the counter moves a mark each
time the shutter is released.The counter shows the number of ex-
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Daylight and Available
Light Pictures
"Daylight." Set Selector Ring at
Press the ring LocK and revolve the ring clockwise
to snap-lock the Daylight arrow at the rNDEXline.
Set Film Speed in ASA Window.
The small window marked ASA must show the
daylight speed number of the film in the camera to
obtain properly exposed pictures. Set selected
ASA speed number by depressing the LocK BUr-
ToN and rotating the knurled spEEDRrNG until,
upon releasing the button, the film speed number
clicks into position in the ASA window.
The film speeds for No. 135 Kodak Films can
be found on the two-sided card inserted in the
opening of the frame on the back of the camera
or in the instructions packed with the films. For
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example: the speed of Kodachrome II Film for
Daylight is 25. Turn the speed ring until this
number clicks into position in the ASA window. /
Select Shutter Speed.
Your camera has four shutter speeds-40 (l 140
sec),80, 125, and 250.All four speedscan be used
for daylight pictures with ASA settingsup to
160. The faster shutter speedsare recommended
for daylight pictures to minimize the effect cf
possiblecameraot subjectmovement.The slow-
est shutter speedof 40 may be useful occasion-
ally for daylight pictures under unfavorable
lighting conditions.A shutter speedof U80 (80) reachNOTE:a desiredIf it ASAis impossiblenumber ortois recommended for general picturetaking. To shutter speedsetting,it is because
select a shutter speed,rotate the knurled spEED of the interlocking of these two
RrNG(without pressing the center lock button) dials. A proper change in the set-
until the desired shutter speed is opposite the ting of one dial will permit the
shutterspeedindex MARKon the top of the camera. other dial to be turned to the de-
Do not make intermediateshutter speedsettings. sired setting. For example, an
ASA setting of 400 can only be
made at shutter speed settings of
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Distance Settings
,Handy ZoneFocus-The focusing range of your camera is divided into three
subject zones-each represented by a diamond-shaped symbol on the lens mount.
The diamond near 4 ft is the setting for CLOSE subjects, the diamond between 8
and 10 ft is the GROUP setting, the diamond between 25 and 50 ft is the SCENE
*Zone setting. A Minder," built into the viewfinder, shows at a glance which of
the three zones is set on the focusing scale. Set the zone focus by rotating the
"click-stops" LENs MoUNT until the proper diamond opposite the Focus TNDEX.
For example, the illustration shows the diamond mark for the GROUP zone set
at the index mark.
The range of sharpness, which permits these zone settings, depends on the lens
1 4 opening (flnumber, shown by red pointer) in use. Range of sharpness data for
three flnumbersand the threezonesettingsare
shown on the opposite page. The higher the
flnumber, the greaterthe range of sharpness.
Zone settingswill give acceptablysha{p pic-
turesat allthree zoneswith flnumbersgreater
thanfl5.6.Atflnumbers lessthanf|5.6, care-
ful scalefocusing,as below, is recommended.
Coreful Scole Focus-(l) When lighting con-
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fl5'6 (fl4 or f12.8)is indicated in the curvedwindow, settingthe actual camera-
to-subject distance on the focusing scalewill give sharperplctures. (2) With all
flash pictures,setting the actual ca-eta-to-subject distarrceon the focusingrvveu'r{ scaleis necessaryfor proper focus and exposure.
In both these cases,estimate the camera-to-subjectdistance carefully and
rotate the lens mount until the figure representingthe cam.ru-t*il;;;;3irtun.,
is oppositethe focus index.
RANGE OF SHARPNESSDATA FOR ZONE SETTINGSAT
REPRESENTATIVEIENS OPENINGS
Rangeof Sharpnessin Feet
to 11%
6%to 15 15to Inf
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Low-Light lndicator
for automatic exposure control
When the red exposure meter needle in the curved
window moves into the red LOW-LIGHT area at
the extreme left of the window, this indicates in-
sufficient available light to take a properly exposed
picture at the selected shutter speed. When the
needle is in this red area, it is also visible in the
lower left corner of the viewfinder. If the shutter is
set at one of the faster speeds, changing the shutter speed to a slower setting may
move the needle out of the low-light area. If the needle is still in the low-light area
at shutter speed 40, the available light is not sufficient to expose the picture
"flash" properly and use of may be advisable.
Using the Viewfi nder t.:T
When taking pictures, hold the camera close to your eye i t l
so that you can see the complete luminous viewJrame.
The image seen within this frame will be in the picture.
Note the parallax pointer on the right side, near the
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top olthe view-frame. When the camera is held horizontally, this pointer indi. cates the upper edge of the picture when the subject is 4 feetfrom the camera. An equivalent area eliminated at the top of the frame is added to the bottom of the frame. Also seenin the viewfinder are two built-in signals-the flash symbol'and either CLOSE, GROUP, or SCENE.,The flash symbol indicates that the camera is set "FLASH," "DAYLIGHT."for not The CLOSE, GROUP, or SCENE sjggal is tIye,'ZoneMinder,''remindingyouofthezonefocussettingofthelenS. Holding the Came ra 1 7 The illustrations show two recom- mended ways of holding the camera. Select a position that is convenient for you and assures steady camera holding while you press the BxposuRE RELEAST,It is important that the ex- EXP.REL. posure meter window and the lens are not obstructed, for example by your finger or the neck strap. Do not aim the camera toward a principle light source, such as the sun.View original page 17
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FLASH PICTURES
Your camera features easy flash picturemaking-at distances of 5 to 25 feet. The
flash cover and reflector pop into position by sliding the round button, located
on the back of the camera at the top right side, in the direction of the arrow.
Bslteries-Batteries are supplied with the cam era.Loosen the coin-slotted s.*r*,
raise the na.rrERy covER and insert the two N-size, alkaline manganese batteries,
with their bases in opposite directions. The pull-tab should be under the batteries
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with its end out. Replace the cover. When required, install fresh batteries that
+ test at least 2 amperes.
1 FlashBulbs-Insert an AG-l or AG-18 flash bulb in the socKEr by lining up the
bulb base with the socket and pressing it down as far as it will go into the socket.
i Remove a bulb by sliding the round button on the back of the camera in the
direction of the arrow and tipping the camera forward for the bulb to drop-;
Alternate Flqsh-An altsrnate flash ourrnr is provided for flasholders or elec-
tronic flash having a'European-type flash connector. This alternate flash unit,
however, should not be used simultaneously with the built-in camera flash be-
cause bulbs may fire on insertion. LJse guide numbers supplied with the instruc-
tions packed with the film.
FlashExposures-The flash exposure information provided in the Exposure Data
Card applies to most flash situations. This information is based on exposures
in an average-sized room with medium-light-colored walls.
Occasionally, however, flash pictures are taken under conditions which vary
considerably from this standard, and better pictures will result if slight compen:
sations are made. For example: With flash pictures in a small room with very
light walls, better pictures are obtained by using the next higher guide number
than recommended. Or, in very large rooms or outdoors, use the next lower
guide number.
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TAKING FLASH PICTURES
Use of the Flashguard, supplied with the cam era,
is recommended. After inserting the bulb, lower
thg guard over the flash cover and press down
t firmly.
I Roise Reflecfor Slide the round button, located
on the back of the camera at the top right side,
in the direction of the arrow; the flash cover and
reflector will pop up into position. Insert an AG-l
type flash bulb in the socket.
Norp: If bulb doesnot enter socketeasily,sliding the
button on the back of the camera in the direction of
the arrow will permit the bulb to seat.
Sef flre FitmSpeed-Set the film speed of the film loaded in the camera in the
ASA window.
3 Set Flosh Gvide Number-Depress the selector ring LocK and revolve the sE-
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LEcroR RING counterclockwise until the flash arrow is in line with proper flash
guide number on the lens mount (if impossible to set, change focus setting).
Flash guide numbers for popular Kodak films and Ac-l-type flash bulbs are on
the two-sided exposure data card in the frame on the back of the camera. Setting
the flash arrow at any guide number, automatically adjusts the shutter speed for
flash (l140 sec.), regardless of the speed setting on the top of the camera.
Norr: Flash pictures in the 3- to S-foot range can be made by setting the next lower
guide number.
Focus lhe Comerq-Rotate the lens mount-selector ring combination until the
figure representing the camera-to-subject distance in feet is opposite the focus
index. Be careful not to depress the selector ring lock while focusing.
Aim ilre Com era-Look through the eyepiece and compose the picture within
the luminous view-frame of the viewfinder. The flash symbol should appear in1 the base of the viewfinder-if not, check the selector ring.
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tI 6 withReleosea slow,ilre Shuffer-Holdsqueezing action.the camera steady and press the shutter release down
NOTE: Disregard the possibleappearanceof the low light signal with flash pictures.
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U n l o a d i n g
Always in
Subdued
Light
After the 20th or 36th exposure and before the back is opened, rewind film promptly.
Pull the rewind rNon (between right thumb and finger, above) until you feel
resistance (about 3/s inch). * Draw the rewind nnrEASE(by left thumb, above) in
its slot as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow; this releasesremaining
spring tension in the motor. Hold the release while turning the rewind knob in
the direction of the arrow to rewind the film into the ma gazine. The film is com-
pletely rewound when the dial of the exposure counter ceases to advance or to
vibrate as the rewind knob is turned.
*Film will not rewind if the knob is pulled out too far. Push in knob completely,turning
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