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Picture Taking with the
$rtr**'--r!+"
Folding Pocket
Brownie Camera
Price l0 Cents
E.ASTMAN KODAK CO.
ROCHESTER, N. Y., U. S. A.View original page 2Page 3 · Read text
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KODAK
Trade Mark, l8tl8. PICTURE TAKING
EASTMAN KODAK CO., with the
Rochester.N. I'. No. 2A Folding Pocket
ll{ttnufaclurers of BROWNIE CAI\4ERA
Kodaks
Brownie Cameras
Rrownie Developing Roxes
Kodak Film Tanks
'I'isstte Kodak Dry Mounting
Velox Paper
Eastman Solio Paper
Eastman F'erro-Prussiate PaPer
Eastman Velvet Bromide PaPer
Eastman Royal Bromide PaPer
.Eastman' Standard Bromide PaPer
Eastman Enameled Bromide PaPer
Eastman Matte-Enameled Bromide Paper
Eastman Platino Bromide PaPer
Eastman Non-Curling Film
'fested Chemicals Price l0 Centr
Tripods ancl Other Specialties
Trade Marks Reg. Lr. S. Patent Office. EASTMAN KODAK CO.
ROCHESTER, N. Y., U. S, A.
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ORDER FILM BY
NUMBER Before Loading 'may All Kodak Films be distin- taking any pictures with the No. 2A
guished by the numbers on the ends of I)DEFOREFolding Pocket Brownie Camera read the
the cartons. following instructions carefully, and make
care to learn how to operate 116 t k_,* yourselftaking especialperfectly'Workfamiliar with the instrument,
is the number for film for this camera the shutter. it for both time and instan- taneous exposures severat times before thread-
(No. 2A Folding Pocket Browni'e). The ing up the film.
number appears both on the carton and The first thing for the amateur to bear in
mind is that the light which serves to impress
on the cartridge the photographic image upon the sensitive film
I{OTICE inthe a lensfractioncan ofdestroya secondthe whenfilm asit comesquicklythroughas it
The Duplex paper (black on one side, red makes the picture. After the film has been developed and all deaeloper thoroughly utashed
on the other) now used in Kodak cartridges out, it may be quickly transferred in subdued
is superior to black paper, in that it has no rvhite light to the fixing bath without injury.
deleterious effect upon the keeping qualities Throughout all the operations of loading and
of the film and absolutely does away with unloading, be extremely careful to keep the
number markings. duplex paper wound. tightly around. the film to
prevent the admission of light.
In watching for numbers through the red "
window, one should now look for black num-
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY, bers on red paper, instead of , as formerly, white. Rocsrsrpn, N. Y. numbers on black paper.
Wherever the term "duplex paper,, is used
in this manual, reference is made of course, to
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PART II
Making the Exposures
Before making an exposure with the No . 2A
Folding Pocket Brownie Carnera, either time or
instantaneous, be sure of four things:
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6. The roll of film in the camera is covered
with duplex paper and this must be reeled off
bef ore a picture can be taken. Turn the key
slowly to the left and watch in the little red
celluloid window at the back of the camera.
'When
fifteen to eighteen turns have been given,
a black index hand will appear before the little
red window, this hand is a rvarning that you
are approaching Fig. 1. Then turn the key very
slowly until Fig. l appears before the red (ForFrnsr-Thattime, instantaneousthe shutteror bulbis exposuresadjusted asproperly.desired.)
w i n d o r v . F i g . 6 . SncoNo-That the diaphragm stop is set at the
proper openlng.
Trrrnn-That the camera is focused.
Fountrr-That an unexposed. section of the
film is turned into position;
SECT/ON 1
Operating the Shutter
Fre. 6 Perfect familiarity with the shutter is essential
to successful picture taking with any camera.
The film is now in position for taking the first picture. The following directions should, therefore, bo
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SECTION 2carefully read and the shutter operated several
times before threadin'g the film up for use.
InstantaneousExposures " Snap Shofs"
For atl Ordinary Instantaneous Exposures " Snap Shofs"
Frnst-Set the lever A at the point "I. " This ad-
justs the shutter for instantaneous exposures. 1'o take instantaneous pictures the object must
SrecoNo-Set the lever B at No. 1. Lever B be in the broad open sunlight, but the camera
controls the Iris diaphragm and No. I is the should not. The sun should be behind the back proper opening for ordinary instantaneous
exposures. or over the shoulder of the operator.
Tsrnn-Press down the release C. This makes
the exposure. Focus on the Subject
Time Exposure
Frnsr-Set the lever A at the point T (time) .
This adjusts the shutter for time exposures.
SpcoNo-Set the lever B at No. 2, 3 or 4. See
instructions for use of stops, page 20.
Trrrnn-Touch the release C. This opens the 'l'imc exposure by a watch. Again shutter. 'I'his press the release. closes the shutter.
Bulb Exposures
When it is desirable to make a very short time
exposure this is best accomplished' by making a ' ' ' ' bulb exposure.
Frnsr-S6t ttre lever A at the point " B " (bulb).
This adjusts the shutter for bulb e-xposures.
SrccoNo-Set the lever B controiling the stops, Frc. r. Opening the Front
a t N o . 2 , 3 , o r 4 a s d e s i r e d .
Tsrno-Press lever to open the shutter, and re-
lease it to close the shutter. This makes the 1. Press the concealed button as shown in Fig.
exposure. The shutter will remain open as 1, and push down the bed of camera to the limit
long as the lever is under pressure. of motion.
Do not oil anY Part of the shutter.
In case of accident return shutter to your 2. Grasp the bottom of slide plate to pull out
dealer or to us for rePairs. the front.
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3. At the front of camera bed. and on the side Extending the Front
opposite finder, you will see a scale with slots Now extend front of camera to limit of motion
marker 8, 25 and 100 feet. Fig. 2. This is for (trig. 3). This sets the focus for the distance you
focusing the camera. Before extending bellows have placed the catch on the scale. A click will
set the catch in the slot corresponding to the be heard when the front locks.
distance away of the principal object to be photo-
graphed.
-\i
Frc. 2
The catch is set by downward pressure on the
lever and then moving to the right or left. It is Frc. 3. Extending the Front
not necessary to estimate the distance with any Making the Exposare
more than approximate acctlracy ; for instance, if
the focus is set at 25 feet (the usual distance for Aim the camera at the object to be photo-
ordinary street work) ttre sharpest part of the pic- graphed and locate the image in the finder,
ture will be the objects at that distance from the which is at the left hand corner of front-board.
camera, but everything from 12 to 50 feet will be Hold the camera steady-hold it level as shown
in good focus. For general street work the focus in Fig. 4, and push the lever. This makes the
may be kept at 25 feet, but where the principal exposure.
object is nearer or farther away, the focus should For a vertical exposure the camera must be
be changed accordingly. For distant views set held on its end. Fig. 5. Reverse the finder so
the focus at 100 feet. that it will be available for vertical exposures.
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Sfops Many interiors can be taken with the flash
'Ihe stops should be used as follows : sheets that are impracticable by daylight, either
No. 1. Trrn Lencesr-For all ordinary in- by reason of a lack of illumination or because
stantaneous exposures. there are windows in a direct line of view which
No. 2. For instantaneous exposures when the cannot be darkened sufficiently to prevent the
sunlight is unusually strong and there are no 1 blurring of the picture.
heavy shadows; such as in views on the sea Evening parties, groups around a dinner or
shore, in extremely high, dry climates or on the card table or singld portraits may be readilywater, or in tropical or semi-tropical climates ; Ii made by the use of our flash sheets, thus enabling
also for interior time exposures. * the amateur to obtain souvenirs of many occa-
Nos. 3 and 4. For time exposures out of doors I sions which, but for the flashlight, would be quite
in cloudy weather. Not for instantaneous ex- beyond the range of the art.
posures. The time required for time exposures PnnpeneuoN FoR THE FLAsn.-The camera
on cloudy days with smallest stop will range from should be prepared for time exposure, as directed
f second to 5 seconds, according to the light. on page 17 of. this manual (except that the
The smaller the stop the sharper the picture. largest, No. 1, stop must be used), and placed
If you use the smallest stop for instantaneous on some level support where it will take in the
exposures absolute failure will result. view desired.
Pin a flash sheet by one corner to a piece of SECTION 4
cardboard which has previously been fixed in a
If the cardboard is Flash Light Pictures perpendicular position.
white it will act as a reflector and increase the
By the introduction of Eastman Flash Sheets strength of the flash.
picture-taking at night has been wonderfully
simplified. A package of flash sheets, a piece of 1. The flash sheet should alutays be placed two i feet behind and two or three feet to one sidecardboard, a pin and a match complete the list I of the camera. If placed in front er on a line
of essential extras, although an Eastman Flash . i with front of Kodak, the flash would strike theSheet Holder is a great convenience. ,'*, lens and blur the picture. It should be placed
With flash sheets no lamp is necessary, there is at one side as well as behind, so as to throw
a minimum of smoke and they are far safer-than a shadow and give a little relief in the lighting.
any other self-burning flash medium, besides The flash should be at the same height or little
giving a softer light that is less trying to the eyes. higher than the camera. The support upon
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Closing the Camera To MexB a Gnoup.-Arrange the chairs in
the form of an arc, facing the Kodak, so that 1. To disengage front trom catch so that it
each chair will be exactly the same distance from may be pushed back, press down with thumbthe camera. Half the persons composing the
group should be seated and the rest should stand (Fig. 10) on lever of focusing device (shown in
behind the chairs. If the group is large any Fig. 2, page 72) ,
number of chairs may be used, but none of the N!
subjects should be seated on the floor, oS sorne- 2. Keep lever
times seen in large pictures, because the perspec- p r e s s e d a n d
tive would be too. violent.
s 1 i d e b a c k
BecKcRouNDs.-In making single portraits or
groups care should be taken to have a suitable il^ front a short
background against which the figures will show distance with
in relief ; a light background is better than a dark f o r e f i n g e r
*"1one, and often a single figure or two will show *'ii
up r,vell against a lace curtain. fror larger groups Fig. 10. The
a medium light wall will be suitable. lever maythen
The finder on the camera will aid the oper- b e r e l e a s e d
tor in composing the groups so as to get the best
effect. In order to make the image visible in the a n d f r o n t
finder the room will have to be well lighted with pushed back
ordinary lamplight, which may be left on while into the cam- Frc. 10the picture is being made, provided none of the
lights are placed so that they show in the finder. era box.
Eastman flash sheets burn more slowly than 3. Close front by pressing down on arm locks flash powders, producing a much softer light and
are, therefore far preferable in portrait work ; on each side of bed as shown in Fig. 11. 'I'he
the sub ject however, should be warned. not to bed will now close readily.
move, &s the picture is not taken instantaneously,
about one second being required to burn one
sheet.
Eastman Flash Cartridges ^l_
Eastman Flash Cartridges may be substitutecl
for the sheets if desired. We recommend the
sheets, however, as more convenierrt, safer,
cheaper and capable of producing the best
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PART III
Removing the Film
No dark room is required. in changing the
spools in the Brownie Camera.
The operation can be performed in the open
air, but to avoid all liability of fogging the edges
of the film it had best be performecl in a subdued il_
l i g h t .
I , ' t t ; . 2
4. Ilolding the paper taut so as to wind
tightly, turn the key until the papel' is all on
tlre leel. See lrigs. 1 an 112.
Frc;.I
Showing How T)uplex Paper f,€r'v€s Reel
1. When the last film has been exposed give
the key a dozen extra turns. This covers the
film with duplex paper again. *v
2. Provide an extra spool of film to fit this
camera and take a position at a table as far as
possible from ar'y window.
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ends of duplex paper and sticker 5. Hold
paperfrom on reel. PART IV to prevent looseningtogether,
If sticker folds under reel when wound pull it up
with the point of a lead pencil. Developing
6. Pull out spool pin and winding key, and There is no necessity of working in a dark
lift out roll of film as shown in Fig. 3. room or waiting until night to develop film. It
7. Fold over half inch at end of duplex paper can be done in daylight at any time and place.(so as to make subsequent breaking of the seal 'i And the daylight method of developing film
easy) and then seal with sticker. gives better results than the dark room way.
8. Wrap up exposed film immediately to pre- Film may be developed in daylight by the
vent the possibility of light being admitted. J Kodak Film Tank method. Detailed directions
9. Now transfer empty spool to the winding for developing will be found in the manualwhich
side, fitting the key web into slottedend of spool, accompanies the goods. The operation is given
centering pin in same in hole in axis of spool. briefly in the following pages.
10. Load as described in Part 1. We recommend the Kodak Film Tank method
The roll of exposures can now be mailed to us particularly for its simpleness, and the uniformly
for finishing, or you can do the developing and good negatives which it gives.
printing yourself.
.Developing With a Kokak .'Cinch Marks" Filnt Tank
If the film and paper loosen up a trifle when For use with No. 24. Folding Pocket Brownie
taken from camera, many amateurs are likely provide a 3l inc};- Kodak Film Tank.
to take the cartridge in the hand and wind it as The Kodak Film Tank consists of a wooden
closely as possible, cinching it tightly with a box, a light-proof apron, a " transferring reel,"
twisting motion. There's nothing more likely to a metal " solution cup " in which the film isinjure the negative than this tight drawing of cleveloped, and a hooked rod for removing filmthe film, as it abrades the surface, making fine I from solution. There is also a dummy film car-
parallel scratches running lengthwise of the film, tridge with which one should experiment beforewhich, in some cases, will ruin the negative. Do J using an exposed cartridge. The various parts
not " cinch" tlte cartridge. It simply needs to of the outfit come packed in the box itself .
be wound tightly enough so that the duplex
Nore-Avoirdupois welght is the standardused in com-
paper keeps inside the flanges. pounding photographic f ormulae,
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6. Break the sticker that holds down the end 10. Remove cover from box and draw out
of duplex paper, thread the paper underneath axle "D," holding apron and duplex paper with
wire guard on transferring reel through which other hand to keep end. of apron from loosening'
axle " D " passes and turn axle slowly to right 11. Remove entire Transferring Reel (now
until the word " stop " appears on duplex paper. containing apron, duplex paper and film) which
7 . N o w h o o k a p r o n t o l u g s o n a x l e ' , , D , , i n is freed by pulling out axle "D," and insert im-
precisely the same manner that you hooked the mediately in the previously prepared developer.
opposite end to axle " C,' except that axle ,, D,, In removing reel do not squeeze the apron but
turns to the right. hold it loosely or slip a rubber band about it to
8. Turn handle half a revolutioa so that apron keep from unrolling.
becomes firmly attached and put on cover of box. The operation of removing reel from box can
Turn axle " D " slowly and steadily until duplex be done in the light of an ordinary room, but
paper, film and apron are rolled up together on for safety it is well that the light should not be
transferring reel. As soon as this is completed too bright.
the handle will turn very freely. Using the Solution CUP
9. Prepare developing solution in solution cup L2. Having filled So-
as follows: Put three or four ounces of luke- lution Cup, lower Trans-
warm water into solution cup, open one of the ferring Reel into CoP,
Kodak Tank Developer Powders and dissolve in w i t h e n d c o n t a i n i n g
it the contents of the large package. Fill the cup cross-bar up ( Fig. 3 ).
with cold water to the embossed ring-not to the Liet reel slide down slow-
top. Now dis'solve the contents of the small ly. The total length of
package in this solution and the developer will time for development is twenty minutes. Allowbe ready. The temperature of the developer
development to Proceedshould be between 60 and 65 degrees Fahr. for about two minutes
If some of the contents of the small package with the cover of the so-
sticks to the paper, dip the paper into the solu- lution cup off.
tion to remove. 'Note-Immediately after lowering reel into solution
The developer must always be mixed fresh ancl cup catch it with the wire hook and move gently up and
used for only one roll of film. down two or three times, but not allowing reel to come
above surface of developing solution. Thie is to cxpel
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Also provide a pair of shears, a pitcher of cold
times, that there may be no bubbles remaining water (preferably ice water,) a pail for slops and on the film. When it is thoroughly wet with no
a dark room having a shelf or table. air bubbles, it is ready for development.
By a dark room is meant one that is wholly 5. Now pass the film through the developer in
dark-not a ray of light in it. Such a room can the same manner as described for wetting it and
easily be secured at night h.lmost anywhere. The shown in cut. Keep it constantly in motion, and
reason a dark room is required is that the film is in about one minute the high lights will begin to
extremely sensitive to white darken and you will readily be able to distin-
light, either daylight or lamp guish the unexposed sections between the nega-
light, and would be spoiled tives, and in about two minutes will be able to
distinguish objects in the picture. Complete if exposed to it even for a
development in the strip, giving sufficient length fraction of a second. of development to bring out what detail you can
Having provided such a in the thinnest negatives.
room or closet, whefe, when There is no harm in having
the door is closed, no rayof your negatives of different
light can be seen, set up on density. This can be set right
the table or shelf the Kodak in the printing. The differ- LampmThe Candle Lamp. ence in density does not affect
The lamp gives a subdued red light which will the" difference in contrast.
not injure the film unless it is held close to it. Keep the strip which is
Set the lamp on the table at least 18 inches from being developed constantly
in motion, allowing thethe operator. deVeloper to act 5 to 10 min-
1. Fill one of the trays nearly full of water utes. The progressof devel- (first tray.)
opment may be watched by , 2. Open one of the developer powders, then holding the negatives up toput the contents (two chemicals) into graduate the lamp from time to time.and filI it up to the four ounce mark with cold
When developing Eastrnan N. C. Film, use a red lamp
water. Stir until dissolved, with the wooden and take care not to hold the film close to the lamp for
stirring rod, and pour into the second tray. any length of time. The film is very rapid and is ortho-
3. To develop, unroll the film and detach the; , chromatic, therefore liable to fog unless handled very
entire strip from the duplex paper. carefully.
4. Pass the film through the tray of clean 6. After cornpleting development, transfer to
cold water as shown in the cut, holding one end the third tray and rinse two'or three times with
clear cold water.
in each hand. Pass through lhe water several NoTE.-If preferred the negatives may be cut apatt and fixed
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Be Sure to UsePure Chemicals
To get the best negatives from your films-to
get the best prints from your negatives-it is PART V
imperative that the chemicals which you use be Printing on Velox Papei'rabsolutely pure.
For all our film and papers we furnish powders Eastman N. C. film negatives yield beautiful,
and solutions mixed in just the proper propor- soft black and white effects when printed on the
tions and compounded from the purest chemicals, Regular Velvet Velox developing out paper tur-
rigidly tested in our own laboratories. nished with the A B C. outfit. "
But we go even further than this. For thosc Manipulationwho prefer to mix their own solutions by formula,
rve have prepared a line of carefully tested stand- Velox prints may be suceessfully made, using
ard photographic chemicals. daylight for exposure. Select a north window,
if possible, as the light from this direction will Don't mar good films and
be more uniform. Ozuing to its sensi.tiaeness theplates and good paper with in-
paper s/rould be handled in subdued ligltt, other-ferior chemicals.
zaise it zuill be liable to fog. Proper precautions
This seal stands for the high- should be taken to pull down the window shades
est purity. Be sure it is on the and darken the room sufficiently during manipu-
package before purchasing. lation. If the light is too strong for printing it
EASTMAN KODAI( COMPANY, should be subdued or diffused by the use of sev-
Rochester, N. Y. eral'thicknesses of white tissue paper. Owing to
the varying intensity of daylight uniform results
are not as certain as when using artificial light.
In the following instructions for manipulating
Velox, it must be understood that artificial light,
preferably gas with a Welsbach burner, will be
the light used. A kerosene lamp, fitted'with a
round burner (known as Rochester burner) -"y
be used, but owing to the decidedly yellow light
this affords, a considerably longer exposure will
be necessary than when using a Welsbach light"
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The comparative exposures with Velox.using The paper not used must be kept covered in its
various sources of light is as follows : envelope.
Place the printing frame the correct distance
from the artificial light used, holding the frame
away from the burner a distarrce equal to the
I : diagonal of the negative. See exposure table,
': a*{ " t : page 46.
Having provided a suitable light and a conven- We suggest before rpaking the first exposurd
ient place to work, arrange three trays before the cutting of a piece of Velox paper into strips
you on your work table in this order: about an inch wide and placing one of them
ovcr an important part of the negative make the
exposure, using your best judgment as to the
distance from the light and the time of printing.
Develop it, and if not satisfactory try another
Proper temperature is important and for best strip, varying the time as indicated by the first
results the d6veloper should be 70 degrees Fahr. result. 'When the desired effect is secured, You
and the fixing bath and wash water 50 degrees can make any number of prints from'the same
Fahr. If the developer exceeds 70 degrees the, negative, and if the time of exposure, distance
prints are liable to fog and the emulsion soften. from light as well as the time of developing are
If too cold, chelnical action is retarded, resulting identical, all the prints should be equally good.
in flat, weak prints. By comparing your other negatives with the one
Printing you'have tested, you will be able to make a fairly accurate estimate of exposure required by any
Velox may be safely manipulated ten feet from negative.
the ordinary gas flame. After taking the exposed piece of paper from
Having everything in readiness, open the print- the printing frame, in a safe place previously
ing frame of the A. B. C. outfit and lay the nega- selected, it is ready for development. The dry
tive back down upon the glass-(the back is the print should be immersed face up in the devel-
shiny side). Place upon the negative a sheet of oper ( Tray No. 1 ) and quickly and evenly cov-
the Velox paper face down. The paper curls ered with the solution. Regular Velox should be
slightly, the face or sensitive side being concave; developed not to exceed 15 seconds, Special Velox
about twice as long; no exact time can be givenau absolute test is to bite the corner of the sheet; as the strength of developer used would make a
the sensitive side will adhere to the teeth. difference in the time.
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As soon as the image has reached the desired Don't -
depth remove from the developer to the second. Don't use a tray for developing which has pre-
tray and rinse for a moment, turning the print viously been used for hypo solution, pyro devel-
several times, then place it in the acid fixing oper or final washing.
bath (Tray No. 3), keeping the print moving for Don't use an old fixing solution, it is liable to
a few seconds, the same as was done when rins- cause trouble.
ing, so as to give even and thorough fixing, pre- Difficulties : Their Cause and Remedyventing stains and other troubles. Leave the
print in this solution until thoroughly fixed ; this Verrno Wrrrres: Caused by forcing develop- ment, fogged paper.will take about fifteen minutes. When fixed
Rnrvreov: Give more time, screen light. Alsoremove from the fixing bath and wash thoroughly
caused. when image flashes up in developer byfor about an hour in running water, then dry. too rnuch exposure, in which case give less time.
After drying, printsmay be trimmed and mounted. Muoov Srreoows: Caused by developer being
Do not use a fixing bath that has been used for used for too many prints. Remedy, use fresh
fixing film. developer.
You should be systematic in working, remem- CoNrnasrv PnrNrs: Caused by insufficient
bering that cleanliness is essential in photography. time or negative too harsh. Remedy, give more
time ; make softer negatives.Care must be taken to prevent the Hypo fixing
Fr-er PnrNrs : Caused by overtiming or nega-bath in any way getting into the tray containing tives flat. Remedy, give less time in firstinstance,
the developer. Ilave a clean towel when begin- and if trouble is with negatives, give negative
ning the work and wipe your hands each time less time ; develop further.
d,fter you have handled prints in fixing baths. SrerNs : Caused by forcing development, or
chemically dirty dishes or hands, insufficient fix-
Details' ing, foreign chemicals. Remedy, do not allow
chemicals other than those given in formulas to Cr.naw Drsnns: CrneN Hlrvns: The faintest come in contact with paper; keep prints in con-
trace of Hypo-Sulphite of soda will spoil the stant motion. the entire 15 minutes they remain in
prints if it gets into contact with them before the fixing, and if due to forcing development give
proper time. Great care should therefore be more time in printing.
used to have both trays and hands clean. RouNo, Wrrrrn Spors: Caused by air bells
which form on face of print when developer is
.Dnvnr,opER once used should not be carried first flowed on. Remedy, use more developer,
over and used the next day or subsequently. break air bells with finger.
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When mounting with the ordinary paste, prints
should be mounted wet. After the prints have
PART VI been trimmed to correct size. rmmerse in clean
water for a few moments, then place in a pile
Mounting faceoff alldownsurpluson a moisture,sheet of cleanapplyglassthe andpastesqueegeewith a
bristle brush, working in the paste thoroughly, The most satisfactory method for mounting
then lift the print by the opposite corners, turn itprints is by the use of Kodak Dry Mounting
over and place it in proper position on the mount.Tissue, as by the use of this tissue the print lies , Cover with a sheet of clean blotting paper and
perfectly flat in absolute contact even on the press into contact with squeegee or rubber print
thinnest mount and absolutely without curl. roller.
The tissue comes in flat sheets, dry, not sticky,
and easy to handle and being water proof pro- Keep Dust Out of the Camera
tects the print from any impurities in the mount
Defective negatives are often caused by particlesstock. The process of mounting is as tollows:
of dust which have collected on the inside of the
Lay the print on its face and tack to the back a camera and settled upon the film in particles that
piece of the tissue of the same size by applying produce small white spots upon the prints.
the point of a hot flatiron to small spots at oppo- It is therefore well to wipe out the inside of the
site ends. Turn the print face up and trim to camera and bellows occasionally, with a slightly
sile desird; then place in proper position on damp cloth. In summer weather or after the
mount and cover the print with a piece of smooth camera has remained idle for any length 6f time,
paper and press the whole surface with a hot flat this needs special attention.
iron-press, don't rub. The iron should be just
hot enough to siss when touched with the wet
finger. If the iron is too hot the tissue will stick
to the mount and not to the print. If too cold
the tissue will stick to the print and not to the
mount.
Remedy: Lower or raise the temperature of
the iron and apply again.
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