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Kodak Pocket Series II No. 1 and 1A User manual
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Order Film
by Number Before Loading
All Kodak Films may be distin- Before taking any pictures with the No. I
guished by the numbers on the ends or the No. 1A Pocket Kodak, SeriesIf, read
of the cartons: the following instructions carefully. Make
A-120 is the number of film for the yourself perfectly familiar with the camera,
No. 1 Pocket Kodak, SeriesII. taking especial care to learn how to operate
the shutter. Work it for both time and
A-116 is the number of film for the instantaneous exposures several times before
No. 1A Pocket Kodak, Series II. threading up the film.
The number appears on the carton, The first and most important thing for the
on the cartridge, and on the Auto- amateur to bear in mind is that the light
graphic door, which is located on the which serves to impress the image upon the
back of the Kodak. sensitive film in a small fraction of a second
Autographic film can be used in old when it comes through the lens, can destroy
style Kodaks, old style film can be the film as quickly as it makes the picture.
used in Autographic Kodaks, but to Throughout all the operations of loading and
get autographic results Autographic unloading be extremely careful to keep the
film must be used in an Autographic red paper wound tightly around the film to
Kodak. prevent the admission of light.
EASTMAN KODAK COMPAN\', . IMPORTANT
Rocnpsrnn, N. Y.
When Auto!,raphing film, bear down
with the stylus as heavily as the paper
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Picture taking with the Nos. l and 1A Pocket Kodaks, Serieg II
7. Replace the back on Kodak, being in the back of the camera. When about lb careful to put it on right side up (the Auto- to 18 turns have been given, an index hand graphic door must be at the end of the Kodak pointing toward the first number will appear,on which the handle is fastened). When then turn slowly until the figure I is exactlyreplacing the back, first make sure that the in the center of the red window.edge at the end of the Kodak is in the metal
The film is now in position for taking thegroove on the end of the back, nearest the first picture.red window. When this edge is in the groove,
close the back into place, then push the sliding
metal lock on the end of the Kodak, to the
right, to fasten the back securely in position. I
Care should always be taken to handle the 1back of Kodak carefully, especially when it ffip=' 1is detached from camera, as even a slight
bend would make it fit badly, resulting very
probably in a leakageof light and consequent Load your Kodak with Kodak Film.
loss of film.
Look for this Trade Mark on the box:
Throughout the loregoing operation, from the
time the gummedband is broken on thefresh rollol rtlm until the back is oncenlore in place, keep EASTMAN
the reil paper wound,tightly on the roll. If it is
allowed to loosen,light will be admitteil and the
fi,lm fossed.
8. The roll of film in the camer&is covered
with red paper and this must be partly reeled "IJiit isn't Eastmat ,off before a picture ean be taken. Turn the
key to the left and watch the little red window %, it isn't Kodak Filrn."
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Picture taking with the Nos. 1 and 1A Pocket Kodaks, Seriec II
PART II therefore, be carefully read, and the shutter operated several times before threading the
Making the Exposures film up for use.
pEFORE making an exposure with the
L) No. 1 or the No. 1A Pocket Kodak,
Series II, either time or instantaneous, be
sure of three things:
First-That the shutter is adjusted prop-
erly. (For instantaneous, time or "bulb" ex-
posure).
Second-That the diaphragm lever is
placed at the proper stop opening.u Third-That an unexposed section of the
film is turned into position.
Norn-Exposures &re made by pushing down on
exposure lever C. The ehutter is self-setting.
A cable release can be obtained for use with
this Kodak if it is desired, but the Kodak B
cannot then be closed without first removing
the cable release. Instantaneous Exposures
To attach the cable release it will first be First-Move the lever A to 25,50 or 100, necessaryto remove the knurled headedscrew (representing the speeds of the shutter), located in the opening near the exposure
lever C. After using the cable release,detach according to the time of instantaneous expo-
it and replace the screw in the opening. This sure desired.
screw prevents dust getting into the shutter. Norn-The lever A should be used at 100. only
always be placed at No. 1, when taking F must Operatin€, the Shutter -whenlgy"t taking 4oving objects in bright sunshine, anil plcture. Dnrs Klno ot a
Perfect familiarity with the shutter is essen- -1.
tial to successful picture-taking with any Second-Move the lever B to No.
c&mer&. The following directions should, Lever B controls the iris diaphragm or stops
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Picture taking with tte
Nos. 1 and 1A Pocket Kodaks, Series IIttr
and No. I is the proper opening for ordinary ' making a "Bulb Exposure." instantaneous exposures when the subject is ('B" in bright sunlight, using speed 25. First-Move the lever A to the point
Nors-For instantaneous exDosures when the sun- (bulb). This adjusts the shutter for "Bulb"
light on the subject isunusuallfi strong and,there are no Exposures. heavy shadows, such as in views at the seashore or on the
water, use stop No. 2 and speed 50. In dull light do Second-Move the lever B to No. 1,2, 3 not attempt instantaneous expo stffes.
or 4. See instructions for the use of the Third-Push down on exposure lever C. diaphragms or st'opsas given on pages 19 and Tlvis makes the erposure.
20, also the table for making fnterior Time Nors-Push the exposure lever with a firm, quick
movement, at the same time be sure to hold the K-odak Exposures on pages 36 and 37, and the table
rigid, as a slight jarring will cause a blurred negative. for Time Exposures Outdoors as given on
Time Exposures page 40.
First-Move the lever A to the point '(T" Third-Push down on exposure lever C to
(time). This adjusts the shutter for Time open the shutter, and release it to close the
Exposures. shutter. This makesthe erposure. The shutter
Second-Move the lever B to No. l,2,3 will remain open as long as the exposure lever
or 4. See instructions for the use of the C is under pressure.
diaphragms or stops as given on pages 19 and
20, also the table for making Interior Time Time and "B1Llb"Exposurescannotbemade
Exposures on pages 36 and 37, and the table when the Kodak is held in the hands.
for Time ExposuresOutdoors, page 40.
IuponreNr Third-Push down on exposure lever C.
This opens the shutter. Time the exposure Do not oil ang part of the shutter,
by a watch. Again push down on the exposure fn case of accident return the Kodak to lever. Thi,s closesthe shutter. your dealer or to us for repairs. Another method for making Time Expo-
sures is describedon pages 34 and 35.
Instantaneous Exposures Bulb Exposures "Snapshots"
When it is desirable to make a verv short When making ordinary instantaneous ex-
time exposure this is best accompfished by posuresor snapshots,the subject should be in
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Picture taking with the Nos. l and 1A Pocket Kodaks, Series fI
the broad, open sunlight, but the camera
must not. The sun should be behind the
back or orrer the shoulder of the operator.
If it shines directly into the lens it will blur
and fog the picture.
For special instruetions in regard to making
portraits, see pages 38 and 39.
Openin$ and Focusing the Kodak
Pressthe button as shown in Fig. I to open
the front.
Grasp the Kodak in the left hand, then pull
down the bed of the Kodak to the limit of
motion, Fig. II. The front will spring out and The Nos. l and 1A Pocket Kodaks, Series IIlock into the proper position, automatically. are fixed foeus models, and therefore need no
This extends the bellows. further adjustment for foeusing.
What Depth of Focus Means
Suppose now that the lens is used at its
full opening No. 1. An objeet about, 12 feet
distant will be absolutely sharp, objects as
near as 8' feet distant, while not a,s sharp,
will be sharp enough for all practical purposes.
(Seetables on page 18.) Stop the lens down to
No. 2, and those objects nearer to the Kodak
will inereasein sharpness. Go further and use
stop No. 4, and everything from about Zb f.eet
on to infinity will be sharp. It will thus be
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Picture taking with the Nos. 1 and 1A Pocket Kodaks, Series II
1 Pocket Kodak No. 1A Pocket Kodakl seen that the smaller the stop the greater the No.
depth of focus, i. e., the greater the power of Series II Series II
the lens to sharply define nearby and distant
objects at the same time. But it is obvious No. I No.1
that with the small stops the exposure must
be correspondingly lengthened.
No.2 No.2 The following tables will be a help in de- termining the range of critical definition or oo
depth of focus, when using the different stop No.3 No.3 o openingson the Nos. 1 and 1A Pocket Kodaks, SeriesII, when the Kodaks are fitted with the o No.4 No.4 oooo Single (Meniscus Achromatic) Lens: Copyright 1922 by Eastman Kodak Company
These two diagrams show the actual sizesof
No. 1 Pocket Kodak. Series II. the stop openings or diaphragms of the shut-
ters usedon the Nos. L and lAPocket Kodaks.
Stop or Range of Series II, when the Kodaks are fitted with the
Diaphragm Sharpness Single (Meniscus Achromatic) Lens. The dia-
No. 1. .. l0r4 feet to Infinity grams clearly show the relative sizes of the
" 2 . . . g n 4 " various stop openings and the difference be-
" 3 . . . 7 1 6 " " 4 tween their areas.
, , 4 . . . 5 r Z " 4 ( Diaphragms
The diaphragms, sometimes called stops,
No. 1A Pocket Kodak, Series II. should be used as follows:
No. I-Trln Lencnst--Fot all ordinory instantane- Stop or Range of
Diaphragm Sharpness ous eaftosures when the subject is in the bright sun-
shine, using speed 25.
N o . 1 . . . . . . ' . . . . 1 3 f e e t t o l n f i n i t y No. 2-For instantaneou$ exposures when the sun-
" 2 . , . , . . . . . . 1 2 " " " light on the subject is unusua,lly strong and, there are no
t r 3 . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 . . . . . . heavy shadows, such as in views at the seashore or on
, . 4 . . . g r z , , . . t . the water, using speed 50; for ordinary landsca,pes, in
bright sunshine, with clear sky overhead, using speed
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25; also for Interior Time Exposures, the time for which
is given in the table on pages 37 and 38. Locate the Image
No. 3-For instantaneous exposures of extremely Aim the camera at the object to be photo-
views, marine,distant snow seenes and clouds, in bright graphed and locate the image in the finder.sunshine, using speed 25; also for Time Exposures.
No. 4-For Interiors see table on pages 36 and 37. For a vertical exposure the camera must be
For Time Exposures Outdoors in clorrdy weather. Neaer held as shown in Fig. III.
eaposureE. instantaneous The time required for Timetor For a horizontal picture hold the eamer& asExposures Outdoors on cloudy days, with smallest stop,
will range from 1 second to 8 seconds, according to the shown in Fig. IY, turning the finder as indi-
light, see page 40. The smaller the stop the sharper the cated.nearby objects will be, see tables on page 18.
If the smallest stop (No. 4), is used for instantaneous
exposures, obsolute failure will result.
Norn-In all of the instructions in this manual,
where the subject is out of doors, the exposures given
are calculated for hours from 2% hours after sun-
rise until 2rl hours before sunset. If earlier or later
the time required will be longer. For objects in the
shadow, under porehes or under trees, no aecurate
directions can be given, expericnce only can teach the
proper exposure to give.
Fig. IV.
Always look into the finder from directly
over it, not at an angle. The finder gives the
scope of view and shows a facsimile of the pic-
ture as it will appear, but on a reduced scale.
Any object that does not show in the finder Fig. IIL
will not show in the picture.
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Picture taking with the
os. l and 1A Pocket Kodaks, Series II
IMPORTANT when operating the cable release (when
When making instantaneous exposures, Kodak is fitted with one) or when push-
with any Kodak, hold it firmly a$ainst ing down on the exposure lever, hold thethe body as shown in illustrations, and
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Picture taking with the Nos. I and ld Pocket Kodaks. Series II
much reduced that it will not sufficientlv
It will be noticed that the top of the finder im_press-the image on the film, and failurb
is notched, as shown in Fig. V. This is done will result.
so that the one finder will correctly show the In views at the seashore or on the water,
view included when the Kodak is held in either when the sunlight on the subject is unusually
vertical or horizontal position. As the pictures 1uong and ther-e are_no _h"q-ryshadows, sto!
taken with the Nos. 1 and 1A Pocket Kodaks, No. 2 and speed 50 should be-used.
SeriesII, are oblong, it will readily be seenthat For ordinary land,scapes,in briehf, gunghins
unless the finder was made in this manner it with_clear sky overhead, use stop No. 2 and
could not correctly show the exact view in- speed 25.
tended wheri the Kodak is held in either ff a smaller stop opening than No. 2 is used
position. for snapshots, absolutefailure will result, ex-
Remember that only the view indicated cept that No. 3 should be used for extremely
within the dotted lines will show in the distant views, marine, snow scenesand cloudspicture. in bright sunshine,using speed 2b.
Hold Kodak Level
The Kodak must be held level.
If the operator attempts to photograph a
tall building while standing near it by pointing 1I the camera upwards (thinking thereby to
center it), the result will be similar to Fig. VI, i
Vdew fncluileil when Mak- View fncluded when Mak- * page 26.
in| o Vertical Pdcture ing o Horizontal Phture When making this picture the camera was
Fig. V. pointed too high. This building should have
been taken from the building opposite and at
Use Stop No. 1 and Speed 25 a level corresponding with the middle of the
subject. For all ordinary outdoorwork, when the sub- If the object is down low, like a small childject is in the bright sunshine, use stop No. I or a dog, the Kodak should be held down leveland use speed25. If a smaller stop is used with the center of the object.for ordinary snapshots the light rill be so
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Picture taking with the Nos. l and 1A Poeket Kodaks, Series Il
The operator should hold the camera level, The Autographic Featureafter withdrawing to a proper distance, as in-
dicated by the image shown in the finder on The Nos. 1 and 1A Pocket Kodaks, Seriesf f ,
the front of the camera. have a sliding door on the back, eovering a
narrow slot through which the writing is done
upon the red paper. The slot is provided with
an automatic safety spring border which press-
esthe papersinto contact with back of the film,
thus securing the sharp printing of the image
of the writing and preventing the difrusion
of light around the edges of the slot. This
slot is loeated so that normally the writing
comes between the exposures.
The Autographic Record
as a Guide
Many amateurs have distinctly improved
It thethe qualitytime of ofexposure,their workof theby prevailingmaki''g notes,condi-at
tions. As: Bright light, Ll25 second, stop
No. 1, which, by the way, can easily be abbre- +
viated to B, L125, 1. By keeping sueh
records the amateur can quickly find the
F'ig. VI.
Efect produced bU tilting the Kodok causesof failure, if any. By compaiing nega,-
tives and records he will soon get a line on his
When making the exposure: errors and when he knows what his errors are'
-hold the Kodak steady he can easily rectify thern. It is obvious
-hold it level that the best way to make these records is
-push down on exposure leYer. autographically- on the fil*, at the time.
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Pieture taking with the
Nos. 1 and 1A Pocket Kodaks, Series II
The "Autographic Negative" printed on
this page is merely to suggest a few of the
thousand and one ways in which autographic
records may be used to add value to your
negatives.
The Operation
After the picture is taken, remove the stylus
which is loeated on the back of Kodak at
the end and near the winding key, then place
the point of stylus in hole in the eenter of
sliding door and push back the door. (Fig. F'ig. VII.
WI.) Use the stylus held in as upright a
position as is convenient, and write on the strip of exposedred paper any memorandum
desired, sueh as the title of the picture, the
date, or details in regard to the exposure,
4Lh, S'td}o'|r T'trr.te.G.c, &91fil light, stops, ete. (Fig. VIII.)
tsa^d, Csnfl,ifrllln$ttarnnd, Fh. rftl$'
fawq* fidrlrlrA firryta* dttrcl"lf,
"ltol*
€rnFAb Airr.&- W, ft, * /w ilf-
Tnrmrqg Fbag, nl Tundu-frCrAr{,. *lglt$
W"r{r*e, Pa"..8/l l,S- 6,@ p.-yrL.
Fig. VIII.
Position of stylus when toriting record data on Auto-
An Autogrophic Negatiae oranhicFitT"ffi:' ed in i!;3#
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Picture taking with the Nos. 1 and 1A Pocket Kodaks, Series II
To get a clear impression, press firmly Caution. In order to locate the writing
on both up and down strokes. accurately in the space between the negatives
it is important that the film should be turned
While writing or afterwards the sun so that the exposure number centers perfectly
should not be allowed to shine upon the in the red window in the back of Kodak.
paper.
Turn a new section of film into posi-
The action of the stylus so affects the tissue tion: Turn the winding key in top of Kodakas to permit the light to record the writiug t slowly to the left, until the next number ap- ' .pears in the red window. Three or four turnsupon the film. After finishing the writing the will be sufficient to accomplish this. Seedoor should be left open for the printing, in Fig. IX. The warning index hand appearsaecordancewith the following table: only before No. 1.
(Erpose to the slcU,but not to the sun.) Repeat the foregoing operations for each
picture.
Our or Doons
Bnrr,r,re.wt Lrcrrr 2 to 5 Seconds
Dur,r, Lrcnt 5 to 10 Seconds
Incandescent Light, distance2 inches,30
to 60 seconds. Welsbach Light, distance 6 inches, B0 to u
60 seconds.
Close the door by sliding it forward with
the stylus, reversing the operation as des-
cribed on page 28, before winding the next ' Fig. IX.
section of film into plaee. Turnins the Film Winding Keg
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Nos. I and 1A Pocket Kodaks. Series II
Picture taking with the
Important-When you have made the erposure
on the last section of the roll of film and heve made the
autographio record of it in accordance with the fore-
going directions, turn the winding key of the Kodek
until a letter (A) eppears in the center of the window
in the back of Kodak. Push back the sliding-door
antl write your name on the red paper, expose it to the t\
sky the same &8 was done when making the er-rosure records, then close the slidingdoor and finish winding rF'I
frlm and red paper for removal from the Kodak' The Diagram Showing Positions lor Kodole
film is now ready to send to your finisher, and when
developed will be readily identified by the autographic To make a Time Exposure, place the Kodak
copy of your name which you wrote on the red paper' on some firm support, like a table, chair or
tripod. Be sure, however, if using a table or
chair, to place the Kodak not more than two
Time ExPosures-Interiors or three inches from the edge, so as to avoid
including part of the table or chair in the
Open the front of the Kodak and Pull picture.
down the bed to the limit of motion, as when
making Instantaneous Exposures, see pages For a vertical exposure, lift up the support
; 16 and 17. The Nos. 1 and 1A Pocket that is used as a name-plate on the bed of the
Kodaks, Series II, are fixed focus models so Kodak, and place the Kodak in position on
they need no further adjustment for focusing. a table or chair, as indicated in Fig. X, page
34.' The Kodak is also provided with tripod Place the camera in such a position that sockets and may be used on a tripod.il the finder will embrace the view desired'
When it is desired to make a horizontal The diagram shows the proper positions for time exposure without the use of a tripod, the Kodak. It should not be pointed directly pull out the support that is located on the at a window, as the glare of light will blur the front edge of the bed of Kodak, and place picture. If all the windows cannot be avoided, Kodak in position, as shos/n in Fig. XI, pull down the shades of such as come within page 35.
range of the Kodak.
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Picture taking with the Nos. l and 1A Pocket Kodaks, Series [I
Fig. XI.
Push down the exposure lever to open the
Fie' x' shutter, remove.the hand and give the propir
exposure; replaee the hand in front of lens
Adjust the shutter for a Time Exposure as
describedon page 14.
All being in readiness,push d.ownon expo_ \
sure lever, onceto open, and.again to closethe 1 shutter. Time the exposure by a watch.
t Another Method
Another way of making Time Exposures,
which has much to recommend it, is as
follows:
Hold the palm of the hand or a card, elose
to the front of the Kodak, so as to eover the
lens and exelude all light. (See Fig. XII.) Fig. XII.
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and again push down on the exposure lever to and with stop No. 4 give four times the time
closethe shutter. of the table. The smaller the stop the
Some experienced amateurs prefer this sharper the nearby objects will be, see tables
method with any camera not having a cable on pa,ge18. Stop No. 2 gives the best average
release,as it practically does away with all results for Interiors:
danger of jarring the camera during exposure,
and thus blurring the picture. Whtte walls and more than one window:
-4 seconds; *' ' brighthaiY sun,sun 10outside,seconds; Tunw rnp WrworNc Kpy. eloridv biight, 20 seconds;
After making the autographic record turn lI cloudY dull' 40 seconds.
the next section of film into position as de- Whtte walls and onlY one window:
scribed before. (Seepage Bl.) bright sun outside, -6 seconds;
bazY sun, 15 seconds;
Tnn KooeK rs Now READyFoR THE NExr cloddv bright, 3o seconds;
Iwronron Exposuno. cloudY dull' 60 seconds.
Follow the directions given heretofore for Medium colored walls and hangings and
each successiveexposure. more than one window:
When the last Interior lxposure is made, brigbtbaiv sun,sun 20outside,seconds;-8 seconds;
adjust the shutter for fnstantaneous Expo- cloridveloudY bright,dull' 8040geconds.seconds;
Buresas before directed.
Medium colored walls and hangin$s and
* only one window: Time Needed for Interior . bright sun outside,-l2 seconds;
Exposures hazYoloudysun,bright'30 seconds;60 seconds;
cloudy dull' 120 seconds.
The following table gives the approximate
time of the exposure required :under varying Dark colored walls and hangin$s and
conditions of trght with stop No. 2 in front of more than one window:
the lens. If stop No. 1 islused, give one-half brighthezv eun,eun 40outside,eeconds;20 seconds;
80 seconde; bright,the time; with stop No. 3.;givetwice the time, . cloudv 40 seconde. dull, 2 minutes, cloudY
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Nos. 1 and 1A Pocket Kodaks, Series II
Picture taking with the
sun is shining brightly, have the subject in the
Dark colored walls and hanpings and shade of a building or a large tree, but with
only one window: clear and unobstructed sky overhead,-then
bright sun outside, 40 seconds: place the Kodak on a tripod or some other hazy sun, 80 seconds:
clou{v 2 minutes, 40 seconds; solid support, use stop No. 3 or No. 4 and lright,
cloudy dull, 5 minutes, 20 seconds. make a short Time Exposure ("Bulb" Ex-
posure) of one or two seconds. By following The foregoing table is calculated for roomg
where windows get the direct lieht from the this rule unpleasant and distorting shadows
sky, and for hours from three hours after on the face will be avoided.
sunrise until three hours before sunset.
Kodak Portrait Attachment If earlier or later, the time required will be
longer. By using a Kodak Portrait Attachment
with the Nos. 1 and 1A Pocket Kodaks, Series
To Make a Portrait II, head and shoulder pictures of increased
Have the subject sittine in a chair partlv srze may be obtained.
facing the light, and turn the face sliEhtli, When the Kodak Portrait Attachment istowards the camera (which should be lodateil
a little higher than an ordinary table). The in position the subject should be exactly 3rl
eyes of the subject should be cbntered on an feet from the lens, and for the best results.
object at the samelevel with the lens. Center use stop No. 2, and time accordingly. (See
the image itflhq finder. For a three-quarter table on pages 37 and 38.)
figure the Kodak should be about 8 feet
from the qubject; _an{ for a fullJength figure The Attachment is simply an extra lensabout 10 feet. The backeround should f-orm slipped in front of the regular lens and in no
a contrast with the subject. When mak- way affects the operation of the Kodak except
ing portraits indoors, a lieht backqround will to change the focus. Be sure to specify what
usually give a more pleasingeffect t=hana dark c&mera the Attachment is to be used withone. when ordering
portraits where the subject. {hen Tqkiqg No. 3, Attachment Portrait Use Kodak about elg_ht feet f_ro? the c&mera, use stopiq Series II. No. 1 Pocket Kodak, theNo. 3 or No. 4 and (See with time accordingly.
table on pages 36 and 37.) As a ee;6ral iule With the No. 1A Pocket Kodak, Series II,
use stop No. 2 for portraits. use Kodak Portrait Attachment No. 6.
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Time Exposures-Outdoors Flash-light Exposures
When the smallest stop (No. a) is in front of By the introduction of Eastman Flash
the lens the light admitted is so much reduced Sheets, picture taking at night has been
that time exposuresout of doors may be made wonderfully simplified. A package of flash
the same as interiors, but the exposures must sheets,a pieceof cardboard, a pin and a match
be much shorter. complete the list of essential extras, although
lVith Sunshine-The shutter c&n hardly a Kodak Flash Sheet Holder is a great conve-
be openedand closedquickly enough to avoid nience.
' over-exposure. With flash sheets, no lamp is necessary'
With Light Clouds-From 1 to 3 seconds there is a minimum of smoke, and they are
will be sufficient. far safer than any other self-burning flash
medium, besides giving a softer light that is
With Heavy Clouds-From 4 secondsto less trying to the eyes.
8 seconds will be required. Many interiors can be taken with the flash
The above table is calculated for hours sheets that are impracticable by daylight'
from 2l hours after sunrise until 2rl hours either by reason of a lack of illumination or
before sunset, and for objects in the open. because there are windows in a direct line of
For other hours or for objects in the shadow, view which cannot be darkened sufficiently to
under porches or under trees, no accurate prevqnt the blurring of the picture.
directions can be given; experience only can Evening parties, groups around a dinner or
teach the proper exposure to give. card table or single portraits may be readily
Time exposures cannot be made while made by the use of our flash sheets, thus
the Kodak is held in the hands. Always enabling the amateur to obtain souvenirs of
place it upon sorne firm support, such as many occasionswhich, but for the flashJight,
a tripod, table or chair. would be quite beyond the range of the art.
For exceedingly short time exposures &s Preparation for the Flash-The shut
('Bulb ter should be adjusted for a Time Exposure,above described use the Exposure."
See pages 14 and 15. as directed on page 14 of this manual (stop
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Picture taking with the Nos. I and 1A Pocket Kodaks, Series II
No. 1 must be used), and the Kodak placed on may be used on any tripod, it being provided
some level support where it will take in the with a socket for this purpose. The sheet is
view desired,as describedon pages32 and 33. placed in position in the center of the larEer
Pin a flash sheet by one corner to a piece of pan over the round opening which has a
cardboard which has previously been fixed in raised saw-tooth
a perpendicular position. If the cardboard is e d ge extending
white it will act as a reflector and increase the half-way around
strength of the flash. it. Press with the
thumb on the The flash sheet should be placed two feet sheet, so a slightbehind and two or three feet to one side of the break is made andcamera. If placed in front, or on a line with a portion of thefront of Kodak, the light from the flash would sheet proj e ctsstrike the lens and blur the picture. It should partially throughbe placed at one side as well as behind, so as to t h e o p e n i n g .throw a shadow and give a little relief in the Then to insure thelighting. The flash should be a little higher sheet being morethan the camera. The support upon which securely fastened,the flash is to be made should not project far UA press around theenough in front of it to cast a shadow in front
of the Kodak. An extra piece of cardboard a notched edge forcing this portion of flash
foot square placed under the flash sheet will sheet firmly into position on the pan.
prevent any sparks from the flash doing To set off the flash, merely insert a lighted
damage. However, by using the Kodak Flash match, from behind, through the round open-
Sheet Holder, all these contingencies are taken ing in the center.
care of, and we strongly advise its use.
Takin$ the Picture
The Kodak Flash Sheet Holder I{aving the Kodak and the flash sheet both
This holder may be held in the hand, in position and all being in readiness, open the
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Picture taking with the Nos. I and 1A Pocket Kodaks, Series II
touch a match from behind through the round on &n object at the same level with the lens'
opening in the center of the holder. The proper distance from the camera to the rI I! the Kodalc Fla,sh Sheet Holder is not useil, place the subject can be ascertained by looking at the
motch in a split stick at least two feet long. image in the finder. For a three-quarterii
{i There will be a bright flash which will figure this will be about 8 feet, and for a full-
impress the picture on the sensitive film. length figure, about 10 feet' When the subject
Then close the shutter, make the autographic is 10 feet or nearer to the camera, use stop
record by following the table as given on page N o . 2 a n d a N o . 3 s h e e t .
30, and turn the next section of film into place The flash should be on the side of the with the winding key, ready for another Kodak away from the face, that is, the picture. subject should not face it. The flash should The Flash Sheet be at about the same height or a little higher
The size of the sheet required to light a than the head of the subject.
room varies with the distance of the object For use of the Kodak Portrait Attachment' farthest from the camera, and the color of the
walls and hangings: see page 39.
For ten feet distance, and light walls and To Make a Group-Arrange thb chairs in
hangings, use one No. 1 sheet. the form of an arc, facing the Kodak, so that For ten feet distance, and dark walls and each chair will be exactly the same distance hangings, use one No. 2 sheet.
X'or fifteen feet distance, and light walls and from the camera. Half the persons composing
hangings, use one No. 2 sheet. the group should be seated and the rest should tr'or fifteen feet distance, and dark walls and
hangings, use one No. 3 sheet. stand behind thq chairs. If the group is large
Neoer use more than one sheet at a time in the Kod.ak any number of chairs may be used, but none
Flash Sheet Holder. of the subjects should be seated on the floor,
To Make a Portrait-I{ave the subject as is sometimes seen in large pictures, because
sitting in a chair partly facing the Kodak the perspective would be too violent.
(which should be located a little higher than Backgrounds-In making single portraits
an ordinary table) and turn the face slightly or groups, care should be taken to have a
towards the camera, having the eyes centereC suitable background against which the figures
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Nos. 1 and 1A Pocket Kodaks, Series II
Picture taking with the
Closing the Kodakwill show in relief ; a light background is better
than a dark one, and often a single figure or When through using the Kodak, close it by
two will show up well against a lace curtain. pushing down on the two arm locks at each
For larger groups a medium light wall will be side of the front standard, as shown in illus-
suitable. tration (Fig. XIII), then push up the bed of
Kodak. The front and bellows elose by fold- The finder on the camera will aid the ing automatically.operator in composingthe picture so as to get
the best effect. In order to make the image Before closing the Kodak, make sure that
visible in the finder, the room will have to be the finder is in the position for making a
well lighted. The lights may be left on while vertieal exposure,or in the upright position,
the picture is being made, provided none of otherwise the Kodak will not close properly.
them show in the finder.
Eastman Flash Sheets burn more slowly
than flash powders, producing a much softer
light and are, therefore, f.ar preferable for
portraitwork; the subject, however,should be
warned not to move, as the picture is not
taken 'instantaneously,about one secondbeing
required to burn one sheet.
Eastman Flash Cartridges
Eastman Flash Cartridges may be substi-
tuted for the sheetsif desired.We recommend
the sheets, however, as more convenient,
eheaper and capable of producing the best
results. The cartridges are superior only Fis. XIII.
when absolut ely instantaneozs work is essen- Pushing down on tuo arm locks to close the Kodalc.
tial. 47
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