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Kodak Pony II User manual
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- Kodak
- Model / document
- Kodak Pony II
- Document type
- User manual
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- English
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- 36
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- 2.3 MB
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- Film cameras
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Your Kodak Pony II is a fine quality miniattrre Camera with many
features found only in more expensive cameras. Outstanding is its
handy, simple system of exposure-value settings - you merely select
the correct exposure-value number from the card on the back of the
camera; then, set this number on the camera.
Before making any important pictures - a trip or some sltecial
event - shoot a ma gazine of film, including some flash pictures. This
will give you practice and provide a check on your equilrment. If you
have any questions, your Kodak dealer will be glad to help.
Brief outline instructions - intended fo,
those with preuious experience - are giuen
on the next four poges. These will help to
use the contera quickly; f or tnore detailed
inf ormation, reod f arther in the ntanual. KODAK
contents
KodakFilm 6 GAMERA Loading 8 l!\rr-
CameraSettings 14
TakingthePicture l8
FlashPictures20
PhotoAids 26
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E A S Y L O A D I N G
Loadin subduedlightonly.
0pen the back by depressingthe latch and
pushingthe slidelockdown.Swingthebackout
andlift it off.
Placethe magazinein the recessnextto the
knobmarkedREWINDby pushingout the rewind
knobshaft withthe endof the magazine.
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lnsertthe end of the film in the slot in the Windingoff film leaderrequiresfour"lock-ups":
take-upspoolwiththe pin engaginga filmhole. (a) Turn the windingknobin the directionof
Turnthe windingknob(markedWIND)onefull the arrowuntil it locks.(b)Now,pushthe lever
turnto bindthe filmon the spool. markedREWIND(towardthe viewfinder)andre-
Note:lf the windingknoblocks,pushthe lever leaseit; then,turn the windingknobuntil it
markedREWIND(arrowin illustration)towardthe locksagain.(c) Repeatthis procedureandwind
viewfinder;thenreleaseit to free the winding untilit locksfor the fourthtime.lf the mecha-knob. nismlockedin step No.3, this is to be con-
sideredthe first of the four "lock-ups."Replacebackof camerawith the wideflangein
the wide slot (nearmagazine).llold the back Turn the film counterto 0 for a 36-exposure
closedandpullup theslidelock(byneckstrap). magazine,or to 20 for a 20-exposuremagazine.View original page 6Page 7 · Read text
CAME R A S E T T I N G S
Lens0peningSetting- Fromthe card on the TAKING THE PICTUREbackof the camera,selectthe exposure-value
number,directlyunderthe prevailinglightcon- Viewthe picturethroughthe finder.dition;thenturn the largeknurledring on the
frontof the camerauntilthe selectednumber
is oppositethe blackindexmarkat the top. Pressthe shutterrelease.
DistanceSetting- Rotatethe lensmountuntil
the diamondin CL0SE-UPS,GR0UPSor SCENES Turnwindingknobin the directionof the arrow
is oppositethe distanceindex. until it locksto advancea new frameof film.
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U N L O A E ) - l n s u b d u e d l i g h t
A f t e r t a k i n gt h e l a s t p i c t u r e ,
P r e s s t h e l e v e r l a b e l e dR E W I N Dt o w a r d t h e
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G o l o r F i l m s
Kodachrome FiIm-For full-color trans-
parencies which can be projected on a
screen or from which prints or enlarge- K O D A K F I L M S
ments can be made.
Use Kodachrome Film, Daylight
Type, for daylight pictures, and Koda-
chrome Film, Type F, for flash or flood-
lighted pictures. 20 or 36 exposures.
Kodak Ektachrome Film-Like Koda-
chrome, Ektachrome Film produces
color transparencies for projection or
from which color prints and enlarge-
rnents can be made. Film speed how-
ever, is faster than that of Kodachrome.
You can process this film yourself or
have it processed by your photofinisher.
Use Kodak Ektachrome Film, Day-
light Type, for pictures in daylight, and
Kodak Ektachrome Film, Type F, with
clear flash lamps. 20 exposures.
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Black-and-White Films
Kodak Panatomic-X Ponchromotic FiIm
-The film to use for big enlargements
when high film speed is not a factor. It
combines exceptionally fine grain and
the ability to record extremely fine de-
tail . 20 or 36 exposures.
Kodak Plus-X Panchromstic Film-An
excellent high-speed film for general
outdoor and interior use. The low
graininess and high resolving power
permit high-quality enlargements. 20
or 36 exposures.&W Kodok fri-X Film-An extremely fast
panchromatic film of moderate con-
trast, wide exposure and development
Iatitude, and color sensitivity suitable
for all types of indoor and outdoor il-
Iumination. Do not use in bright sun
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Open the back of the camera by
pressing the larcs in with the ball
of the finger and, at the same time, C O M P L E T E S T O R Y O N L O A D I N G
pushing the slide lock down. Swing Load in subdued light only-out the back and lift it off.
Place the film magazine in the l'ecess
next to the nrwtND I{NOB by pushing
out the rewind knob shaft, as shown
in the illustration, far enough to al-
low the magazine to drop into place.
Turn the knob slightly if necessary.
Insert the end of the film in the slot
in the take-up spool with the PIN on
the spool engaging a hole of the film.
Turn the wINDING KNoB one full
turn to be sure that the film is bound
on the spool, and make certain that
the sprocket teeth engage the film
holes. If the winding knob should
lock, push the nnwtND LEVERand re-
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Replace the camera back with the wide flange in the wide slot. Hold the back closed and pull up the slide lock ( by attached neck strap ) until the latch snaps into position. Winding off film leader requires four "lock-ups," as follows. (a) Turn the winding knob in the direction of the arrow until it locks. ( b ) Now, push and release the lever marked nBwlND,' then turn the winding knob until it locks again. (c) Repeat this proce- dure ( pushing and releasing lever and turning knob) until the winding knob locks for the fourth time. Turn the film counter, by its BUT- ToN, in the direction of the arrow, to 0 for a 36-exposure magazine, or to 20 for a 2O-exposure magazine. The counter moves one mark per picture and shows exposures remaining. www.orphancameras.comView original page 13
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After the 20th or 36th exposure, and
before the back of the camera is re-
moved, it is necessary to rewind the uNLoADtNc
film into the magazine. In subdued Ltght
fo do ihis:
Press (toward the viewfinder) and
hold the REwTNDLEVER.
Continue holding the rewind lever
and turn the newINn KNoB in the di- ilote:tt,swiset0 havethefitm
rection of the arrow. developedsoon after expos-
Youwill notethatthewindingknob fi'; ii?ffit#'n:.1:"rJif:i
also turns. Rewind until the wind- youcanretoadyourcamera.
ing knob stops turning; then give a
few extra turns to bring all of the
film into the magazine.
Remove the back; theri pull out the
rewind knob. Turn the camera over
and let the magazine fall into your
hand.
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For hondy distonce setting. Three s u b j e c t z o n e s C L O S E - U P S , GROUPS, and SCENES are shown DISTANGE SETTINGS with the distance figures on the lens mount. Rotate the lens mount until Settingthe distancecontrolsthe sharpness the diamond of the appropriate zone of yourpicture. is opposite the distance index mark. For example: The illustration shows the diamond of the GROUPS zone set at the index mark. This zone in- cludes subjects at distances from about 5y2 to about L2 feet. For coreful disronce setting. For nearby objects, for all flash pictures, and whenever exposure-value num- bers between 9.5 and 11 are set on the scale, estimate the camera-to- subject distance carefully and rotate the lens mount until the figure rep- Careful distance setting with these resenting this distance in feet is op- exposure-valuenumbers. posite the distance index mark. t 6 www.orphancameras.comView original page 19
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Set the exposure-value number by
rotating the knurled ring of the ex-
posure-value scale until the proper TAKING THE PIGTURE
number ( from the exposure card ) is
opposite the index.
Set the distance by rotating the lens
mount until the diamond of the ap-
propriate zone ( or actual distance NOTE:For intentionaldouble
figure ) is opposite the index mark. exposurespress the release
Using one of the illustrations oppo- backlever,oflabeledthe camera,RESET,towardon the
site as a guide, look through the the windingknob.The shut-
viewfinder and compose the picture. ter release can then be
Hold the camera steady and slowly pressedto make a second
press the shutter release all the way exposureover the first.
down with a squeezingaction.'t' Cem-
era mot)ementwill blur the picture.
Advance the film for the next picture
by turning the winding knob in the
direction of the arrow until it locks.
'i'If the shutter releose is locked, turn
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The illustrationsshowtwo waysof holdingthe camera.Useany method
you prefer,as longas the camerais heldsteady.
When taking pictures,brace the camerasolidlyagainstyour face.
Keepyour eye closeto the finderso that the rear openinglines up with
all four cornersof the front finderframe(seeabove).Whenshiftingthe
camerato changethe view, move the cameraand your head together.
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Flash pictures, with your Kodak
Pony II Camera, are as easily made
as pictures in daylight. Either of
two Kodak flasholders are designed F L A S H P I G T U R E S
to fit your camera.
The Kodolite Super-M 40 Flqsholder
is supplied complete with inter-
changeable 4-inch and 3-inch reflec-
tors for greatest efficiency with No.
5, No. 25, or M-2 lamps.
The Kodok Rotqry Flosholder,lype I
features.rapid sequence lamp firing.
Six M-2 lamps are preloaded in the
magazine and advanced one at a
time, to firing position by rotating
the turret. NO. 5 M-2
Attach either flasholder to the CAUTI0N:Do not at-
camera by inserting the posts of the tach or removeeither
flasholder in the flash receptacles on flasholderwith a new
the "rewind end" of the camera; then lampin the socket.
tighten the flasholder knob.
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From the correct exposure card on
the back of the camera, select, under
the number representing the lamp- TO MAKE FLASH PIGTURES
to-subject distance in feet, the
proper exposure-valuenumber. This
number will be read opposite either
IM-z, or 5 and 25, depending on
which lamp is being used.
Set the selected exposure-value
number on the exposure-valuescale
on the front of the camera by rotat-
ing the large knurled ring. For example:With Kodachrome
Set the distance scale by rotating Film,TypeF, at a lamp-to-sub-
the lens mount until the number rep- ject distanceof 10 feet, with
resenting the actual lamp-to-subject value5 or 25numberlamps,wouldthe exposure-be 11.5.
distance in feet is opposite the index.
Compose the picture in the finder.
Press the shutter all the way down
to take the picture.
Advance the film.
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S O M E F U M B L E S
Comero moyemenr-The whole lticture Cluttered bockgrounds - Trees, wires,
is blurred. It haplrens when you poles - steal interest from subject.
"1)unch" the shutter release. Stand Look beyond the subject before you
steady; hold your breath, and release shoot; if background is bad, change
the shutter with a squeezing action. camera lrosition, or.move the subject.
Subiect moyement- Produces a differ- Subiect out of focus - You get f.uzzy
ent effect than camera movement - pictures when the camera is too close
evervthing but your subject is sharlt. to the subject or, if you have set the
Don't snal) fast-moving subjects - distance setting wrong.
thev will record as a blur.
Lens obscured - You'll get a lricture
Dirty lens - Your camera can't see like this if your neck stralr is in front
through a clirtv lens. Keep it clean; it of the lens. Just learn to handle your
I)ays. [Jse Kodak Lens Cleaning Pa- camera so that your fingers or stralr
per and Kodak Lens Cleaner. cloesn't get out in front.
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KodakPonyll FieldCase
This top-grainleathercase combinespracti-
cal protectionwith drop-awayfront conven-
tence. PHOTO AIDS
KodaslideSignet500 Projector,Model1
(withAutomaticGhanger)
Here'sthe most prominentmemberof the
famousKodaslidefamily. lt containsa 500- weighsonly 9 lbs. The changeracceptsup to
watt lamp for brilliant pictures- permits 36 cardboardmounts.A short high-efficiency,
viewingeven in a lightedroom.The easy-to- 300 watt projection lamp gives brilliant
operateAutomaticChangerstores36 slides pictures.
in correctsequence.To projectslides,just
pull andpushthe changerhandle- slidesare KodakFilterKit, No. 1041 advancedautomatically.See this projector
and the othersin the KodaslideSignetline at You'llwant this compact,handyfilter kit for
yoLrrphotodealer. yourgadgetbag.ForC0L0RFILMS,it contains
a KodakSkylightFilter(No.1A)to add warmth
to picturestaken in the open shade or on Kodak 300 Projector(Model 1 with Kodak overcastdays. A Kodak DaylightFilter (No. ReadymaticChanger) 85C)is includedfor convertingindoorTypeF
Wonderfulnew compactnessand convenience color films for outdooruse. For BLACK-AND-
are yourswith this moderatelypriced,modern WHITEFILMS,the filter kit containsa Picto-
styled projector.The projectorcomes com- rial YellowFilter for accentingclouds.Also
plete in a self-carryingcase, has finger-tip includedis a Series5, 1%-inchKodakAdapt-
knob controlsfor focus and elevation,and er Ring to attachthe filter to the lens.
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5 KodaslideDial-LiteViewer,ModelA Here'sgrandviewing'for 2 x 2 color slides.A F
handybrightnesscontrolknob is usedto dim
or brightenthe light to suit the slide being a Kodaslide400 File Box viewed.The Dial-LiteViewercomescomplete I with a desktray for holdingviewerand slides. It's styledlike a bookfor convenientbookcase
storage.This file box holds up to 400 card-
boardor 176 glassslideswhichare storedin6 KodaslidePocketViewerand Kodakllluminator 16 Kodaslideboxes for handy slide group b
These are availableseparately- but you'll filing.
want both of them for maximum viewing pleasure.The PocketViewer lets you view FF color slides anywhere,anytime.Whenthe il- 9 KodakEktachromeProcessing0utfit, 35mm- L
luminatoris added to the viewer,your pic- (not illustrated)
tures are brightlyand evenlylighted. This outfit includesthe KodakDay-LoadTank
and all necessaryequipmentand suppliesfor
7 XodaslideCompaftmentFile processingyour own 35mm EktachromeFilm.
No darkroomrequired,either. It's easy to find your color slides in this
sturdy,all-metalfiling system.This file has
twelve swing-outcompartmentsthat hold as
manyas 240 cardboardor 96 glass'-mounted
slides.
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CARE OF VT H E CAMERA
Your Kodak Pony Camera is rug- coating applied to all air-glass sur-
gedly built, and a fine precision in- faces. This increases light transmis-
strument; so protect it from dust and sion and decreases internal reflec-
dirt and avoid rough handling. Use tions, thus improving the brilliance
a rubber syringe to blow out anY of black-and'white pictures and the
dust that may be inside the camera. color purity of Kodak color films.
If any of the lenses need cleaning, Do not attempt to make anY rePairs
first brush or blow away any grit or or remove any parts from the shut- F
dust. Wipe the surface gently with ter, lens, or camera. Never oil the
Kodak Lens Cleaning Paper. If shutter or any parts of the camera- g*t"r
moisture is needed, use Kodak Lens If you find that service is necessary,
Cleaner. return the camera to Your Kodak
The tinted appearance of the lens dealer who will have rePairs made
is due to Lumenizing-a special hard Iocally, or send it to Kodak.
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KODAK PUBLICATIONS
Ilow \ Kodak publications cover a multi-
to. k Good tude of subjects; and if you are the
l i r usual photo hobbyist, you will want
to collect a photographic library.
The one illustrated here is "How
to Make Good Pictures" - perhaps
the most famous and popular pic-
ture-taking book of all time. In it
you will find the keys to snapshot
success,basic darkroom advice, etc.
Your Kodak dealer will be glad to
show you this and other inexpensive
books on photography.
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