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Kodak Rainbow Hawk-eye 2 and 2A Model B User manual
User manual for Kodak Rainbow Hawk-eye 2 and 2A Model B. 16 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Kodak Rainbow Hawk-eye 2 and 2A Model B
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- 16
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IMPORTANT
This manual should be read thoroughly,
beforeyou make any pictures. Picture taking with the
While loading-toand unloading the camera,
be very eareful keep the protective paper_ryo_undtightly around the film to prevent Rainbow
light striking it.
Before making an exposurebe sure that the Hawk-E,yesshutter is adjusted properly for an instanta-
neousor a time exposurewhichever is required;and that an unexposedsection of the film is in Nos. 2 and 2Lposition.
The sun must be behind vour baek or over (Model B)
the shoulder. If the sun s6ines drrectlv into
the lens it will blur and fog the picture."
Hold the eameraleuel.
Hold the camera steud,ywhen making in-
stantaneous exposures or snapshots. The
camera should be held firmly against the
body and when pushing the exposure lever,
hold the breath for the instant. If the camera
is moved during the exposure, the picture urill
be blurred.
Turn a new section of film into position
immediately after making an exposure. This
will prevent making two pictures on the
same section of fi.Im.
Keep the lens and inside of the cameraelean.
Instruetions for making time exposures,in-
doorsand outdoors,are included in this manual. EASTMAN I{ODAK COMPAIVY
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY, RocHpsrER,N. Y., I]. S. A.
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Picture taking with the
R arnbow
H awk-Eyes
Nos. 2 and 2L
(Model B)
A PRACTICAL book for amateurs. It
/4. describes in a simple, understandable
way every phase of photography that they
are likely to be interested in, such as various
methods of making exposures, developi.g,
printing, enlargi.g, coloring, making lantern
slides and other interesting subjects. Pro-
fusely illustrated.
Published by
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
Rocnnsron, N. Y., IJ. S. A.Sold at your dealer's RocHnsrnn, N. Y.
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Push over the trvo eatches A.\, see Insert the spool of film in the recess
illustration on page 2. oppositethe rvinding side, drarving out
one of the spring grips just cnough to Ilctnovc the roll holclcr Cl.
permit the spool to drop into pla,ce.
Fit the spool pins into the holcs at
each end of the spool.
Important: The rvord "TOP,'
which is printecl on the protective
paper near the top of the spool must
be next to the sicle of the rott holcler,
rvhich has the round opening through There is An empty spool in the re-
rvhich the k.y is inserted in the reel.cess on the rvincling side of the roll
If the spool of film is inserted theholder; this is to be used as the reel.
'l'he wrong_waythe protective p&per rvould rvincling sicle may ahval's be come betrveen the lens and thc filmdistingtrisheclby the rotrnd opening in and no pictures could bet he roll holcler, clircctly bchincl thc
exposurelever.
made.I
Ilemove the band that holds t,he
end of the protective paper, and p:lss
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the paper ouerthe rollers and acrossthe Press in and at
opening in the back of the roll holder. the same time turn
the winding key un- Thread the paper through the til the web at thelonger opening of the slit in the reel lower end of theas far as it zuillgo. Give the spool two key fits into the slotor three forward turns to make the in the spool end.paper hold securely on the spool.
T u r n t h e k e y
and watch the red
window. After a
few turns, a warn-
ing hand will appe&r;then turn slowly
until the figtrre 1 is in the center of
the window.
Be sure that the paper is started
straight. Do not unroll too much pro-
tective paper or the film will be fogged
and ruined. Press in the winding key slightly,
Insert the roll holder in the outside when turning it.
box, so that the slotted end of the The film is now in position for the
spool comes next to the winding key first picture. After each exposure be
in the outside box. sure to wind the film, bringing the
Fasten the roll holder to the outside next number into position. This pre-
box with the two catches AA, see vents making two pictures on the
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MAKING THB EXPOSURES Special instructions for making por-
IxSTaNTANEoUS ExpoSURES traits are given on pages 19 to 22.
"Snapshots"
-fHE Rainbow Hawk-Eyes, No. 2
I and No. 2A, I\{odel B, are fixed-
focus cameras, therefore, subjects
that are about eight feet and farther
from the camerA will be sharp. For
subjects that are closer to the camerA
than atrout eight feet, use the Kodak Slide B ( see illustration above) con-
Portrait Attachment, see page 21. trols the shutter for time and in-
The shutter of the camera is re- stantaneous or snapshot exposures.
leasedby pushing the exposurelever C For instantaneous eiposures or snap-
(see illustration, page 9) from one end shots this slide must 6e pushed all tfie
of slot to the other with the thumb. way in; it must be drawn out as far as
Push the lever sloruIy,in one direction it will come, for time exposures.
only, and as fur as it uill go. If no THB FrNonns"elick" is heard no exposure is made.
Do not jerk the lever as any move-
ment of the c&mera,,at the instant of
exposure,will blur the picture.
When making instantaneous expo-
suresor snapshots,the subject should
be in the broad, open sunlight, but the
camera must not. The sun should be There are two finders, one for hori-
behind your back or over the shoulder. zontal and the other for vertical pic-
If it shinesdirectly into the lens it will tures. Only what is seen in the finder
blur and fog the picture. will show iir the picture.
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For a horizontal picture hold the
camera as shown at bottom of page 9.
For a vertical picture the camera
should be held as in the illustration
below.
Point the camer& at the subject to
be photographed and looking into the
finder from directly over the-center of
it, include what you want and com-
poqe the picture by turning to the
right or left, see page 10.
When making instantaneous expo-
sures or snapshots, hold the camera MerrNG THE ExposuRE
firmly against the body. When push- Hold the camera steady and level
ing the exposure lever, hold the as shown in the illustration on page
breath for the instant. If the camera 10, and push the exposure lever o?Lce,
is moved during the exposure, the as far as it will go. This makes the
picture will be blurred. etrposuTe.
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Important: The exposure lever
must be pushed slowly to avoid jarring
the camera. If the camera is not held
steadily the picture will be blurred.
Snapshot exposures must be made
with the subjects outdoors in the
bright sunlight, and during the hours
from two and a half hours after sun-
rise until two and a half hours before Isunset. If earlier or later the expo-
sures must be longer.
For subjects in the shade, under
porches or under trees, a time ex-
posure must be made, see pages 22 Efect produced ba tilting the camera.
and 23, and the camera must be on
some firm support-nof held in the TunN A NBw SncrtoN oF Flt wthands. INTO PosrtroN
HOrp CaUERA LBvBI- Press in the wind- The camera must be held level. If ing key slightly andall of the subject cannot be included turn it slowly untilin the finder without tilting the cam- No. 2, or the nextera upwards, move backwards until I number, is in the cen-it is all included uith the camera held ter of thered window.leuel.
The warning hand appears only If the subject is below the normal
before section No. 1.height, like a small child or a dog, the
camera should be held down level with Turn the next section of film into
the center of the subject. position immediately after making
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eaeh exposure; this prevents making under the roll, revolve the spool to
two pictures on the s&rne section of bring it up. Lift out thc roll of ex-
film. posed film, &s shown in the illustration
on page L4. RBwrovrNG THE Fnpt
After all the exposures have been Fold under about half-an-inch of
made, turn the wincling key until the the protective paper, and fasten it
end of the protective paper passesthe with the sticker.
windorv. The film is now i.eady for t'Cinch" Marks: After removingremoval from the camera. the film from the c&InerA, do not
wind it tightly with a twisting motion,
or the film might bc scratched.
Wrap up the exposedfilm. It is now
ready for development. This may be
done by a photo finisher, or by your-
self. If the latter is desired,you may
write to our Service Department, men-
tioning the size of the pictures made
with your cAmera, and we will send
you a list of the necessary materials
which can be purchasedfrom a I{odak
dealer.
In a subdued light, open the camera
and remove the roll holder as shown Important: Film should be devel-
on pages3 and 4. Hold the ends of the oped as soon as possible after expo-
protective paper and the sticker to- sure. The quality of the image on all
gether to prevent pa,perfrom loosen- sensiti zed products is retained by
ing. If the sticker has been wound prompt development after exposure.
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Remove the empty spool place and desired. The diagram on page-camera.lG it in the recess on the winding side of shows positions three for the
the roll holder. The slotted ena of the It should not be pointed directl y at a
spool must show through the round window, as the glbre of light will blur opening in the roll holder. the picture. If all the windows cannot
It is a good plan to reload the be avoided, draw the shades of those
camera as soon as an exposedfilm has within range of the lens.
been removed, to be ieady for the (next pictures. Load the camera with
Kodak Film.
TrruB ExposuREs-[ppooRs
For time exposuresthe camera must
alwayq be placed on a table, chair, or
other firm support. The camera must
not be more than two or three inches
from the edge, to avoid including part
Draw out the exposure slide B asof the support in the picture. Ir{euer far as it will come, see illustration.hold the camera in the hands.
When this slide is drawn out, and the
exposure lever C is pushed to the
opposite end of the slot, the shutter
opens and remains open until the lever
C is pushed again to its original posi-
tion.
To make the exposure, steady the
camera with one hand and push- the Place the camera in such a position lever C slouly to open the shutter;
that the finder will include the view give the proper time (using a watch if
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contrast with the subject;a light back- exposure of about one second. By
ground usually gives a better effect following this rule unpleasant and dis-
than a dark one. torting shadows on the face will be
To get a good light on the face, avoided.
follow the arrangement shown in the Kodak Portrait Attachmentdiagram. A reflector helps to get de-
tail in the shaded part of the face. A The Kodak Portrait Attachment
white towel or makes head and shoulder portraits.
table-cloth held It can also be used for photographing
by an assistant flowers and similar subjects.
or thrown over Place the Attachment in the lens
a screenor other opening and compose the picture in
high piece of fur- the finder. The subject must be eractly
niture will make 3 '1, feet from the lens; measure the 3ooz a suitable reflec- distance carefully from the lens to the
= tor; it should be face. The same exposure is required
at an angle and as without the Attachment.
in the position IJse Kodak Portrait Attachment No.7
indicated in the with the Rainbow Hawk-Eye No. 2;
diagram. and the I{o. 3 with the Rainbow
Making Portraits Outdoors Hawk-Eye No. 2A.
When making portraits outdoors, Kodak Diffusion Portraitwith the sun shining brightly, the Attachmentsubject should be in the shadow of a
building or a large tree, but with clear The Kodak Diffusion Portrait At-
and unobstructed sky overhead. Place taehment is a supplementary lens
the camera on some steady, firm sup- used in the same manner as the regu-
port, and make a very short time lar Kodak Portrait Attachment. By
20 2l
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using this Attachment, portraits are With Light Clouds-From one to
made more artistic, due to the soften- three seconds will be sufficient.
ing effect of diffusion. With Heavy Clouds-Four to
Use Kodalt Di,ffusion Portrait At- eight seconds will be required.
tachment I{o. 1 with the Rainbow The camera must be Placed on some
Hawk-Eye No. 2; and the l/o. 3 with steady, firm support, do not hold it in
the Rainbow Hawk-Eye No. 2A. the hands or the picture will be blurred.
"Ar HouE wrrrr rrrn KonAxt, is a CenB oF THE Cevrnna
booklet containing many diagrams Caution' Prolonged exposure to
and illustrations showing variouslight- direct sunlight might cause the colored
ing_effects. It gives suggestions-for covering of the camera to fade. To
making pictures, in and around the clean th1 camera use IvorY soaP and
home. water sparingly. Do not use a cleaner
"Prctunp Texrxc er Nrcnr', is a containing alcohol.
booklet that describes in detail the
methods of making flashJight expo- Keep Dust Out of the Camera
sures, campfire scenes,fireworks, llght- Wipe the inside of the camera and
ning, moonlight effects, silhouettes and roll holder occasionally, with a slightly
other novel and unusual pictures. damp cloth, especially if the camera
has not been used for some time. These two booklets are free, and
copies of them will be sent upon re- ClBe.N LBNSBS
quest to our Service Department. The pictures on page 2-4 show the
results irf using a dirty and clean lens.
TruB ExposuREs-OuTDooRs Lenses should be cleaned as follows:
On cloudy days short time expo- Draw out the winding keY, release
sures outdoors may be made. the two catches and remove the roll
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Koner l{nc,t'rrvB Ar,euM, to hold 100
212 x 4r1 or smaller negativcs. . . . . . l.2S SERVICE
Kooex Tnrnrnrrwc BoeRo, No. L, 5-inch .Zs DEPARTMENT
Kooex Dnv Moursrruc TrssuE, 2rZ x
3y' or 2Yz x 412, three dozensheets .10 AooruoNAL AssrsrANCEFoR
RHoops Ar,nuu, loose-leaf, cloth Mar<rxc BETTERPtcruRES
cover, 50 black leaves, size 5 x 8.. . .90
Size 7 x 1 1 . I.25 A LTHOIIGH we give in this man-
Vnr,ox TnawspARENT Wernn Col,on -{-L ual the essential directions for
Stenrps, booklet of twelve color.s. . . .50 using the camer ait accompanies,there
VBl,ox Warnn Col,on Ourrrr, con- are amateurs who wish for further
sisting^ of Artist's Mixing Palette, knowledge of photography.
three Camel's llair Brushes and one
book of Velox Transparent Water The Service Department is at their
Color Starnps (twelve colors) 1.00 service, Aour service.
"Ifow ro Mexn Gooo PrcrunEs." an Do not hesitate to call on us for
illustrated book of helpful sugges- information on any photographic
tions. It describes various met-h-ods subject. of . making €xposures,, developin$,
prlntlng, enlarglngr colorrng, mak-
ing lantern slides and other interest- We a,re at Aour seruice, usrite to
ing subjects .50 there 'is no charge,flo obligat'ion.
All prices subject to change without notice. Addressall Communications
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY, SpnvIcB DBPARTMENT
RocnpsrnR, Npw Yonr. EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
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