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Kodak REFLEX II User manual
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I N T R O D U C T I O N Better pictures are easicr r,vith this distinguished trvin- lens reflex camera. Its extra-bright ground-glassfinder, a result of the built-in Kodak Ektalite Field Lens, lo- cated underneath and in contact with the ground glass. makes it easy to compose and focus your pictures . - - its fast-shooting,flash-s,vnchronizedshutter gets that action shot " . . its 4-element .//3.5 Anastar lensesassure neg- atives of superb definition. Your photofinisher makes oversized prints from the 2lx2r/a-inch negativesat a cost little more than that of contact prints,View original page 3
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Shutter_Speed 7
Lens Opening I
o Picture taking with the l(odak l(eflex lI uamera
is easy.But if you would like to make sure of getting Focus l 0
good results everv time, right from the start, Films t 2spend a few minutes getting acquainted with your
camera before you load it with film. t.** t 4
o Then before your vacation or any important
event, why not make some trial shots just to be eidure 20sure that you understand your camera and know I:lilg ll:
that your equipment is operating properly. Your Doylight ExposureTqble 22
dealer will be glad to check your results and offer
tips to improve your technique so that you won't Flosh 23
"importantmiss that shot." . =-t. 25o Your Kodak Reflex II Camera comes to you lt":t
complete in its attractive leather field case. To re- Flood ExposureToble 26
*orri the case,lift the glove fastenerswhich hold the
front, then unscrew the Iarge knurled nut on the Flood 27
bottom of the case.In order that camera Parts may
be pointed out more clearly, most of the illustra- Suggestions 30
tions which follow show the camera removed from ,_
its case. Accessories 34
T. M. REG. U. S. PAT. OFF. 3
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pictures of sports, you will want to
use the camera at eye level. To do
this, first open the hood; then Ji, finla,r
Probably the first thing you'll swing the magnifier up out of the
want to do is open the finder way and push in the center part of
hood and look through the the front panel. Now the front and
finder. Just press the HooD back panels of the hood form an
LATcH and the panels of the open-frame direct view finder.
hood will spring into position. When you use the camera at eye
When the camera is not in use, level, you can hold it either as
the panels are easily folded up, shown in the lower illustration, or
first the sides, then the back and front. if you want the taking lens to be
To bring the image int6 focus, turn the focusing ring still higher, you can hold it upside
on either of the twin lensesuntil the subject seen in the down. In either case, hold the
finder is sharp. A flick of your thumb brings the uecNr- carrrera so that the front and rear
rrBn into place over the center.of the image; with it you frames are superimposed. This will
can focus critically on the finest detail. center the eye correctly in the
. The camera should usually be held so that it is cradled finder.
in the left hand as shown in the illustrations. Besides To take pictures over the heads
supporting the camera, focusing, cocking and tripping eof a crowd, use the reflex finder
.andthe shutter can all be accomplished with the left hand. hold the camera upside down.
"fastThis one-handed operation is a feature of the camera For shooting,?' the camera
which leaves the other hand free, for example, to hold may be held as in the illustrations,
an extension flash. but with the fingers of the right
For most pictures you will want to use the reflex finder hand grasping the winding knob,
because it is so easy to compose your picture on the ready to, advance the film. The
ground glass, including just what you want on the nega- first finger will be in position to
tive. But sometimes, for example when you're taking press up the releaseknob.
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The openingislargest when the pointer isatl3.5. From
B ,.r", opENrNG Jl4 to J122, each smaller opening (larger number) admits
half as much light as the preceding opening. Thus, if the The size of the opening in correct exposureis 1/50 secondatlf/l 1, then the exposure
the lens through which the
forl8 should be 1/100 second,and for f 116,1125second. Iight passesis controlled by The exposure for the average outdoor subject, when
setting the LENs opENrNc the sun is shining, isJl17 and 1/50 second with Kodak
PoTNTER s. This reeulat Plus-X Panchromatic or Verichrome Film. Remember
the amount of light whi this basic exposure-many of your pictures will fit this
will reach the fiIm at an situation. See pages 18 and 19.
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DEPTHOF FIETD
Depth of field is the distance from the nearest to the
farthest point that is in sharp focus when you're taking a
picture. The depth-of-field scale will help you figure
thesedistances.The scale is used like this:
The figures correspondingto the lensopeningson each side
of the INDEx MARK are used with the DISTANcEscALE as a
FOCUS depth-of-field scale to tell the nearest and farthest dis-
The adjustmentof the lens tances which will be in sharp focus.
for the distance between it Focus the lens.
and the subject is controlled Then opposite the figures corresponding to the lens
by turning the rocusrNc RrNc opening used, read on the distance scale the nearest and
c. Turn the ring until the farthest distances that will be in sharp focus.
image of the strbject in the finder is sharp. The irnage The smaller th'e opening, the greater the range of
formed on the film will automatically be in perfect focus. sharpness in the negative. For example, if the camera is
To make sure that you've focused the camera correctly, focused for 10 feet and J13.5 is used, everything from
bring the magnifier into place over the center of the about 9 feet to 11 feet will be sharp' AtJll'1, however,
finder image. Always use the magnifier fbr extremely everything from aboutTrf feet to 15 feet will be sharp. il
l0 critical work.
lf you ore using the direct view finder, estimote the
comero-to-subiectdistonce os closely os possible ond
turn the FINDERFOCUSINGRINGuntil this distonce is ot
the index mork. In some coses you moy be oble to
pre-focus on the ground gloss ond then use the eye-
level finder to cotch the oction ot the proper instont.
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made. 12 exposures.E620. It is not processedby theWe 7,h,9/a//J7trsa? Eastman Kodak Company but by the photographer
with the special chemicals supplied in convenient kits.
See your dealer for more information.
The type of film to use will depend on the kinds of KODAK SUPER.XXPANCHROMATICFIIM
subjects you intend to photograph, the light conditions Because of its very high speed, particularly under arti-
under which you will work, and, in many cases, the ficial light, this film is the Iogical choice for making
particular effect you may desire. The various types of snapshotswith flood lamps. Indoors or out, it's the film
Kodak Films describedon thesepagescover any picture- to use when the light-is poor or you need a high shutter
taking situation you will encounter. speed to stop fast action. Fully panchromatic. 72 ex-
KODAK VERICHROMEFIIM posures.XX620.
An all-purpose film, suitable for general outdoor use. KODACOTOR FIIM
High in speed, it has excellent latitude to help you get a
Here is an easy-to-usefilm that produces color negativesgood negative even if you misjudge the exposure slightlv.
when developed. It is available in Daylight Type forOrthochromatic sensitivity makes this film especially
outdoors-and Type A for indoors with flash or floodsuitable for flash pictures of near-by people. 12 exposures.
v620. light. Blue flash lamps can be used with Daylight Type
film, either as the main light source, or to fill in shadows.
KODAK PIUS-XPANCHROMATICFILM Processing'to a color negative is included in the film
Combined high speed and fine grain make PIus-X ideal ,,price. 12 exposures.C620.
for general outdoor work and for well-lighted indoor
'XOOACOTOR PRINTS AND ENTARGEMENTSsubjects. The low graininess permits considerable en-
Iargement, and balanced panchromatic sensitivity assures If you want inexpensive full-color prints or enlarge-
good rendering of colors in tones of black and white. 12 ments for your photo album, wallet, or to frame for that
exposures.PX620. favorite spot on the mantel, Kodacolor is the film for you.
After your filrrr-_has been bxposed,simply return it to your
KODAK EKTACHROMEFIIM dealer and he will send it to Kodak for processing.
This film produces full-color transparencies for project- Kodacolor Prints and Enlargements are made from
ing and viewing, or you can have Kodachrome 3X Prints these negatives-and at a low cost.
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UsE ONE OF THEKODAK 620 ROIL FILMS/,nu/nvold Ylo/no/nv Poges l2 ond 1 3 will help you decide which one.
"0"
Look to see if appears in the ExposuRE Insert the roll of film in the recess at the lower
couNTER window. If any figure but zero is visible, front of the camera. The spool must be inserted so
push up the nBrBesE KNoB and hold it rvhile you that when the protective paper is drawn off, the "0"
turn the couNTER KNoB counterclockwise until colored side of the paper will be turned toward
just appears in the ExposuRE couNTER. When you and the black side toward the lens. "0" appears, the camera is ready to be loaded.
Break the seal on the roll of film and pass the
To open the back of the camera, push the two paper oaer the top of the two rollers. Thread the
knurled buttons at the top of the back toward each end into the longer slot in the empty take-up spool
other and swing the back out. as far as it will so. l 5
N EVER LOAD OR U N LOAD I N B R I G H TD I R E C TL I G H T
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..f-' Turn the winding knob once or twice to bind the After each picture, press up the RELEAsErNos Dzl fr
paper on the spool, making sure it is started straight. do not hold it; then turn the winding knob until \*l
Then close the back by pushing it in until the latch it locks. The new'exposure number will show in
buttons snap outward. Set the dial on the winding the exposure counter. Form the habit of rvinding
knob to show the kind of film in the camera. the film ahead after each exposure so that a new
section of film will be in place.
i#,!ti/ Todrawwindbackthethefirstslidesectionwhich ofcoversfilm theinto redplace,lvindowfirst Whenpress thethe releasetwelfthknobexposureand turnhas thebeenwindingmade, {,},t
on the back of the camera. Thg letter C on the knob until the end of the protective paper passes
slide is visible in the window when the slide is the window.
closed. This is a spring slide and must be held '" "],t
1' while the winding knob is turned. Turn the knob ," i ..4 | .i +.+
until a smali hand or arrow appears in the $il "'"iats'f;; #t,"
red window; then continue winding slowly until
the figure "1" just enters the window. In subdued light, open the back
'" '':i of the camera. To remove the
,i'. Turn the couNTER KNoB until it locks. The exposed roll, press the end of "1" figure will then appear in the ExposuREcouN- the spool opposite the winding
rnn. It will not again be necessaryto uncover the knob outward toward the side
red window for exposure number reference. of the camera. Fold the end of -'Jhe
protective paper under and
fasten it with the sticker.
Remove the empty spool and place it in the winding
end of the camera. Turn the winding knob until the
key engagesthe slot in the end of the spool; then reload
the camera with a new roll of film.
IMPORTANT: After removing the film, do nol wind it righrly with o
twisting motion os lhis moy scrotch the film.
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of the four bosic groups described below. The expo-
sures given ore for Kodok Plus-X Ponchromoticor W,eorforunasla//J uso? Verichrome Film under bright sun conditions;informo-
Here is o question you'll osk. yourself every time you tion on the exposures for other light conditionsis given
toke o picture. The onswer is mode eosy by the foct in convenientform in the toble on poge 22 ond on the
thot most common subiects con be clossified into one t Snopshot ond Flosh Kodoguide.
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BrilliontSubiect Bright Subiect Averoge Subiect Shqded Subiect
Beoch, morine, ond snow scenesi Neor-by people in morine, beoch, Neor-by people, gordens, houses, People, gordens, ond olher subiects,
distont londscopes ond mountoins or snow scenes; scenics with fore- ond scenes, nof in shode. Use this in open shode (lighted by open sky
without prominenl obiects in the fore- ground obiects. \Mith bright sun clossificolion if in doubt. With bright -not under trees, porch roof, elc.).
ground. With bright sun ond Plus-X ond Kodok Plus-X Ponchromotic or sun ond Kodok Plus-X Ponchromofic Wirh brighl sun ond Kodok Plus-X
or Verichrome Film, the exposure is: Verichrome Film, the exposure is: or Verichrome Film, lhe.exposure is: or Verichrome Film, the exposure is:
| /so f /22 1/so f / r 6 | lso f/rr | /so f/8
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FTASHTABI.E J
These exposureguide numbers apply with lamps in a 4-
to 5-inch satin-finished reflector such as that of the Kodak I
Flasholder Model B. With other reflectors, check the
manual packed with the flasholder.
All circuit contacts must be clean and bright. If the EXPOSURE GUIDE NUMBERS: Divide lhe number by the
lamp base is tarnished, rub it on a rough surface. dislonce in feet from lomp lo subiect to find f-number
With SM or 5F flosh lcmps (Closs F): Lomp I SM or SF No.5 or No. 25
I. Insert the flash lamp in the reflector.
2. Cock the shutter in the usual manner. Shutter II Open*ond r / r o o Openxond I /50 l / r 0 0 r /300
3. Release the shutter. Do not usethe S2nchroni<erLeaer. Speed I speeds speeds
With No. 5.or No. 25 flosh lomps (Clqss M): to I /50 to 1125
l. Insert the flash lamp in the reflector. Verichrome | 60 5 5 l l 0 90 8 0 50
2. Cock the shutter in the usual manner. Pfus-X | 75 65 r40 l l 0 1 0 0 65
3. Push the SvNcnRoNrzERLBwn toward the shutter S u p e r - X X I l l 0 95 200 r 6 0 1 4 0 90
lever as far as it will go. The synchronizer lever Kodocolor,
Type A | 50 4 5 r 0 0 8 0 75 cannot be moved before the shutter is cocked.
4. Releasethe shutter. *Shulter set of "B" or "T."
Complete exposure information is given in the in- CAUTION: Since lomps moy shotter when floshed, the use
structions packed with the Kodak Flasholder and the of o lronsporent protective screen, such os the Kodok 2-Woy
table on page 25. Floshguord, over the refleclor is recommended. Do not flosh
the lomps in on explosive olmosphere.
Coulion: Do not inserl o flosh lomp in the reflector if
"T" the shutter is set for ond the shutter blodes ore
open. The lomp will flosh on contoct ond o serious
24 burn moy result.
lf you prefer, your shutter con be odiusted with the Kodotron
ond similor lomps for speedlomp photogrophy insteod of
lhe setting for Closs F lomps. This odiustment will be mode
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i'[,il'i,rlt"liit,lr ,i...t.',,,!t;iii,l! ;,;;' ,,1' longerA nightexposurescene likethantheanypictureof the belowmeasuredrequiresintervalsa muchpro-
vided on the shutter. For short time exposures,set the
Don't lay your camera asidejust becausethe light is not shutter speedpointer at "B"; then pressthe shutter lever
strong enough for snapshots.With longer exposures,you down and hold it. The shutter will remain open as long
can make many excellent pictures inside or in deep as the lever is held down. For exposures longer than
shade in the daytime, or of such subjectsas floodlighted 10 seconds,set the pointer at "T"; then press the shut-
buildings or fires at night. Be sureto place tlu cameraon a ter lever down and immediately releaseit. The shutter
firm supportsuchas a tripodJor exposureslongerthan / 125second. will remain open until the lever is again pressed.
A shot iike this is easily made near a window. Place a Street scenesat night require a little care to prevent
large n'hite card, tablecloth, or photographic blotter streaks in the picture from moving bright lights. Close
n'here it u'ill reflect lieht from the window to the shadow the shutter or put your hand momentarily in front of the
side of the subject. lens when an automobile approaches.
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Cropping
With the Kodak ReflexII Camera,you don't haveto stop
and decide whether you're going to malp a horizontal
picture or a vertical one. It's easy to compose pleasing
pictures in the square format. Later, when you're making
enlargements, you may feel that the subject would appear
to better advantage in a print of different proportions.
, 1 . ;I . . . , , When this happens, you'll
find the square negacives
ideally suited to cropping
just as you want them, either
Tell q Story vertically or horizontally.
And most photofinishers willThe best pictures are those which tell a simple story and
make cnlargementsfrom thetell it at a glance. This is true whether you are making
particular area of the nega-pictures of people or capturing the beauty of a landscape
tive you select.scene, and it is this quality which makes pictures of
general appeal.
Pictures of children, for example, are usually better if
they show the child doing something, not just looking
toward the camera. With grown-ups as well, ttre inclusion
of some accessoryto engage the subject's interest is very
often a help in getting a natural, unposed look.
You'll treasure pictures of day-to-day activities around
the home, perhaps including some entirely unposed ones.
But whatever the subject, a moment spent in expressing
an idea will repay you many times in satisfaction with
your finished prints.
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Action Pictures
lVhen you photograph a moving subject,the total amount
of light required is the same as that for a stationary sub-
ject, but you can make sharp pictures by combining a
high shutter speed with a correspondingly larger lens
opening. Whenever possible,use 1/300 second;the Snap-
shot and Flash Kodaguide will tell you in a moment what
the lens opening should be. Children and pets should
always be classified as moving subjects.
In various sports and games, the subjects periodically
slow up, or stop momentarily in poditions that suggest
action. If you releasethe shutter at the right instant,,$ouSide ond Bock Lighting
can capture a world of implied action in your pictures.
Side-lighted pictures, in which the light comes from the
side of the scene, frequently have an illusion of depth Look Beyond the Subiect
which is very difficult to obtain in a front-lighted picture. The full-size finder of your Kodak Reflex II Camera
Back-lighted scenes, too, are often more interesting makes it easy to compose each picture to best advantage
than pictures taken .of the same subject with the light and choosean angle of view which eliminates distractingbehind you. Back lighting outlines foreground objects, elements in the background. For example, you can seeat
adding life and brilliance to them. a glance a tree which might appear in the print to be
With either side or back lighting, it is important to growing out of the subject's head. You can see, too,
shield the camera lens.from direct light. Keep the lens in prominent horizontal or vertical lines, such as clapboards
shade, or use the Kodak Lens Hood of the Kodak Com- on the side of a house, which might detract from the
bination Lens Attachments; see page 34. principal point of interest in the finished picture.
The exposure for a back-lighted subject must be in- Whatever the background, make sure that it is a set-
creased to secure detail in the shadows. {Jse the next ting or frame for your picture, not an intruding element
larger lens opening or the next slower shutter speed. in the composition.Look beyond the subject;your camera
most certainly will.
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screw fits directly into the tripod socket in the base of button on the back quickly releases the burned-out
your camera. The use of the Kodak Turn-Tilt Tripod lamps. A decal on the reflector gives instant exposure
Head is recommended for maximum facility in changing information. The Kodak Flasholder Extension Unit
the position of the camera on the tripod. N{odel B is also available for multiple-flash work.
Kodok 828 Adapter, If you want to use Kodak 828 The Kodok Master Photogvide is a
black-and-white or color films with your Kodak Reflex II sturdy, pocket-size edition contain-
Camera, ask your dealer to show you this kit. It includes i.g picture-taking information for
a vie'rv finder mask, film mask, two 828 spool adapters. still pictures with black-and-white
and an 828 film spool. Both Kodachrome Film and and color films. It has 32 pages of
Kodacolor Film are available in the 828 size. easv-to-use dial computers, tables,
and brief text. Index tabs lead youThe Kodok B-C Flosh-
pack oflers a battery- directlv to such subjectsas exposure,
filters, Jighting, and many others.condenser method of
flashing lamps. It pro- The Kodqk Ektalux Flasholder is brilliantly adapted for
vides more than enough all types of flash picture-taking. It's ideal for your
energv for accurate syn- Reflex II Camera. The built-in B-C (battery-condenser)
chronization and de- s)'stemassuresdependableflashing.The magnesium con-
pendable lamp firins. struction of the pistol-grip handle makes it light and
In addition, you'll be durable. The Ektalux uses both midget and medium-
able to use the same o baselamps. Two-way focus of the midget lamps provides
battery for one year or { uniform and concentrated lighting. The reflector is re-
more. Ask your dealer movable for easy packing. In addition, as many as six i
to shorr' 1-ou the unit. extensionunits can be used. Accessoriesthat greatly ex- &,The Kodok Flosh,older pand the versatility of your flash work are also available.
ModelB is a highlv
effi cien t, ligh tweight yet
rugged accessory for
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY o Rochester 4, N. Y.flash rvork. An e.iector
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DETAI lS-fodck Reflex.llComero
FILM
Nacetrve Stzn-2t7/ x 2t1 inches.
Frr.M Srze-Kodak 620; 12 exposures for black-and-white
and color films.
I.ENSES
Kopa.r ANeSran - B}rnm J | 3.5 Lumeni<ed twin lenses.
LBNs OprrqrNcs-click stops,/13.5,4,5.6, B, 11, X6,22.
CovrnrNerroN Lews'drrecnurNrs-Series VI-1$-inch
Kodak Adapter Ring.
SHUITER
Fresn Koneuerrc-gear-train retard, cocking type.
Setnos-l /2, 1.I 5, 1 fi A, 1 I 25, 1 I 50, 1 fl A0, t | 300, "T," and "8."
(ssB45B*sirrgle levet to cock and release.
Fresn-Adjustable for Class F and Class M lamps (used
with Kodak Flasholder).
FOCUSTNGAND YrgtYnVG
F6susrNc ScneBN-ground glass plus Kodak Ektalite Field
.[.ens fonunsurpassed image brilliance; image 2]6 x2]6.
M;\cwrnrnn-.:-built into hood; pagnifies about 4 times'
Focu}lxc ScRrn-on top of viewiig-lens mount'; shows both
distance and depth of field,
FocusrNc ReNcB -3tl feet to infinity.
Eve-Lrver F,rNoBn-hood can be converted to direct, frame
finder.
FILTTOPERAIION
Frru AnvaNcc-with automatic film stop; exposure num-
bers in.counter actuated by metering device.
coNsrRUcnoN
Boov-die-cast aluminum alloy.
SBnra., Nur'rge,n-in rim. around tripod 'soc!et. Keep a
record of this number with your personal papers.
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