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Kodak Sterling II User manual
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Get to know your camera . . .
Follow the advice in this booklet.
Then you will be well repaid with
eight good photographs every time.
Practise taking a few imaginary pic-
tures before loading your first film.
This will accustom you to holding
your camera steady while sighting
the subject and making the exposure.
and be sure of good pictures
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.VERICHROME'PAN FILM 620
An excellent film for both daylight and artificial light photography. Fast,
but fine-grain emulsion ensures negatives from which big enlargements
can be made. This film has great exposlrre latitude, freedom from hala-
tion and a balanced sensitivitv to all colours.
,TRI-X' FltM 620
'Kodak' film, and the finest film available for all photographyThe fastest
under difficult light conditions. It is of moderate contrast and has wide
exposure and development latitude, a well-balanced colour sensitivity
and enhanced image sharpness. Graininess is comparable with that of
medium speed films.
. P A N A T O M I C . X ' F I L M6 2 0
A high-definition, panchromatic film giving exceptional image sharpness
by virtue of its grain structure, thin coating, very fine grain and freedom
from halation and light scatter. It is therefore ideal for making negatives
which will permit high degrees of enlargement.
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TO OPEN
Hold u pright For vertical pictures, hold the
and press the top of the camera with the right
black button hand; steady it with the left hand.
Press the shutter release with the
left thumb. View with the left
eye if found more convenient.
For horizontal pictures, hold the
camera firmly in the right hand;
steady it with the left hand, the
forefinger resting comfortablY on
the shutter release. Press the TO CLOSE shutter release gently.
Press both side
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TOADTNG DrawKNoB outwardsthe sPoot-andRELEASEgive clockwiseTurn the wrNDrNcand simul-KNoB
it a quarter-turn in either taneously draw it outwards.
direction until it locks into Place the empty spool in
position. Any previously position, engaging the spool-
Slide sideways the small used spool will be found end with the bearing pin.
metal latch under the empty in this recessand must Turn and press the winding
carrying strap, and the hinged be taken out and transferred knob right in until the key
back will open. to the opposite end. engages and turns the spool,
ALWAYS LOAD AND UNLOADYOUR CAMERAIN THE SHADE
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Fit the full No. 620 spool Break the paper seal, and Give the wINDING KNoB
into the empty recesswith , draw the coloured paper three full turns making
the taperedend of the coloured across to the empty spool, sure the paper winds evenly
backingpaper on top pointing threading the tip as far as it between the flanges of the
towards the empty spool. will go through the longer spool. See that the latch is 'open'Press the spool down and of the two slots in the spool in the position, and
turn the spool release knob until it protrudes through close the back. Wind on 'until the spindle springs into the other side. Centre the until the figure I' appears in
the end of the spool. paper carefully on the spool. the red window.
After picture No. 8, wind the end of the paper well past the red window. Open tlrc camera
back and withdraw the winding knob. Press sideways on the spool flange opposite the
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When the APERTUREPorNrER is set at ' 4.5', the aperture is wide open, lettingAPERTURE the maximum strength of light expose the
film. As the aperture pointer is moved '5.6', to the next figure on the scale, the '8' light is cut to half. At it is halved
The brightness of the light which again, and so on down to'32'. In general
illuminates the subjects you wish to practice these aperture settings are referred
photograph will vary according to the to as 'stops', and are usually preceded by
time of day, the season of the year, and the letter 'fl', thus: f14.5, f15.6, etc.
the weather at the time the photograph is
taken. The brightness of the subjects
themselves will also vary considerably. To The function of the lens aperture as
ensure pictures of consistent quality, these an aid to sharp focus is explained on
variations can be countered by adjusting pages 10 and 11.
the lens aperture and the shutter
speed. On page 19 is an exposure
guide in which suitable settings
for the lens aperture and the
shutter speed are shown for
various conditions in everyday -_ outdoor photography. 3222 @
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The spEEDsETTTNGRrNG controls shutter
speed; set the pointer to the speed desired.
The '50' (1/50 second) setting is generally SHUTTER '25' used, but may have to be used in
poor light, or when using 'small lens ' '200' apertures. Use 100' or when 'B' SHUTTER RELEASE bUttON. ThC ShUttCr photographing moving subjects. At
(brief time) the shutter remains open while release button cannot be depressed a second
the exposure button is held down, closing time until the cocking lever has been re-set.
again when it is released. Support the The delayed-action device introduces
camera rigidly during such time exposures. a delay of approximately 10 seconds
To make an exposure, first move the between the pressing of the shutter release
cocKrNG LEVER in the direction of the and the opening of the shutter; it can be 'B'. FLAsHcoNTACr until it locks into position. used on all shutter settings except
To release the shutter, gently press the First set the shutter as for a normal
exposure and then move the
DELAYED ACTION LEVER ACTOSS
BRIEF I t l until it locks into position. Place
T I M E 50 Sec. 100Sec. 200Sec. the camera on a firm support
II / , / and press the shutter release. The cABLE RELEAsE socKET
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tr, intoobjectsfocuswhichnot lieonlywithinthat a subjectcertain butdistancealso
i in front of and beyond it. This 'sharp- FOCUSING focus zond is called Depth of Field.
The extent of the depth of field depends
upon the distance at which the lens is
focused, and upon the setting of the lens
aperture. When the lens is focused on 'Kodak' With the Sterling I I Camera a short distance or when a large aperture
a photograph may be taken at any distance is used, the depth of field is small ; it
from the subject from infinity (-) down becomes progressively greater as the
to as close as 3+ feet. Estimate the focusing distance is increased, and as the
distance between the camera lens and the aperture is made smaller. When made
subject, and then turn the FocusING RING smaller for this purpose, a slower shutter
until the figure corresponding to that speed must be used to ensure that the film
distance lines up with the pointer. lf is correctly exposed.
desired. distances between
those marked on the focusing
ring can be set.
Exact measurement of the FocustNcR'NG POINTER
distance is not necessary,
except when using maximum
aperture at very close dis-
tances. When the lens is
focused on the camera-to-
subject distance, it brings
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the sun behind and to one PTEASING Stand with side of the camera for good modelling.
PICTURES If the sun is directly behind the camera, the
even Iighting obtained tends to flatten
contours, and the shadow of the photo-
The most pleasing outdoor pictures are grypher will be cast on the foreground
always the result of careful consideration of the picture.
of exposure and lighting. T-andscapesare best taken early morning
Exposure is determined by the com- or late afternoon, when the long shadows
bination of lens aperture and shutter speed. enhance the natural charm of the scene.
The exposure guide on page 19 will help
you to select the correct aperture setting for
any normal subject and' sky brightness.
The guide gives the aperture setting for
use with a shutter speed of ll50 second.
If | 125 second is selected, then the next
smaller aperture (the next larger /number)
should be used, €.9., fll6 instead of flll.
If 1/100 second is selected, then the next
larger aperture should be used, e.g., fl8
instead of flll. Using | 1200 second
exposure, the aperture should be opened
two stops, e.8.,f|5.6 instead of flll.
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CLOSE-UPLENSES:Your camera already
ACCESSORIES focuses to as close as'Kodisk'3* feet, but with the addition of a * 1 Close-up 'Portra' Lens or Kodak Lens You can
focus down to 22 in. With a * 2'Portra'
Lens you can focus to 14 in., and to
10 in. with a +3. You can get fun out
You can improve your of table-top model shots and delightful
pictures by using a size flower studies, and make fine records of
320 lens hood, close-up any small objects.
'Kodak' 'Kodisk' filter. Those oflens or or Fl TTERS: The 'Kodisk'the range fit Cloud Filter is a yellow filter for use withdirectly on to the camera orthochromatic and panchromatic films.lens.The'Kodak' range are
fitted by means of a No. 320'Kodak' Lens Attachment.
LENSH00D: A lens hood
is essential in order to
obtain crisp pictures when
taking photographs'into chromatic films is particularly useful for
the sun', in snow, or on correct rendering of flesh tones. Your
sparkling water, and for dealer will tell you the uses of the other 'Kodak'all indoor work. Filters.
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To be sure of getting negatives of uni-
for enlarging, the lens FTASHLIGHT formly good quality aperture should be set to suit the flash-to-
subject distance. The table opposite indi-
cates-lens apertures for a rangeof distances,
and for a variety of suitable-flashbulbs. It 'Verichrome' assumes that Pan film is Flash photography is easy-why put
your camera away after dark ? In fact, being used and that the subject is in an average sized room with medium to light apart from the obvious use of flash at
night, pictures in daylight can often be coloured decoration and furnishing.
improved by using flash when the light is
poor, or the shadows too deep. A 'Kodak'
Flasholder Model II can be easily fitted to
your camera-as the illustration shows.
For your first flashsnaps, load your 'Verichrome' camera with Kodak Pan
Film, and get a supply of No. I or PF.l
flashbulbs. With the shutter at ll25 sec.,
and the lens aperture at flll, you are atl
set for taking average groups and close-ups.
For more distant subjects, in very large
rooms, or out of doors, No. 5 or PF.25
bulbs are more suitable.
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and swung at various angles on the main
The Assembly and FTOODLIGHT column. 'Kodaflector' a 'Kodak' Standette, used in conjunction,
provide ample lighting control. The diagram
below illustrates a typical lighting set-up
for a home portrait using this equipment.
For table-top work, personal portraits, In such a case the 'Kodak' Standette is used
groups and similar pictures where move- to relieve the shadows, and only the main
ment is limited, a much greater control light from the 'Kodaflector' Assembly is
over high-lights and shadows can be considered in assessing the exposure.
obtained by using Photoflood lamps. It is The table opposite shows the camera
quite possible to make a simple portrait settings when using two Photoflood lamps
with just one 'Kodaflector' Standette and in 'Kodaflector' reflectors, and with Kodak 'Verichrome' a white reflector, as eiplained in the Pan film, in a small room
instruction booklet with each unit. The with light-coloured walls. 'Kodaflector' Standette is designed to
stand on a flat surface, ,or hang from a
picture rail or chair-back. Better control
over high-lights and shadows can be 6t 'Kodaflector' obtained with a Assembly,
which uses two No. I Photofloods set in
reflectors on an adjustable stand. The
lights may be raised to a height of approxi-
mately 7 feet, lowered almost to the floor, h
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Re'member,whenJ you take o Lprcture . .
Hold the camera still. To support the subject against the sky, hold the camera
camera steadily it may be fitted on to a low, e.g. take the photograph from a
tripod by means of the tripod bush on the kneeling position.
right-hand side of the camera. For vertical
pictures it can be stood on a table by - With close-ups,keep the subject away opening out the plated support pivoted in from the top and left of the viewfinder. or
the front cover or bed plate. you may cut off someof the desiredpicture.
Hold the camera straight and level- Low-angle sunlight gives ,excellent
judge this from the horizon or from vertical pictures if it comes from well to the side buildings. i of the camera. Make sure that the sun
Take fast-nroving subjectsapproaching does not shine directly on to the lens.
or receding, rather than passing close in ',,' front of you-unless you follow the move- Keep the lens clear of dust, finger-prints
ment by swinging the camera. or spray; if necessary,gently wipe with ' a clean, soft cloth. Dust out the inside With distant scenes,include a nearby of the camera regularly. '-
figure or some object in order to give scal-e
and depth to the picture. Wind on to the next film number as i
soon as you have taken a picture, but do
Watch the background-if it is not not cock the shutter until you want to take
important, keep it plain. To bring your another picture.
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With 'Verichronle' Pan Film, read direct from Daylight
the table. EXPOSUREWith'Panatomic-X' Film, use two stops larger
(e.g., fl\ instead of fl16), or I lzs. GUIDE 'Tri-X'With Film use one stop smaller or I /200.
In winter, and within
one hour of sunrise or Set Shutter to Type of Subject
" 100" Light Averoge Dorksunset, use the next
larger aperture (.e.g., B r i g h t S u n f 122 f l t 6 f l t l
fl8 instead of flll). Hazy Sun fl t6 f l r f l g
Alternativety, set the C l o u d y B r i g h t f l | l f 18 f ls.6
shutter to the next D u l l o r S h a d e d fl8 f ts.6 f l4.s
lower speed.
I Light Subjects: Distant landscapes. Nearby sub.iects in coastal, beach,
marine and snow scenes. Light-coloured obiect s
predominating.
2 Average Subiects : Nearby subjects, gardens, houses-but not in shade.
Average landscapes and street scenes. Light and
shade in about equal amounts. Use this class f in
doubt.
3 Dark Subjects: Dark or deep-coloured flowers or clothes. Dark
foliage, animals or buildings.
4 Shaded Subjects: Open to sky but shaded from sun (not under over-
hanging objects). Larger lens openings are needed
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.KODAK' FILM
MAKESTHEPICTURE
Hand your exposed film to a Kodak
Dealer, who will arrange for the speedy
production of high-quality prints. Ask for 'Velox' them to be made on Kodak Paper.
Ask him also to show you the carrying
cases, and various other aicesrories, inci ttr6 'Kodak' simple but invaluable publication 'How to make Good Pictures'.
.VELOX'PAPERMAKESTHE PRINT
Product names quoted lftus-c Kodak'-s7s trade markc pRTNTEDrN ENGLAND r/sr/roccrcase
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