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Kodak Vest Pocket Autographic User manual
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ORDER FILM
BY NUMBER
All I(odak Films may be distinguished by
the numbers on the ends of the cartons,
A-tu
is. the number of film for this camera (Vest CONTENTS. Pocket Autographic Kodak). The number
appears on the carton, on the cartridge, dnd
on the Autographic door which is located on P,lnr f-Loading.
back of Kodak. Penr Il-Making the Exposures. Autographic film can be used in old style
Kodaks, old style film can be used in Auto- Penr Ill-Removing the Film.
graphic Kodaks, but to get autographic
results Autographic film must be used in an
Autographic Kodak.
IMPORTANT.
When Autographing film, bear
down with the stylus as heavily as
the paper will stand without tearing.
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PART I.
LOADING THE KODAK.
The film for the Vest Pocket
Autographic Kodak is furnished
in light proof cartridges and the
BEFORE LOADING. instrument can therefore be load-
ed in daylight. The operation
Before taking any pictures with the Vest should, however, be performed in
Pocket Autographic I(odak, read the follow- a subdued light, not in the glare l of brisht sunlight. It should alsoing instructions carefully:"- Make yourself
perfectly familiar with the', instrument, tak- be boine in mi{d that after the
ing instructions carefully. Make yourself seal is broken care must be taken TrrE Frrlr.
the shutter. Work it for both time and in- to kcep the recl paper taut on the No. A L27.stantaneous exposures several times before spool, otherwise it may slip and .J loosen sufficiently to fog the film.threading up the film. t'
The first and most important thing for
the amateur to bear in mind is that the light,
which.serves to impress the photographic
image uDon the sensitive film in a small
fraction of '?necond when it comes through
the lens, kejittoy the film as quicklv as
it makes "anthe picture. Throughout all the
operation of loading and unloading, be ex-
tremely careful to keep the red paper
wound tightly around the film to prevent
the admission of light.
EASTMAN KODAK CO.
Frc. f.
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Autographic Film Cartridge is macle- The with a thin red instead of the familiar thick
red and black (duplex) paper. The thin red
paper is not light proof in itself. Between it
and the film is inserted a strip of tissue-
This tissue serves two purposes: To sttp-
plement the red paper in light-proofing the
cartridge, and to permit the recording, lly
light, of the writing rlpon the film.
OPENING THE KODAK.
I. Take a position as far as possible from
any window or where the light is somewhat
subdued, not in the direct l,unlight. Hold
Kodak in the left hand and pull back catch
in center of top of instrument. See Fig. I.
Frc. III.
II. fn the film pocket at one end of the
I(odak will be seen a metal spool having a
slit in it. This is the reel. which must now
be removed as the cartridge is to be inserted
in this pocket.
III. Remove metal spool by catching it
with the thumb and forefinger of the right
hand, and lift same out. See Fig. III.
Frc. II.
Rptlovrxc Top.
Loosen top by gently lifting up with both
thurnbs, and remove lly pressing up with Frc. IV. forefingers as shown in Fig. II. www.butkus.us
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IV. Remove the gummed slip that holds ment, allowing the red paper between the
the end of red paper from the cartridge two to slide down into the slot at back of
and thread tapered end of red paper into instrument. See Fig. V.
tlre slot of the empty spool, so that the slit Norp: It will he found l,hat by itrs+rrt,iilg l,lrr' in the end of spootr will be at the top, zahile empty spool into its respective por:ket first,, for
at the same t,i,me the sl,i,t at end, of fult aboutwill moreone-r;uarter'ofrea<lily slip anintoinch,the slotthatwithoutthe redclangerpapcr
spool will be at the bottorn of the cartridge. of tearing.
'I'hen give the empty spool three or four VI. After spools have been lowered into
turns, or until the black line on outside of the pockets, push both as far down as possi-
paper is reached, at the same time being ble in order that the tension springs at the
careful that the paper draws straight and side of the film pockets may hold them se-
true. See Fig. IV. curely in place, creating sufficient drag to
* draw the film t6ut, and afford perfect i'egis-
To secure a tight grip on the red paper ter of focal plane.
do not unfold the end, but thread it into The paper should now be in position as
the slit in reel with the. paper creased. By shown in Fig. VI.
doing this the red paper will not be liable
to slip.
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Frc. vr. grAkn'
SHowrNc PosrrroN op Pepon.
VII. Replace top of Kodak by reversing
operation shown in Fig. II, page 6.
Before fastening the catch, however, press
down slightly on top and turn winding key
Frc. V. toward front of l(odak, until the web on the
key engages in slit in top of spool. The top
lr.:' y"' The came ra may now be loaded bro of Kodak will not go fully into place until
firsd unro'tlilrg about four inches of the red. winding web is thus seated. (Whether web
paiier and then lowering the two spools into is seated or not may be readily determined
see the film pockets at each and af the instru- by watching through the little window to
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whether or not the paper moves when key is When 15 to 18 half turns have been
turned). Then slide catch over to secure given, a hand pointing toward the No. 1
top. exposure will appear, then turn slowly until
Norn: If eover is not properly fltted, lig'ht will bo the figure L appears cxactly irr thc ccutcr
aclmi[tecl to the fllm. of the wiuclow.
Tkroughou,t thc f orcgoing operations, from
the tirne the gotnorned slip js cut on the fresh
roll of film until the tof is once more im
place, keep tke red paper zuowmd, tightly on
the roll. If it is allozued to Ioosen, Iight
zuill be adrnitted and. the fi,lm fogged.
The film is now in position for making
the first picture.
Load your Kodak with Eastman Film,
-
Look for this Trade Mark on the Box.
EASTMAN
Frc. VII.
VIII. The roll of film in the camera is
covered with red paper and this must be
elrtly reeled off before a picture can be
taken. Turn the key slowly toward front of
I(odak and watch in the little red window
at the back of the camera. See Fig. VII, www.butkus.us
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Kind of Light. ti when conditions require it, such as from Top Scalr. decks of moving vessels when the light is
II. Fon frsstaNrANEous Exposunrs-Set poor.
indicator A according to the kind of light, Sxow-Distant show scene only. Brilliant or Clear. Crouos-Refers to no other subject. Bnrr.r,raxr-Or intense sunlight. IJse DrsreNr Vrew-For landscapes, filoun.only when sunshine is clear and intense and tain views, etc., where the whole view is is shining directly on the principal part ofthe picture. removed some distance, or in other words,
Crren-This is used for all ordinary sun- a general view, without a principal object in
shine and also for intense sunshine, when it the foreground.
is not shining directly on principal part of Avenecn Vrrw-A general landscape wi,thpicture or when -part off' the subject is in a principal object in the foregroun,d,, gheshadow. general landscape being in the nature of a
When the subject is in the shadow or dur- background to the principal object. cloudying weather, be necessary to it will Neen VrBw p6p1pn11-All views less thanmake ex1-rosure, a time in order a to obtain
sufficient illumination-under such condi- one hundred feet distance and for general
tions the camer-a should be set on some portraiture.
steady support and the indicator set at "T" But when the sun is shining and the sub-
or "B" as the judgment of the operator may ject is under a porch or trees where no sky
direct. is visible overhead, it will be necessary ro
With "brilliant" or "clear" the camera make a short time exposure in order to ob-may be held in the hands. tain sufficient illumination.
Kind of Picture. When the subject is on the shady side of
Borrou Scer-n. a building with good reflected light set the
lorver pointer at Portrait and use "Clear"
III. Set indicator "8" according to kind for time.of picture.
Mentwn, Cr,ouos-I]se this division for the.-Notr:pictureExposewhichalways5-orr wishfor theto bringprineipalout. subject iapictures where either one of these subjects
is the principal subject in the picture. General.
Menrxn-When view is nearly all water, IV. Rapidly moving objects require the,i'ith rhips or yachts at a long ,li.t"rr"". use of "brilliant." ExcsprroN-Marine or distant views may Ordinary moving objects, such as peoplebe taken at open lens and instantaneous www.butkus.usrvalking, street traffic, etc., can be taken (14)
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back of camera front. immediately with t'l-rrilliant" or t'clear" and t'near vl€w- lever, This makes the exposure. portrait." Norn: In bright light, set the lever at 80, the In case it is desirable to cut down the highest speed. In more subdued lights, set at 25,
aperture in order to gain the full depth of butexposuresdo notin attenrptvery dull tolight.make any instant&neous the focus of your lens it is only necessary
to move the indicator "8" to "distant vierv" Time Exposures.
or "clouds" and increase the time of expos- Frnsr-Set the lever A at the point T
ure, as called for by the diminished aper- (time). This adjusts the shutter for time
ture. You will then secure the same result- exposures.
ant exposure, with the increased definition SrcoNr-Set the lever B at No. 2, 3 ot 4.
desired. The reverse of this is also trtte, See instructions for use of stops, page 34.
means any aperture or speed by thisand spring-actuated on down THrnu--Press can I €xposure. be used of proper the limits within Time ex- shutter. the This opens lever.
In cities where the light is modified lry posure by a watch. Again press the lever.
high buildings use slightly larger aperture This closes the shutter.
than indicated.
The markings are for summer at midday. Bulb Exposures.
During winter or for morning or afternoon, When it is desirable to make a very short
use larger ap.rlur" than one indicated. time exposure this is best accomplished by
making a "bulb exposure." SECTION II. Frnsr-Set the indicator A at the point
If preferred the following instructions "8" (bulb). This adjusts the shutter for
may be used. bulb exposures.
" Snap Shots." SrcoNo--Set the indicator B controlling the stops, at No. I, 2, 3 or 4 as desired.
. For all ordinary fnstantaneous Exposures. Tnrn>-Press lever to open the shutter, !'1p51-$st the indicator A at 25 or 50. ancl release it to close the shutter. This This adjusts the shutter for instantaneous makes the exposure. The shutter will re- exposures of t-Zf and 1-50 of a second. main open as long as the lever is under SrcoNo-Set the indicator B at No. 2.
atrdrlever pressure. Iris diaphragm, the controls B fn case oil shutter. IlrponreNr-Never in- for ordinary proper opening the No. 2 is or to your dealer accident, return Kodak of
to us- for repairs 'stantaneous exPosures. TnrnrPress dorvn 9n spring actuated'
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SECTION III.
Instantaneous Exposures.
("SNer SHors")
fn taking instantaneous exposures, the
object should be in the broad, open sunlight,
but the camera should not. The sun should
be behind the back or over the shoulder of
the operator. If it shines directly into the IFlens it will blur and fog the picture.
Opening and Focusing the Camera.
I. Grasp the instrument in the left hand,
and with the thumb and forefinger of the &\
right hand, take hold of the lips at right and
left of front. See Fig. I.
II. Extend bellows bv pulling out front
to limit of motion with a firm, quick move'
ment, being sure that it draws out straight
and true. The camera is then in focus. See
Fig. II.
Frc. I. Frc. III.
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To make a vertical picture, aim the cam- era at the object to be photographed and lo- Any object that does not show in the
cate the image in the finder. See Fig. III. finder will not show in the picture.
Always look into the finder from directly It will be noticed that the top of the
over it, not at am angle, The finder shows finder is notched, as shown in Fig. V. This
is done so that the one finder will correctly
show the view included when the Kodak is
held in either horizontal or vertical position.
As the picture taken with the Vest Pocket
-$) Autographic Kodak is oblong it witl readily
be seen that unless the finder was made in
t, this manner it would not correctly show the
exact view intended when held in either
.h.
4 position.Remember that only the view indicated
within the dotted lines will show in the
picture.
the scope of view and is a facsimile of what
the picture will be. Hold the camera steady, The Kodak Must Be Hetd Level.
as the least jarring will cause a blurred neg- Tf the operator attempts to photograph aative-hold it level as shown in Fig. III, tall building while standing near it, byand press the lever. This rnakes the er-posure. pointing the cdmera upward (thinking there- by to center it) the result will be similar to To make a horizontal picture, reverse thefinder and hold Kodak as shown in Fig. IV. Fig. VI. This was pointed too high. This building
should have been taken from the building
opposite and at a level corresponding with
the middle of the subject.
Th-e operator should hold the camera leael,
after withdrawing to a proper distance, as
I indicated by the image shown in the finder.
If the object be low down like a small
child or a dog, the Kodak should be held
down level with the center of the object.
View included when making View included when making
a Hofizontal Piclure. a Veilical Picture. Nors: When Kodak is not in use be especially careful not to expose face of instrument to direst
Frc. V. rays of the sun. www.butkus.us
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The Autographic Record as a Guide.
Many arnateurs have distinctly improved
the quality of their work by making notes,
at the time of exposure, of the prevailing
conditions. As: Bright light, 1-50 second,
Stop No. 2, which, by the way can be easily
abbreviated to B, L-50, 2. By keeping such
records the amateur can quickly find the
causes of failure, if any. By comparing
negativ.es and records he will soon get a line $ on his errors and when he knows what his
* obviouse.rrors arethathethecanbesteasilywayrectifyto makethem.these It.-isrEc-
ords is autographically, on the fi,lrn, at th'e
tinte.
Frc. VI.
THE AUTOGRAPHIC FEATURE.
The Autographic Kodak has a sma1l door
on.the back, covering a narrow slot through
which the writing is done upon the red f,paper. The slot is provided with an . auto-
matic safety spring border which operates
when the door is open to press the papers I into contact with back of the film, thus se-
curing-the sharp printing of the image of
rthe writing and preventing the diffusion of
light around the edges of the slot. This
slot is located so that normally the writing
comes between the exPosures.
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Time Exposures in Open Air. the seashore or on the water, also for in-
terior {iure exposures. When the stop No. 4 is before the lens No. 4-For time exposures out doors irt
the light admitted is so much reduced that cloudy weather. Not for instantaneous ex-
time exposures out of doors may be made posures, except when using for very distant
the same as interiors, but the exposure must views or for water views or clouds. The
be much shorter. time required for time exposures on cloudy
Wirrr SuNsnrNn-The shutter can hardly days with smallest stop will range from rl
be opened and closed quickly enough to second to 5 seconds, according to the light.
avoid over exposure. The smaller the stop the sharper the picture.
Wrrn Lrcnr Crouos-From 7/2 to 1 sec- If you use the smallest stop for ordinary
ond will be sufficient. instantaneous exposures, absolute failure
\Vrrn Hsevv Crouns-From 2 to 5 sec- will result.
onds will be required.
The above is calculated for hours from FLASH LIGHT PICTURES.
three hours after sunrise urltil .three hours before sunset atrd for objects in the open By the introduction of Eastman Flash
been air. For other hours, or for objects in the Sheets, picture taking at night has
shadovi, under porches or under trees, no wonderfully simplified. A package of flash
a accurate directions can be given; experience sheets, a piece of cardboard, a pin and
only can teach the proper exposure to give' match complete the list of essential extras, I although a Kodak Flash Sheet Holder is a Time exposures cannot be made while the I great convenience. camera is held in the hand. Always place necessary, it upon some firm support such as a chair or I With flash sheets no lamp is there is a minimum of smoke and they are
table. far safer than any other self-burning flash
Stops. mediums, besides giving a softer light that
The stops should be used as follows: is less trying to the eyes.
No. l-For nearby viervs and portraits' Many interiors can be taken with the flash
No. 2-For all ordinary instantaneous ex- sheets that are impracticable by daylight, I cither by reason of a lack of illumination orl posures and interior time exposures'
No. 3-For itrstautaueous exposures when I because there are windows in a direct line
the sunlight is unusually strong and there I of view which cannot be darkened sufficient-
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flash sheet will prevent any Evening parties, groups around a dinnet under the
or card table, or single portraits may be sparks from the flash doing damage. I{ow-
readily made by the use of our flash sheets' ever, by using the Iiodak I lol<lt r, allthus enabling the amateur to obtain souve' Flash Slrcct
nirs of many occasions, which, but for the llrerse corrtilgetrcit's at'c
wcflash light would be quite beyond the range takctr carc of, arrtl
of the art. strongly advise its use.
The Kodak Flash Sheet Preparations for the Flash' Holder.
The camera should be prepared for time This holder may be
exposure, as directed on page 77 of this held in the hand. always
Manual (except that stop 1 must be used)' I' betuteen you and, "bheand placecl on some level support where it flash sheet. Or it may be used on any
will take in the view desired. Kodak tripod, being provided with a socket
Pin a flash sheet by one corner to a piece for that purpose. The sheet is placed in
of cardboard which has previously been position in the center of the larger pan over
fixed in a perpendicular position' If the the round opening which has a raised saw-
cardboard is white it will act as a reflector tooth edge extending half way around it.
and increase the strength of the flash' Press with the thumb on the sheet, so slight
The flash sheet should alzuays be placed break is made and a portion of the sheet
two feet behind and two or three feet to projects partially through the opening. Then
one side of the camera. If placed in front, to insure the sheet being more securely
or on a line with front of Kodak, the flash fastened, press around the notched edge,
woulcl strike the lens and blur the picture' forcing this portion of flash sheet firmly
as into position on the pan. It shoulcl be placed at one side as well
behind, so as to throw a shadow and give Then, to set off the flash, mercly insert a
a little relief in the lighting. The flash lighted match, from behind, through the
shoulcl be at the same height or a little l) round opening.
higher than the camera. The support upon Tf youarenotusingtheKodakFlashSheet NorE
place -which the flash is to be macle should not _Holder the ma,tch in a split stick at least two
feet long. project far enough in front of it to cast
a shadow in front of the Kodak. An extra
piece of card board a foot square placed
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FINISHING THE PICTURES.' With tlre Kodak l'ilnr Tarrk ancl Velox
There are two distinct steps in the mak- pal)er many amateurs find as great pleasurc
in the finishing of the pictures as in the ing of photographs-the picture taking and
the picture fi'nishi,ng. In order to free our taking of them, and are able to produce, by
instrucion books from all unnecessary de' the simple methods we have perfected, work gf the highest order. tails, which might be confusing' we furnish
with the camera the directions for picture We never lose interest in the purchaser
of a Kodak. We are not only willing, but tahi,ng only.
are anxious at all times to help solve any The instructions in this little book are problems that he may encounter, either by ample for the manipulation of the camera sending on the necessary printed instruc- under every condition that the amateur is tions or by individual correspondence.. Sueh likely to encounter, Similarly, those who customer, in availing himself of the knowl- wish to do their own developing and print-
himself under no ing will find equally full instructions ac- edge of our experts, puts companying the Kodak Film Tanks (for obligations to us. He is simply availing himself of one of the things ttrai tre is en- developing in daylight), or our outfits for titled to when he buys a Kodak_and that dark-room use. is, Kodak service. For use with the Vest Pocket Auto-
graphic Kodak Film (No. A-727), provide, EASTMAN KODAK CO.,
preferably, a Vest Pocket Kodak Film Rochester, N. y.
Tank. (This film may be developed in the
= larger tanks, but not so economically).
If the dark-room method of development
is preferred, a No. O Brownie or the East-
man 3A Developing and Printing Outfit,
should be provided.
fn keeping with our plan and purpose
to provide the users of our cameras with
every help in the production of good pic-
tures, we will be glad to furnish such de-
veloping and printing instructions, at any
time, whether a tank or outfit is purchased
or not.
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