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Kodak Vest Pocket Model BAKA: Girl Scout Camera User manual
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'' Outdoor Exposure Guide for the Vest Pock-et Kodak, Model B Picture taking with the
Srop Srruttpn
Sus.rnct OppNrNc S p p p p
*+. t ' Vest Pocket
No. 1
Ordinary landscapes show-
ing sky, with a principal No. 2
obiect in the foreground.
Snow. marine'btremelyand beach scenes. dis-
tant landscapes. Moun: No. 3
tains.
\
No. 3 one
second
No. 1
gl .tb" hours f-torn 2/2
tro"is uft.it sunrise until 2rfi-\ours before sun-
;;t auvt whe., the sun is shining. If-pictures
;;;;tA;"; earlier or later in- the dav.than this
ilii.a, rt iii-t it a slishttu cloudv .oi hazv dav,
irse the next larger stop opemng than t'he one EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY specified--tG-largest stop- opening is No' 1' The RocnnsrER,N.Y., U. S. A'
nts-h; the iumber the smaller the opening'View original page 1Page 3 · Read text
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I illustrated monthly magazinesho#s
how to make better pictures, and de-
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY scribes many novel and unusual meth-
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Picture taking with tlte
Vest Pocket
Kodak
Model B
SrNcr,o LpNs
Published bu
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
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Order Film by Number Before Loading
Before taking any pictures with your All Kodak Films are distinguished
bv the numbers on the ends of the Kodak, read the following instructions
ci,rtons. The number is also on the carefully. Make yourself familiar with
cartridge, and on the Kodak. the camera,taking especialcare to learn how to operate the shutter (see page
L 127 is the number of film for the 11). Work it for both instantaneous
Vest Pocket Kodak, Model B. and time exposuresseveral times before
Autographic Film can be used in the Ioading the Kodak with fiIm.
earlier moiiels of cameras,and "N.C." The first thing to remember is that
film can be used in Autographic the light, which impresses the photo-
Kodaks. graphic image upon the sensitive film
Autographic results can only be ob- in a fraction of a second. when it comes
tained by'using Autographic- Film in through the lens, can destroy the fiIm
an Autographic Kodak. as quickly as it makes the picture.
While loading and unloading, be very
IMPORTANT careful to keep the red paper wound tightly around the film to prevent the
When autograPhing film, bear light striking it.
down $tith the stylus as heauilY
as the paper will stand without
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Loading the Kodak
rf\HE Vest Pocket Kodak, Model B,
I can be loaded or unloaded in day-
light. This should be done in a subdued
light, not in direct sunlight.
CONTENTS IJse film No. A L27 for this Kodak.
Loading the Kodak c broken,After carethe mustseal bearoundtaken theto keepfilm theis
Making the Exposures 10 red paper tight on the spool or it might slip and loosen sufficiently to let in
Openingthe tr'ront 10 light which would fog and ruin the film.
Operating the Shutter 1 1 To load the Kodak:
Instantaneous ExPosures 13 l. Push the sliding lock as shown in Fig. I, to unfasten it.
Diaphragm or StoP OPenings 16
Autographic I'eature 22
Time Exposures-Interiors 27
To Make a Portrait . . 31
Time Exposures-Outdoors 35
Flash-light ExPosures 37
Closing the Kodak 38
Removing the F ilm 39
Finishing the Pictures . 44
Frc. I.
Take the front of the camera by the
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that part of the Kodak entirely, as in reel. The paper must draw straight
Fig. II. and the full spool must not loosen.
2. In one end of the roll holder there SLOT
is a reel with a slit in it, on which the
film is wound after exposure.
3. Draw out the winding key as far
as it will come, and remove the empty
spool or reel by tapping the roll holder
on the palm of the hand.
Fra. III.
5. Unroll about four inches of the
red paper and place the spools into the
film pockets, keeping the red paper
taut. The slotted end of the empty
spool must be placed next to the wind-
ing key, Fig. IV.
4. Remove the band from around
Fro. IV.
6. Press in and turn the winding
key until it fits into the slotted end of
the red paper, Fig. III, Page7. the empty spool, as in Fig. V, page 8.
Give the empty spool three or four The red paper must draw from the
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www.orphancameras.com 8. Turn the key and watch the red
window. After a few turns have been
given, a warning hand will appear; now
turn the key slowly until the figure 1
is in the center of the red window.
f
- 7 . Replace the front, first inserting
the end opposite the lock, FiS. VI; the
edge of the roll holder must fit into the The film is now in position for the
first exposure.
Press in the winding key slightlSr
when turning it, to keep the web on
the key in the slot in the spool.
Load your Kodak with Kodak
Filrn.
Look for this Trade Mark on the
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Frc YI.
groove on this end of the front. Press
the end on which the lock is attached
into place and push over the lock, mak- " If it isn't Eastmart,
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www.orphancameras.comOperating the Shutter Making the Exposures
D EFORE making an exposure with A
I-D the Vest Pocket Kodak, three
things must be done:
First-The shutter must be adjusted
for an instantaneous or time exposure.
Second-The diaphragm dial turned
to the correct stop opening.
Third-An unexposed section of the
film turned into position.
Openin$ the Front
In the illustration, A is the indicator
that adjusts the shutter for instanta-
neous or time exposures.
The dial B eontrols the diaphragm
or stop openings indicated by the
numbers l, 2,3 and 4, which appear in
the eircular opening on the front of the
shutter near the letter B.
C is the exposure lever; one move-
Frc. I. ment, either up or down with indicator
Opening the Front. A at "I," makes a snapshot or instan-
taneous exposure; and two movements
Raise the lever near the winding key, -one to open the shutter and another
trig. I, and draw down the bed of the to close it, with indicator A at "T,"
Ko?ak until the side arms catch. make a time exposure.
Draw out the lens standard by the
knurled finger grips, Fig. II, page 14.
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Instantaqeous Exposureswww.orphancameras.com31 and 32, and the table for Time Ex-
posuresOutdoors on page 35. "Snapshots"
Third-Press the exposure lever C Fdrsf-Move the indicator A to "I." until it clicks. This opensthe shutter,This adjusts the shutter for Instantan- which norv stays open. Time the ex-eous or Snapshot Exposures. posureby a watch. Pressthe exposure
S econd-Revolve the diaphragm dial Iever in the opposite direction.- This
B'by the milled edge, until number I closesthe shutteris cdntered in the ciicular opening, see
illustration of shutter on page 11. This Important-Neaer oil the shutter.
brings the largest diaphragm or stop In caseof accident. return the Kodak
open"inqbefore the lens. No. I is the to your dealer or to us for repairs.
correciopening for ordinary outdoor
pictures, nearby scenes, as street such
is in the Instantaneous Exposures the subject whenviews, etc., ttsnapshotsttbright sunlight. .
Third-To ma!<ethe exposure,move When making instantaneous expo-
the lever C once either up or down. sures or snapshots, the subject shouli.
Push the Iever until it clicks. Unless be in the broad, open sunlight, but the
it is pushedas far as it will go, no click camera must not. The sun should be
will be heard and no exposure will be behind your back or over the shoulder.
made. Move the lever slowlg so as not If it shines directly into the lens it will
to jar the Kodak. blur and fog the picture.
Time Exposures To make portraits outdoors, when
the sun is shining brightly, the subject First-Move the indicator A to "T" should be in the shade of a buildins(time). This adjusts the shutter for or a large tree, but with clear and unlTime Exposures. obstructed sky overhead-use stop No.
Second-Revolve the dial B unti^ 3 or No. 4, place the Kodak on some
No. 1, 2, 3 or 4 shows in the circular firm, steady support (do not hold it in
opening.' Seeinstructions for using the the hands) and make a short time ex-
diaohrasm or stop openings given on posure. The exposure lever C should
pasesl6'and 17; aisot-hetable for mak- be moved twice. up and down or down
ing Interior Time Exposureson pages and up rvithout a pause, and care must
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www.orphancameras.combe taken not to jat the camera. By What Depth of Focus Meansfollowing this rule, unpleasant and dis-
torting shadows on the face will be When the lens is used with its larsest-dis-
avoided. opening, No. 1, an object 7rh feet
Special instructions for making por- tant will be sharp, objects about O feet
traits indoors, are given on page 31. distant, ryhile not as sharp, will be sharp
enough for ordinary purposes. Turir
To Focus the Kodak the diaphragm dial to No. 2 and ob-
jects nearer to the Kodak will increase
Draw out the lens standard by the in sharpness. Go farther and use stop
knurled finger grips, below the shutter, No. 4 and everything about 4 feet and
as in Fig. II. It must be drawn out beyond, will be sharp. It will thus be
until the focusing catch "clicks" into seen that the smaller the stop opening
the notch of the raised spring on the the greater the depth of focus, that is',
camera bed. the greater the power of the lens to de-
fine -sharply nearby and distant objects
at the same time. It is obvious ihat
with the small stops the exposuremust
be correspondinglyincreased.
Depth of Focus
_ -Stop or Range of
Diaphragm Sharpness
No. I . 7% feet to Infinity
, , 2 . 6 % u 4 '
a a e Fu g. .u. t. ! . )
" 4 . . . . . . 4 , t u i
The table -above gives the range of
sfarp. definition or depth of focus-,for
Frc. II. the different stop openings of the Vest
Dratting out the Lens Standard. Pocket Kodak, Nlollel B.
The Kodak is now in focus for sub-
jects about six feet and beyond.
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These eircles
N0. I show the actual bright, and there are no heavy shadows, sizes of the dia- such as views at the seashoreand on the
phragm or stop water, with the shutter adjusted for
N0.? openings of the an instantaneous exposure. For In- o shutter used on terior Time Exposures, the time for
NO.3 the Vest Pocket which is given in the table on pages 31 o
o N0.4 K o d a k , M o d e l and 32. B, with Single No. 3-For instantaneous exposures CoPYRTcHT 1922 By Lens.Theyclear- of extremely distant views, marines, EASTMAN KoDAK CoMpANy
ly shor,vthe rela- snow scenesand clouds, in bright sun-
tive sizes of the Iight. For Interior Time Exposures,
stop openings and how their areas see table on pages 31 and 32, and for
differ. Time Exposures Outdoors on cloudv
days. The exposuresrequired for Time
Diaphragm or Exposures Outdoors are given in the
Stop Openings table on page 35.
The diaphragms, or stops as they No. 4-For Interior Time Exposures.
are sometimes called, are the openings also for Time Exposures Outdoors ori
that regulate the amount of light pass- cloudy days. Neuer for i,nstantaneous
ilg through the lens. The openings are efr'posuTes,
changed by revolving the milled dial B, The smaller the stop opening thesee page 11. sharper the nearby objects will be, see
No. l-For all ordi.nary outdoor pic- table on page 15.
fzres, such as nearby landscapes show- 1
ing little or no sky, groups and street If stops No. 3 and No. 4 are used for
scenes, when the subject is in the bright I ordinary instantaneous exposurcs,fail-
sunlight, with the shutter adjusted for ure will result.
instantaneous exposures. For Interior .1 Throughout this manual all expo-
Time Exposures, see table on pages 31 sures given for outdoor subjects are for
and 32. the hours from two and a half hours
No. 2-For open views, when the after sunrise until two and a half hours
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For subjects in the shadow, under It will be noticed that the top of the
porches or under- trees, no accurate finder is notched, as shown in Fig. V.
directions can be given; experience only This enables the one finder to show
can teach the correct exposure to give. the correct view when the Kodak is
When making pictures under these held in either the vertical or the
conditions the Kodak must be placed horizontal position.
on a tripod or some other steadY, firm
support.
Using the Finder
The finder shows what will aPPear in
the picture, but on a much reduced
scale.
Point the lens at the subject to be .*.q
photosraphed and looking into the 1"
hnderJrom directly over the center of Frc. IV.
it, include what you want bY turning Only what is seen in that part of the
to the right or left, see illustration on finder represented by the white area
page 20. of the diagrams below, will be includ-
ed in the nieture.
VIEW INCI,UDED WIIEN VIEW INCIJUDED WEEIN
MAKING A YERTICAL MAKING A EORIZONTAIJ
Frc. III. PrcruRE' Frc. v. PrcruRE'
To make a vertical picture, hold the Hold the Kodak steadv-hold it
Kodak as in Fig. III. For a horizonta'l level as shown in the illustrbtions, and
picture, turn thb Kodak and the f'nder , press the exposure lever up or down.
as in Fig. IV, page 19. This makes the enposure.
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Hold the Kodak Level
The I(odak must be held level. If
all of the subjeet cannot be included
in the finder without tilting the lens
upwards, move backwards until it is
all inelucled uith the camera held leuel.
IMPORTANT
When making instantaneous ex-
posures or snapshots with any R esutt p, oaur rlJf, Itnrors the K odarc.
Kodak, hold it firmly against the Tilting the Kodak to bring in thebody as shown, and when pushing top of a tall building produceJthe dis-the exposure lever hold the breath torted effeet shown in Fig. VI. Some-for the instant. If the camera is times a tall building can be photo-moved during the exposure, the graphed from a building opposit-e, at apicture will be blurred. level r,vith its center.
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If the subject is below the normal the great advantage of making the date
height, like a small child or a dog, the and title a part of the negativ *made
Kodak should be held down level with on the fiIm, and at the t'ime. It forms an
the center of the subject. indisputable record that will be appre-
The Autographic Feature by.ciatedManymore picturesand moretellas thethe years"where"go t'who" The autographic feature makes it and but the more important
possible to record on Autographic Film, "when" can only be guessed at. Even
at the time of exposure, any data, such when the title of a picture is obvious,
as the name of place or subject, the date the date should always be put on as a
or any other memo. This is done matter of record for future certaintv
through a small opening in the back of and satisfaction.
the Kodak and the record normallv
comes just outside the picture area df The Method
the negative.
Aufo Rant {-P Piht& ?2& f"rf ,g !/aoo$gac.
t{ertA*.$ftr^^t' Rrt4-&0f{r},if,Y, 9/t I z"r
La^*aU rV;t;vn w*4 S q{rr17t, ,t/"* | 2V
N;Ad A f&Ij'",f\r,y" g,6-,lt$0 src'
8 pv;^f466"4*Dwa.f,G.C. $u tlr&,w
Wa#;t G fe^, tl.Y..f. $, z*es&.Va#rz Pushins ulif ,lr"tti dins-d,oo,.
Autographic Records. After the exposure has been made,
The Autographic Reeords above remove the stylus from the side of the
suggest a few of the many ways in shutter. Push back the sliding-door on
which they may be used to add value to the back of the Kodak, with the point
your negatives. of the stvlus in the hole in the eenter of
An Autographic Kodak used with the dooi, as shown in Fig. VII. Hold
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Fig. VIII, and write on the strip of - Close the sliding-door with the stylus
red paper any memorandum desired, before winding the next section of hh
suehas the title of the picture, the date, into place.
or anv other details. Turn a new section of film into
position: Press in slightly on the
winding key and turn it-slowly, three
to four times, until the next number ap- { pears in the red window. Do this aft-er
each exposure. The warning hand an-
{ pearsfilm. only before No. 1 of each roll bf
To bring the autographic records
exactly between the negatives, the film
must be turned carefully, untii the next
Frc. VIIL number is centered in the red window.
Position oI Stulus when making on It is advisable to turn the next sec-
Autographic Becord. . tilrn of film into position ,immediatelll
To get a clear impression, press after making an exposure and the auto-
firmly on both the up and down graphic^reeord This avoids the possi-
strokes. While writing, or after- bility of getting two exposures on the
wards, shield the paper from the same section of filnr.
sun. Importanf-When you have ex-
When the record has been made. posed the last section of the film and
exposeit to the light as follows: made the autographic record of it, turn
Erpose to the Sky, but not to the Sun: the winding [ey until the letter A appears in the center of the red window.
t"i3ll""3'.?,,1" Push back the slidins-door and write ourDooRs
BRTLLTANT LrcHT 2 to 5 Secs. 5 to 7 Secg- your nam_e on the red-paper, expose it
DULrr LrcHT 5 to 10 Secs. 10 to 15 Secs. to the light as when mbking'the expo-
Erpose to Artifi.cial Light: sure records, then close the door Cnd
finish winding film and red paper for re- __Er,ocrnrc Lrcnr, distance two inches, 30 to
60 seconds. moval from the Kodak. The film is W'nr,gs.lcrr Ges Lrcur, distance six inches, now ready to send to your finisher, and30 to 60 seeonds.
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when developed will -be easily identi- Time Exposures-Interiors your of c.opy i,utographic the UVn.a To make Exposure a Time with the paper' red you wrote on the iotti.ttnu-. Kodak position, in the vertical open
Kodak-for SkY Filter: This accessory the front and draw out the lens
is obtaining more . detail in the standard, see pages 10 and 14. Use
aona. when photograp\ing landscap.es' the locking lever as a support, and
The upper htlf of the filter is stained' a place the camera on something steady
;;ilt*-iolor which reduces. the bright- and level, such as a table or chair, in the
it... the sky and- equalizes the ex- position as shown in Fig. IX. Be sure,
"f the col6rless lower h^ulf permits however, to place the Kodak not more;;;t",
;;;"ial exposure for -the- foregrotttt+' than two or three inches from the edse.
The same exPosure should be made to avoid including part of the table-oi
;iih tn" roaat Skv Filter in. position chair in the picture.
ar would be required without it'
Use Kod,ak SkA Filter l{o' 8 with the
Vesf Po.t .t Kodak, Model B, when it
is fitted with the Single Lens'
Kodak Color Filter: This attach-
-."i i. valuable in outdoor
pn-otogtaPhy,"tp"ciallya+a for all subjectt tg,t-
taininE cblors that act slqwly on lne
sensitive film. It is helpful in cleartng
iui" when photograPliing extremely
distant landscapes; also. tor recordlng
the eorrect-print, coloi ualues itt u black and
*^nit" of flowers, fruit and other
;;i;;;douieicts. When'using the Kodak The Kodak has one tripod socket for
Coiot Filt'er make an exposu-re .about making pictures in the vertical position.
seven times longer than would' be re- The diagram on page 28, shows three
quired without it. positions for the Kodak. It should not
Use Kod'akColorFilter l[o' 8 with the b_epointed directly at a window, as the
Ve.f Pocket Kodak, Mo-del B, when it glare of light will blur the picture. If
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draw the shades of those n'ithin range posure lever, once, either up or down.
of the lens. This opens the shutter. Time the expo-
sure by a watch. Press the lever in the
opposite direetion to close the shutter.
In doing this be careful that the finger
does not come in front of the lens.
Another Method
Another way of making short tirne
exposures, which has much to recom-
Diagram Showing Positions for Kodak mend it, is as follows:
To make a Time Exposure with the Hold the hand or a card, elose to
camera in the horizontal position, move the front of the Kodak, to cover the
the locking lever until it projects slight- lens and exclude all light as in Fig. XI.
ly bevond the front edge of the bed of
Kodak, and place the camera in the
po:ition shown in Fig. X.
-Tt"
xt.-
Frc. X. Press the exposure lever to open the
shutter: remove the hand and give the
Adjust the shutter for a Time Ex- proper exposure; replace the hand in
posure by placing the indicator A at the front of the lens and again press the
top of the shutter exaetly at the letter lever to close the shutter.
"Tl' see pages 11 and 12. Some amateurs prefer this method
All being ready, steady the Kodak with any camera not having a cablewith the left hand, then press the ex-
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release, as it practically does away with tripod, for photographing objects at
any danger of jarring the camera during close range and at an angle fiom the
exposure, and thus blurring the picture. camera, that would make the use of a
Turn the Winding Key: After tlip.od irnpossible without this tilting
making the autographic record, turn deviee.
the winding key until the next number . The O_p-tipod is_ very compact, slip-
appears in the center of the window. ping readily into-the pocket and may 6e
Tnn Kooar rs Now READY FoR THE carried without inconvenience.
NEXT INrpnron ExposuRE. Bxposure Table for Interiors
Follow these directions for each ex- The table on page 32 gives suitableposure. exposures for varying conditions of
When the last Interior Exposure has light, using stop No. 2. If stop No. 1 isbeen made, always move the indieator ( (T" used, give one-half the time of the
A at the top of the shutter, from table. If stop No. 3 is used, double the
to "I," to be ready for Instantaneous time; ?nd when stop No. 4 is used, giveor SnapshotExposures. four times the exposures given in the
O p t i p o d : A table.
small, Iight, con- The smaller the stop opening the
venient accessory greater_the depth of focus, see page-average15.
that can often be Stop No. ? gives the bestused in place of a results for Interiors.
tripod, or together The exposures in the table on page 32
with a tripod. The &re for rooms where windows get the
Optipod is a com- direct light from the sky, and foi hours
bined tripod head from three hours after sunrise until
and felt-protected Frc'XII' three hours before sunset. If earlier or;i;;p *[i;ti -;t later the exposures must be longer.
be attached to the edge of a table, chair
or other suitable objEct, see Fig. Xff. To Make a Portrait
The ball and socket joint on the Opti- The subject should be seated in a
pod permits tilting the camera to almost chair partly facing the light, with the
qny a_n_gle. This feature is especially-a body turned slightly away from, and
desirable if the Optipod is used with the face turned towards the camera
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www.orphancameras.com Instructions for making portraits duces a truen soft-focus effect free from
outdoors, are given on pages 13 and 14. objectionable "fuzziness" or out-of-
focus appearance. By using this At-
Kodak Portrait Attachment tachment, portraits are made more
The Kodak Portrait Attachment is artistic, due to the softening effect of
an extra lens, which, when slipped over diffusion.
the regular lens mount, makes large Use Koilnk Difrusion Portrait Attach-
head and shoulder portraits. tnent No. 8 with the Vest Pocket
Place the Attachment over the lens Kodak, N4odelB.
mount. Compose the picture in the
finder, then turn the Kodak just a lttttle Time Exposures-Outdoorsto the left:'subjectas the short distance at
which the must be from the When the smaller stop openings (No.
Iens makes it necessary to center the 3 or No. 4) are used, the light passins
subject by eye instead of by the finder. through the lens is'so muEh reducefi
The subject must be three and one- that time exposuresoutdoors may be
haUjeet from the lens, and the distance made the same as for interiors, bui the
musi be measured c6,refully from the exposuresmust be much shorter.
lens to the face. Adjust the shutter for a Time Expo-
The Attachment can also be used sure by placing the indicator A at the
for making pictures of flowers and simi- top of the shutter exactly at the letter
lar subjects. ttT," and move the exposure lever C,
The exposure when using the At- twice, seepage 11.
tachment is the same as without it. With Sunshine-The shutter ean
IJse Kodak Portrait Attachment No. 8 hardly be opealed and closed quickly
with the Vest Pocket Kodak, Model B. enough to avoid over-exposure.
Kodak Diffusion Portrait With Light Clouds-From one to
Attachment three seconds will be sufficient.
The Kodak Difrusion Portrait At- With Heauy Clouds-Four seconds
tachment is a supplementary lens used to eight secondswill be required.
in the same manner as the regular These exposures are for hours from
Kodak Portrait Attachment. It pro- 2% hours after sunrise until 2% hovs
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before sunset and for subjects inwww.orphancameras.comthe Flash-light Exposures
open. For other hours, or for subjects
in the shadow, under porches or under Eastman Flash Sheets make picture
trees, the lighting conditions vary so taking at night easy. A package of flash sheets, a piece of cardboard, a
ercallv that no definiteinstructionscan pin, a split stick about two feet long and5e given; experienceonly can teach
the correct exposureto give. a match complete the list of necessary extras, although a Kodak Flash Sheet
Neuer make T'ime Erposures with the Holder is a great convenience.
Kod,akheld'in the hands. Always place With flash sheets there is little smoke.
it upon some fi,rm support, such as a They are safer than other self-burning
table,cha'ir,tri,podor Kodapod. flash mediums, and give a softer light
Kodapod: An that is less trying to the eyes.
a e c e s s o r yt h a t Flash sheets make possible the pho-
tahes the place of tographing of many interiors that could
a tripod when a not be taken otherwise. either for lack
tree. fence or sim- of illumination or because there are
ilar'rough object windows in a direct line of view rvhich
is near at hand. must have the shades drawn to prevent
Its toothed jaws blurring the picture.
g r i p t h e w o o d Evening parties, groups around a
firmly, see Fig. dinner or card table or an individual
XI[. By meansof may be easily photographed by using a clamping screw, providing flash sheets, souvenirs -of Fro. XIII. may the camera many occasions, which, but for the
be adjusted to the vertical or horizontal flash-Iight, would be impossible.position. The Kodapod can be used
with any camera that has a standard "Picture Taking at Night," a book-
tripod socket. It is small and mav be let that gives full information regarding
cairied easily in the pocket. flash-light photography and other
ways to make pictures at night, will be
sent free upon request to the Service
Department, Eastman Kodak Com-
panyr Rochester, New York.View original page 22From the M. Butkus archive. Original publisher and archive notices are retained.
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