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No. 1 Kodak Junior User manual
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KODAK
Trade Mark. 1888.
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY.
ROCHESTER. N. Y.
I
MANUFACTURERS OF
. Kodaks.
Brownie Cameras,
I Kodiopticons,
Kodak Film Tanks,
Kodak Dry Mounting Tissue,
Velox Paper,
Angelo Platinum Paper,
Eastman Solio Paper,
Eastman Ferro-Prussiate Paper,
Eastman Velvet Bromide Paper,
Eastman Brilliant Velvet Bromide Paper.
- Eastman Royal Bromide Paper,
Eastman Standard Bromide Paper,
Eastman Enameled Bromide Paper,
Eastman Matte-Enamel Bromide Paper,
Eastman Platino Bromide Paper,
Eastman Non-Curling Film,
Tested Chemicals,
Tripods, and
Other..Specialties.
TR.ADE MARKS REG. U. S. PAT. OFF.
June, lgltt.View original page 2Page 4 · Read text
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r- ORDER FILM
BY NUMBER
All Kodak Films rnay be distinguished
by the numbers on the ends of cartons:
120^
is the number for film for this Camera
nurrber (No. r Kodak Junior). The
appears both on the carton and on the
cartridge.
, NOTICE.
The Duplex paper (black on one side, red
on the other) now used in Kodak cartridges is
superior to the black paper, in that it has no
deleterious effect upon the keeping qualities bf
the film and atrsolutely does away ylf1l-r num-
ber markings.
In watching for numbers through the red
window, one should now look for black num-
bers on red paper, instead of , as forme rly,
white numbers on black paper.
Wherever the term "duplex paper" is used
in this manual, reference is made, of course,
to this black and red paper.
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BEFORE LOADING.
Before taking any pictures with the No. I
I(odak Junior, read the following instructions
carefully and make yourself perfectly familiar
rn,ith the instrument, taking especial care to
learn how to operate the shutter. Work it
for both time and instantaneous exposures
several times before threading up the film.
The first and most important thing for the
amateur to bear in mind is that the light
which serves to impress the image upon the
sensitive film in a small fraction of a second
when it comes through the lens, can destrov
the film as quickly as it makes the picture.
After the film has been developed and all
deztelofer thoroughly zuashed, ou,t, it may be
transferred white in subdued light to
ThroughoutIt quicklythe fixing bath without injury.
all the operations of loadil:g and unloading
be extremely careful to keep the duplex paper
wound tightly around the film to prevent the
aclmission of light.
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY,
Rochester. N. Y.
tl
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CONTENTS.I
Panr I.
Loading
Panr II.
Making the Exposures.
Section l. Opening the Shutter.
Section 2. Instantaneous Exposures
Section 3. Time Exposures.
Section 4. Flash Light Exposures.
Panr III.
Removing the Film.
Panr IV.
Developing.
P,cnr V.
Printing on Velox Paper.
Penr YT.
\Iounting.View original page 7Page 8 · Read text
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PART I.
SECTION I.
LOADING WITH FILM.
The film for the No. 1 Kodak
.Iunior is frrrnished in light proof
cartridges and the instrument
can, therefore, be loaded in day-
light. The operation should,
however, be performed in a sub-
dued light, not in the glare of
bright sunlight. It should also THE FILM,
be borne in mind that after the No.120.
seal is broken, care must be taken to keep the
duplex paper taut on the spool; otherwise it
may slip and loosen sufficiently to fog the
film.
I. To load the Kodak, take a position at
a table where the daylight is somewhat sub-
dued, and grasping the instrument with the
left hand, remove the back by pressing in
simultaneously with the thumb and secondView original page 8Page 9 · Read text
Eastma,n Koda,lc Com,pany.
pressing in Catches,
finger of the right hand, as indicated in
FiS. I. Then lift the back outwards and
upwards in order to remove it, as shown in
I.'ig. II.View original page 9Page 10 · Read text
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No. 1 Kodak Junior.
Fi,s.III.
Springing Out a Spool Pin.
II. The Kodak having been opened, an
empty spool having a slit in it will be seen
in the winding end of the camera. This
forms the reel on which the film is wotrnd
after exposure. 'Ihe full spool is to be
placed in the recess at the opposite end of
the Kodak. To accomplish this, pull out
spool pins as shown in Fig. III.
l,-, r", ti nX'?t *".
IIL Drop the film "15rrr.,ocartridge into this re-
(:ess, as shown in Fig. IV, being careful to
get the to lt of tke sf ool at tke tob of tkeView original page 10Page 12 · Read text
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V, Remove the gnmmed slip that holds the
end of the duplex paper; pass the paper over
the two aluminum rollers and thread into the
slit in reel, as shown in Fig. V. Be careful in
so doing that the paper draws straight and
true.
VI. Give the key one or two slight turns-
just enoush to bind the paper on the reel-
and no more. See Fig. VI.
U Iris. T'IL
Showing position of paper.
The paper should now be in position indi-
cated in Fig. ViI.
VIL Replace the back on Kodak, revers-
ing the operation as shown in F'igures I and
II. Care should always be taken to handle
the back of Kodak carefully, especially when
it is detached from camera, as even a slight
bend rvould make it fit badly. resulting very
probably in a leakage of light, and conse-
quentlv loss of film.
Througlrottt the foregoin,g operation, frcm
tlte tirne the gummetl slif is cwt on the fresk
roll cf film, until tlte back is once ncore in
flace, heep the dupler Paler wound tightlyView original page 12Page 13 · Read text
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on the roll. Il it is allowed, to loosen, light
zeill be admitted and the fi,lm foggerl.
VIII. The roll of film in the camera is
covered with duplex paper, and this-must be
Fis. VrII.
reeled off before a picture can be taken. Turn
the key slowly to the left and watch the little
red window at the back of the camera. When
15 to 18 turns have been given. a hand point-
ing toward the first number will appear; then
turn slowly until the figure I is in front of
the red window. Fig. \rUI.
The film is now in position for taking the
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PART II.
The general instructions in this No. I Kodak Junior
manual apply equally well to the camera, whether fitted
with Single or Double Lens.
The only difference lies in the timing of the exposures
and the use of the diaphragm, inasmuch as the Double
Lens will work at a larger stop or opening than the
Single Lens.
MAKING THE EXPOSURES.
Before making an exposure with the No. 1
Kodak Junior, either time or instantaneous,
be sure of four things:
Frnsr---That the shutter is set properly.
Srcomo-That the diaphragm stop is set at
the proper opening.
Trrrno-That the camera is focused.
FornuH-That an unexposed section of the
film is turned into position.
No'rr: Exposures are made by pressing on push-pin
at end of cable release D, or pushing down on release C.
OPERATING THE SHUTTER.
Perfect familiarity with the shutter is es-
sential to sttccessful picture-taking with any
camera. The following directions should,View original page 14Page 15 · Read text
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therefore, be carefullv read, and the shutter
eperated several times before threading the
uO for use. flm / sEcTroN r.
V' Instructions when your camera is fitted with Single Lens.
(If fitted with Double Lens disregard and follow. 7 rnstructlons 15. r on page
Instantaneous Exposures.
Frnsr--Set the lever A at 50 or ZS (repre_
sentin.q 1-.50 and 7-25 of a second), accord-
ing to the time of instantaneous exposure
desired.
Norr : In bright lish!, gSt the tever at 50, the highest speed. more In iubdu-ed'iigtris-, ;;i-;;;;;'but do not attempt .,reiv to make anv insta-ntaneous eipoiures irr dull lieht.View original page 15Page 16 · Read text
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Srcoxn-Set the lever B at No. 1. Lever B
controls the iris diaphragm and No. I is the
proper opening for ordinary instantaneous
exl)osures.
_. Norn: For instantaneous exposures when the sun- liglrt is unusullly strorrg and ilreri are no trc-aiv straaoiirs,
suclr as lr vieu's on tlrc seaslrore or otr ilte water, use ilte diaphragm No. 2, With ligltt cloucls or slieltil'y snroky atmosphere use No. I at 2i.- ll:itlt ltertvy ttinulj tlo ttot
tt t t t I r r c J' p( ttet tt )s1 o,e ts s. tl e t t t p t itt s t r
Tnrnl-Press push-pin at er-rrl of cahle re-
lease or press down the release C. This
tnu hes llte c.r f osure.
.N_o'rr: Press push-pin on cable release with a firmq_urck movetnent, at the same time be sure to lrold ilreKodak rigitl, as a slight jarring will cause a blurredneEative.
Time Exposures.
Frnsr-Set the lever A at the point T
(time). This adjusts the shutter for tinre ex-
posufes.
Snc'oNr--Set the lever B at No. 2, 3 or 4.
See instructions for use of stops, page 35.
Turnn-Press the push-pin. This opens the
shutter. Tirne exposure by a watch. Again
press push-pin. This closes the shutter. Shut-
tcr mav be opened by pressing release C ancl
closerl hy a second pressure, if <lesired, but
great care should be taken not to jar the
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l Bulb Exposures. I
When it is desirable to make a verv short
time exposure this is best accomplished [r.y ]i making a "lrull.r exposltre,,.
Iitnsr-Set the lever A at the point .(8,'
(brrlb). This adjusts the shutter for bulb ex_
DOSU rcs.
Sncoxo-Set lhc levcr R contrulling the
-qtops at No. 2, 3 or 4, as desired. See page j{ atJJ.
Trr rnn-Prcss Dush-pin to open the shrrttcr J
and release it to close the shutter. This makes ,i
the exposnre. Thc shutter will remain ooen ,S
as long as the push-pin is under pressrlre. til
Do not oil any part of the shutter. I
fn case of acciclcnt return shutter to yorrr
dealer or to us for repairs. As a general rule,
make exposrlres with the calrle release in-
steacl of u'ith the release C, as the f ormer
release is less likely to jar the camera.View original page 17Page 18 · Read text
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No. 1 Kodalc Junior.
Instructions for the use of the No. I Kodak Junior.
when equipped with the Double Lens.
Inslantaneous Exposures.
Iirnsr-Set the lever A at 25 or 50, accord-
ing to the tinrc of instantaneorls expostlre
tlesirerl.
Norr : In bright tiglt, set the lever at 50, the highest
speed. In rnore subdued lights, sct at 25, but do not
attempt to make any instantaneous exposurcs in very
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l6 Eastman Kodalc Compang.
SrcoNo--Set the lever B at No. 8. Lever B
controls the iris diaphragm anrl No. 8 is the
proper opening for ordinary instantaneous ex-
posrl res.
-.ligh.t.Nqrn:is unusuallyFor instantaneousstrong ancl ilreiirexposuresai" u,henil";"l.,iiad;;;,ilre sun- s-rr<'lr ns in viervs on the-seashore or on ""ilre rvater, ,,"" ttt.idiirplrragm No. 16. cloucls With /ighf or stirlhtty snroky ' atmo,splrere use No. 4 at 50 .rt or No. eS. tt-:tin 8 nintV clr tr t tl.s rkt t t ot ttttcnr,pt ttt,tuneorLs ittsk e.rf)os t.Lt.es.
-l'lrrnr-Press push-pin at end of cable re-
lcase or press down the release C. Ttti.r
m(tltes the c:'ltosu,re.
q,ulck.NorR:mo.vement.Press prrsh-pinat the sameolt <'abletime rclcasebe sure u.iilrto holda firmthe iis a sliglrt jarring .wilt c:urse a blnrredilJ;:l.1""1'*'.,,
Time Exposures.
Iirnsr-Set the lever A at the point T
(tirne). This adjrrsts the shutter for tiure ex-
posures.
Srcoxl-Set the lever B at No. 16, 32 or 64,
Sec instructions for use of stops, page 35.
Tnrno-Press the push-pin. This opens the
shutter. Time exposrlre by a watch. Again
fress push-pin. This closes the shutter. Shut-
ter may be opened by pressing release C and
closed bv a second pressure if desired, but
great care should be taken not to jar the
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Bulb Exposures.
When it is desirable to make a very short
time exposure this is best accomplished by
making a "bulb exposure".
Frnsr-Set the lever A at the point '(8"
(bulb). This adjusts the shutter for bulb ex-
posures.
Sr<:oxn-Set the lever B controlling the
stops at No. 16, 32 or 64, as desired. See page
.'rJ.
Tnrnn-Press push-pin to open the shutter
and release it to close the shutter. This makes
the exposure. The shutter will remain open as
long as the push-pin is under pressure.
Do not oil any part of the shutter.
Tn case of accident return shutter to your
dealer or to us for repairs. As a general rule,
make exposures with the cable release instead
of with the release C, as the former release
is less likely to jar the camera.View original page 20Page 21 · Read text
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SECTION II.
INSTANTANEOUS EXPOSURES.
" Snap Shots."
To take instantaneous pictures the object
must be in the broad, open sunlight, but the
camera should not. The sun shorrld be behind
the back or over the shoulder of the operator.
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trns. I.
Opening the Front.
1.-Focus onl the Subject.
I. Press the concealed button, as shown ln
Iiig. I, and push down the bed of camera to
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No. 1 KoclrLk ,Itntior.
h'ig. IL
Ilxtending ilrc Ilellows and Focusirrs,
TT. Grasp the springs at lrottont of f rollt
boar<I, and pnll out front to the poiltt ltcar_
cst tlrc cstirnatc(l rlistance of f rittcif ul olt icct
to be photographccl in feet-Fic. II.
No'rr: : 'l'his index plate is sclled by boilr feet antl by
metres and care should bc taken not to confound ilrem.
On the canrcra becl lvill be founrl a scale
u'ith slots marked 8, 25 and 100 feet. T.his is
for focusing the camera. It is not necessar\,View original page 22Page 23 · Read text
En stman Koda,Ic Com.pa,ny.
to estimate the distance with any more than
,{ approximate accuracy; for instance. if the
frrcus is set at 25 f.eet (the usual distance for
ordinary street rvork) the sharpest part of
the picture will be the objects at that dis_
tance from the camera, but evervthing from
12 to 50 feet will be in good focus. Iior gen_
cral street work the focus may be kept at 25
feet, bnt where the frincipal objcct is nearer
or farther a\\/ay, the focus shoulrl be changed
d accorrlingly. For distant views set the focus
at 100 feet. Everything beyond 100 feet is in { the 100-fcet focus. Nothing nearer than g
feet can be focused without using a portrait
attachment. See page 31. $
Automatic Locking Device. ff ' The arrtomatic locking device which is on
the left side of the springs at bottom of front
board rvill be forrnd a great convenience in
focusing.
I3y means of this clevice the f ront locks
automatically at 8, ZS or 100 feet focus.
To set the focus, press the lever on left sicle
of the bottom of front board, then pull out
front of camera to the slot marked for the
distance desired, 8, 25 or 100 feet (the scale
is also marked in metres), and the camera will
tre in focus for the distance at which you have
set the catch.View original page 23From the M. Butkus archive. Original publisher and archive notices are retained.
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