Kodak Motormatic 35F, Instruction Manual

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Page 3: ...ct opening nPowERDRlVE you rereadyforfastshooting asmanyaS l0 shotsin 10seconds A rugged spring drive provides ever ready power for winding film after each shot BUILT IN FLASHOTDER at the touch of a button the reflector o pops up into position for flash picturetaking AUTOMATIC ZONE l llNDER shows in the viewfinder if you re set for CLOSE GROUP or SCENE FOURSHUTTER SPEEDS speed ring provides a choi...

Page 4: ...t to read on for the important detailed instructions which start on page 8 SetSeleclorRing at DAYLTGHT TheDAYLIGHTarrow on the front of the sE LECToR RINc arrow above must be snap lockedat the rNDEX line on the shutter housing If it is not press the ring LocK and revolve the ring clockwise to make this setting Sel Film Speed Press down the LocK button arrow above and turn the knurled sPEEDRrNG unt...

Page 5: ...amond between8 and 10 for Groups or the diamond between 25 and 50 for Scenes is opposite the Focus rN DEX Each of theseset tings will be visible in the viewfinder Aim Sight through the round eyepiece on the back of the camera and frame the subject within the luminous frame of the viewfinder A low light indicator is located in lower left corner If flash symbol is visible as above the camera is not ...

Page 6: ...f flash guard rec ommended Sef Film Speed Press down the LocK button arrow above and turn the knurled sPEEDRrNG until the pr operfilm speednum ber found on exposure card locks in place in t h e s m a l l w i n d o w marked ASA SetFloshGvideNumber Depresstheselector ring LocK and revolve the sELECToR RING arrow above counterclock a wise until the flash ar roW is opposite the proper flashguidenum be...

Page 7: ...rough the round eye piece on the back of the cam era and frame the subject with in the luminous view frame of the finder The flash symbol must be visible in the view finder otherwise the camera is not set for flash Releose Hold the camera steady then press the shutter release all the way down with a slow squeezing action to take the picture NOTE Disregard possible appearance of low light indicator...

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Page 9: ...xposures FILM SPETD Pbnatomic X Plus X Pan Tri X Pan 40 160 400 Kodak PIus X Pgin Film An excellent high speed film for general outdoor and interior use The low graininess and high resolving power permit high qu ality en largements 20 or 36 exposures Kodak Tri X Pon Film An extremely fast panchromatic film of moderate contrast wjde exposuJe and det elopment latitude and color sensitivity suitable ...

Page 10: ... the recessnext to the rewind knob Push the rewind knob all the way in turning it slight ly if necessary 4Turn thelarge knurled wTNDUP KNoB on the bottom of the camera until the opening in the take up drum is facing upward Insert the end of the film into the d r u m o p e n i n g a n d hook a perforation over the pin at the edge of the opening Use Film Size No 135Magazines r 0 www orphancameras co...

Page 11: ...film i s w o u n d h a l f w a y around the drum Close the camera back be sure it is latched lliiixlr iffiir 6 Turn the largeknurled windup knob asmany timesasnecessary until the mechanism locks Onefull windup providespowerfor ad vancingapproximatelyl0 framesof film During the windup the first two full turns bring the first frame of film into position and the EXpOSURE COUNrnn arrow above to ol o a...

Page 12: ...of the film in the camera to obtain properly exposed pictures Set selected ASA speed number by depressing the LocK BUr ToN and rotating the knurled spEEDRrNG until upon releasing the button the film speednumber clicks into position in the ASA window The film speedsfor No 135 Kodak Films can be found on the two sided card inserted in the opening of the frame on the back of the camera or in the inst...

Page 13: ...for daylight pictures under unfavorable lighting conditions A shutterspeedof U80 80 is recommendedfor general picturetaking To selecta shutter speed rotate the knurled spEED RrNG without pressingthe center lock button until the desiredshutter speedis opposite the shutterspeed indexMARK onthetop of thecamera Do not makeintermediateshutterspeedsettings NOTE If it is impossibleto reach a desiredASA n...

Page 14: ...until the proper diamond click stops opposite the Focus TNDEX For example the illustration shows the diamond mark for the GROUP zone set at the index mark The range of sharpness which permits these zone settings depends on the lens opening flnumber shown by red pointer in use Range of sharpnessdata for threeflnumbersandthethreezonesettings are shownon the oppositepage The higherthe flnumber the gr...

Page 15: ...a to subjectdistarrce on thefocusingscale isnecessary for properfocusand exposure rvveu r In both thesecases estimatethe camera to subject distancecarefully and rotatethe lensmount until the figurerepresenting the cam ru t il 3irtun is oppositethe focusindex RANGE OF SHARPNESS DATA FOR ZONE SETTINGS AT REPRESENTATIVE IENS OPENINGS Range ofSharpness in Feet to 11 6 to15 15toInf 9toInf ...

Page 16: ...r If the shutter is set at one of the faster speeds changing the shutter speedto a slower setting may move the needle out of the low light area If the needle is still in the low light area at shutter speed 40 the available light is not sufficient to expose the picture properly and use of flash may be advisable Using the Viewfinder When taking pictures hold the camera close to your eye so that you ...

Page 17: ...l indicates that the camera is set for FLASH not DAYLIGHT The CLOSE GROUP or SCENE sjggal is tIye ZoneMinder remindingyouofthezonefocussettingofthelenS Holding the Came ra The illustrations show two recom mended ways of holding the camera Select a position that is convenient for you and assures steady camera holding while you press the BxposuRE RELEAST It is important that the ex posure meter wind...

Page 18: ...d button located on the back of the camera at the top right side in the direction of the arrow Bslteries Batteries are supplied with the camera Loosen the coin slotted s r raise the na rrERy covER and insert the two N size alkaline manganesebatteries with their basesin opposite directions The pull tab should be under the batteries l 8 www orphancameras com ...

Page 19: ...r should not be used simultaneously with the built in camera flash be cause bulbs may fire on insertion LJseguide numbers supplied with the instruc tions packed with the film FlashExposures The flash exposure information provided in the Exposure Data Card applies to most flash situations This information is based on exposures in an average sizedroom with medium light colored walls Occasionally how...

Page 20: ...de in the direction of the arrow the flash cover and reflector will pop up into position Insert an AG l type flash bulb in the socket Norp If bulb doesnot entersocketeasily slidingthe button on the back of the camerain the direction of the arrow will permit the bulb to seat Sef flre FitmSpeed Set the film speed of the film loaded in the camera in the ASA window t 20 3 Set FloshGvide Number Depress...

Page 21: ...he 3 to S foot range can be made by setting the next lower guide number Focuslhe Comerq Rotate the lens mount selector ring combination until the figure representing the camera to subject distance in feet is opposite the focus index Be careful not to depress the selector ring lock while focusing Aim ilre Comera Look through the eyepiece and compose the picture within the luminous view frame of the...

Page 22: ...r as it will go in the direction of the arrow this releasesremaining spring tension in the motor Hold the releasewhile turning the rewind knob in the direction of the arrow to rewind the film into the ma gazine The film is com pletely rewound when the dial of the exposure counter ceasesto advance or to vibrate as the rewind knob is turned Film will not rewind if the knob is pulledout too far Pushi...

Page 23: ...o the other end of its slot to releasethe spring tension the shutter is now set and ready for one exposure After this exposure slowly and carefully turn the wruDUp KNoB about Yz turn until a click is heard and a slight re sistanceis felt At this point one frame of film has been advanced the shutter set and one more exposure can be made Repeat this procedure for succeeding exrru quler gxpusures ...

Page 24: ...t or moderateside lighting with the principal illumination comingoveryour shoulderwhen taking the picture 24 Scenes lacking greol subjecf confrosf that is when the differencesin brightness between the dark and the bright areas are moderate or when very bright and dark areas are of about the sarne size but of equal picture interest use the automatic exposure control without modification Most pictur...

Page 25: ...shutter Continue to hold the release in this position while you step back then take the picture Modifying the ASA Seffing You may wish to slightly modify the recom mended film speed to achieve a result which is more suitable for you Using a higher index results in denser transpar encies which some people prefer when using high wattage projectors and a small screen A lower film speed gives lighter ...

Page 26: ...sing flat or moderate side lighting with the principal illumination coming over your shoulder when taking the picture 24 Scenes lacking gred sublecf confrosf that is when the differences in brightness between the dark and the bright areas are moderate or when very bright and dark areas are of about the same size but of equal picture interest use the automatic exposure control without modification ...

Page 27: ...hutter Continue to hold the release in this position while you step back then take the picture Modifying tfie ASA Seffing You may wish to slightly modify the recom mended film speed to achieve a result which is more suitable for you Using a higher index results in denser transpar encies which some people prefer when using high wattage projectors and a small screen A lower film speed gives lighter ...

Page 28: ...eaning first brush or blow away any grit or dust then wipe the surface gently with Kodak Lens Cleaning Paper If necessary use Kodak Lens Cleaner O Do not attempt to make any repairs or remove any parts from the shu tter lens or camera Never oil the shutter or any other parts of the camera If you find that the camera requires service return it to your photo dealer who will have repairs made locally...

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Page 31: ...lms No 85C con verts indoor Type F color films for outdoor use A Kodak Daylight Filter for Kodak Type B Color Films No 858 converts Type B color films for outdoor use There are also Kodak Filters for black and white films Other l ens Altachmenfs Kodak Portra Lenses 2 and 3 Series 5 extend the camera s picture taking range down to 93 inches lens to subject distance with an approximate field sizeof ...

Page 32: ...eadymatic slide changer or a choice of two other changers The Carousel is completely automatic Just turn it on and it does the rest changes slides automati cally Circular 8O slide tray remote control Kodoslide Comportmenl File It s easy to find your color slides with this sturdy all metal filing system Has twelve swing out compartments that hold as many as 240 cardboard or 96 glass mounted slides ...

Page 33: ...ui il ii i lan or l ns 6ipC niAt W iih li o ila ilA bIe l tight BUILT INPOP UP FLASHOIDER AUTOMATTC FLASHEXPOSURE CONTROL Accepts AG l type flosh bulbs Guide Nos 20 to 2OO Selting flqsh orrow ol ony guide number sets shulfer speed internolly ot 1140 second Uses 2 N size olkoline mong lnese bot teries Alternqte flosh outlet for Europeon type connector POWER FIIM ADVANCE Spring motor odvqnces film 1...