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Kodak KC50/55 manual

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    1 KC50/55 Camera[...]

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    2 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: Your model camera has been tested and found to comply with the lim[...]

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    3 Auto Getting to Know Y our Camera 6 9 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 5[...]

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    4 O N U F O ! K s es I L M 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24[...]

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    5 Contents Need Help with Y our Camera? .................................................. 6 Camera Identification ................................................................ 7 Specifications ............................................................................ 8 Loading the Batteries ....................................................[...]

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    6 Need Help with Y our Camera? Call: Kodak (USA only) toll free from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Eastern time) Monday through Friday at 1 (800) 242-2424. Kodak (Canada only) from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time) Monday through Friday at 1 (800) 465-6325, ext. 36100; for the T oronto area, call (416) 766-8233, ext. 36100. V isit our web site at www[...]

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    7 1 Shutter Button 2 Flash Sensor 3 Picture Counter 4 V iewfinder 5 Flash 6 Red-Eye-Reduction Lamp 7 Flash Switch 8 Lens 9 Len-Cover Switch 10 Camera Strap 11 Auto-Focus W indows 12 Film Spindle 13 V iewfinder Eyepiece 14 Flash- /Camera-Ready Light 15 Sprocket T eeth 16 Film Window 17 Film Door 18 Film-Load Mark 19 Battery-Door Latch 20 T ake-Up Sp[...]

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    8 T ype: Compact 35 mm auto-focus camera Lens: 29 mm, 3-element hybrid V iewfinder: Reverse-Galilean Aperture: f /5.6 Focus Range: Daylight: 4 ft. (1.2 m) to infinity Flash Unit: Electronic flash with ISO 100/21 ° , guide number of 7.5 m; flash automatically turns on at low-light levels Flash Recycle Time: Approximately 5 sec with fresh batteries [...]

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    9 This camera uses 2 AA-size alkaline batteries. Loading the Batteries Low-Battery W arning It’ s time to replace the batteries when— • the flash- /camera-ready light takes more than 30 seconds to turn on. • the camera motor slows down or will not run. • the film will not advance. Auto Power Off This camera automatically turns off after a[...]

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    10 If in sunlight, turn your back to the sun and load the film in the shade of your body . 1. Slide the FILM-DOOR LA TCH 23 down; then open the FILM DOOR 17 . Loading the Film 2. Insert the film into the FILM CHAMBER 22 . Place the flat, recessed end of the film over the FILM SPINDLE 12 . Push the other end of the film down into the film chamber un[...]

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    11 FILM LOAD MARK FILM-GUIDE RAILS 3. Pull out just enough film to place the end of the film at the FILM-LOAD MARK 18 . (Be sure the end of the film is at the film-load mark or you may not get any pictures). If the end of the film extends past the film-load mark, gently push the excess back into the film cartridge. Lay the film flat between the fil[...]

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    12 Auto 5. Slide the LENS-COVER SWITCH 9 to uncover the LENS 8 and turn the camera on. 4. Snap the film door closed. Y ou should be able to read the film information in the FILM WINDOW 16 . CAUTION: Do not open the film door if you have film loaded in the camera.[...]

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    13 NOTE: Because of limited space on the picture counter, dots stand for frames 2 and 3. Beginning at frame 4, only even numbers show. 6. Press the SHUTTER BUTT ON 1 three times so that the PICTURE COUNTER 3 moves to “1.”[...]

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    14 3. Look through the VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE 13 to see your subject. VIEWFINDER Auto 1. Slide the LENS-COVER SWITCH 9 open until it locks into place. The camera will not work if the lens cover is not completely open. 2. For a sharp picture, be at least 4 ft (1.2 m) from your subject in daylight and when using flash. T aking a Picture 4 ft. (1.2m)[...]

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    15 4. Hold the camera steady and gently press the SHUTTER BUTT ON 1 to take a picture. W ait for the FLASH- /CAMERA-READY LIGHT 14 to turn “on” before you take the picture. The flash automatically fires when you take a picture (see T AKING FLASH PICTURES ). Do not block the lens or flash with your fingers, strap, or any other object. 5. The fil[...]

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    16 Using the Focus Lock This camera automatically focuses on whatever is within the auto-focus frame of the veiwfinder eyepiece. If you want to take a picture with the subject positioned outside of the auto-focus frame, use the focus lock as follow: 1. Place the auto-focus frame on the subject that you want focused in the picture. VIEWFINDER AUTO-F[...]

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    17 3. While still partially depressing the shutter button move the camera until your subject is where you want it. VIEWFINDER AUTO-FOCUS BRACKETS 4. Press the shutter button completely down to take the picture.[...]

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    18 In dim light, such as indoors or outdoors in heavy shade, or on dark overcast days, you need flash. Y our camera features an automatic flash that fires when you need it. T aking Flash Pictures ISO Film Speed Flash-to-Subject Distance 100 4 to 9 ft (1.2 to 2.8 m) 200 4 to 13 ft (1.2 to 4.0 m) 400 4 to 18 ft (1.2 to 5.5 m) 1. Slide the LENS-COVER [...]

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    19 Auto Using Fill Flash and Flash Off Fill Flash— Bright light indoors or outdoors from backlit subjects can create dark shadows (especially on faces) in contrasty scenes. Use fill flash to lighten the shadows. Flash Off— When you do not want to use the flash, especially flash off fill flash indoors, or in dim lighting situations, use flash of[...]

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    20 Using Red-Eye-Reduction T o minimize red-eye in flash pictures of people, use the red- eye-reduction feature. Whenever the flash is needed, the red-eye-reduction will automatically be active. 1. Partially depress the SHUTTER BUTTON 1 . The RED-EYE- REDUCTION LAMP 6 stays on as long as the shutter button is partially depressed. 2. Have your subje[...]

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    21 After you take the last picture on the roll of film, slide the FILM-REWIND SWITCH 21 into position to start the film rewind. Y ou may get a few extra pictures on a roll (26 instead of 24, etc.). W ait for the camera motor to stop before you open the FILM DOOR 17 and remove the film cartridge. Unloading the Film Using Mid-Roll Rewind If you don?[...]

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    22 T roubleshooting What happened Probable cause Solution Camera will Lens cover closed Slide the lens-cover not operate switch to uncover lens and turn on camera Batteries weak, Replace or reload the dead, missing, or batteries; see Loading improperly inserted the Batteries[...]

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    23 What happened Probable cause Solution Picture counter Film door opened Close film door and returns to “S” rewind film to avoid losing additional pictures Film does Batteries weak, Replace or reload the not advance dead, missing, or batteries; see Loading improperly the Batteries inserted Film not loaded See Loading the Film properly[...]

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    24 What happened Probable cause Solution Film does Film did not See Loading the Film not rewind load properly Batteries weak, Replace or reload the dead, missing, or batteries; see Loading improperly inserted the Batteries Flash- /camera- Batteries weak Replace with fresh AA- ready light fails size alkaline batteries to turn on within 30 seconds[...]

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    25 For Owners of the Quartz Date Back Model Setting the Date and T ime The date and time feature enables you to record the date in a choice of four formats: (month/day/year , day/month/ year , year/month/day) or time (day/hour/minute) directly onto the film. Date and T ime Imprinting Press the Mode Button (b) to select the desired data type; then t[...]

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    26 Mode Selection Use the Mode Button (b) to change the data display as shown. M M M Setting Data 1. Press the Mode Button (b) to select the desired data type. 2. Use the Select Button (c) to move between different parts of the displayed data. W ith the data displayed, pressing the select button in succession causes the settings for year , month, a[...]

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    27 In time mode, pressing the select button successively causes the hour , minute, and then the colon to blink. 3. Press the Set Button (d) to change the blinking display . M SELECT MODE SET Replacing the Date Back Battery 1. Open the film door . Remove the screw from the battery cover using a small screw driver . (b) (d) (c)[...]

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    28 2. Remove the battery cover and insert a new 3-volt lithium CR 2025 (+ side up) battery . 3. Replace the battery cover and reattach the screw . Reset the date and time. Date back subject to minor appearance and specification changes. Kodak is a trademark.[...]

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    29 Consumer Imaging EASTMAN KODAK COMP ANY Rochester , NY 14650 Pt. No. 916 5101 1-97 Printed in USA[...]