KC50/55 Camera 1
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 limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits provide reasonable protection against interference in residential use.
Getting to Know Your Camera 1 2 3 4 6 5 6 Auto 7 11 10 8 9 9 3
12 14 13 16 15 24 17 OK ! NO Uses FIL M 23 18 22 4 21 20 19
Need Help with Your Camera? .................................................. Camera Identification ................................................................ Specifications ............................................................................ Loading the Batteries ................................................................. Loading the Film ....................................................................... Taking a Picture ............................................................
Need Help with Your 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 Toronto area, call (416) 766-8233, ext. 36100. Visit our web site at www.kodak.com. For warranty purposes, please keep your sales receipt as proof of the date of purchase.
Camera Identification 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Shutter Button Flash Sensor Picture Counter Viewfinder Flash Red-Eye-Reduction Lamp Flash Switch Lens Len-Cover Switch Camera Strap Auto-Focus Windows Film Spindle (see inside front cover for diagrams) 13 Viewfinder Eyepiece 14 Flash- /Camera-Ready Light 15 Sprocket Teeth 16 Film Window 17 Film Door 18 Film-Load Mark 19 Battery-Door Latch 20 Take-Up Spool 21 Film-Rewind Switch 22 Film Chamber 23 Film-Door Latch 24 DX-Code Sensors 7
Specifications Type: Lens: Viewfinder: Aperture: Focus Range: Flash Unit: Flash Recycle Time: Power Source: Dimensions: Weight: 8 Compact 35 mm auto-focus camera 29 mm, 3-element hybrid Reverse-Galilean f/5.6 Daylight: 4 ft. (1.2 m) to infinity Electronic flash with ISO 100/21°, guide number of 7.5 m; flash automatically turns on at low-light levels Approximately 5 sec with fresh batteries 2 AA-size alkaline batteries 4.7 x 2.6 x 1.7 in. (120.4 x 65.2 x 43.7 mm) 6 oz.
Loading the Batteries This camera uses 2 AA-size alkaline batteries. Low-Battery Warning 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 approximately 2 minutes to conserve battery power if it is not used.
Loading the Film If in sunlight, turn your back to the sun and load the film in the shade of your body. 1. Slide the FILM-DOOR LATCH 23 down; then open the FILM DOOR 17 . 10 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 until it snaps into place.
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). Lay the film flat between the film-guide rails. If the end of the film extends past the film-load mark, gently push the excess back into the film cartridge.
4. Snap the film door closed. You 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. 12 5. Slide the LENS-COVER SWITCH 9 to uncover the LENS 8 and turn the camera on.
6. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON 1 three times so that the PICTURE COUNTER 3 moves to “1.” NOTE: Because of limited space on the picture counter, dots stand for frames 2 and 3. Beginning at frame 4, only even numbers show.
Taking a Picture 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. Auto 2. For a sharp picture, be at least 4 ft (1.2 m) from your subject in daylight and when using flash. 4 ft. (1.2m) 3. Look through the VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE 13 to see your subject.
4. Hold the camera steady and gently press the SHUTTER BUTTON 1 to take a picture. Wait 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 TAKING FLASH PICTURES). Do not block the lens or flash with your fingers, strap, or any other object. 5. The film automatically advances so you can take your next picture.
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. 16 AUTO-FOCUS BRACKETS VIEWFINDER 2. Partially depress and hold the SHUTTER BUTTON 1 to lock the focus position.
3. While still partially depressing the shutter button move the camera until your subject is where you want it. 4. Press the shutter button completely down to take the picture.
Taking Flash Pictures In dim light, such as indoors or outdoors in heavy shade, or on dark overcast days, you need flash. Your camera features an automatic flash that fires when you need it. ISO Film Speed 100 200 400 18 1. Slide the LENS-COVER SWITCH 9 open to turn the camera on. 2. When the FLASH- /CAMERAREADY LIGHT 14 turns “on”, you are ready to take the picture. 3. Keep the subject within the distance range for the speed Flash-to-Subject Distance 4 to 9 ft (1.2 to 2.8 m) 4 to 13 ft (1.2 to 4.
of the film in your camera. Do not block the flash or lens with your fingers, strap, or any other object. 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 indoors, or in dim lighting situations, use flash off. 1. Slide the LENS-COVER SWITCH 9 open. 2.
3. While still pressing the desired flash mode, press the SHUTTER BUTTON 1 to take a picture. Using Red-Eye-Reduction To minimize red-eye in flash pictures of people, use the redeye-reduction feature. Whenever the flash is needed, the red-eye-reduction will automatically be active. 1. Partially depress the SHUTTER BUTTON 1 . The RED-EYE20 REDUCTION LAMP 6 stays on as long as the shutter button is partially depressed. 2.
Unloading the Film After you take the last picture on the roll of film, slide the FILM-REWIND SWITCH 21 into position to start the film rewind. You may get a few extra pictures on a roll (26 instead of 24, etc.). Wait for the camera motor to stop before you open the FILM DOOR 17 and remove the film cartridge. Using Mid-Roll Rewind If you don’t want to take pictures on the entire roll of film, you can rewind the film manually.
Troubleshooting What happened Probable cause Solution Camera will not operate Lens cover closed Slide the lens-cover switch to uncover lens and turn on camera Batteries weak, dead, missing, or improperly inserted Replace or reload the batteries; see Loading the Batteries 22
What happened Probable cause Solution Picture counter returns to “S” Film door opened Close film door and rewind film to avoid losing additional pictures Film does not advance Batteries weak, dead, missing, or improperly inserted Replace or reload the batteries; see Loading the Batteries Film not loaded properly See Loading the Film 23
What happened Probable cause Solution Film does not rewind Film did not load properly See Loading the Film Batteries weak, dead, missing, or improperly inserted Replace or reload the batteries; see Loading the Batteries Flash- /camera- Batteries weak ready light fails to turn on within 30 seconds 24 Replace with fresh AAsize alkaline batteries
For Owners of the Quartz Date Back Model Setting the Date and Time 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 Time Imprinting Press the Mode Button (b) to select the desired data type; then take the picture. Following the exposure, the Print Indicator (a) blinks in the data panel for approximately two-to-three seconds to confirm imprinting.
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. 26 2. Use the Select Button (c) to move between different parts of the displayed data. With the data displayed, pressing the select button in succession causes the settings for year, month, and then day to blink. On the data panel, the letter “M” indicates the location for the month and the apostrophe “ ’ “ for the year.
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 (c) MODE (b) SET (d) Replacing the Date Back Battery 1. Open the film door. Remove the screw from the battery cover using a small screw driver.
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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