Kodak KE50 35 mm 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 3 4 5 2 1 6 7 12 11 8 9 10 21 L E LE NG TA GH 3
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Need Help with Your Camera? ....................................................... 6 Camera Identification ..................................................................... 7 Specifications ................................................................................. 8 Attaching the Camera Strap ........................................................... 9 Loading the Batteries ..................................................................... 9 Loading the Film .................................
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 http://www.kodak.com For warranty purposes, please keep your sales receipt as proof of the date of purchase.
Camera Identification (see inside front cover for diagrams) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Shutter Button Mode-Selector Button Film-Rewind Button LCD Panel Auto-Focus Windows Flash Viewfinder Lens Lens-Cover Switch Strap Post Self-Timer/Red-Eye-Reduction Lamp Flash Sensor Film-Door Latch Viewfinder Eyepiece Flash-Ready Light 16 17 18 19 20 21 Battery-Door Latch Tripod Socket Film-Guide Rails Film Chamber Film Door Film Window LCD Panel 22 Frame Counter 23 Auto-Flash Symbol 24 Fill-Flash Symbol 25 F
Specifications Type: Lens: Flash Unit: 35 mm auto-focus, easy-load camera 29 mm, glass KODAK SENSALITE ™ Flash with automatic power down to conserve battery power Viewfinder: Reverse-Galilean f/5.6 Aperture: Shutter Speed: Programmed Film Speed: DX (ISO) 100, 200, or 400 print film Focus Range: Daylight: 3 ft (.9 m) to infinity Power Source: 2 AA-size alkaline batteries Dimensions: 5.4 x 2.7 x 1.7 in. (136.3 x 68.7 x 43.9 mm) Weight: Approx. 7.
Attaching the Camera Strap Loading the Batteries This camera uses 2 AA-size alkaline batteries. 1. Slide the BATTERY-DOOR LATCH (16) in the direction of the arrow and lift up to open the door. 2. Load the batteries in the battery chamber. 3. Snap the battery door closed. Thread the short loop of the strap under the STRAP POST (10). Put the long loop through the short loop and pull it tight.
Low-Battery Indicator It’s time to replace the batteries when— • the BATTERY SYMBOL (29) “blinks” on the LCD PANEL (4) or • the camera repeatedly fails to take a picture or • the FLASH-READY LIGHT (15) flashes longer than 15 seconds. Auto Power Off This camera automatically turns off after approximately 3 minutes to conserve battery power. To awake the camera, press the shutter button partway down. 10 Battery Tips • Remember to keep spare batteries with you at all times.
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 (13) in the direction of the arrow to open the FILM DOOR (20). 2. Insert the film leader into the slot in the back of the camera between the FILM-GUIDE RAILS (18).
4. Close the film door to start the auto-film advance. The LCD PANEL (4) will show the first exposure, and you will see the film information in the FILM WINDOW (21). When you close the safety-interlocked film door, you cannot open the film door until the film is completely rewound into the film cartridge. GA24 100/21 3. Push the film cartridge down into the FILM CHAMBER (19) until it fits securely into place. Do not force it into the film chamber.
5. Slide the LENS-COVER SWITCH (9) completely open to uncover the LENS (8) and to turn the camera on. Taking Pictures 1. Slide the LENS-COVER SWITCH (9) completely open to uncover the LENS (8) and to turn the camera on.
2. For a sharp picture stand at least 3 ft (0.9 m) from your subject. 3 ft. (0.9 m) 3. Look through the VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (14) and place the auto-focus circle on your subject. 14 VIEWFINDER 4. Hold the camera steady and gently press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to take the picture. After you take the picture, the film automatically advances to the next picture. Be careful not to cover the flash and picturetaking lens with your fingers. 5. Close the lens cover when you are done taking pictures.
Using the Focus Lock This camera automatically focuses on whatever is within the auto-focus circle of the viewfinder eyepiece. If you want to take a picture with the subject positioned outside of the auto-focus circle, use the auto-focus lock as follows: Auto-Focus Circle 1. Place the auto-focus circle on the subject you want focused in the picture. Viewfinder 2. Partially depress and hold the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to lock the focus. 3.
Taking Flash Pictures GA24 100/21 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. 1. Slide the LENS-COVER SWITCH (9) completely open to uncover the LENS (8) and to turn the camera on. 2. Take the picture when the “blinking” FLASH-READY LIGHT (15) disappears. 16 3. Keep the subject within the distance range for the speed of film in your camera.
Selecting the Flash Modes and Self-timer Besides the auto-flash mode, you can select manual fill flash, flash off, auto-flash with self-timer, nighttimeview with flash, or nighttimeview with flash off. Press the MODE-SELECTOR BUTTON (2) until the desired indicator appears on the LCD PANEL (4). Only the manual fill-flash and flash-off modes will remain selected after you take the picture.
Manual Fill Flash Bright light indoors or outdoors from backlit subjects can create dark shadows (especially on faces) in high-contrast scenes. Use the fill flash feature to lighten these shadows. 1. Press the MODE-SELECTOR BUTTON (2) until the manual fillflash symbol appears on the LCD PANEL (4). 2. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to take the picture. After you take the picture, the fill-flash symbol will blink for a few seconds and stop.
Nighttime-View Mode with Flash In this mode, the camera balances the flash and existing light exposure so you can take beautiful pictures of people at sunset or at night. Use a tripod or place the camera on another firm support because the shutter speed will most likely be slow, and use ISO 400-speed film. 1. Press the MODE-SELECTOR BUTTON (2) until the nighttime-view with flash symbol appears on the LCD PANEL (4). 2. Press and hold the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) for 12 seconds without lifting your finger.
Nighttime-View Mode without Flash In this mode, you can capture the natural existing light of city-night scenes or fireworks at night. Use a tripod or place the camera on another firm support because the shutter speed will most likely be slow, and use ISO 400-speed film. 1. Press the MODE-SELECTOR BUTTON (2) until the nighttime-view without flash symbol appears on the LCD PANEL (4). 20 2. Press and hold the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) for 12 seconds without lifting your finger.
Self-Timer with Auto Flash Use this feature to include yourself in pictures. The electronic self-timer will delay the release of the shutter button for approximately 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. The flash will automatically fire if required. To cancel the self-timer feature before the picture is taken, close the camera lens cover. 1. Place the camera on a tripod (TRIPOD SOCKET [17]). 2. Press the MODE-SELECTOR BUTTON (2) until the self-timer symbol appears on the LCD PANEL (4). 3.
Unloading the Film The camera automatically rewinds the film into the film cartridge after the last exposure. Wait for the motor to stop running before you open the film door. The FILM PRESENCE INDICATOR (27) on the LCD PANEL (4) will blink until you remove the film from the camera. Using Mid-Roll Rewind If you don’t want to take pictures on the entire roll of film, you can rewind the film manually by pressing the FILM-REWIND BUTTON (3) with a pointed object.
Troubleshooting What happened Probable cause Solution Camera will not operate Lens cover closed Open the lens cover completely Batteries improperly loaded in camera Insert batteries as shown on battery door Flash not ready Wait for the blinking flash-ready light to disappear Film needs to be rewound/removed See Unloading the Film Batteries weak, dead, missing, or improperly inserted Replace or reload batteries as shown on battery door Film does not advance or rewind 23
What happened Probable cause Shutter button cannot No film in camera be released Solution Load film into the camera Lens cover closed Open the lens cover completely Film-door latch does not open Film is not rewound into the cartridge completely Complete taking pictures or press the film-rewind button LCD panel is blank Batteries weak, dead, missing, or improperly inserted Replace or reload batteries as shown on battery door 24
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 three formats,(month/day/year, day/month/year, or year/month/day) or the time (day/hour/minute) directly onto the film. Date and Time Imprinting Press the Mode Button (a) to select the desired data type; then take the picture. Following the exposure, the Print Indicator (d) blinks in the data panel for approximately two-to-three seconds to confirm imprinting.
Setting Data 1. Press the Mode Button (a) to select the desired data type. 2. Use the Select Button (b) 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. In time mode, pressing the select button successively causes the hour, minute, and then the colon to blink. 26 3. Press the Set Button (c) to change the blinking display.
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