Kodak KE20 35 mm Camera 1
Getting to Know Your Camera 3 2 1 4 5 8 6 7 2
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Need Help with Your Camera? ....................................................... 5 Camera Identification ..................................................................... 6 Specifications ................................................................................. 7 Attaching the Camera Strap ........................................................... 8 Loading the Batteries ..................................................................... 8 Loading the Film .................................
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Camera Identification (see inside front cover for diagrams) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6 Shutter Button Picture Counter Viewfinder Flash Flash Sensor Lens Lens-Cover Switch Strap Post Film-Door Latch 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Viewfinder Eyepiece Flash-Ready Lamp Battery-Door Latch Film-Rewind Switch Film-Guide Rails Film Chamber Film Door Film Window
Specifications Type: Lens: Flash Unit: 35 mm fixed-focus, easy-load camera 29 mm, f/5.6 hybrid KODAK SENSALITE ™ Flash with automatic power down to conserve battery power Viewfinder: Reverse-Galilean Shutter Speed: Fixed at 1/125 second Aperture: f/5.6 for flash/daylight Film Speed: DX (ISO) 100, 200, or 400 print film Focus Range: Daylight: 4 ft (1.2 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: 6.
Attaching the Camera Strap Thread the short loop of the strap under the STRAP POST (8). Put the long loop through the short loop and pull it tight. Loading the Batteries This camera uses 2 AA-size alkaline batteries. 1. Load the batteries as shown. 2. Replace both batteries with fresh alkaline batteries when the FLASHREADY LAMP (11) takes more than 30 seconds to come on.
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. Battery Tips • Close lens cover to conserve battery power. • Remember to keep spare batteries with you at all times. • Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer. • Keep batteries away from children.
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 (9) in the direction of the arrow to open the FILM DOOR (16). 2. Insert the film leader into the slot in the back of the camera between the FILM-GUIDE RAILS (14).
4. Close the film door and check the FILM WINDOW (17) (you should see the film information through the window). When you close the safety-interlocked film door and after you start to advance the film, 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 (15) until it fits securely into place. Do not force it into the film chamber.
5. Slide the LENS-COVER SWITCH (7) completely open to start the autofilm advance and to uncover the LENS (6). The PICTURE COUNTER (2) will automatically advance to frame “1,” and beginning at frame 4 every fourth exposure will show. 12 Taking Pictures 1. Slide the LENS-COVER SWITCH (7) completely open to uncover the LENS (6) and to turn the camera on.
2. For a sharp picture stand at least 4 ft (1.2 m) from your subject. 4 ft. (1.2m) 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. 3. Look through the VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (10) to see your subject.
Tips for Better Pictures • Keep your pictures simple. Move close enough to your subject so it fills the viewfinder but not closer than 4 ft (1.2 m). • Take pictures at the subject’s level. Kneel down to take pictures of children and pets. • Hold your camera vertically to capture tall, narrow subjects, such as a waterfall, skyscraper, or a single person. 14 • Add interest to your picture by framing it with a tree branch, a window, or even the rails of a fence. • Keep the sun behind you.
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 (7) completely open to uncover the LENS (6) and to turn the camera on. 2. Take the picture when the FLASHREADY LAMP (11) glows. 3. Keep the subject within the distance range for the speed of film in your camera.
Unloading the Film The film will not advance when you reach the end of the roll. You must rewind the film before you can open the film door. 1. Slide the FILM-REWIND SWITCH (13) in until it latches and remains in the locked position to start the motorized film rewind. 16 Wait until the motor stops before you open the film door. 2. Open the FILM DOOR (16) and remove the film.
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 flash-ready lamp to glow 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 17
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 switch Flash-ready lamp fails to glow within 30 seconds Flash not turned on Open the lens cover completely Batteries weak, dead, or improperly loaded in camera Replace or reload batteries as shown on batt
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