Kodak ADVANTIX 3200 AF User Guide

3200AF

Camera

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Film Status Indicator (FSI)

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3

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A highlighted indicator advances from one symbol to another to
identify the status of the film inside the cassette.

Unexposed

Partially
Exposed

Fully
Exposed

Processed Negatives

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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. The camera generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee
that interference will not occur. If this camera does cause interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the camera off and on, you
may reduce the interference by the following:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the camera and the receiver.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Look for this logo to be certain the film
you buy is made for this camera.

Look for this logo to select a certified
photofinisher for developing your film and
to assure that you get all the features of
the Advanced Photo System.

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(1)

(2)

(4)

(5)

(6)
(7)

(8)

(9)

(3)

EXP

(14)

(13)

(10)

(11)

(12)

ISO

(19)

(20)

(22) (21)

(16)

(17)

(18)

(15)

LEFT

OPEN

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P

H

C

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4

2

5

3

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ISO

(b)

(a)

(c)

ISO

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(d)

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This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference­Causing Equipment Regulations.

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Need help with your camera or more information about the
new Advanced Photo System? Call Kodak (United States
only) toll free from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Eastern time)
Monday through Friday at 1 [phone]. The toll free
number (in Canada only) from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern
time) Monday through Friday is 1 [phone]; please ask
for ext. 36100.

Before you take any important pictures, take some test pictures
and have the film processed. For warranty purposes, please

keep your sales receipt as proof of the date of purchase.

ENGLISH

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CAMERA IDENTIFICATION

See inside cover flaps of manual for camera diagrams.

(1) Shutter Button
(2) Lens/Cover Flash
(3) Self-Timer Lamp
(4) Print-Size Selector
(5) Meter-Cell Window
(6) Viewfinder
(7) Battery Door
(8) Lens

(9) Focus-Ranging Sensors
(10) LCD Panel
(11) Self-Timer Button

(13) Viewfinder Eyepiece
(14) Flash-Warning/Self-Timer Lamp
(15) Tripod Socket
(16) Film-Door Latch
(17) Film Door
(18) Strap Post
(19) ISO Film-Speed Display
(20) Battery Symbol
(21) Film-Presence Indicator
(22) Frame Counter/No Film

in Camera Indicator

(12) Rewind Button

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BATTER Y

This camera uses a 3-volt lithium KODAK KCR 2 (or equivalent) Battery
that supplies power for all camera operations. This camera automati-

cally turns off after 1 minute.

Battery Indicator

When the battery symbol (20) “blinks,” you will need to replace the
battery soon. When the battery symbol is solid (non-blinking) and the
shutter button does not operate, replace the battery immediately.

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Battery Tips:

• Keep a spare battery with you at all times. Lithium batteries

perform consistently until they suddenly die.

• Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the
battery manufacturer.

• Keep battery away from children.

• Do not attempt to disassemble, recharge or short circuit the battery,
or subject it to high temperature or fire.

• Store battery in its original packaging prior to use.

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LOADING THE FILM

For best all-around results for indoor and outdoor picture-taking, use
KODAK ADVANTIX 200 Film.

1. Slide the film-door latch (16) and insert the film cassette completely

into the film chamber

film chamber.

2. Close the film door (17) to start the auto-film advance. The LCD

panel (10) will show the total number of exposures (b). After you
close the safety-interlock film door, you cannot open the film
door until the film is completely rewound into the film cassette.

. Do not force the film cassette into the

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TAKING PICTURES

You can take Classic (C), HDTV (H), and Panoramic (P) pictures on the

same film cassette (see following table for Typical Print Sizes). Your
photo-processing cost will be based on the format size(s) that you
use to expose the film.

1. Lift the lens cover/flash (2) completely up.

2. Move the print-size selector (4),

3. Look through the viewfinder eyepiece (13) and place the aiming

circle (d) on the subject. For a sharp picture, stand at least 2
(0.8 m) from your subject.

4. Press the shutter button (1),

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to desired format.

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to take a picture.

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/2 ft

Typical Print Sizes

C

Classic

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3

/2 x 5" or 4 x 6"

(88.9 x 127 mm or

102 x 152 mm)

H

Group & Wide (HDTV)

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/2 x 6" or 4 x 7"

3

(88.9 x 152 mm or

102 x 178 mm)

P

Panoramic

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3

/2 x 10" to 4 x 111/2"

(88.9 x 254 mm to

102 x 292.7 mm)

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Using the Self-Timer

1. Use a tripod (tripod socket [15]) or place the camera on another

firm support.

2. Lift the lens cover/flash (2),

3. Press the self-timer button (11). The self-timer lamp (3) will “blink”

for 10 seconds before the picture is taken.

NOTE: If you want to stop the self-timer operation before the picture is
taken, press the self-timer button again or close the lens cover/flash.

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completely up.

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Tips for Better Pictures

• Hold the camera steady when taking pictures.

• Keep your pictures simple. Move close enough to your subject so it
fills the viewfinder but not closer than 2

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/2 ft (0.8 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 or skyscraper.

• Take vertical pictures of a single person at 5 ft (1.5 m) and beyond.

• Add interest to your picture by framing it with a tree branch, window, or
even the rails of a fence.

• Keep the sun behind you for best subject illumination.

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TAKING FLASH PICTURES

In dim light, such as indoors or outdoors in heavy shade or on dark
overcast days, you need flash. Your camera has a flip-up flash
which automatically fires when needed. If the flash-warning/self-timer
lamp (14) “blinks,” the flash is not fully charged. Wait for the light to
turn off before you take a picture.

Flash-to-Subject Distance

ISO Film Speed Flash-to-Subject Distance

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100 2
200 2
400 2

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/2 to 10 ft (0.8 to 3 m)

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/2 to 14 ft (0.8 to 4.3 m)

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/2 to 20 ft (0.8 to 6 m)

Flash Tips

• Turn on room lights and have the subject face the lights to minimize
red eyes in pictures.

• Stand at an angle to shiny surfaces like windows or mirrors to avoid
flash reflection and bright spots in your pictures.

• Keep your fingers and other objects away from the picture-taking
lens, flash, and meter-cell window to avoid dark or light pictures.

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UNLOADING THE FILM

After you take the last picture on the film cassette, the film automatically
starts to rewind. When the film is fully rewound, the LCD panel (10)
displays “0” and an empty film cassette symbol (c). When you remove
the film from the camera, the LCD panel displays “E,” (a).

Using the Rewind Button

If you don’t want to take pictures on the entire film cassette, you
can automatically rewind the film by pressing the rewind button (12).

Once you’ve used this feature, you cannot reload the same film
cassette into the camera.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
What happened Probable cause Solution

Camera will not There are no more Remove the film
operate pictures remaining

Battery weak, dead, Replace or reload
missing, or improperly the battery
inserted

Film does not Battery weak, dead, Replace or reload
advance or rewind missing, or improperly the battery

LCD panel is blank (see Probable cause (see Solution above)

inserted

above)

(table continues on next page)

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What happened Probable cause Solution

Film rewinds at Camera transport Load another film
beginning of film load or film cassette cassette into camera
or middle of cassette problem
(empty cassette Call Kodak for
symbol [21] “blinks” assistance
on LCD panel)

Film does not insert Loaded exposed, Load only unexposed
completely into film partially exposed, film into the camera
chamber; film door or processed film
does not close into the camera

All LCD indicators Camera mechanism Press shutter button,
"blink" problem close and open the lens

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cover/flash, or replace
or reload battery

SPECIFICATIONS

Film Type: KODAK ADVANTIX Film for color prints

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Lens: 25 mm,

/4.6 KODAK EKTANAR Lens

Focus System: 2 zones, active autofocus with zone crossover at 5 ft (1.5 m)
Viewfinder: Real image with C, H, and P format display
Film-Speed Range: DXIX (ISO) 100, 200, 400 & 800 for color print films
Flash Unit: KODAK SENSALITE
Focus Range: Daylight: 2
Apertures:

f

/4.6, f/8.8

TM

Flash

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/2 ft. (0.8 m) to infinity

Shutter: Programmed electronic; speeds 1/100 and 1/160 sec.
Power Source: one 3-volt lithium KODAK (KCR 2 or equivalent) Battery;

power off after 1 minute

auto

Dimensions: Approx. 1.5 x 2.5 x 4.7 in (38 x 63 x 119 mm)
Weight: Approx. 7 oz (195 g) with battery and film

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Kodak, Sensalite, Ektanar, Advantix, and the Advanced Photo System

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symbol and logotype are trademarks.

EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY

© Eastman Kodak Company, 1995

Pt. No. 914 7570
CAT 8464943

Consumer Imaging

Rochester, NY 14650

Minor Revision 4-96

Printed in U.S.A.

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