Kodak Advantix T50, Advantix T60 User Manual

T50 Auto /T60 Auto-Focus
Camera

Consumer Imaging

EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY

Rochester, NY 14650

Kodak

ENGLISH/ESPAÑOL/FRANÇAIS

© Eastman Kodak Company, 2002

User’s Manual

Pt. No. 20230097

New 11/02

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.

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

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KODAK ADVANTIX

T50 Auto/T60 Auto-Focus Camera

ENGLISH

NEED HELP WITH YOUR CAMERA OR MORE
INFORMATION ABOUT THE ADVANCED PHOTO SYSTEM?

Visit our Web site at http://www.kodak.com (for US) or
http://www.kodak.ca (for Canada) or call: Kodak (US only) from
9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Eastern time) Monday through Friday
at 1-800-242-2424.

Kodak (Canada only) from 8:00 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. Have your camera

available when you call.
For warranty purposes, keep your sales receipt as

proof of the date of purchase.

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CONTENTS

CAMERA IDENTIFICA TION ....................3

CAMERA FEATURES ............................6

ATTACHING THE STRAP .......................8

LOADING THE BATTERIES .................... 9

Low-battery indicator ...................... 10

Battery tips .................................... 10

Power shutdown ............................ 12

LOADING THE FILM ............................ 12

TAKING PICTURES ............................. 14

T ypical print sizes (formats) ........... 15

Using the focus lock (T60

AF

) ......... 17

Tips for bet ter pict ures ................... 1 8

FLASH AND PICTURE-

TAKING OPTIONS .............................19

Flash/camera-ready-lamp

indicator .................................... 1 9

Auto flash ...................................... 2 0

Fill flash ........................................ 20

Flash off ........................................ 20

Nightview with or without flash ....... 2 1

Selecting the flash and

pict ure-ta king opt ions.................. 21

Flash-to-subject distance ............... 23

USING THE SELF-TIMER .................... 23

UNLOADING THE FILM ........................ 25

Automatic rewind ........................... 25

Manual rewind ............................... 26

CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA ............. 26

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................... 28

SPECIFICA TIONS ................................ 30

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9

10

1

2

3

4

5

6
7

8

CAMERA IDENTIFICA TION

1 shutter button
2 self-timer bulb
3 lens cover/flash
4 print-format switch
5 meter-cell window
6 viewfinder
7

AF sensors

(

model T60

AF

)

8 lens
9 strap post

10 film-door lever

4

12

13

14

15

16

17

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11

11 LCD panel
12 film-rewind button
13 self-timer button
14 viewfinder eyepiece
15 flash/camera-ready-

lamp indicator

16

MODE button

17 film chamber
18 tripod socket
19 film door
20 battery door

20

5

AUTO

21 22

24

25

26

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21 auto-flash symbol
22 fill-flash symbol
23 flash-off symbol
24 nightview symbol
25 mode-selector arrow
26 self-timer indicator
27 film-presence indicator
28 film-motion indicator
29 battery symbol
30 picture counter

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CAMERA FEA TURES

Three Print Formats

• Choose from 3 picture sizes:
Classic (C), Group/HDTV (H),
or Panoramic (P). The masking
inside the viewfinder changes to
match each format selection.

Double Exposure Protection (DEP)

• You don’t need to worry about
accidentally re-exposing your
film. Your camera reads the
Film Status Indicator (FSI) on
the film cassette to prevent
double exposures.

Flip Flash

• The extension of the flash
helps to reduce red eyes in
flash pictures and hand
obstruction in front of the flash.

Easy , Drop-in Loading

• Easy, drop-in loading is fast
and virtually error-free. The
camera uses KODAK ADVANTIX
Film. The film cassette
communicates the status of
film and becomes the carrier
and storage container for the
processed film.

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Film Status Indicator (FSI)

• An indicator advances from
one symbol to another to
identify the status of the film
inside the cassette.

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3

2

1

Processed negatives

Unexposed

Partially
exposed

Fully
exposed

Look for this logo to be
certain that 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.

Safety-locked Film Door

• The safety interlock on the film
door prevents the door from
opening before the film is
completely rewound.

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ATT ACHING THE STRAP

Thread the strap’s shorter looped
end under the strap post (9). Pull
the longer end through the
shorter loop and pull it tight.

NOTE: You can use the knob
on the clasp of the camera
strap to actuate the buttons on
the camera.

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1. Open the battery door (20).

2. Insert the batteries into

the chamber.

3. Close the battery door.

LOADING THE BATTERIES

This camera uses 2 AAA-size
alkaline batteries that supply
power for all camera operations.

NOTE: Insert the batteries before
you load the film.

NOTE: Before you remove the old
batteries, close the lens cover/
flash (3) to turn off the camera.
When you replace batteries with
film in the camera, replace them
within 30 seconds or else the
picture counter resets to 1.

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Battery tips

• Dispose of batteries according
to local and national regulations.

• Keep spare batteries with you
at all times.

• Keep batteries away from
children.

• Store the batteries in their
original packaging prior to use.

• Remove the batteries when you
store the camera for an
extended time.

• Do not use rechargeable
batteries.

• Replace both batteries at the
same time with the same brand
and alkaline type.

Low-battery indicator

Replace the batteries when the
battery symbol (29) appears in
the LCD panel (11).

NOTE: Before you remove the old
batteries, close the lens cover/
flash (3) to turn off the camera.
When you replace batteries with
film in the camera, replace them
within 30 seconds or else the
picture counter resets to 1.

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CAUTION: Do not put the
batteries in your pocket or in a
container that contains coins or
metal objects. If the batteries
touch the metal objects, they
may short circuit, discharge
energy, become hot, or leak.

CAUTION: Do not try to take
apart, recharge or short circuit
the batteries, or subject them to
high temperature or fire.

WARNING: In the unlikely event
that battery fluid leaks onto your
skin, rinse immediately with
plenty of water. For additional
information, contact Kodak
Health, Safety and Environment
Information in the U.S. at 1-585­722-5151. Customers outside the
U.S. can contact their local health
care provider.

WARNING: In the unlikely event
that battery fluid leaks inside the
camera, U.S. customers can
contact the Kodak Information
Center (KIC) at 1-800-242-2424.
Customers outside the U.S.
can contact their local Kodak
Customer Service representative.

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LOADING THE FILM

You can load film with the camera
on or off.

NOTE: Insert the batteries before
you load the film.

1. Push the film-door lever (10)
to open the film door (19).

Power shutdown

To conserve battery power, the
camera automatically goes to
sleep after 4 minutes of nonuse.
To wake up the camera, take a
picture or close and reopen the
lens cover. Turn off the camera
when it is not in use to further
extend the battery life.

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2. Insert the film cassette completely
into the film chamber (17).

• Make sure the Film Status

Indicator (FSI) on the film
cassette is at

●

(#1 position)

for a new cassette.

• Do not force the film cassette

into the film chamber.

3. Close the film door to start the
automatic film advance.

• The picture counter (30) in

the LCD panel (11) displays “1.”

• After you close the safety-

interlocked film door, you
cannot open the door until
the film is completely rewound
into the film cassette.

1

2

3

4

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TAKING PICTURES

You can take Classic (C), Group/
HDTV (H)*, and Panoramic (P)
pictures on the same film cassette.
Your photofinishing costs are
based on the format used.

1. Open the lens cover/flash (3)
to raise the flash and to turn
on the camera.

* High Definition T elevision (HDTV) prints

are the same aspect ratio as the TV for
CD interface capabilities.

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2. Slide the print-format switch (4)
to C, H, or P. The viewfinder
changes to show the selected
picture size.

T ypical print sizes (formats)

CH P

Classic Group (HDTV) Panoramic

3.5 x 5 in. or 4 x 6 in. 3.5 x 6 or 4 x 7 in. 3.5 x 8.5 in. to 4 x 11.5 in.
(88.9 x 127 mm or (88.9 x 152 mm or (88.9 x 216 mm to

102 x 152 mm) 102 x 178 mm) 102 x 292.7 mm)

NOTE: Your photofinisher generally provides 4 x 6, 4 x 7, and
4 x 11.5 in. (102 x 152, 102 x 178, and 102 x 292.7 mm) sizes. Some
local printers may offer 3.5 x 5, 3.5 x 6, and 3.5 x 8.5 in. (88.9 x 127,

88.9 x 152, and 88.9 x 216 mm) sizes.

CHP

C

H

P

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3. Frame your subject within the
viewfinder eyepiece (14).

Model T60 AF (Auto Focus):

For a sharp picture, stand at
least 2.6 ft (0.8 m) from
your subject.

Model T50

AUTO

:

For a sharp picture, stand at
least 3.3 ft (1.0 m) from
your subject.

4. Press the

S

hutter button (1)

to take the picture.

H

CP

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Using the focus lock
(

model T60

AF

)

The

T60 AF (Auto Focus)

camera
focuses on the subject that appears
in the center of the viewfinder
eyepiece. To focus on the subject
positioned outside of the center,
use the focus lock as follows:

1. Place the center of the

viewfinder eyepiece (14)
on the subject that you want
focused in the picture.

2. Partway press and hold the

shutter button (1) to lock the
focus position.

3. With your finger still on the
shutter button, move the
camera until your subject is
where you want it within the
viewfinder eyepiece.

4. Completely press the shutter
button to take the picture.

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Tips for better pictures

• Hold your camera steady
by keeping your elbows close
to your body when you press
the shutter button to avoid
blurry pictures.

• Keep your pictures simple.
Move close enough to your
subject so that it fills the viewfinder
but not closer than 2.6 ft
(0.8 m) with the

T60

AF

and

3.3 ft (1.0 m) with the

T50

AUTO

.

• Take pictures at the subject’s
level. Kneel down to take
pictures of children and pets.

• Keep the sun behind you to
provide the best subject
illumination.

• Hold your camera vertically to
capture tall, narrow subjects,
such as a waterfall,
skyscraper, or a person.

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

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

• Turn on all the room lights and
have your subject look at the
lights to reduce red eyes in
flash pictures.

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FLASH AND PICTURE­T AKING OPTIONS

Repeatedly press the

MODE

button (16) to select the flash
mode that best suits your
subject and surroundings or to
select a picture-taking mode that
lets you tailor the camera’s fully
automatic settings.

Flash/camera-ready-lamp indicator

When the flash/camera-ready­lamp indicator (15) “blinks” the
camera is not ready to take the
picture. In the fill-flash mode, the
mode-selector arrow (25) in the
LCD panel (11) “blinks.” Wait for
the lamp to turn off or the mode­selector arrow to stop blinking
before you take the picture.

MODE

20

Auto flash

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. The flip-up flash
helps to minimize red eyes in
flash pictures and prevents hand
obstruction in front of the flash.

Fill flash

When in bright sun or when bright
light comes from behind the sub­ject, dark shadows (especially
on faces) may occur. Use fill flash
to lighten these shadows and to
add sparkle to your subject’s eyes.

Flash off

When you do not want to use the
flash, especially indoors where
flash is prohibited, or to capture
the ambiance of existing light, use
the flash-off feature. Use a tripod
or place the camera on another
firm support, and use high-speed
film because the shutter speed in
these situations is generally slow.

AUTO

21

Nightview with
or without flash

Nightview with flash: The camera
balances the flash and existing
light exposure so you can take
beautiful pictures at sunset
or night.

Nightview without flash: You
can capture the natural existing
light of city scenes or fireworks
at night.

Use a tripod or place the camera
on another firm support, and use
high-speed film because the
shutter speed at night is
generally slow.

Selecting the flash and
picture-taking options

1. Open the lens cover/flash (3)

to raise the flash and to turn
on the camera.

2. Repeatedly press the

MODE

button (16) until the mode­selector arrow (25) points to
the auto-flash symbol (21),
fill-flash symbol (22), flash-off
symbol (23), nightview
symbol (24) with flash or night­view symbol (24) without flash.

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3. Frame your subject within the
viewfinder eyepiece (14)
keeping your subject within
the distance range for the
speed of film in your camera
(see Flash-to-subject

distance table).

4. Press the shutter button (1)

to take the picture. When you
take nightview pictures, press
and hold the shutter button for
4 seconds before you release
the button.

NOTE: If you release the
shutter button before
4 seconds, the nightview
setting cancels.

Fill flash and flash off modes remain
selected after you take the picture. T o
cancel the selection, press the

MODE

button (16) or close and reopen the
lens cover flash to return to the
auto-flash mode.

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USING THE SELF-TIMER

Use this feature to include
yourself in pictures.

1. Attach a tripod to the camera
tripod socket (18) or place the
camera on a firm surface.

2. Open the lens cover/flash (3)
to raise the flash and to turn
on the camera.

Flash-to-subject distance

ISO

T60

AF

T50

AUTO

film

speed

50 2.6 to 7 ft 3.3 to 7 ft

(0.8 to 2.1 m) (1.0 to 2.1 m)

1 00 2.6 to 10 ft 3.3 to 10 ft

(0.8 to 3.1 m) (1.0 to 3.1 m)

2 00 2.6 to 13 ft 3.3 to 13 ft

(0.8 to 4.0 m) (1.0 to 4.0 m)

4 00 2.6 to 18 ft 3.3 to 18 ft

(0.8 to 5.5 m) (1.0 to 5.5 m)

8 00 2.6 to 28 ft 3.3 to 28 ft

(0.8 to 8.5 m) (1.0 to 8.5 m)

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3. Press the self-timer button (13).

4. Frame your subject within the

viewfinder eyepiece (14) and
allow room for yourself.

5. Press the shutter button (1)
to start the timer.

6. Quickly position yourself in the
composed picture.

• Before the shutter releases,

the self-timer bulb (2) glows
and then blinks during the
ten seconds of countdown.

• To cancel the self-timer

selection before the shutter
releases, close the flash.

• The self-timer turns off after

the shutter releases.

MODE

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UNLOADING THE FILM

Automatic rewind

The camera automatically rewinds
the film into the cassette after
the last exposure.

1. Wait for the camera motor to
stop to ensure that the film is
completely rewound into the
film cassette.

• The film-motion indicator (28)

in the LCD panel (11) “blinks”
as the film is rewinding.

2. Push the film-door lever (10) to
open the film door (19) and to
partway release the film from
the film chamber (17).

3. Remove the film cassette from
the camera and reload with
new KODAK ADV ANTIX Film.

• The FSI on the fully exposed

film cassette is at ✖
(#3 position).

1

2

3

4

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CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA

• Protect the camera from dust,
moisture, sudden impact, and
excessive heat.

CAUTION: Do not use solvents or
harsh cleansers on the camera body .

• If the lens appears dirty , breathe on it
to form a mist and wipe the surface
gently with a soft, lintless cloth or
camera lens-cleaning tissue. Never
wipe a dry lens.

Manual rewind

If you do not want to use the entire
film, you can manually start the
automatic rewind.

Gently press the film-rewind
button (12) by using the knob on
the clasp of the camera strap.

NOTE: You cannot reload a
partially exposed film cassette
and continue to take pictures.

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CAUTION: Use solvents or solutions
designed for cleaning camera lenses.
Do not use chemically treated tissues
intended for cleaning eyeglasses.

• Remove the batteries when you store
the camera for an extended time.

WARNING: To prevent possible
damage and electrical shock, do not
attempt to disassemble or repair the
camera or flash unit by yourself.

DISPOSAL: The camera
contains a small amount of lead
in the circuit board. Disposal of
lead may be regulated due to
environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling
information, contact your local
authorities. In the US, you can
also visit the Electronics Industry
Alliance at

www.eiae.org

.

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What happened Probable cause Solution

Camera will There are no more Rewind film and
not operate pictures remaining remove from camera

Batteries weak, Replace or reload the
dead, missing, or batteries
improperly inserted

Film does not Batteries weak, Replace or reload the
advance or dead, missing, or batteries
rewind improperly inserted

Picture counter Took more than Replace batteries
resets to 1 after 30 seconds to replace within 30 seconds
replacing batteries the batteries
with film in camera

TROUBLESHOOTING