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

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.

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.

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

) ......... 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

6 7

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

)

8 lens 9 strap post

10 film-door lever

1819

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

lamp indicator

MODE button

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

AUTO

21 22

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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

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.

Film Status Indicator (FSI)

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

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

hutter button (1)

to take the picture.

Using the focus lock (

model T60

)

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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)

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

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).

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.

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

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

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