Kodak C650 User Manual [en, es, fr]
Kodak
C650 Zoom
Camera
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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.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations
KODAK ADVANTIX
C650 Zoom Camera
Welcome to the innovative world of the Advanced Photo System!
And thank you for buying this KODAK ADVANTIX Camera.
NEED HELP WITH YOUR CAMERA?
Go to our web site at http://www.kodak.com or call:
Kodak (USA 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.
When you call, please have your camera available.
For warranty purposes, please keep your sales receipt as proof of
the date of purchase.
© Eastman Kodak Company, 1998
ENGLISH
ADV ANCED PHOTO SYSTEM
FEA TURES AVAILABLE
WITH THIS CAMERA
Triple format selection
• You can take three different size
pictures: Classic (C), Group/HDTV (H),
and Panoramic (P) pictures from the
same film cassette. The viewfinder
frame changes to match each format
selection.
Date and time imprinting
• You can choose to have date and time
information printed on the back of your
prints. See your photofinisher for a full
description of available services.
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 re-exposure.
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Picture quality information
exchange (PQix)
• Your camera features magnetic
information exchange that records
information about lighting conditions
and exposure on the film cassette to
assist the photofinishing lab with color
correction and exposure adjustments,
providing you with the best possible
results.
Safety-interlock film door
• The safety interlock on the film door
prevents the door from opening before
the film is completely rewound.
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.
Film Status Indicator (FSI)
A highlighted indicator advances from
one symbol to another to identify the
status of the film inside the cassette.
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3
PROCESSED NEGATIVES
1
2
UNEXPOSED
PARTIALLY
EXPOSED
FULLY
EXPOSED
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CONTENTS
CAMERA IDENTIFICATION............................. 5
ATTACHING THE STRAP................................ 6
LOADING THE BATTERY ................................ 6
Low-battery indicator ................................... 7
Battery tips .................................................. 7
Power shut-off ............................................. 7
LOADING THE FILM ........................................ 8
TAKING PICTURES......................................... 9
Typical print sizes (formats) ....................... 10
Using the focus lock .................................. 10
Using the zoom lens .................................. 11
Tips for better pictures............................... 11
TAKING FLASH PICTURES .......................... 12
Flash-to-subject distance .......................... 12
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SELECTING THE FLASH AND
INFINITY -FOCUS MODES .......................... 13
Red-eye reduction ..................................... 13
Auto flash without red-eye reduction ......... 14
Fill flash ..................................................... 14
Off flash ..................................................... 15
Infinity focus .............................................. 15
Night-view.................................................. 16
USING THE SELF-TIMER ............................. 16
DATE AND TIME IMPRINTING ...................... 17
Setting the date and time .......................... 17
UNLOADING THE FILM ................................. 17
Automatic rewind ....................................... 17
Manual rewind ........................................... 18
CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA ..................... 18
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................... 19
SPECIFICATIONS.......................................... 20
CAMERA IDENTIFICA TION
(Unfold the front and back cover flaps of manual for camera diagrams.)
1 ZOOM-DIAL LEVER
2 SELECT BUTTON
3 ENTER BUTTON
4 FILM-REWIND BUTTON
5 LCD PANEL
6 SELF-TIMER BUTTON
7 FLASH-MODE BUTTON
8 FORMAT-SELECTOR LEVER
9 FLASH
10 VIEWFINDER
11 LENS
12 METER-CELL WINDOW
13 SELF-TIMER LAMP
14 RED-EYE-REDUCTION LAMP
15 AUTO-FOCUS SENSORS
16 SHUTTER BUTTON
17 BATTERY DOOR
18 FLASH/CAMERA-READY LAMP
19 VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE
20 ON/OFF SWITCH
21 FILM-DOOR LATCH
22 STRAP POST
23 FILM CHAMBER
24 FILM DOOR
25 TRIPOD SOCKET
LCD Panel
26 BATTERY SYMBOL
27 DATE/TIME DISPLAY
28 NIGHT-VIEW INDICATOR
29 RED-EYE-REDUCTION INDICATOR
30 FRAME COUNTER
31 SELF-TIMER INDICATOR
32 FILL-FLASH INDICATOR
33 INFINITY-FOCUS INDICATOR
34 FILM-PRESENCE INDICATOR
35 OFF-FLASH INDICATOR
36 AUTO-FLASH INDICATOR
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ATT ACHING THE STRAP
1. Insert the shorter looped end of the
strap behind the STRAP POST (22).
Use KODAK
ADVANTIX Film
2. Thread the longer end of the strap
through the shorter loop.
3. Pull the strap tight.
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LOADING THE BA TTERY
This camera uses one 3-volt lithium
KODAK K123LA (or equivalent) Battery
that supplies power for all camera
operations.
1. Open the
BATTERY
(17).
DOOR
• Before you
remove the
old battery,
turn the
camera off.
2. Insert the
battery into
the chamber
as shown.
3. Snap the
battery door
closed.
• After you
load a new
battery into the camera, you will
need to reset the date and time.
Low-battery indicator
It’s time to replace the battery when—
• the BATTERY SYMBOL (26) “blinks” on
the LCD PANEL (5)
• none of the indicators appears on the
LCD panel and the SHUTTER
(16) cannot be released.
BUTTON
or
Battery tips
• Remember to keep a spare battery
with you at all times.
• Read and follow all warnings and
instructions supplied by the battery
manufacturer.
• Keep batteries away from children.
• Do not try to take apart, recharge or
short circuit the battery, or subject it to
high temperature or fire.
• Store batteries in their original
packaging prior to use.
Power shut-off
To save battery power, the camera will
automatically go into a sleep mode (lens
will return to the wide-angle position and
the LCD panel will display just the date/
time) if it is not operated for more than
3 minutes. You can press any of the
control buttons to awaken the camera.
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LOADING THE FILM
ON
You can load film into the camera with
the camera ON or OFF.
1. Move the
FILM-DOOR
(21) to
LATCH
open the
FILM
(24).
DOOR
• The film
door will
open only
when the film chamber is empty or
the film in the camera is completely
rewound into the film cassette.
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OFF
OPEN
2. Insert the film cassette completely
into the FILM CHAMBER (23).
• Make
sure the
Film
Status
ON
OFF
OPEN
Indicator
(FSI) on
the film
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4
2
3
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 auto-
film advance. The FRAME COUNTER (30)
on the LCD PANEL (5) will show the
number of frames remaining on the
film cassette.
• 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/
and Panoramic (P) pictures on the same
film cassette. Y our photo-processing cost
may be based on the format size(s) that
you use to expose the film.
1. Move the ON/
OFF SWITCH (20)
to the “ON”
position to turn
the camera on
and to raise the
FLASH (9).
2. Move the
FORMAT-
SELECTOR
LEVER
(8) to
select desired
format (C, H,
or P). The
viewfinder will
* High Definition Television (HDTV) prints are
the same aspect ratio as the TV for CD
interface capabilities.
HDTV (H)
ON
OFF
OPEN
change to show the selected field
of view.
*,
3. Frame your subject within the
VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (19). For a sharp
picture, stand at least 2 ft (0.6 m) from
your subject.
C
P
H
4. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (16) to
take the picture.
SELECT
ENTER
OFFON
OPEN
C
P
H
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Typical print sizes (formats)
CHP
Classic Group (HDTV) Panoramic
3.5 x 5 in. or 3.5 x 6 in. or 3.5 x 8.5 in. to
4 x 6 in. 4 x 7 in. 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: Y our photofinisher will generally provide
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.
Using the focus lock
This camera automatically focuses on
whatever is within the auto-focus (AF)
circle of the viewfinder eyepiece. To get a
sharp picture, make sure the AF circle is
on your main subject. If you want to take
a picture with the subject positioned
outside of the AF circle, use the focus
lock as follows:
1. Place the AF circle on the subject that
you want focused in the picture.
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AF CIRCLE
2. Partially depress and hold the
SHUTTER BUTTON (16) to lock the
focus position.
3. While still partially depressing the
shutter button, move the camera until
your subject is where you want it within
the VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (19).
4. Press the shutter button completely
down to take the picture.
VIEWFINDER
VIEWFINDER
Using the zoom lens
This camera has a motorized zoom lens
that lets you select the ideal lens-focal
length for taking pictures. When you turn
the camera on, it is initially set to the
wide-angle position.
1. Move the ON/OFF SWITCH (20) to the
“ON” position to turn the camera on
and to raise the FLASH (9).
2. Move the
ZOOM-DIAL
(1) to
LEVER
the left to the
wide-angle
position to
zoom
away
from the
subject. Move
the lever to the right to the telephoto
position to zoom
3. Frame your subject within the
VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (19).
4. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (16) to take
the picture.
• The lens barrel will automatically
return to the wide-mode position after
approximately 3 minutes.
ON
closer
to the subject.
OPEN
Tips for better pictures
• Move close enough to your subject so
it fills the viewfinder but not closer than
2 ft (0.6 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.
• 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. This provides
the 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. Y our camera features an
automatic flash that fires when you need
it. The pop-up flash helps to minimize red
eyes in flash pictures and to prevent hand
obstruction in front of the lens.
1. Move the ON/OFF SWITCH (20) to the
“ON” position to turn the camera on
and to raise the FLASH (9).
• The FLASH/CAMERA-READY LAMP (18)
“blinks” when the flash is not ready.
2. Frame your subject within the
VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (19).
3. Partially depress the SHUTTER
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(16). When the FLASH/CAMERA-
BUTTON
READY LAMP (18) glows green, fully
depress the shutter button to take
the picture.
4. Keep the subject
within the
distance range
for the speed of
film in your
camera (see
Flash-to-subject
distance). Don’t
take pictures beyond the maximum
distance or your pictures will be dark.
Flash-to-subject distance
ISO
film Wide Telephoto
speed (24 mm) (48 mm)
50 2 to 14 ft 2 to 7 ft
(0.6 to 4.3 m) (0.6 to 2.1 m)
100 2 to 19 ft 2 to 10 ft
(0.6 to 5.8 m) (0.6 to 3.1 m)
200 2 to 27 ft 2 to 14 ft
(0.6 to 8.2 m) (0.6 to 4.3 m)
400 2 to 38 ft 2 to 20 ft
(0.6 to 11.6 m) (0.6 to 6.1 m)
800 2 to 53 ft 2 to 28 ft
(0.6 to 16.2 m) (0.6 to 8.5 m)
1600 2 to 74 ft 2 to 40 ft
(0.6 to 22.6 m) (0.6 to 12.2 m)
SELECTING THE FLASH AND INFINITY-FOCUS MODES
Besides the auto-flash mode with redeye reduction, you can select
auto-flash without red-eye reduction,
fill flash, off-flash, infinity-focus, and
night-view modes.
Press the FLASH-
MODE BUTTON (7)
until the desired
indicator appears
on the LCD
(5).
PANEL
The flash modes will remain selected
after you take the picture. To change
the flash-mode selection, press the
flash-mode button, or turn the camera
off then back on to return to the flash
default mode.
Red-eye reduction
Some people’s eyes (and some pets’) can
reflect flash with a red glow. This camera
features automatic flash with red-eye
reduction which is the intitial default setting
for this camera. With the help of the pop-up
flash and by following the instructions
below, you can minimize red eyes in flash
or fill-flash pictures.
1. Move the ON/OFF SWITCH (20) to the “ON”
position to turn the camera on and to
raise the FLASH (9).
2. Press the FLASH-MODE BUTTON (7)
repeatedly until the auto flash with RED-
EYE-REDUCTION INDICATOR (29) appears
on the LCD PANEL (5).
• Disregard step 2 if the default setting is
already set for red-eye reduction.
3. Frame your subject within the VIEWFINDER
EYEPIECE
4. Have your subject look directly at the
RED-EYE-REDUCTION LAMP (14).
5. Partially depress the
When the FLASH/CAMERA-READY LAMP (18)
glows green, fully depress the shutter
button to take the picture.
(19).
SHUTTER BUTTON
(16).
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Auto flash without red-eye
reduction
Use this mode for taking pictures
without people.
You can change the default setting to
auto flash without red-eye reduction by
following the steps below:
1. Move the ON/OFF SWITCH (20) to the
“ON” position to turn the camera on
and to raise the FLASH (9).
2. Press the FLASH-MODE BUTTON (7)
repeatedly until the AUTO-FLASH
INDICATOR
LCD PANEL (5).
3. Frame your subject within the
VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (19).
4. Partially depress the SHUTTER
BUTTON
READY LAMP (18) glows green, fully
depress the shutter button to take
the picture.
• The camera will now default to the
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(36) appears on the
(16). When the FLASH/CAMERA-
auto-flash mode without red-eye
reduction.
Fill flash
When bright light indoors or outdoors
comes from behind the subject (backlighting), dark shadows (especially on faces)
may occur. Use fill flash to lighten
these shadows.
1. Move the ON/OFF SWITCH (20) to the
“ON” position to turn the camera on
and to raise the FLASH (9).
2. Press the FLASH-MODE BUTTON (7)
repeatedly until the FILL-FLASH
INDICATOR
PANEL
3. Frame your subject within the
VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (19).
4. Partially depress the SHUTTER
BUTTON
READY LAMP (18) glows green, fully
depress the shutter button to take
the picture.
(32) appears on the LCD
(5).
(16). When the FLASH/CAMERA-
Off flash
OFF
When you do not want to use the flash,
especially indoors where flash is
prohibited, such as in theaters and
museums, or when you want to take
twilight scenes or distant subjects that are
beyond the flash range, or capture the
ambiance of existing light, use the offflash feature. Use a tripod or place the
camera on another firm support, and use
high-speed film because the shutter
speed at night will most likely be slow.
1. Move the ON/OFF SWITCH (20) to the
“ON” position to turn the camera on
and to raise the FLASH (9).
2. Press the FLASH-MODE BUTTON (7)
repeatedly until the OFF-FLASH
INDICATOR
LCD PANEL (5).
(35) appears on the
3. Frame your subject within the
VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (19).
4. Partially depress the SHUTTER
(16). When the FLASH/CAMERA-
BUTTON
READY LAMP (18) glows green, fully
depress the shutter button to take
the picture.
Infinity focus
Capture sharp, distant scenery at any
zoom position (for daylight and outdoor
use only).
1. Move the ON/OFF SWITCH (20) to the
“ON” position to turn the camera on
and to raise the FLASH (9).
2. Press the FLASH-MODE BUTTON (7)
repeatedly until the INFINITY-FOCUS
INDICATOR
PANEL
3. Frame your subject within the
VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (19).
4. Partially depress the SHUTTER
BUTTON
READY LAMP (18) glows green, fully
depress the shutter button to take
the picture.
(33) appears on the LCD
(5).
(16). When the FLASH/CAMERA-
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Night-view
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, and
use high-speed film because the shutter
speed at night will most likely be slow.
1. Move the ON/OFF SWITCH (20) to the
“ON” position to turn the camera on
and to raise the FLASH (9).
2. Press the FLASH-MODE BUTTON (7)
repeatedly until the NIGHT-VIEW
INDICATOR
PANEL
3. Frame your subject within the
VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (19).
4. Partially depress the SHUTTER
BUTTON
READY LAMP (18) glows green, fully
depress the shutter button to take
the picture.
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(28) appears on the LCD
(5).
(16). When the FLASH/CAMERA-
USING THE SELF-TIMER
Use this feature to include yourself
in pictures.
1. Use the TRIPOD SOCKET (25) to attach
the camera to a tripod or place it on
another firm support.
2. Move the ON/OFF SWITCH (20) to the
“ON” position to turn the camera on
and to raise the FLASH (9).
3. Press the SELF-TIMER BUTTON (6).
4. Frame your picture in the VIEWFINDER
EYEPIECE
5. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (16). The
SELF-TIMER LAMP (13) on the front of
the camera will blink and then glow
during the last two seconds of
countdown.
• To cancel the self-timer selection
• The self-timer automatically turns off
(19).
before the shutter releases, turn the
camera off.
after the shutter releases and returns
to the auto-flash start position.
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