Kodak KB28 User Manual

Kodak

KB28 Camera

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Camera Identification

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of the date of purchase.

KB28 Camera

ENGLISH

CONTENTS

CAMERA IDENTIFICATION .............. 2

LOADING THE BATTERIES ............. 3

Power shutdown .......................... 4

Battery tips .................................. 4

LOADING THE FILM ......................... 5

TAKING PICTURES.......................... 9

Tips for better pictures................. 11

TAKING FLASH PICTURES ............. 12

UNLOADING THE FILM .................... 14

CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA ........ 15

TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... 16

SPECIFICATIONS ............................ 18

CAMERA IDENTIFICA TION

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1 SHUTTER BUTTON 2 PICTURE COUNTER 3 VIEWFINDER 4 FLASH 5 BATTERY DOOR 6 LENS COVER 7 LENS 8 FILM-REWIND BUTTON 9 FLASH-READY LIGHT

10 VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE 11 FILM-SPROCKET TEETH 12 FILM CHAMBER 13 FILM-DOOR LATCH 14 CAMERA STRAP 15 FILM SPINDLE 16 FILM TAKE-UP SPOOL 17 FILM-LOAD MARK 18 FILM DOOR 19 FILM WINDOW

LOADING THE BATTERIES

This camera uses 2 AAA-size

alkaline 1.5 V batteries.

1. Load the batteries

as shown.

• Make sure you tuck

the battery pull strap into the battery chamber before inserting the batteries.

2. Replace the batteries with fresh alkaline batteries when the

FLASH-READY LIGHT

takes more than 30 seconds to come on.

(9)

Power shutdown

To reduce battery power, the camera will go into a sleep mode when it is not operated for more than 1 minute with the lens cover opened. You can still take a picture while the

READY LIGHT

turns off, gently press the

BUTTON LENS COVER

back on.

• Close the lens cover when the

(9) is on. When the light

(1) or close and open the

(6) to turn the camera

camera is not going to be used for an extended length of time to further conserve the batteries’ life.

FLASH

SHUTTER

Battery tips

• Dispose of batteries according to

local and national regulations.

•

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.

•

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

• Store batteries in their original

packaging prior to use.

LOADING THE FILM

For excellent all-around results for indoor and outdoor picture-taking, use ISO 400-speed film. For use in bright daylight, you can use ISO 100- or ISO 200-speed film. If in sunlight, turn your back to the sun and load the film in the shade of your body.

1. Push up on the to open the

FILM DOOR

FILM-DOOR LATCH

(18).

(13)

2. Insert the flat end of the film cartridge over the

SPINDLE

the film cartridge down into the

FILM CHAMBER

securely into place.

• Do not force it into the

film chamber.

FILM

(15). Push the other end of

(12) until it fits

3. Pull out the film leader until the tip reaches the

Film-Load Mark

Film-Guide Rails

4. Lay the film flat between the filmguide rails rotating the film cartridge in the direction of the

FILM-SPROCKET TEETH

FILM-LOAD MARK

Film Leader

(17).

(11).

• Make sure the sprocket teeth

GA24 100/21"

show through the holes on the upper side of the film.

• If the end of the film extends past

the film-load mark, gently push the excess back into the cartridge.

5. Close the film door and check the

FILM WINDOW

• You should see the film informa-

• Do not open the film door after

(19).

tion through the window. you start taking pictures or you

will ruin the film.

6. Slide the

LENS COVER

completely open to uncover

LENS

(7) and to turn on

the the camera.

(6)

7. Press the

SHUTTER BUTTON

several times until the

COUNTER

(2) shows “1.”

• If the

picture counter does not move, reload the film into the camera and repeat the film-loading instructions.

• The picture counter starts at “0”

and each mark within the increments of 5 represents one picture.

(1)

PICTURE

TAKING PICTURES

This camera features a flash that, when the flash-ready light glows, will

every time

fire This all-the-time flash feature provides consistently brighter pictures by acting as a fill flash in hazy outdoor pictures or in bright-light conditions where shadows may exist.

1. Slide the open to uncover the

LENS

to turn on the camera.

you take a picture.

LENS COVER

(7) and

(6) completely

2. For a sharp picture, stand at least 4 ft (1.2 m) from your subject.

4 ft

(1.2 m)

• The flash-recycle time is

approximately 5 seconds with fresh batteries.

3. Look through the

EYEPIECE

VIEWFINDER

(10) to see your subject.

4. Hold the camera steady and gently

5. Close the lens cover when you are

SHUTTER BUTTON

press the take the picture.

• After you take the picture, the

film automatically advances to the next picture.

(1) to

done taking pictures.

Tips for better pictures

• To avoid blurry pictures, hold your

camera steady by keeping your elbows close to your body when you press the shutter button

• Stand close enough to your

subject so that 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.

• 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.

• Keep your hand, fingers, or object

away from the flash and picturetaking lens.

• Stand at an angle to shiny

surfaces like windows or mirrors to avoid flash reflection and bright spots in your pictures.

TAKING FLASH PICTURES

In dim light, such as indoors or outdoors in heavy shade, or on dark overcast days, you need flash. This camera simplifies your picture-taking because the flash fires take a picture.

1. Slide the completely open to uncover

LENS

(7) and to turn on

the the camera.

LENS COVER

every time

(6)

you

2. Wait for the to glow.

FLASH- READY LIGHT

(9)

3. Keep the subject within the

distance range for the speed of film in your camera.

•

Don’t take pictures beyond the maximum distance or your pictures will be dark.

4 – 9 ft (1.2 – 2.8 m)

Safe Range

100-speed film

4 – 12 ft (1.2 – 3.7 m)

Safe Range

200-speed film

4 – 17 ft (1.2 – 5.2 m)

Safe Range

400-speed film

4. Hold the camera steady and

gently press the

BUTTON

(1) to take the picture.

• To prevent battery drain, turn

the flash off by closing the lens cover when you are done taking pictures.

Beyond

9 ft

Picture

will be dark

Beyond

12 ft

Picture

will be dark

Beyond

17 ft

Picture

will be dark

SHUTTER

UNLOADING THE FILM

The film will not advance when you reach the end of the roll. Y ou must rewind the film before you open the film door or you will ruin the film. This camera features full rewind of film into the film cartridge which prevents the end of the film from sticking out of the film cartridge.

1. Slide the

FILM-REWIND BUTTON

until it latches to start the motorized film rewind.

(8)

• Wait until the motor stops

before you open the film door.

FILM DOOR

2. Open the remove the film and reload with fresh KODAK Film.

(18) to

CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA

• Protect the camera from dust,

moisture, sudden impact, and excessive heat.

CAUTION: Do not use solvents or harsh or abrasive cleaners 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.

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

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

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

TROUBLESHOOTING

What happened Probable cause Solution

Camera will Lens cover closed Open lens cover not operate completely

Batteries dead or Replace batteries improperly loaded and insert as shown in camera on battery door

Flash not ready Wait for flash-ready

Film not properly Reload the film. See loaded in camera LOADING THE

Film needs to be See UNLOADING

rewound/removed THE FILM

light to glow

FILM

What happened Probable cause Solution

Flash-ready light Lens cover not Open lens cover fails to glow within fully opened 30 seconds

Batteries weak Replace with 2 fresh or dead AAA-size alkaline

Batteries improperly Insert batteries as loaded in camera shown on battery door

batteries

No film in camera Load film into camera Camera in sleep mode See Power

Shutter button Lens cover closed Open lens cover cannot be released

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