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- Page 1 KC50/55 Camera...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Getting To Know Your Camera
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Need Help with Your Camera? ... 6 Camera Identification ... 7 Specifications ... 8 Loading the Batteries ... 9 Loading the Film ... 10 Taking a Picture ... 14 Taking Flash Pictures ... 18 Unloading the Film ... 21 Troubleshooting ... -
Page 6: Need Help With Your Camera
Need Help with Your Camera? Call: Kodak (USA only) toll free from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Eastern time) Monday through Friday at 1 (800) 242-2424. Kodak (Canada only) from 8:30 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. -
Page 7: Camera Identification
Camera Identification Shutter Button Flash Sensor Picture Counter Viewfinder Flash Red-Eye-Reduction Lamp Flash Switch Lens Len-Cover Switch Camera Strap Auto-Focus Windows Film Spindle (see inside front cover for diagrams) Viewfinder Eyepiece Flash- /Camera-Ready Light Sprocket Teeth Film Window Film Door Film-Load Mark Battery-Door Latch Take-Up Spool... -
Page 8: Specifications
Specifications Type: Lens: Viewfinder: Aperture: Focus Range: Flash Unit: Flash Recycle Time: Power Source: Dimensions: Weight: Compact 35 mm auto-focus camera 29 mm, 3-element hybrid Reverse-Galilean f /5.6 Daylight: 4 ft. (1.2 m) to infinity Electronic flash with ISO 100/21 , guide number of 7.5 m;... -
Page 9: Loading The Batteries
Loading the Batteries This camera uses 2 AA-size alkaline batteries. Low-Battery Warning It’s time to replace the batteries when— • the flash- /camera-ready light takes more than 30 seconds to turn on. • the camera motor slows down or will not run. •... -
Page 10: Loading The Film
Loading the Film If in sunlight, turn your back to the sun and load the film in the shade of your body. 1. Slide the FILM-DOOR LATCH down; then open the FILM DOOR 2. Insert the film into the FILM CHAMBER recessed end of the film over the FILM SPINDLE... - Page 11 3. Pull out just enough film to place the end of the film at the FILM-LOAD MARK (Be sure the end of the film is at the film-load mark or you may not get any pictures). FILM LOAD MARK FILM-GUIDE RAILS Lay the film flat between the film-guide rails.
- Page 12 4. Snap the film door closed. You should be able to read the film information in the FILM WINDOW CAUTION: Do not open the film door if you have film loaded in the camera. 5. Slide the LENS-COVER SWITCH LENS camera on.
- Page 13 6. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON three times so that the PICTURE COUNTER moves to “1.” NOTE: Because of limited space on the picture counter, dots stand for frames 2 and 3. Beginning at frame 4, only even numbers show.
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Page 14: Taking A Picture
Taking a Picture 1. Slide the LENS-COVER SWITCH open until it locks into place. The camera will not work if the lens cover is not completely open. 2. For a sharp picture, be at least 4 ft (1.2 m) from your subject in daylight and when using flash. - Page 15 4. Hold the camera steady and gently press the SHUTTER BUTTON to take a picture. Wait for the FLASH- /CAMERA-READY LIGHT to turn “on” before you take the picture. The flash automatically fires when you take a picture (see TAKING FLASH PICTURES).
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Page 16: Shutter Button
Using the Focus Lock This camera automatically focuses on whatever is within the auto-focus frame of the veiwfinder eyepiece. If you want to take a picture with the subject positioned outside of the auto-focus frame, use the focus lock as follow: 1. - Page 17 3. While still partially depressing the shutter button move the camera until your subject is where you want it. AUTO-FOCUS BRACKETS VIEWFINDER 4. Press the shutter button completely down to take the picture.
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Page 18: Taking Flash Pictures
Taking Flash Pictures 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. ISO Film Speed 1. Slide the LENS-COVER SWITCH open to turn the camera on. - Page 19 of the film in your camera. Do not block the flash or lens with your fingers, strap, or any other object. Using Fill Flash and Flash Off Fill Flash— Bright light indoors or outdoors from backlit subjects can create dark shadows (especially on faces) in contrasty scenes.
- Page 20 3. While still pressing the desired flash mode, press the SHUTTER BUTTON take a picture. Using Red-Eye-Reduction To minimize red-eye in flash pictures of people, use the red- eye-reduction feature. Whenever the flash is needed, the red-eye-reduction will automatically be active. 1.
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Page 21: Unloading The Film
Unloading the Film After you take the last picture on the roll of film, slide the FILM-REWIND SWITCH position to start the film rewind. You may get a few extra pictures on a roll (26 instead of 24, etc.). Wait for the camera motor to stop before you open the FILM DOOR remove the film cartridge. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting What happened Probable cause Camera will not operate Lens cover closed Batteries weak, dead, missing, or improperly inserted Solution Slide the lens-cover switch to uncover lens and turn on camera Replace or reload the batteries; see Loading the Batteries... - Page 23 What happened Probable cause Picture counter Film door opened returns to “S” Film does Batteries weak, not advance dead, missing, or improperly inserted Film not loaded properly Solution Close film door and rewind film to avoid losing additional pictures Replace or reload the batteries;...
- Page 24 What happened Probable cause Film does Film did not not rewind load properly Batteries weak, dead, missing, or improperly inserted Flash- /camera- Batteries weak ready light fails to turn on within 30 seconds Solution See Loading the Film Replace or reload the batteries;...
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Page 25: For Owners Of The Quartz Date Back Model
For Owners of the Quartz Date Back Model Setting the Date and Time The date and time feature enables you to record the date in a choice of four formats: (month/day/year, day/month/ year, year/month/day) or time (day/hour/minute) directly onto the film. Date and Time Imprinting Press the Mode Button (b) to select the desired data type;... - Page 26 Mode Selection Use the Mode Button (b) to change the data display as shown. Setting Data 1. Press the Mode Button (b) to select the desired data type. 2. Use the Select Button (c) to move between different parts of the displayed data. With the data displayed, pressing the select button in succession causes the...
- Page 27 In time mode, pressing the select button successively causes the hour, minute, and then the colon to blink. 3. Press the Set Button (d) to change the blinking display. SELECT MODE Replacing the Date Back Battery 1. Open the film door. Remove the screw from the battery cover using a small screw driver.
- Page 28 2. Remove the battery cover and insert a new 3-volt lithium CR 2025 (+ side up) battery. 3. Replace the battery cover and reattach the screw. Reset the date and time. Date back subject to minor appearance and specification changes. Kodak is a trademark.
- Page 29 Consumer Imaging EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY Rochester, NY 14650 Pt. No. 916 5101 1-97 Printed in USA...
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