Kodak KB12 User Manual

Open film tip here, S1 5 10, 35mm camera

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OPEN

FILM TIP HERE

© Eastman Kodak Company, 1996

Consumer Imaging

EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY

Rochester, NY 14650

Need help with your camera? Call Kodak (United States only) toll free
from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Eastern time) Monday through Friday at
1 (800) 242-2424. The toll free number for Kodak (Canada only) from
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time) Monday through Friday is
1 (800) 465-6325, ext. 36100; for the Toronto area, call (416) 766-8233,
ext. 36100.

ENGLISH

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

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10

SPECIFICATIONS

Lens: 30 mm, 2-element aspheric lens
Shutter Speed: Fixed at 1/100 second
Aperture:

f/8.0 for flash/daylight

Film Speed: DX (ISO) 100, 200 or 400 print film
Focus Range: Daylight: 4 ft (1.2 m) to infinity

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8 VIEWFINDER
9 FILM SPINDLE

10 FILM-DOOR LATCH
11 BATTERY-DOOR

LATCH

12 FILM CHAMBER

13 FILM TAKE-UP SPOOL
14 FILM-LOAD MARK

15 FILM DOOR
16 FILM WINDOW
17 FILM-ADVANCE

WHEEL

18 FILM-REWIND LEVER
19 FILM-SPROCKET TEETH
20 VIEWFINDER

EYEPIECE

21 FLASH-READY LIGHT

1 PICTURE COUNTER

2 SHUTTER BUTTON
3 CAMERA STRAP
4 LENS
5 LENS-COVER

SWITCH

6 FLASH
7 FILM-REWIND

HANDLE

10

35mm Camera

5

S

35mm Camera

KB

10

This camera uses 2 AA-size alkaline batteries.

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LOADING THE BATTERIES

1. Load the batteries as shown.

2. Replace both batteries with fresh alkaline batteries when the

FLASH

-

READY

LIGHT

takes more than 30 seconds to come on.

Battery Tips
• Remember to 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.

A-A

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

FILM

-

DOOR

LATCH

(10)

to open the

FILM

DOOR

(15).

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FILM

5. Slide the

LENS

-

COVER

SWITCH

(5)

completely open to uncover
the

LENS

(4) and to turn

the

FLASH

(6) on.

4. Close the film door and check

the

FILM

WINDOW

(16) (you should

see the film information through
the window). Do not open the
film door after you start
taking pictures or you will
ruin the film.

OPEN

GA24 • 100/21

°

If the end of the film extends
past the film-load mark, gently
push the excess back into the
cartridge.

3. Pull out the film leader until

the tip reaches the film-load
mark. Lay the film flat
between the film-guide
rails.

force it into the film chamber.

2. Insert the flat end of the film

cartridge over the

FILM

SPINDLE

(9). Push the

other end of the film
cartridge down into the

FILM

CHAMBER

(12) until it fits

securely into place. Do not

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FILM TIP HERE

4 ft

(1.2 m)

VIEWFINDER

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TAKING PICTURES

This camera features a flash that fires

every time you take a picture.

The all-the-time flash feature acts as a fill flash in hazy outdoor
pictures or in bright-light conditions where shadows may exist.

1. Slide the

LENS

-

COVER

SWITCH

(5)

completely open to uncover
the

LENS

(4) and to turn the

FLASH

(6) on.

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10

2. For a sharp picture, stand

at least 4 ft (1.2 m) from your
subject.

3. Look through the

VIEWFINDER

EYEPIECE

(20) to see your subject.

4. Hold the camera steady and gently press the

SHUTTER

BUTTON

(2)

to take the picture. Be careful not to cover the flash and
picture-taking lens with your fingers.

5. Wind the

FILM

-

ADVANCE

WHEEL

(17)

until it stops. Your camera is
ready to take the next picture.

6. Close the lens-cover switch when

you finish taking pictures.

FILM

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UNLOADING THE FILM

The film will not advance when you reach the end of the roll. You
must rewind the film before you open the film door or you will
ruin the film.

1. To rewind the film, slide the

FILM

-

REWIND

LEVER

(18) in until

it latches and remains in the
locked position.

2. Unfold the

FILM

-

REWIND

HANDLE

(7)

and slowly turn it in the direction
of the arrow. There should be
tension when turning the film-
rewind handle and less tension
when the film is fully rewound.

3. Open the

FILM

DOOR

(15) and

remove the film.

NOTE: The film-rewind lever will
unlock when you load another film into the camera.

TROUBLESHOOTING

What happened

Probable cause Solution

Camera will Lens-cover switch Open the lens-cover switch
not operate closed

Flash not ready Wait for the flash-ready light to glow

Film not advanced Fully wind film-advance wheel

until it stops

Film not properly Reload the film. See
loaded LOADING THE FILM

Film needs to be See UNLOADING THE FILM
rewound/removed

Flash-ready Flash not turned on Open the lens-cover switch
light fails to
glow within Batteries weak or Replace with 2 fresh AA-size
30 seconds dead alkaline batteries

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

Excessive force Did not move the Fully move the film-rewind
required to film-rewind lever lever until it locks in place
rewind until it locked in place

Picture counter Removed film without With film out of the camera, press the
doesn’t return fully rewinding rewind lever and move the film-
to “S” sprocket teeth towards the left until

counter is at “S”

Shutter button No film in camera Load film into the camera
cannot be
released Lens-cover switch Open lens-cover switch

closed

Film cartridge Film-spindle not Turn the film-rewind handle slowly
does not fit properly engaged to reposition the film spindle and to
correctly in inside film cartridge properly engage the film cartridge
film chamber into the film chamber

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TAKING FLASH PICTURES

4. Hold the camera steady and gently press the

SHUTTER

BUTTON

(2)

to take the picture. Be careful not to cover the flash and
picture-taking lens with your fingers.

IMPORTANT:

To prevent battery drain, turn off the flash by closing

the lens cover when you are not using it.

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In dim light, such as indoors or outdoors in heavy shade or on dark
overcast days, you need flash. This camera features a flash that fires
every time you take a picture.

1. Slide the

LENS

-

COVER

SWITCH

(5) completely open to uncover the

LENS

(4) and to turn the

FLASH

(6) on.

2. Take the picture when the

FLASH

-

READY

LIGHT

(21) glows.

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.

FILM-GUIDE

RAILS

FILM-

LOAD MARK

35 mm Camera

KB

10

1. 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.

2. If the lens appears dirty, breathe on it to form a mist and wipe the

surface gently with a soft, lintless cloth or lens-cleaning tissue. Do not
apply pressure or you will scratch the lens. Never wipe a dry lens.

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

3. Remove the batteries when you store the camera for a long time.

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

CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA

¿Necesita ayuda con su cámara? Comuníquese con Kodak (en los Estados
Unidos solamente), llamando sin cargo al número 1 (800) 242-2424, de
lunes a viernes de 8:00 a.m. a 8:00 p.m. (hora del este). El número de
Kodak a llamar sin cargo (solamente en el Canadá), es el 1 (800) 465-6325
extensión 36100, de lunes a viernes de 8:30 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. (hora del
este); para el área de Toronto, llame al (416) 766-8233 extensión 36100.

ESPAÑOL

ESPECIFICACIONES

Lente: 30 mm, esférico de 2 elementos
Velocidad del disparador: Fija a 1/100 de segundos
Abertura de diafragma:

f/8.0 para flash/luz del día

Sensibilidad de película: Película de impresión con DX (ISO) de
100, 200 o 400
Enfoque: Luz del día:1.2 m a infinito

Esta cámara utiliza 2 baterías alcalinas tamaño AA.

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COMO CARGAR LAS BATERIAS

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1. Cargue las baterías como aquí se indica.

2. Cambie las dos baterías por baterías nuevas alcalinas cuando

el

INDICADOR

DE

FLASH

LISTO

demora más de 30 segundos en

encenderse.

Consejos para usar las baterías
• Acuérdese de llevar baterías de respuesto con usted en todo

momento.

• Lea y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones del fabricante

de la batería.

• Mantenga las baterías fuera del alcance de los niños.

• No intente desarmar, recargar las baterías o exponerlas a altas

temperaturas o fuego.

• Antes de usarlas, guarde las baterías en su empaque original.

Para resultados excelentes al tomar fotografías en
interiores y exteriores, use película con una
sensibilidad de ISO 400. Para uso en días de sol
brillante, puede usar película con ISO 100 o 200.
Bajo luz solar, colóquese de espaldas al sol y
cargue la película a la sombra de su cuerpo.

1. Deslice hacia arriba el

SEGURO

DE

LA

PUERTA

DEL

COMPARTIMIENTO

DE

PELICULA

(10) para abrir la

PUERTA

DEL

COMPARTIMIENTO

DE

PELICULA

(15).

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COMO CARGAR LA PELICULA

OPEN

FILM TIP HERE

3. Saque solamente suficiente

película para que el borde de
la película llegue a la marca
del borde de película. Ponga
la película lisa entre los
carriles de guía de la película.

CARRILES DE GUIA

DE LA PELICULA

MARCA DEL BORDE

DE PELICULA

Si el extremo de la película se
extiende más allá de la marca del
borde de película, gentilmente
empuje el sobrante hacia dentro
del cartucho.

4. Cierre la puerta del compartimiento de

película y verifique la

VENTANA

DE

LA

PELICULA

(16), (debe poder leer la

información de la película a través de
la ventana). No abra la puerta del
compartimiento de película después
que empiece a tomar fotografías
porque arruinará la película.

2. Inserte la parte lisa del cartucho de

película sobre la

REBOBINADORA

DE

PELICULA

(9). Empuje el otro lado

del cartucho de la película hacia
abajo en el

COMPARTIMIENTO

DE

PELICULA

(12) hasta que trabe

firmemente en su lugar. No lo
fuerce en el compartimiento
de la película.

5. Deslice completamente el

SEGURO

DE

CUBIERTA

DEL

LENTE

(5) para destapar

el

LENTE

(4) y encender el

FLASH

(6).

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CONOZCA SU CAMARA

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1 CONTADOR DE FOTOGRAFIAS

2 DISPARADOR
3 CORREA DE LA CAMARA
4 LENTE

5 SEGURO DE CUBIERTA DEL LENTE

6 FLASH
7 MANIVELA DEL REBOBINADO

DE PELICULA

8 VISOR
9 REBOBINADORA DE PELICULA

10 SEGURO DE LA PUERTA DEL

COMPARTIMIENTO DE PELICULA

11 SEGURO DE LA PUERTA DEL

COMPARTIMIENTO DE BATERIAS

12 COMPARTIMIENTO DE PELICULA

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Minor Revision 1-97

Pt. No. 6C0916 Kodak is a trademark. Printed in Mexico

6. Press the

SHUTTER

BUTTON

(2) and turn

the

FILM

-

ADVANCE

WHEEL

(17) until it locks

(the

PICTURE

COUNTER

[1] will start at “S”).

Continue doing this until the picture
counter shows “1.” (If the picture
counter does not move, reload the film
into the camera by following these
instructions.)

NOTE: Because of limited space on
the picture counter, each dot represents
one picture.

FILM

OPEN

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10

FILM

6. Oprima el

DISPARADOR

(2) y dele vuelta al

AVANZADOR

DE

PELICULA

(17) hasta que trabe

(el

CONTADOR

DE

FOTOGRAFIAS

[1] empezará

con “S”). Continue haciendo ésto hasta
que el contador de fotografías muestre “1”.
(Si el contador de fotografías no se mueve,
vuelva a cargar la película en la cámara
siguiendo estas instrucciones).

NOTA: Como el espacio es limitado en el
contador de fotografías, cada representa una
fotografía.

4 – 10 ft (1.2 – 3.0 m)

Safe Range

100-speed film

Beyond 10 ft

(3.0 m)

Picture

will be dark

4 – 14 ft (1.2 – 4.3 m)

Safe Range

200-speed film

Beyond 14 ft

(4.3 m)

Picture

will be dark

4 – 19 ft (1.2 – 5.8 m)

Safe Range

400-speed film

Beyond 19 ft

(5.8 m)

Picture

will be dark

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13 CARRETE RECEPTOR

DE PELICULA

14 MARCA DEL BORDE DE

PELICULA

15 PUERTA DEL COMPARTIMIENTO

DE PELICULA

16 VENTANA DE LA PELICULA
17 AVANZADOR DE PELICULA
18 PALANCA DEL REBOBINADO

DE PELICULA

19 DIENTES DE ENGRANAJE

DE PELICULA

20 OCULAR DEL VISOR
21 INDICADOR DE FLASH LISTO

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