Kodak KB12 User Manual
Open film tip here, S1 5 10, 35mm camera
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.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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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GA24 • 100/21
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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
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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
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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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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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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