Kodak KC50/55 User manual

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KC50/55
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.

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Getting to Know Your Camera
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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 ........................................................................ 22
For Owners of the Quartz Date Back Model ............................. 25
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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 [phone].
Kodak (Canada only) from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time)
Monday through Friday at 1 [phone], ext. 36100; for the
Toronto area, call [phone], ext. 36100.
Visit our web site at www.kodak.com.
© Eastman Kodak Company, 1997
For warranty purposes, please keep your sales receipt as proof of the
date of purchase.

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Shutter Button
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Flash Sensor
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Picture Counter
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Viewfinder
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Flash
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Red-Eye-Reduction Lamp
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Flash Switch
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Lens
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Len-Cover Switch
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Camera Strap
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Auto-Focus Windows
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Film Spindle
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Viewfinder Eyepiece
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Flash- /Camera-Ready Light
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Sprocket Teeth
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Film Window
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Film Door
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Film-Load Mark
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Battery-Door Latch
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Take-Up Spool
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Film-Rewind Switch
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Film Chamber
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Film-Door Latch
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DX-Code Sensors
Camera Identification (see inside front cover for diagrams)

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Type: Compact 35 mm auto-focus camera
Lens: 29 mm, 3-element hybrid
Viewfinder: Reverse-Galilean
Aperture: f /5.6
Focus Range: Daylight: 4 ft. (1.2 m) to infinity
Flash Unit: Electronic flash with ISO 100/21°, guide
number of 7.5 m; flash automatically turns
on at low-light levels
Flash Recycle Time: Approximately 5 sec with fresh batteries
Power Source: 2 AA-size alkaline batteries
Dimensions: 4.7 x 2.6 x 1.7 in. (120.4 x 65.2 x 43.7 mm)
Weight: 6 oz. (170 g) without film and batteries
Specifications

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This camera uses 2 AA-size
alkaline batteries.
Loading the 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.
• the film will not advance.
Auto Power Off
This camera automatically turns
off after approximately 2
minutes to conserve battery
power if it is not used.

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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
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down; then open
the FILM DOOR
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Loading the Film
2. Insert the film into the FILM
CHAMBER
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. Place the flat,
recessed end of the film over
the FILM SPINDLE
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. Push
the other end of the film
down into the film chamber
until it snaps into place.

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FILM
LOAD MARK
FILM-GUIDE RAILS
3. Pull out just enough film to
place the end of the film at
the FILM-LOAD MARK
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(Be sure the end of the film
is at the film-load mark or
you may not get any
pictures).
If the end of the film extends
past the film-load mark, gently
push the excess back into the
film cartridge.
Lay the film flat between the
film-guide rails.

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Auto
5. Slide the LENS-COVER
SWITCH
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to uncover the
LENS
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and turn the
camera on.
4. Snap the film door closed.
You should be able to read
the film information in the
FILM WINDOW
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CAUTION: Do not open the
film door if you have film
loaded in the camera.

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NOTE: Because of limited
space on the picture counter,
dots stand for frames 2 and 3.
Beginning at frame 4, only even
numbers show.
6. Press the SHUTTER
BUTTON
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three times
so that the PICTURE
COUNTER
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moves
to “1.”

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3. Look through the
VIEWFINDER
EYEPIECE
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to
see your subject.
VIEWFINDER
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1. Slide the LENS-COVER
SWITCH
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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.
Taking a Picture
4 ft.
(1.2m)

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4. Hold the camera steady and
gently press the SHUTTER
BUTTON
1
to take a
picture. Wait for the FLASH-
/CAMERA-READY LIGHT
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to turn “on” before you take
the picture. The flash
automatically fires when you
take a picture (see TAKING
FLASH PICTURES). Do not
block the lens or flash with
your fingers, strap, or any
other object.
5. The film automatically
advances so you can take
your next picture.

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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. Place the auto-focus frame
on the subject that you want
focused in the picture.
VIEWFINDER
AUTO-FOCUS
BRACKETS
2. Partially depress and hold the
SHUTTER BUTTON
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to
lock the focus position.

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3. While still partially
depressing the shutter button
move the camera until your
subject is where you want it.
VIEWFINDER
AUTO-FOCUS
BRACKETS
4. Press the shutter button
completely down to take the
picture.

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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.
Taking Flash Pictures
ISO Film Speed Flash-to-Subject Distance
100 4 to 9 ft (1.2 to 2.8 m)
200 4 to 13 ft (1.2 to 4.0 m)
400 4 to 18 ft (1.2 to 5.5 m)
1. Slide the LENS-COVER
SWITCH
9
open to turn the
camera on.
2. When the FLASH- /CAMERA-
READY LIGHT
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turns
“on”, you are ready to take
the picture.
3. Keep the subject within the
distance range for the speed

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Auto
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. Use fill flash
to lighten the shadows.
Flash Off— When you do not
want to use the flash, especially
flash
off fill flash
indoors, or in dim lighting
situations, use flash off.
1. Slide the LENS-COVER
SWITCH
9
open.
2. Push the FLASH SWITCH
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to either the fill flash or flash
off mode and hold into
position
without
lifting your
finger.
of the film in your camera.
Do not block the flash or
lens with your fingers, strap,
or any other object.

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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. Partially depress the SHUTTER
BUTTON
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. The RED-EYE-
REDUCTION LAMP
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stays
on as long as the shutter
button is partially depressed.
2. Have your subject look
directly at the red-eye-
reduction lamp for a few
seconds before you take the
picture.
3. If you choose not to use red-
eye-reduction, do not delay
in pressing the shutter button.
3. While still pressing the
desired flash mode, press the
SHUTTER BUTTON
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to
take a picture.