Kodak KE50 - 35 Mm Camera User manual

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Kodak
KE50
35 mm
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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ENGLISH
Contents
Need Help with Your Camera?....................................................... 6
Camera Identification ..................................................................... 7
Specifications ................................................................................. 8
Attaching the Camera Strap........................................................... 9
Loading the Batteries ..................................................................... 9
Loading the Film ...........................................................................11
Taking Pictures............................................................................. 13
Taking Flash Pictures ................................................................... 16
Selecting the Flash Modes and Self-timer ................................... 17
Unloading the Film ....................................................................... 22
Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 23
For Owners of the Quartz Date Back Model ................................ 25

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Need Help with Your Camera?
Call:
Kodak (USAonly) 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 http://www.kodak.com
For warranty purposes, please keep your sales receipt as proof of the
date of purchase.
© Eastman Kodak Company, 1997

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Camera Identification (see inside front cover for diagrams)
1Shutter Button
2Mode-Selector Button
3Film-Rewind Button
4LCD Panel
5Auto-FocusWindows
6Flash
7Viewfinder
8Lens
9Lens-Cover Switch
10 Strap Post
11 Self-Timer/Red-Eye-Reduction Lamp
12 Flash Sensor
13 Film-Door Latch
14 Viewfinder Eyepiece
15 Flash-Ready Light
16 Battery-Door Latch
17 TripodSocket
18 Film-Guide Rails
19 Film Chamber
20 Film Door
21 Film Window
LCD Panel
22 Frame Counter
23 Auto-Flash Symbol
24 Fill-Flash Symbol
25 Flash-Off Symbol
26 Self-Timer Symbol
27 Film-Presence Indicator
28 Nighttime-View Symbol
29 Battery Symbol

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Specifications
Type: 35 mm auto-focus, easy-load camera
Lens: 29 mm, glass
Flash Unit: KODAK SENSALITE ™ Flash with automatic power
down to conserve battery power
Viewfinder: Reverse-Galilean
Aperture: f /5.6
Shutter Speed: Programmed
Film Speed: DX (ISO) 100, 200, or 400 print film
Focus Range: Daylight: 3 ft (.9 m) to infinity
Power Source: 2 AA-size alkaline batteries
Dimensions: 5.4 x 2.7 x 1.7 in. (136.3 x 68.7 x 43.9 mm)
Weight: Approx. 7.0 oz (197 g)

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Attaching the
Camera Strap
Thread the short loop of the strap
under the STRAP POST (10). Put the
long loop through the short loop and
pull it tight.
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21 LEFT ANGLE
Loading the Batteries
This camera uses 2 AA-size alkaline
batteries.
1. Slide the BATTERY-DOOR LATCH (16)
in the direction of the arrow and lift
up to open the door.
2. Load the batteries in the battery
chamber.
3. Snap the battery door closed.
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Low-Battery Indicator
It’s time to replace the batteries
when—
• the BATTERY SYMBOL (29) “blinks”
on the LCD PANEL (4) or
• the camera repeatedly fails to take
a picture or
• the FLASH-READY LIGHT (15) flashes
longer than 15 seconds.
Auto Power Off
This camera automatically turns off
after approximately 3 minutes to
conserve battery power. To awake
the camera, press the shutter button
partwaydown.
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
orfire.
• Store batteries in their original
packaging prior to use.

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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 (13) in
the direction of the arrow to open
the FILM DOOR (20).
2. Insert the film leader into the slot
in the back of the camera
between the FILM-GUIDE
RAILS (18).
FILM-GUIDE
RAILS

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3. Push the film cartridge down into
the FILM CHAMBER (19) until it fits
securely into place. Do not force
it into the film chamber.
4. Close the film door to start the
auto-film advance. The LCD
PANEL (4) will show the first
exposure, and you will see the
film information in the FILM
WINDOW (21). When you close
the safety-interlocked film door,
you cannot open the film door
until the film is completely
rewound into the film
cartridge.
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5. Slide the LENS-COVER SWITCH (9)
completely open to uncover the
LENS (8) and to turn the
camera on.
Taking Pictures
1. Slide the LENS-COVER SWITCH (9)
completely open to uncover the
LENS (8) and to turn the
camera on.
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21 LEFT ANGLE
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2. For a sharp picture stand at least
3 ft (0.9 m) from your subject.
3. Look through
the VIEWFINDER
EYEPIECE (14)
and place the
auto-focus
circle on your
subject.
4. Hold the camera steady and
gently press the SHUTTER
BUTTON (1) to take the picture.
After you take the picture, the film
automatically advances to the
next picture. Be careful not to
cover the flash and picture-
taking lens with your fingers.
5. Close the
lens cover
when you
are done
taking
pictures.
VIEWFINDER
3 ft.
(0.9 m)
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Using the Focus Lock
This camera automatically focuses
on whatever is within the auto-focus
circle of the viewfinder eyepiece. If
you want to take a picture with the
subject positioned outside of the
auto-focus circle, use the auto-focus
lock as follows:
2. Partially depress and hold the
SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to lock the
focus.
3. While still partially depressing the
shutter button, move the camera
until your subject is where you
want it within the VIEWFINDER
EYEPIECE (14).
4. Press the shutter button
completely down to take the
picture.
Viewfinder
Auto-Focus Circle
1. Place the
auto-focus
circle on the
subject you
want
focused in
the picture.

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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.
1. Slide the LENS-COVER SWITCH (9)
completely open to uncover the
LENS (8) and to turn the
camera on.
2. Take the
picture when
the“blinking”
FLASH-READY
LIGHT (15)
disappears.
GA24 100/21
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.
ISO Film Flash-to-Subject
Speed Distance
100 3 to 9 ft (0.9 to 2.8 m)
200 3 to 13 ft (0.9 to 4.0 m)
400 3 to 18 ft (0.9 to 5.5 m)
4. Hold the camera steady and gently
press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to
take the picture. Be careful not to
cover the flash and picture-
taking lens with your fingers.

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Selecting the Flash
Modes and Self-timer
Besides the auto-flash mode, you
can select manual fill flash, flash off,
auto-flash with self-timer, nighttime-
view with
flash, or
nighttime-
view with
flashoff.
Press the MODE-SELECTOR BUTTON (2)
until the desired indicator appears on
the LCD PANEL (4).
Only the manual fill-flash and flash-off
modes will remain selected after you
take the picture. To cancel these
selections, turn the camera off or press
the mode-selector button to return to
the auto-flash start position.

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Manual Fill Flash
Bright light indoors or outdoors from
backlit subjects can create dark
shadows (especially on faces) in
high-contrast scenes. Use the fill
flash feature to lighten these
shadows.
1. Press the MODE-SELECTOR
BUTTON (2) until the manual fill-
flash symbol appears on the LCD
PANEL (4).
2. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to
take the picture. After you take the
picture, the fill-flash symbol will
blink for a few seconds and stop.
Flash Off
When you do not want to use the
flash, especially indoors where flash
is prohibited, such as in theaters and
museums, or in dim lighting
situations, use the flash off feature.
Use a tripod or place the camera on
another firm support because the
shutter speed will most likely be
slow, and use ISO 400-speed film.
1. Press the MODE-SELECTOR
BUTTON (2) until the flash-off
symbol appears on the LCD
PANEL (4).
2. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to
take the picture.

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Nighttime-View Mode
with Flash
In this mode, the camera balances
the flash and existing light exposure
so you can take beautiful pictures of
people at sunset or at night. Use a
tripod or place the camera on
another firm support because the
shutter speed will most likely be
slow, and use ISO 400-speed film.
1. Press the MODE-SELECTOR
BUTTON (2) until the nighttime-view
with flash symbol appears on the
LCD PANEL (4).
2. Press and hold the SHUTTER
BUTTON (1) for 12 seconds
without lifting your finger.
NOTE: If you remove your finger
from the shutter button before
12 seconds, the shutter will time out
immediately.
3. Release the shutter button after
12 seconds to take the picture.

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Nighttime-View Mode
without Flash
In this mode, you can capture the
natural existing light of city-night
scenes or fireworks at night. Use a
tripod or place the camera on
another firm support because the
shutter speed will most likely be
slow, and use ISO 400-speed film.
1. Press the MODE-SELECTOR
BUTTON (2) until the nighttime-view
without flash symbol appears on
the LCD PANEL (4).
2. Press and hold the SHUTTER
BUTTON (1) for 12 seconds
without lifting your finger.
NOTE: If you remove your finger
from the shutter button before
12 seconds, the shutter will time
out immediately.
3. Release the shutter button after
12 seconds to take the picture.