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Camera Identification 1 2 3 4 7 5 6 Unfold front cover flaps of manual to view camera diagrams.
Camera Identification 1 2 3 4 7 5 6 Unfold front cover flaps of manual to view camera diagrams.
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ENGLISH KODAK KB18 Camera NEED HELP WITH YOUR CAMERA? Visit our Web sites at http://www.kodak.com (for US) or http://www.kodak.ca (for the Toronto area, call , please have your sales receipt as proof of the date of purchase. © Eastman Kodak Company, 1999 1 For warranty purposes, please keep your camera available. to 7:00 p.m. (Eastern time) Monday through Friday at 1-800-242...
ENGLISH KODAK KB18 Camera NEED HELP WITH YOUR CAMERA? Visit our Web sites at http://www.kodak.com (for US) or http://www.kodak.ca (for the Toronto area, call , please have your sales receipt as proof of the date of purchase. © Eastman Kodak Company, 1999 1 For warranty purposes, please keep your camera available. to 7:00 p.m. (Eastern time) Monday through Friday at 1-800-242...
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CONTENTS CAMERA IDENTIFICATION 2 LOADING THE BATTERIES 3 Power shutdown 4 Battery tips 4 LOADING THE FILM 5 TAKING PICTURES 9 Tips for better pictures 11 TAKING FLASH PICTURES 12 UNLOADING THE FILM 14 CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA ........ 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 SPECIFICATIONS 18 CAMERA IDENTIFICATION Unfold cover flaps of manual to view camera diagrams. 1 SHUTTER BUTTON 2 PICTURE COUNTER 3 VIEWFINDER 4 FLASH 5 BATTERY DOOR 6 LENS COVER 7 LENS 8 FILM-ADVANCE WHEEL 9 FLASH-READY LIGHT 10 VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE 2
CONTENTS CAMERA IDENTIFICATION 2 LOADING THE BATTERIES 3 Power shutdown 4 Battery tips 4 LOADING THE FILM 5 TAKING PICTURES 9 Tips for better pictures 11 TAKING FLASH PICTURES 12 UNLOADING THE FILM 14 CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA ........ 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 SPECIFICATIONS 18 CAMERA IDENTIFICATION Unfold cover flaps of manual to view camera diagrams. 1 SHUTTER BUTTON 2 PICTURE COUNTER 3 VIEWFINDER 4 FLASH 5 BATTERY DOOR 6 LENS COVER 7 LENS 8 FILM-ADVANCE WHEEL 9 FLASH-READY LIGHT 10 VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE 2
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Replace the batteries with fresh alkaline batteries when the FLASH-READY LIGHT (9) takes more than 30 seconds to come on. 3 11 FILM-REWIND BUTTON 12 FILM-SPROCKET TEETH 13 FILM CHAMBER 14 FILM-DOOR LATCH 15 CAMERA STRAP 16 FILM SPINDLE 17 FILM-REWIND HANDLE 18 FILM TAKE-UP SPOOL 19 FILM-LOAD MARK 20 FILM DOOR 21 FILM WINDOW LOADING THE BATTERIES This camera uses 2 AAA-size alkaline 1.5 V batteries. 1. Load the batteries as shown. • Make sure you tuck the battery pull strap into the battery chamber before inserting the batteries. 2.
Replace the batteries with fresh alkaline batteries when the FLASH-READY LIGHT (9) takes more than 30 seconds to come on. 3 11 FILM-REWIND BUTTON 12 FILM-SPROCKET TEETH 13 FILM CHAMBER 14 FILM-DOOR LATCH 15 CAMERA STRAP 16 FILM SPINDLE 17 FILM-REWIND HANDLE 18 FILM TAKE-UP SPOOL 19 FILM-LOAD MARK 20 FILM DOOR 21 FILM WINDOW LOADING THE BATTERIES This camera uses 2 AAA-size alkaline 1.5 V batteries. 1. Load the batteries as shown. • Make sure you tuck the battery pull strap into the battery chamber before inserting the batteries. 2.
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... try to take a picture while the FLASHREADY LIGHT (9) is not operated for more than 1 minute with the lens cover opened. You can still 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. Power shutdown To reduce battery power, the camera will go into a sleep mode when it is...
... try to take a picture while the FLASHREADY LIGHT (9) is not operated for more than 1 minute with the lens cover opened. You can still 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. Power shutdown To reduce battery power, the camera will go into a sleep mode when it is...
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... body. 1. LOADING THE FILM For excellent all-around results for indoor and outdoor picture-taking, use ISO 100- Insert the flat end of the film cartridge completely down into the FILM CHAMBER (13) until it fits securely into place. • Do not force it into the film chamber. 5 or ISO 200-speed film. For use in the shade of your back to open the FILM DOOR...
... body. 1. LOADING THE FILM For excellent all-around results for indoor and outdoor picture-taking, use ISO 100- Insert the flat end of the film cartridge completely down into the FILM CHAMBER (13) until it fits securely into place. • Do not force it into the film chamber. 5 or ISO 200-speed film. For use in the shade of your back to open the FILM DOOR...
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Pull out the film leader until the tip reaches the FILM-LOAD MARK (19). Film Leader • Make sure the sprocket teeth show through the holes on the upper side of the film extends past the film-load mark, gently push the excess back into the cartridge. Film-Load Mark Film-Guide Rails • Lay the film flat between the filmguide rails rotating the film cartridge in the direction of the FILM-SPROCKET TEETH (12). 6 • If the end of the film. 3.
Pull out the film leader until the tip reaches the FILM-LOAD MARK (19). Film Leader • Make sure the sprocket teeth show through the holes on the upper side of the film extends past the film-load mark, gently push the excess back into the cartridge. Film-Load Mark Film-Guide Rails • Lay the film flat between the filmguide rails rotating the film cartridge in the direction of the FILM-SPROCKET TEETH (12). 6 • If the end of the film. 3.
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Slide the LENS COVER (6) completely open the film door after you start taking pictures or you will ruin the film. 7 GA24 100/21" • You should see the film information through the window. • Do not open to uncover the LENS (7) and to turn on the camera. Close the film door and check the FILM WINDOW (21). 5. 4.
Slide the LENS COVER (6) completely open the film door after you start taking pictures or you will ruin the film. 7 GA24 100/21" • You should see the film information through the window. • Do not open to uncover the LENS (7) and to turn on the camera. Close the film door and check the FILM WINDOW (21). 5. 4.
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GA24 100/21" 8 Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) and turn the FILM-ADVANCE WHEEL (8) until the PICTURE COUNTER (2) shows "1." • If the picture counter does not move, reload the film into the camera and repeat the filmloading instructions. • The picture counter starts at "0" and each mark within the increments of 5 represents one picture. repeat the steps until it locks; 6.
GA24 100/21" 8 Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) and turn the FILM-ADVANCE WHEEL (8) until the PICTURE COUNTER (2) shows "1." • If the picture counter does not move, reload the film into the camera and repeat the filmloading instructions. • The picture counter starts at "0" and each mark within the increments of 5 represents one picture. repeat the steps until it locks; 6.
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For a sharp picture, stand at least 4 ft (1.2 m) from your subject. 4 ft (1.2 m) • The flash-recycle time is approximately 5 seconds with fresh batteries. 9 This allthe-time flash feature provides consistently brighter pictures by acting as a fill flash in hazy outdoor pictures or in bright-light conditions where shadows may exist. 1. Slide the LENS COVER (6) completely open to uncover the LENS (7) and to turn on the camera. 2. TAKING PICTURES This camera features a flash that, when the flash-ready light glows, will fire every time you take a picture.
For a sharp picture, stand at least 4 ft (1.2 m) from your subject. 4 ft (1.2 m) • The flash-recycle time is approximately 5 seconds with fresh batteries. 9 This allthe-time flash feature provides consistently brighter pictures by acting as a fill flash in hazy outdoor pictures or in bright-light conditions where shadows may exist. 1. Slide the LENS COVER (6) completely open to uncover the LENS (7) and to turn on the camera. 2. TAKING PICTURES This camera features a flash that, when the flash-ready light glows, will fire every time you take a picture.
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Hold the camera steady and gently press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to take the next picture. 6. Close the lens cover when you are done taking pictures. 3. Wind the film-advance wheel (8) until it stops. 4. Look through the VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (10) to take the picture. 10 GA24 100/21" • Your camera is ready to see your subject. 5.
Hold the camera steady and gently press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to take the next picture. 6. Close the lens cover when you are done taking pictures. 3. Wind the film-advance wheel (8) until it stops. 4. Look through the VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (10) to take the picture. 10 GA24 100/21" • Your camera is ready to see your subject. 5.
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...best subject illumination. • Keep your hand, fingers, or objects away from the flash and picturetaking lens. • Stand at the subject's level. Tips for better pictures • To avoid blurry pictures, hold your camera steady by framing it fills the viewfinder but not closer than 4 ft (1.2 m). • Take pictures... to your picture by keeping your elbows close to your body when you . Kneel down to take pictures of a fence. • Keep the sun behind you press the shutter button. • Stand close enough to avoid flash reflection and bright spots in your pictures. 11
...best subject illumination. • Keep your hand, fingers, or objects away from the flash and picturetaking lens. • Stand at the subject's level. Tips for better pictures • To avoid blurry pictures, hold your camera steady by framing it fills the viewfinder but not closer than 4 ft (1.2 m). • Take pictures... to your picture by keeping your elbows close to your body when you . Kneel down to take pictures of a fence. • Keep the sun behind you press the shutter button. • Stand close enough to avoid flash reflection and bright spots in your pictures. 11
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Wait for the speed of film in heavy shade, or on the camera. 12 2. TAKING FLASH PICTURES In dim light, such as indoors or outdoors in your camera. • Don't take a picture. 1. This camera simplifies your pictures will be dark. Slide the LENS COVER (6) completely open to uncover the LENS (7) and to glow. 3. Keep the subject within the distance range for the FLASH-READY LIGHT (9) to turn on dark overcast days, you take pictures beyond the maximum distance or your picture-taking because the flash fires every time you need flash.
Wait for the speed of film in heavy shade, or on the camera. 12 2. TAKING FLASH PICTURES In dim light, such as indoors or outdoors in your camera. • Don't take a picture. 1. This camera simplifies your pictures will be dark. Slide the LENS COVER (6) completely open to uncover the LENS (7) and to glow. 3. Keep the subject within the distance range for the FLASH-READY LIGHT (9) to turn on dark overcast days, you take pictures beyond the maximum distance or your picture-taking because the flash fires every time you need flash.
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Hold the camera steady and gently press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to take the picture. • To prevent battery drain, turn off the flash by closing the lens cover when you are done taking pictures. 4 - 9 ft (1.2 - 2.8 m) Beyond 9 ft Safe Range 100-speed film Picture will be dark 4 - 12 ft (1.2 - 3.7 m) Beyond 12 ft Safe Range 200-speed film 4 - 17 ft (1.2 - 5.2 m) Picture will be dark Beyond 17 ft Safe Range 400-speed film Picture will be dark 13 4.
Hold the camera steady and gently press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to take the picture. • To prevent battery drain, turn off the flash by closing the lens cover when you are done taking pictures. 4 - 9 ft (1.2 - 2.8 m) Beyond 9 ft Safe Range 100-speed film Picture will be dark 4 - 12 ft (1.2 - 3.7 m) Beyond 12 ft Safe Range 200-speed film 4 - 17 ft (1.2 - 5.2 m) Picture will be dark Beyond 17 ft Safe Range 400-speed film Picture will be dark 13 4.
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.... 2. Open the FILM DOOR (20) to remove the film and reload with fresh KODAK Film. 14 You must rewind the film before you open the film door or you will not advance when you reach the end of the arrow. Press the FILMREWIND BUTTON (11) until it may break. 3. Unfold the FILM-REWIND HANDLE (17) and slowly turn it in the direction of the roll. UNLOADING THE FILM The film...
.... 2. Open the FILM DOOR (20) to remove the film and reload with fresh KODAK Film. 14 You must rewind the film before you open the film door or you will not advance when you reach the end of the arrow. Press the FILMREWIND BUTTON (11) until it may break. 3. Unfold the FILM-REWIND HANDLE (17) and slowly turn it in the direction of the roll. UNLOADING THE FILM The film...
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Do not use solvents or harsh or abrasive cleaners on the camera body. • If the lens appears dirty, breathe on it to disassemble or repair the camera or flash unit by yourself. 15 CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA • Protect the camera from dust, moisture, sudden impact, ...gently with a soft, lintless cloth or camera lens-cleaning tissue. CAUTION: Use solvents or solutions designed for an extended time. CAUTION: Do not use chemically treated tissues intended for cleaning eyeglasses. • Remove the batteries when you store the camera for cleaning camera lenses. Never wipe a dry...
Do not use solvents or harsh or abrasive cleaners on the camera body. • If the lens appears dirty, breathe on it to disassemble or repair the camera or flash unit by yourself. 15 CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA • Protect the camera from dust, moisture, sudden impact, ...gently with a soft, lintless cloth or camera lens-cleaning tissue. CAUTION: Use solvents or solutions designed for an extended time. CAUTION: Do not use chemically treated tissues intended for cleaning eyeglasses. • Remove the batteries when you store the camera for cleaning camera lenses. Never wipe a dry...
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TROUBLESHOOTING What happened Camera will not operate Probable cause Lens cover closed Batteries dead or improperly loaded in camera Flash not ready Film not properly loaded in camera Film needs to be rewound/removed 16 Solution Open lens cover completely Replace batteries and insert as shown on battery door Wait for flash-ready light to glow Reload the film. See LOADING THE FILM See UNLOADING THE FILM
TROUBLESHOOTING What happened Camera will not operate Probable cause Lens cover closed Batteries dead or improperly loaded in camera Flash not ready Film not properly loaded in camera Film needs to be rewound/removed 16 Solution Open lens cover completely Replace batteries and insert as shown on battery door Wait for flash-ready light to glow Reload the film. See LOADING THE FILM See UNLOADING THE FILM
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What happened Flash-ready light fails to glow within 30 seconds Shutter button cannot be released Probable cause Lens cover not fully opened Solution Open lens cover Batteries weak or dead Replace with 2 fresh AAA-size alkaline batteries Batteries improperly Insert batteries as loaded in camera shown on battery door No film in camera Load film into camera Camera in sleep mode See Power shutdown on page 4 Lens cover closed Open lens cover 17
What happened Flash-ready light fails to glow within 30 seconds Shutter button cannot be released Probable cause Lens cover not fully opened Solution Open lens cover Batteries weak or dead Replace with 2 fresh AAA-size alkaline batteries Batteries improperly Insert batteries as loaded in camera shown on battery door No film in camera Load film into camera Camera in sleep mode See Power shutdown on page 4 Lens cover closed Open lens cover 17
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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 Viewfinder: Reverse galilean Flash unit: Built-in, flash every time Flash-recycle time: 5 seconds with fresh batteries Power source: 2-AAA alkaline batteries Dimensions: 117 x 41 x 63 mm Weight: 4.3 oz (120 g) Kodak and "e" mark are trademarks. 18
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 Viewfinder: Reverse galilean Flash unit: Built-in, flash every time Flash-recycle time: 5 seconds with fresh batteries Power source: 2-AAA alkaline batteries Dimensions: 117 x 41 x 63 mm Weight: 4.3 oz (120 g) Kodak and "e" mark are trademarks. 18
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No. 918 7451 Printed in U.S.A. Consumer Imaging EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY Rochester, NY 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 1999 Pt.
No. 918 7451 Printed in U.S.A. Consumer Imaging EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY Rochester, NY 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 1999 Pt.