AUTOMATIC KodakSSB CAMERA
Your new Kodak Automatic 358 Camera ... gives you correct exposure automatically- for daylight and flash pictures. In addition to smart modern styling and rugged, reliable Kodak construction, its features include . . . Automatic Daylight Exposure-built-in photoelectric exposure control sets the correct lens opening for you. Because you don't have to determine exposure, it makes shooting faster, easier, surer. Automatic Flash Exposure-eliminates computing and assures good flash exposure.
IC Kodak AUTOMATIC sss CAMERA CONTENTS Kodak Films 4 Loading 6 Unloading 8 Automatic Exposure Control (Daylight) 9 Distance Settings 10 Low Light Indicator 12 Using the Viewfinder 12 Holding the Camera 13 Taking Pictures-Daylight 13 Flash Pictures 16 More About the Exposure Control 20 Photo Aids 22 Details of Kodak Automatic 35B Camera 23
COLOR FILMS KODAK FILMS use Film Size No. 135 Magazines / Kodachrome Film For color transparencies, which can be projected on a screen or from which prints or enlargements can be made. Two types are available : (1) The Kodachrome Film which has been supplied for many years-(2) Kodachrome II Film, which is faster, with improved sharpness and image quality. Either film, 20 or 36 exposures. • Use Kodachrome Film for Daylight for daylight pictures.
BL.ACK -AND-W HITE FIL.MS Kodaco lor Film The color film for color prints or transparencies. Expose the same roll of film by daylight or clear flash. See below for processing. Enlargements as large as 11 by 14 inches can be ordered through your photo dealer. 20 exposures. Kodak Panato m l c-X F ilm The film to use for big enlargements when high film speed is not a factor. It combi nes exceptionally fine grain and th e ability to record extremely fine detail. 20 or 36 exposures.
Always in Subdued Light Open the back by pushing the LATCH BUTTON upward. 2 Push out the REWIND KNOB. Insert the film I118g8Zine in the recess next to the knob. Push the rewind knob III the way in, turning it slightly if necessary.
4 Swing out the RAPID WIND LEVER until the opening in the take-up drum is up. Insert the end of the film into the opening in the take-up drum. Swing out the rapid wind lever until the pins on the take-up drum engage the film perforations and the film is wound halfway around the drum. Close the back and make sure that it is latched. 6 Swing out the rapid wind lever until the mechanism locks-this takes several full strokes of the lever.
UNLOADING f~:~'~~ht After the 20th or 36th exposure and before the back is opened, it is necessary to rewind the film into the magazine. Pull the rewind KNOB until you feel resistance (about Ys inch). * Push the rewind RELEASE in its slot in the direction of the arrow and hold the rewind release while turning the rewind knob clockwise to wind the film toward the magazine. While film is being rewound, a small , round signal window on the bottom of the camera flashes alternately red and black.
AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE CONTROL Daylight and Available Light Pictures Set Film Speed in ASA Window The small window, marked ASA, on the top of the camera, must show the daylight film speed (exposure index) of the film in the camera to obtain proper exposure. The film speeds for No. 135 Kodak Films can be found on the two Exposure Data Cards (under the heading ASA) which can be slid out of the opening under the edge of the frame on the back of the camera, or in the instructions packed with the film.
Set Selector Ring at "OA YLlGHT" Press the selector ring LOC K and , at the same time, revolve the ring clockwise to snap-lock the green daylight arrow opposite the green triangular INDEX. This automatically selects a shutter speed of 1/80 second . DISTANCE SETTINGS Handy Zone Focus-The focusing range of your camera is divided into three subject zones-each represented by a diamondshaped symbol on the lens mount.
"Zone Minder," built into the viewfinder, shows at a glance which of the three zones is set on the focusing scale. Set the zone focus by rotating the LENS MOUNT until the proper diamond "click-stops" opposite the focus INDEX. For example, the illustration shows the diamond mark for the GROUP zone set at the index mark.
LOW LIGHT INDICATOR When the red exposure meter needle in the curved window moves into the red LOW LIGHT area at the extreme left of the window, it indicates insufficient available light to take a properly exposed picture and flash may be advisable. When the needle is in this area, it shows in the lower left corner of the viewfinder. USING THE VIEWFINDER Hold the camera close to your eye so that you can see the complete luminous view-frame. The image within this frame will be in the picture.
upper edge of the picture when the subject is 4 feet from the camera. An equivalent area eliminated at the top of the frame is added to the bottom of the frame. Also seen in the viewfinder are two built-in signals- the flash symbol, and either CLOSE, GROUP, or SCENE. The flash symbol indicates that the selector ring is set for flash, not daylight. The CLOSE, GROUP, or SCENE signal is the "Zone Minder," reminding you of the zone focus setting of the lens.
TAKING The daylight film speed (exposure index) of the film loaded in the camera must be set in the window, marked ASA, on the top of the camera. Make sure that the selector ring is locked at DAY- LIGHT. Rotate the lens mount to select the proper focus zone or camera-to-subject distance figure.
Sight through the viewfinder and compose the picture. Hold the camera close to your eye. Signals, provided in the viewfinder, show: (1) whether the camera is set for "Daylight" or "Flash," (2) if there is sufficient light for proper exposure, and (3) the zone focus setti ng. Hold the camera steady ; then press the shutter release all the way down with a slow, squeezing action.
FLASH PICTURES Flash pictures in black-and-white or color at distances of 5 to 25 feet are easy to make. Just set the focus, and the correct lens opening is automatically set. Flash bulbs are fired when the camera shutter is released. Synchronization-The camera shutter synchronizes flash bulbs, such as the AG-I , M-2, M-5, or M-25, and electronic flash (requiring guide numbers of 35 or higher).
are using, then set this number on the camera as follows: Depress the selector ring LOCK and revolve the selector RING counterclockwise until the blue flash arrowsnaplocks opposite the proper flash guide number on the lens mount (if impossible to set, change focus setting). A guide number of 70 is set in the illustration. Flash Exposures- The flash exposure information provided in the Exposure Data Cards applies to most flash situations.
TAKING F L ASH PICTURES Attach the flash older to the camera and insert a flash bulb in the reflector socket. Set the Film Speed of the film loaded in the camera in the window labeled ASA. See Exposure Data Cards or film instructions packed with Kodak films. Set the Flash GuIde Number-Depress the selector ring LOCK and revolve the selector ring counterclockwise until the blue flash arrow snaplocks opposite the proper flash guide number on the lens mount.
Focus the Camera- Rotate the Lens MountSelector Ring combination until the figure representing the camera-to-subject distance in feet (between 5 and 25) is opposite the focus index. Be careful not to depress the selector ring lock while focusing. NOTE : The focusing scale controls lens openings for fla sh in the 5 to 25-foot distance range, only. Distance limits at which scale can be set are determined by the guide number.
MORE ABOUT THE EXPOSURE CONTROL With the selector ring at DA YLJGHT, the photoelectric meter of the exposure control measures the over-all brightness of the light reflected by the subject. Better results, especially with color films, are obtained when using flat or moderate side lighting with the principal illumination coming over your shoulder when taking the picture.
step back and press the release down fu lly to take the picture. Modifying the ASA Setting: You may wish to slightly modify the recommended film speed (exposure index) to achieve a result which is more suitable for you. Using a higher speed results in denser transparencies, which some people prefer when using highwattage projectors and a small screen. A lower film speed gives lighter transparencies, for a low-wattage projector and large screen.
PHOTO AIDS Kodak Automatic 35 Fi,eld Case. This deluxe, top-grain leather case fits your camera and combines practical protection with drop-away front convenience. Openings on the side of the case permit attaching the flasholder with the camera in its case. Kodak Filters. The retaining ring on the lens mount of the camera unscrews to accept Series 5 Kodak Filters and other lens attachments. Use a Kodak Skylight Filter (No. IA) to add warmth to color pictures taken in the open shade or on overcast days.
DETAILS OF KODAK AUTOMATIC 358 CAMERA FILM FILM SIZE-Kodak No. 135, 20- or 36-exposure magazines NEGATIVE SIZE-24 x 36mm LENS 44mm, f/2.S Kodak Ektanar LENS OPENINGS-E/2.S through E/32controlled by meter COMBINATION LENS ATTACHMENTS-Use Series 5. Retaining ring suppned. SHUTTER KODAK AUTOMATIC FLASH SHUTTERAutomatically set as film is advanced SPEEDS-" Daylight" (l/SO) and " Flash" (1/40) second FLASH-Built-in synchronization-Use No.
