IN the Kodak Medalist you will find a combination of features never before available in a roll film camera making a picture as large as 2n x 3n inches.
These features include: • The superb Kodak Ektar Lensj/3'S' with treated inner lens surfaces to give greater clarity and brilliance to pictures. • The accurate Supermatic Shutter with 9 speeds ranging from I second to 1/400 second, plus "bulb" action and a provision for making time exposures. • The lens and shutter mounted in a helical gear focusing tube thus assuring the finest possible hairline focusing. • Prevention of accidental double exposure.
~tc~-de KODAK MEDALIST 1. LOADING The Kodak may be loaded in daylight, but not in direct sunlight. Use Kodak Roll Film 6'20; for the various types of films, see pages 18 and I g. Before loading your camera with film look at the EXPOSURE COUNTER window, to see if "0" is in the forward half of the window; if it is, proceed with the loading as described below.
Figure 2 window, Figure I, depress and turn the until "0" appears in the forward part of this window. * The back of the camera is hinged at both ends and it can be opened at either end or removed entirely. To open the back, press the two pins toward one another, and swing. the back outward, Figure 2. Insert the roll of film in the recess which has a spring bracket. The spool is inserted so that it rests under the two projections on the sides of the bracket, Figure 3, page 4.
Figure 3 longer slit in the empty reel as jar as it will go, Figure 4. Turn the WINDING KNOB once or twice to bind the paper on the reel. Be sure the paper is started straight. Close the back with a firm pressure until the latches snap outward into place. 2. WINDING THE FIRST SECTION OF FILM INTO PLACE Draw back the slide which covers the red window on the back of the Kodak. This is a spring slide and it must be held while the W INDI NG KNOB is turned, Figure 5.
Figure 4 Depress the COUNTER KNOB and turn it until the figure "1" appears in the forward part oj the EXPOSURE COUNTER window on the top oj the camera, Figure 6; then give a slight turn to the WINDING KNOB until it locks. The figure "1" on the protective paper will now show in the red window.
Figure 6 processing control, which must never be exposed in the camera. Therefore, since Kodacolor Film is supplied in a six-exposure roll, the instructions given below must be followed: After the figure "1" appears in the lower part of the red window, depress and turn the Counter Knob until "3" appears in the forward part of the Exposure Counter window. Then give a slight turn to the winding knob until it locks. The Exposure Counter ,will always be two numbers ahead of the actual exposure.
If the film is inserted in the camera and the turned with the EXPOSURE COUNTER on some other figure than "0," the winding mecha nism will lock. The COUNTER KNOB m ust then be depressed and turned until "8" appears in the forward half of the window. To release the winding mechanism the lens must be brought to picturetaking position, as described in Section 3 below, and the SHUTTER RELEASE must be pressed. Then proceed with winding the film as described on pages 4 to 6.
Figure 8 4. FOCUSING-THE RANGE FINDER The RANGE FINDER of the Kod ak Medalist is coupled with the lens of the camera. The RANGE FINDER is of the split field type. Its eyepiece is direc tly below the VIEW FINDER, Figure g.
I ~I_ As image will appear when RANGE FINDER is set jor . a distance nearer than the correct one. As image will appear when RANGE FINDER is set jor a distance beyond the correct one. I I As image will appear when RANGE FINDER is correctly jocused. through the eyepiece. A distinct horizon tal line cuts the field of view into two equal parts.
vertical line is unbroken. The RANGE FINDER can be used only for subjects that are not moving. For critical focusing use the focusing knob located next to the FOCUSING COLLAR. The RANGE FINDER can also be used with the camera held vertically. When it is used in this position, focus on some horizontal line in the subject. When the line is continuous the Kodak is in focus. Another method of using the RANGE FINDER is to set the lens for the distance desired.
Figure 11 second. For average subjects revolve the knurled shutter SPEED RING until the black indicator A is at 100, Figure 10. For any speed slower than 1/25 second the knurled shutter SPEED RING is turned until the red indicator B is at the exposure desired. To make an exposure of 1 / 400 second the shutter SPEED RING must be turned to 400 before the film is wound into position. For "bulb" exposures the indicator B must be at the letter "B.
6. LENS OPENINGS The lens openings regulate the amount of light passing through the lens. The openings are enlarged orreduced bymoving the lever C of the DIAPHRAGM CONTROL RING.The i / numbers can be read on the front or top of the shutter, Figure I 2. For average subjects outdoors when the sun is Figure 12 shining, move 'indica tor C to i /8 and make an exposure of I / I 00 second with Kodak Verichrome or Kodak Plus-X Film. See directions on pages 23 and 24 for the use of the different lens openings. 7.
finder. This will assure the proper aiming of the Kodak. During the exposure, hold the camera steady by pressing the hand supporting it against the face. Unusual effects can be obtained by tilting the Kodak. CAUTION: The finder housing should never be removed except by a competent camera repair man. 8.
the exposure, the picture will be blurred. Hold the Kodak steady. The located directly behind the is a warning that a new section of film must be brought into position. As a new section of film is brought into place the RED SIGNAL disappears, and reappears after the exposure is made. After an exposure is made, the WINDING KNOB is released. Turn the WINDING KNOB until it locks; this sets the shutter and moves the succeeding exposure number to the forward half of the EXPOSURE COUNTER window.
Figure 14 the lever, permlttlllg it to return to its original position , and again push the SHUTTER RELEASE. A T.B.1. Cable Release No.2 can be used with the Kodak Medalist. To attach this cable release or the cable release of a synchronizer, screw it into the CABLE RELEASE SOCKET, Figure 14, directly behind the SHUTTER SPEED RING. After the shutter is tripped with a cable release, the SHUTTER RELEASE must be pressed in order to free the winding mechanism.
shutter for the proper speed and lens 0 pening, push the lever D as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow, Figure 15. Press the SHUTTER RE - as jar as it will go. Get into the picture. After Figure 15 about ten seconds the exposure will be made. Do not use the self timer for "bulb" exposures. LEASE, REMOVING THE FILM To unload the Kodak after the last picture has been made, turn the winding knob until the end of the paper on the roll passes the red window.
Figure 16 may cause scratches on the film. The film is now ready for development, which should be done as soon as possible. We will be glad to send you complete instructions for developing and printing. Remove the empty spool and place it in the winding end of the Kodak, fitting the key on the KNOB into the slot in the end of the spool. The Kodak should now be reloaded with Kodak Film, see page 2. CAUTION : No type of lubricant should ever be applied to the helical gear focusing tube.
Everyday Favorite Fine Grain-Greater Speed KODAK VERI CHROME FILM KODAK PLUS-X PANCHROMATIC FILM Has great speed and is well balanced for recording tone values in a black-and-white print. It has great exposure latitude and assures clear, satisfying results. 8 exposures. V620 for the Kodak Medalist. The high speed and fine grain of Kodak Plus-X Panchromatic Film make it the ideal film for general outdoor work when panchromatic results are desired. 8 exposures. PX620 for the Kodak Medalist.
For Pictures at Night For Pictures in Full Color KODAK SUPER-XX PAN FILM ~ ~ Gives correct color values in black-and-white. Its speed makes it ideal for taking pictures at night by artificial light, and for outdoor action shots. 8 exposures. XX620 for the Kodak Medalist. Now you can have full-color prints-Kodacolor Prints. Finishing is done by the Eastman Kodak Company. Place your finishing order with your Kodak dealer. 6 exposures. C620 for the Kodak Medalist.
SUGGESTIONS ON INSTANTANEOUS EXPOSURES When the sun is shining, it should be behind your back or over the shoulder; if it shines directly into the lens, it will blur and fog the picture. However, beautiful effects can be obtained by back- or sidelighting. When the Kodak is pointed towards the sun, the lens must be shaded so that the direct sunlight will not strike the lens.
For a moving object use 1/200 or 1/400 second with the prop~ er stop opening.
TIME AND " BULB " EX PO SURES For all time or "bulb" ex Josures the Kodak nust be placed on a tripo-I \ r orne other steady, firm support- do not hold; . in the hands or the picture will be blurred. ' A tripod socket istJrovided for making horizontal pictures. A Kodak Tilt-a-pod or Optipod must be obtained to use the Kodak on a tripod for a vertical picture. For short time exposures of ten seconds or less, "bulb" exposures are recommended .
must be swung forward as far as it will go, Figure J 7. The SHUTTER RELEASE is then pushed down; the shutter will open and remain open until the TIME EXPOSURE LEVER is swung back to its original position. LENS OPENINGS The lens openings . regulate the amount of light passing through the lens. These openings are enlarged or reduced by moving the lever C, see page 12. A knowledge of the comparative values of the lens openings is necessa!'y for correctly timing exposures.
exposure ojj/8 a~d I/lOO second. When the light conditions differ from the average, change the aperture, keeping in mind the basic exposurej/8 and 1 / 100 second. See the exposure guide on pages 26 and 27 . DEPTH OF FI ELD Depth of field is the distance from the nearest to the farthest objects that will appear sharp in the negative.
Figure 18 Figure 19 everything from about 4 % feet to almost 8 feet will be sharp. If the camera is focused for 15 feet, we find that atj/5.6, Figure 19, everything from about I I feet to about 20 feet will be sharp, and withj/I I everything from about 9 Y2 feet to 35 feet will be sharp. The DEPTH OF FIELD SCALE indicates the depth to the rear only when the camera is focused for 3 Y2 feet. For 3 Y2 feet the depth with j/3.
Kind of Fi lm Brilliant' Subjects Bright 2 Su bjects Verichrome or Plus-X Super-XX. j/16 and j/22 1/100 j/I I and j/16 1/100 Verichrome or Plus-X Super-XX ........ j / ll and j / 16 1 / 100 j/8 and j / ll 1 / 100 Verichrome or Plus-X Super-XX .... . . 1/8 j i ll and 1 / 100 1/5.6 and j /8 1/100 Verichrome or Plus-X Super-XX ....... j/5.
For Kodak Verichrome, Plus-X Panchromatic, and Super-XX Panchromatic Films . For Kodacolor Film, consult the exposure table included with the film . Shaded 4 Subjects Average 3 Subjects l/B and 1/100 1/11 " " .115.6 and 1/100 l /B " " Light Condition 1/5.6 and 1/100 l/B " " 1/4 and 1/100 1 /5. 6 " " Bright Sun Hazy Sun 1/4 and 1/ 100 1 /5.
EXPOSURES FOR INTERIORS BY DAYLIGHT I t is easy to make pictures of interiors by daylight where the windows get direct light from the sky. To make a picture of a room interior by daylight, adjust the shutter for a "bulb" exposure, see page 22, and set the lens atf/ r6; this opening gives the best average results. When the Kodak is on a table, do not place it more than two or three inches from the edge, or the table will show in the picture.
suggested that a series of exposures be made from about 2 seconds to 16 seconds with opening 1/16; make each exposure double the previous one. With Super-XX Panchromatic Film, give onehalf the exposure recommended above. These exposures are for the hours between three hours after sunrise and three hours before sunset; if earlier or later the exposures must be longer.
CAUTION : Photoflood Lamps, especially the No.2 size, become quite hot and should not be kept burning any longer than necessary. Do not permit bulbs to come in contact with Kodak H andy Reflectors or the fabric of lamp shades. PHOTO FLOOD EXPOSURE TABLE Lens apertures to use with 1/25 second- two No.2 Photoflood Lamps in Kodak Hand y R e fl ectors, for average subject in room with light-colored walls. Lamp Distance 4 ft. V erichrome or Plus-X Su per-XX ..... . ... For two No. I 6 ft. 9 ft. 12ft.
Kodak Junior Synchronizer attached to Kodak Medalist nizer before the camera is loaded with film. Be sure to follow the directions which accompany the synchronizer. Only the Midget Photoflash Lamps NO.5 and SM can be used with the KodakJ unior Synchronizer. To attach the Kodak Junior Synchronizer to the Kodak Medalist, it is advisable to obtain an extension camera bracket.
Adapter Ring Insert Portra Lens Retaining Ring Kodak Pola-Screen Wratten Filter KODAK COMBINATION LENS The lens mount of the Kodak Medalist is supplied with a Kodak Adapter Ring Insert. To use a filter or a Portra Lens with the Kodak Medalist, obtain a Series VI Wratten Filter or Series VI Kodak Portra Lens. Unscrew the Insert from the lens mount, place the filter or Portra Lens in front of the camera lens and hold it in place by screwing the Insert back in place.
Ring is then screwed into place, the filter is put into the Retaining Ring and is secured either by the Insert which comes with the Kodak's lens mount or if desired by a Kodak Kodak Lens Hood Lens Hood Series VI. When a Kodak PolaScreen is to be used with both a supplementary lens and a filter, the Series VI Retaining Ring must be used.
To use a Portra Lens unscrew the Insert on the front of the camera's lens mount, place the Portra Lens convex side forward, in front of the lens, and hold it in place by screwing in the Insert. Compose the picture in the finder.
KODAK MEDALIST BASIC ASSEMBLY Adapter Ring for Filter or Supplementary l ens Hinge Latch Hinge Latch for Difference in Film Planes Film-Holder Latch (Halder not included with Hinge for Accessory Back) Ground-Glass Panel latch for GroundGlass Panel GROUND-GLASS PANEL (Included with Accessory Back)
KODAK PORTRA LENS 1 + With the Focus Set at Distance Subject to Lens Size of Subject Should not Exceed 3Yz ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. [t. 20 %, in. 21 % in. 23% in . 2S Yz in. 27 Ys in. 29 % in. 32 % in. 34% in . in. 37 38% in. IOYz 11 % 12% 13% IS.l4 16 % 18% 19 % 21 22Ys 4 S 6 8 10 IS 2S So INF. KODAK PORTRA LENS 2 I s.l4 in. 16 % in. 18 % in. 19Ys in. 22Ys in. 23 % in. 27Ys in. 28 % in. 30.l4 in. x 32 In .
KODAK PORTRA LENS 3 With the Focus Set at Distance Subject to Lens 3Y2 ft. 10 in. 10 % in. lo%in. I I Ys in. 11Y2 in. 11Y8 in. 1'27;1 in. 1'2Y2 in . 1'2Y8 in. 13 in. - - - - -4 5 6 8 10 15 '25 50 INF. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. + Size of Subject Should not Exceed 57;1 5% 5% 6 6% x x x x x 6Y2 x 6Y8 x 7Ys x 77;1 x 7Y2 x 7Y2 in. 7% 87;1 8% gYs in. in. in. in. gY2 in. gY8 in. 107;1 in. 1OY2 in. 10% in.
Even though the new emulsions have been made more sensitive in the green, yellow and red regions of the spectrum, they all have their greatest sensitivity in the blue violet and ultraviolet regions. In this respect the sensitivity of photographic materials differs from that of the human eye. The eye has its greatest sensitivity in the green, is less sensitive to blue and violet, and is not at all sensitive to u ltraviolet.
foliage to make it lighter than if no filter were used; for photographing scenes or objects in which strong colors predominate. The KI Filter gives slightly less correction than the Kodak Color Filter, and the K2 slightly more. The G Filter is a deep yellow contrast filter intended for use with panchromatic materials. It gives greater penetration of haze than the K2 Filter. Red and yell ow objects are rendered somewhat lighter than they appear to the eye, and blue sky and water are rendered darker.
is recommended for photographing architectural subjects against a blue sky. The A Filter is a red filter and can be used only with panchromatic materials. It is used where strongest contrast effects are desired. Red and yellow photograph almost as white, while blues and greens are recorded as black. FILTER FACTORS: The filter factor represents the number of times the exposure must be increased if a filter is used. A filter having a factor of 2 requires twice the exposure necessary without it.
Landscape made on Kodak Infrared material with No. 25 (A) Wratten Filter. Exposure: 1/5.6 and 1/25 second. Landscape made on panchromatic film without a filter. Both pictures were tak en on a very hazy day .
jects very clearly even if the haze makes them invisible to the eye. Landscape photographs taken on infrared film, outdoors in sunlight, frequently have the appearance of pictures taken by moonlight. While several Wratten Filters can be used, we recommend the Wratten Filter o. 25 (A) (red) and an average exposure with bright sunlight of about j /8 and 1/25 second. Use a Wratten Filter No . 25 (A) Series VI, see p age 32.
• There is a KODAK MEDALIST REGISTRATION CARD attached to the inside cover of this manual. To register your KODAK MEDALIST give the information required and return card to us. EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY Rochester 4, N. Y. 4-44- JP S-AX PRINTED IN T HE U N I TED S TATE S OF AMERIC A T . M. REG. U. S, PAT. OF F .
