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Kodak 35 mm Camera User Manual

Kodak 35 mm Camera
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KODAK
Self-Teaching Guide to
Using an Adjustable
35 mm Camera
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Kodak 35 mm Camera Specifications

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BrandKodak
Model35 mm Camera
CategoryCamera Lens
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Understanding Your 35mm Camera

Introduction to 35mm Photography

Introduces the guide's purpose and requirements for using an adjustable 35mm camera.

Key Camera Basics Explained

Covers essential camera features like light meters, batteries, and manual/automatic settings.

How the Shutter Works

Explains shutter speed settings and their role in controlling light exposure duration.

Understanding Lens Aperture

Details lens opening (aperture) settings and their impact on light and depth of field.

Focusing Your Camera

Guides on adjusting focus for sharp subjects at various distances.

Using the Built-in Light Meter

Explains light meter function and ISO settings for achieving correct exposure.

Practical Photography Exercises

Exercise 1: Camera Stability for Sharpness

Demonstrates the importance of holding the camera steady for clear, detailed images.

Exercise 2: The Concept of Depth of Field

Illustrates how lens opening affects the range of sharpness in a photograph.

Exercise 3: Shallow vs. Deep Depth of Field

Compares photos taken with large and small lens openings to show depth of field differences.

Exercise 4: Isolating Subjects with Background Blur

Practices using a wide aperture to blur backgrounds and highlight the main subject.

Exercise 5: Exposure in Varied Lighting

Guides on adjusting camera settings for different light conditions, from sun to shade.

Exercise 6: Freezing Motion with Fast Shutter Speeds

Uses fast shutter speeds to capture sharp images of moving subjects in bright light.

Exercise 7: Slow Shutter Speeds in Shade

Teaches using slower shutter speeds for low-light situations, like shaded areas.

Exercise 8: Creating Silhouettes with Backlighting

Explores dramatic effects of backlighting, turning subjects into dark silhouettes.

Exercise 9: Basic Night Photography

Covers settings for taking photos of illuminated scenes in low-light or night conditions.

Exercise 10: Time Exposures and Light Painting

Demonstrates using 'B' mode for long exposures to create light trails or patterns.

Exposure Reference and Next Steps

Typical Light Exposures Chart

Provides a reference table of recommended shutter speeds and lens openings for various lighting conditions.

Additional Kodak Resources

Directs users to Kodak for further assistance and more detailed information.