DETAILS of Kodak Signet 35 Camera im Near Size24 x 36mm (approx 1's) Fiist Size=kedak 159; 20: or Se-exposure magazin, tons Kooax Exran—44inmn #/3.5, Lumenized lens evs Ormunees-f/3.5 4/4 1/561] 1/11, 1/1, 1/22 Gonranvaios: Liss Aveacinem Serie V"No, 22 Korie Adapter Ring (Serew-in Type), or 1K" Kodak Adapter King (Spon ye). Konax Ssxeuio 200-Gocking tye Sri 1/25, 1/3, 1/100, 1/300 and “B." Boow HatsaseRight front of camera bey Feast Bouin Symcheoniation for Clase Ri (No. 5 or 25) ts amps Focusing and Viewing HasGH FinbeR=Superimposed type, combined with view finder coupled fo forus snout Focranve Raver fest to nf Vie Fann Optica eleva enced, combined with Doon Exhosthe: Piven il advance interlocked With Dod shutter release to provide double-xposurc onstruction Gina Sex 9 x24 inches HonreDrect ally with ick Rodd coven. Back-Sunve as body, with metal pressure pad, Bock Ws road remunable for easy acta i fou “Twurgp Socket Standard ped Uend for teipod_ or Rodale Masholder Bracket Suna Nustnen-or postive idontifcation —is stamped tn the top ofthe ease under the rewind kab. Keep src of this number with your pesonal Paper Eastman Kodak Company © Rochester 4, N.Y.* ‘The fine appearance ofthis camera is matched by ita performance snd operation. Preiion ull 5 and amazingly easy to use the Kodak Ste Camera has fextres that provide sus comparable with the foes camer efor vg your camera, tke a few minutes to get acquainted with st, Ga through this manual with the asners performing each operation as incated, Then, ‘shen the moment of picture making aves, you wall Ferecy. Before making any important piciuresa trp, one special event or any pctues expected to prove val ‘le=you should shoot a oll or vo off and tae & fo flgh pictures. This wl give you practice and pr vide a check on your equipment. IF you have any ‘questions, your Kodak dealer will always be glad to help you i any way he ean, fot work ond the Sm coon Sil not werk without lin theKodok Ektor Lens Signet 25 Camero. ond. Nighly Kodak Synchro 300 Shutter Coupled Rang: Exposure Guide 1A unique, builtin. plere-meking ination of the lon ond. shitter Depth-of-Feld Scale Aepth-otseld seal, looted” camber Pped. The umber of unexposed frames of fim gt he Me rope nn which the trod should2 Depth of Field “ ex Camera Simply 1° Taking the Piero ” Unloading e Flesh Pitre 2 ‘Around the Clock Peture Taking 2. Fs 6 Tos for Better Prawror 2 Accertroe n Kedok Porta tens Tables the calor poy of fullclor pictures 4 LOADING Swing the bock out 90" ond5. free the winding knob a a ‘iter each svinding bod fedvoncen the fim for the nox! pireA. Shutter Speed for fine, accurate pictures ers naa ao PRU Crd tt enh peed. ie set {. Shutter Speed ~ Your Kodak Synchro 900 Shutter Ce tery re hhas four snapshot speeds (1/25, 1/50, 1/100 and ig the conn eve 1/800 second) and a “B” setting for longer exposures. eared eceec Seton "B,”" the shutter stays open as long. as the expo- Never ihe sae sure release is held down. A tripod or other frm sup- ud port must be used for this setting. eo Onsen) 8: tens Opening Th les opening is sallet and peony therefore lets through the lest amount of light when i ee ares itis set at //22. Fach succeeding setinglets through |) ne “cat! Tnepaner tovie as much light as the one before. For exampl Zick opr" of each FA lets through twice the light of //22, and so on, writ ie omaion ‘The lens opening and shutter speed work together aren to give the ight exposure, St your shutter according tert th to the exposure guide. Exposure tables for flash and. flood lamps are found on pages 19, 20, and 21. Cree Wier Yor ae ae lta images in the coupled range finder, the lens is automatically set for the sharpest focus. The illustrations show an enlarged center section ofthe finder. After you have coca, er ceo focased your subject and before making ee te ope ee eh oe a prslicn of to flavin Tale through the same window as the focusing, 8 your subject end The focesng ving uni he ®HOW TO USE THE EXPOSURE GUIDE ‘The exposure guide on the back of the eamera in cates, quickly and easily, the correct exposure for Kodak Filims, with three common subject types under the three most common lighting conditions. ‘The illustrations and deseriptions below explain the subject types and lighting conditions covered by the exposure guide on your Kodak Signet 35 Camera. ™ ce sey Subject | Avoroge Subjects _ Put the dot forthe fl you ‘ore sing over the ortow A Teninder of he type of Koso. ‘rome in your comero Is fernished by the slide. Your cholo sheotd be tere frned. by wbject speed, epth of Red te In his example, wnng Kode: ‘hvome Fl Daylight Ty the seings would be fad dot between 1/56 0 170 ot 1/50 seconPoaceae cy Focus the lent Select lon opening. Above the sleced fe ‘pening fhe red Bouts) on each side of the scale, rod the dic ances ofthe neorast ond forhest objects In focos “he red focus spot onthe top ofthe comere my be vied ‘reference point fo meosure objet ditances. 2 After you have focused on your subject, that subject will be sharp in the picture. However, other objects mit of and beyond the | in the picture area, both in fi subject, will also appear in focus. This is sharpness or “depth of field.” The method of determining depth of field by the scale is shown in the illustrated example to the left. Subject focused on is at 15 feet; exposure calls for a lens opening of f/8. Look for the lens openings on the depth-of-field of the distance arrow, inge of se, There is one on each sid The figure § is opposite {/8 on one side of the Infinity is opposite {/8 on the other side of the arrow ‘These show that all objects from § feet to infinity will be sharp and clear. B ‘blaine shallow depth of fel. ‘smell los opening wos used to 4 eae Seer aonh of taTor Kodechrome Film Doyligh Typeset the tens pening pointer box camera simplicity “Load, Aim and Shoot” have long been the principles ‘of operation for the box camera. Your Kodak Signet 35 ‘Camera can be operated with the same slmplicity. You will notice on the shutter that the {/11 lens ‘opening isin zed and that there is red dot between the //5.6 and /8 lens openings. Also the 1/50-second Pate et crus Setting for Kedachrome Film Doylight Type ~ When the pointers are set on the red dot and the 1/50-second speed, the lens and shutter provide the basie exposure for average subjects in bright, direct sunlight. Setting for Block-ond-White Film — The exposure f/11 and 1/50 second isthe basic exposure for average sub- jects in bright sunlight with Kodak Plus-X Film. Ifthe focusing scale isset at 15 feet, your range of sharpness is from 7 feet to infty Average Focus — Many of your pictures will fall into the 8- to 50-foot range. With Kodachrome Film Day- light Type, set the focusing scale at “15” and the Jens ‘opening on the red dot between f/5.6 and f/8. 4 For Kodok Pur X Film 1! the pointers onthe WMV end 1/50 nd. Bs16 The Finder Hold the camera firmly against the face, To frame the picture, hold the camera at that distance from the eye Which allows you to superimpose the rear finder frame fon the front compose the picture, move the camera and your head nder frame (see diagram below), To simmultancously The view finder is designed for correct aiming of the ‘camera throughout the entire focusing range, provided the eye is positioned as suggested above. The range finder triangle ean be used to help center The ius of holding ions show the most practical manner the camera to guard against ment at the moment of exposure. With the camera steadied against the face, depress the exposure rel with a slow, squeezing action, Note: The release will remain locked if the shutter is not cocked, or the film has not been advanced to an tnexposcd frame. It sometimes may he necessary after «an exposure to turn back the winding knob a trifle to release the winding mechanism. For intentional double exposures, trip the lever on the bottom of the front of the camera, Cock the shutter and make your sec ond exposure PIN When the counter hos reched "0," ater the 20th or 36th expr sure, rewind the fm info the mogotine, Tern the REWIND RHO inthe direction of the errow wile holding the REWIND LEVER {word the rewind knob. Continue val the WINDING kNO% Hops ‘wring. Now remove the camete bock, pull vp the rewind Krab, ‘ond romove the flm mogesine. Senden fo hoe | ‘your exposed fin proceed fon etter expowure. Alo ite wise 10 reload the camera os 4001 08 the exposed fin hos ‘been removes to be reody for the nest pce,Pema ‘You can make pictures at night in full color or black and white with your Kodak Signet 35 Camera. All you need are the Kodak Flasholder, batteries, and lamps. ‘or color, use Kodachrome Film Type A. Attach’ the fasholder by screwing the bracket thumbscrew into the camera tripod socket. Remove the car from the rast post on the rim of the shutter. and attach the cord. Flashing the lamp is controlled by the synchro feature of the shutter. Use °C" size batteries (photoflash are best). ‘They should test at least '5 amperes. The Kodak B.C Flashpack can be used instead of the “C’ size batteries. The Flash pack and a 22%-volt photoflash battery will make a batte condenser unit out of your Kodak Flasholder at a nominal cost. It provides long battery life and trouble-tree synchronization—see page 33, Use Class M (No. 5 o 25) flash lamps only. These lamps can be used at all shutter speeds, Class F flash lamps (SM or SF) should not be used. Be sure the bottom of the lamp base is clean and bright before inserting the lamp in the flasholder, If the contact point is tarnished, rub it on a rough surface. 19{atoning table prov ols icrmotion (ee Keuetatere ae peat In roody-relerence form or avecoge indoor cemero- tocsubjeel tances, with the shitter st ot 1/25, sword. Was ise TCE} Don V7 128 9H 64M AMM aM Matty Practical, exible home lighting is providi ed by flood lamps in suitable reflectors such as the Kodak Vari- Beam Lights. A good basic lighting is shown in the diagram, Exponure Toble fr Kodochrome Fl Type 8 with wo No 2 Food Lamps in Kodo Vor-boom Ugh St SL oterSpeed_|1/25bahaas/2D baton cnd tart Opening | /aond/11 | / 30nd 78 I) Thiet or 258 amp | S10 0fent | 71 Mies | 101020%en8 Boe re Included withthe Kedok Vr-Beom Lights so ‘anvel ieh Pltreteking ercrgemen's. ietrction Compete wih tole, swogetios, ondduring the exposure, Use a tripod such as the Kodak Bye-Level Tripod or other fire support ‘To make a long exposure (the focus and lens open ing having been set), set the shutter on “B.” Cock the shutter. Press the release and. hold it down for the exposure required; then let the release spring back Avoid jarring the camera, The Kodak TBI Metal Ca ble Release No. 2 is useful for longer exposures, «Notes To advance the fim when a cable release és Sundown, dark days, or dark fnterioes need not mark tused, press and hold the rewind lever (sce page’) and the end of picture taking, You can ail make good rotate the wining knob % turn then release the lever pictures by using longer exposure oF by using flood fand tura the kuoh wnt it locks 2 br fish kup. LONG EXPOSURES FOR STILL SUBJECTS Aetacions trom wet The “B” setting on your shutter enables you to keep evements or bodies the shutter open for as long as requited. Excellent night pictures can be made by using long exposures. Many novel pictures are made by the reflection of lighted buildings or monuments on wet 430 veconds oT in pavement or reworks, Fireside scenes, ete Both camera and subject must he still 22 Poe es Shea ae Ge aL A De et eeConary The Kodak Signet Camera uses Kodak 135 Kedechreme Film — For sypeb color plcturer. The flm ie proceste, ot no dione cet, ct om Eastman Kedck Ltoroor. The esuing hansporecies se tturned te you, movtled (ones: herwie speifes) for projection or iments con be mode (rom your Kodo: Chrome transparencies. Kedecolor Pints fre etlretve 39h» inch fuller Enlrgements con be supplied In sizer Six 7 ond 4 x 10, The re Rosocclor lly priced Prints ond Enlorgements must be or dered trough your Kadok dealer ‘Use Kodachrome Film Daylight Type for doylight plvrot and Kedocome Flim Type & for Rood or Fothpicores Te select ramsporenies for prin a of white poper which ilomicated by 2 Tungsten ight. Any transparency which haw been coreluly exposed under 300d me vl ote © alse eraser pia! bs ‘Ties good when baa projected in stared com, Yovl be weg Your Kerotlor Mists ond Eslrgement fn 0 Vghed ream, v0 woe 9 alec oot ‘Maevormmitued hove, Choose Oly onporendan which oe (0 dot ond Shorp ond (2) evenly Hones #3t co vom Kodak Pls-X Panchromatic Film — An ‘wallighte flerir ven The low gro ten cmd. high reson plot poral iah-velity enlorgement. 20 or 36 Kodak Super-XX Panchromatic lm — ‘Avery highrapeed fm for ex when the Tigh i pocr. Especially valuable for ure wth erica igh. 20 or 36 exposure.26 for better pictures |28 Nason A Kode Leather Cor rving Case of top ‘grain leather protects a moment's notice The serew in the base of the case screws into the tripod socket of the camera, The exposure guide on the camera is visible when the front flap is down, You ean leave the adapt= cr ring and filter on and stil close the ease. Cable Releoses ~ Two releases are available for your Kodlak Signet 85 Camera: the Kodak TBI Metal Cable Release No. 2, which simplifes the making of 1 exposures, and the Kodak Metal Cable Release No. 3. ‘To attach a cable release, screw the release into the hole in the shutter housing, under the trp lever. Kodok Eye-Level Tripod This sturdy aluminum tripod provides a rigid able support axl depen for yourcamera, Folded, inches, extended, 60 inches. ‘The use of the Kodak ‘Turn-Tilt Tripod Head (an accessory) is recom- ‘mended for maximum facility in changing the position of the camera on the tripod: Kodak Combination Lene Attachments — Attachments are used with this camera. The basis of the combination isthe Series V, No. 92, serew-in type hi slip-on type Kodak’ Adapter Ring, Kodak ries V Lens . . 29Wratten Filters, Portra Lenses 2+ and 34, Pola Sereen, and Lens Hood are available in this series, I you use a Pola-Sereen in combination with another Aalachment such as a filter, se a Series V-VI Step-up Ring and a Series VI Pola-Screen, ‘To assemble a filter or lens inthe rin remove the insert, place the filter or lens in the ring, and replace the insert. The Kodak Lens Hood ean be used in place of the insert fers add greatly to the pictorial effects of black-and- white pictures by darkening the sky and recording the clouds. The Kodak Wratten Filters K-2, G of A can be used for this purpose. These result in medium, strong, and extra-strong effects respectively. Never use these strongly colored filters with Kodachrome Film, With Kodachtome Film use a Kodak Pola- Sereen to darken the sky, Filters for Kodachrome Film — Kodachrome pictures made in open shade under a clear blue sky, or on aver. ‘ast or hazy days will be improved if a Kodak Sky Filter is used, Kodachrome Film Type A can be used for daylight exposures with the Kodak Daylight Filter for Kodak Type A Color Films, ‘or flash photography with Kodachrome Film, Kodak Light Balancing Filters No. 81C with No. 5 flash lamps and No, 81D with No. 25 flash lamps are recommended for best color rendering, 30 KODAK PORTRA LENS 2 = Aeoret. Feld Se drmcunt Opening ved on Kode | 1 E8eSts fesse!Kodaslide Merit Projeetor—You get bi-picture projec tion and even illumination with the Kodaslide Merit Projector. An /3.5 Lumenized Kodhk Projection Ektanon Lens, new, unique slide-feeding mechanisn Duit-in elevation device—all these combine to make your scenes live again in brilliant colorn Kodeslide Table Viewer 4X-This new viewer pro vides complete one-package projection for your 35min transparencies. Your slides are enlarged over 4 times and brilliantly illuminated by the Lumenized opties without fuss or bother ina normally lighted room, The Kodak Projection Ektanon 50: {/3.5 Lens projects the image to the special daylight type view ing sereen. It is easily transported and only needs phigging into a 100- to 125-volt, a-c or d-< line to be instantly ready for use. If you wish the added fe ture of a slide changer, the Kodaslide Table Viewer Model A should be your choice. It will accept 7 ready mounts or 30 dou- bile-glass slides. Your slides are enlarged nearly 5 times. The Kodak B-C Floshpock offers @ battery-condenser method of flashing lamps, It provides more than ‘enough energy for accurate synchronization and de- pendable lamp firing. In addition, you'll be able to use the sime battery for a year or more. Ask your dealer to show you one today. The Kodok Standard Flash- elder is a new, lightweight yet mugged unit that ae cepts midget flash lamps It is powered by two °C” Is or a Kodak B.C ishpack. A decal on the reflector gives instant ex: posure information. The the flasholder rigidly for accurate aiming or to per- init rapid removal for off the-camera work. 38