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Outdoor Exposure Guide
for the Vest Pock-et Kodak, Model B Picture taking with the
Srop Srruttpn
Sus.rnct
Vest Pocket
OppNrNc Spppp
*+
. t '

N o. 1

Ordinary landscapes show-

ing sky, with a principal N o. 2
obiect in the foreground.

Snow. marine and beach

'btremely
scenes. dis-
tant landscapes. Moun: N o. 3
tains.

\
No. 3 one
second

N o. 1

gl .tb" hours f-torn 2/2

tro"is uft.it sunrise until 2rfi-\ours before sun-
;;t auvt whe., the sun is shining. If-pictures
";
;;;;tA; earlier or later in- the dav.than this
ilii.a, rt iii-t it a slishttu cloudv .oi hazv dav,
irse the next larger stop opemng than t'he one EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
--tG-largest
specified
stop- opening is No' 1' The RocnnsrER,N.Y., U. S. A'
nts-h; the iumber the smaller the opening'
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Picture taking with tlte

Vest Pocket
Kodak
Model B
SrNcr,o LpNs

Published bu
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
Rocnosrnn,N. Y., U. S. A.
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Order Film by Number Before Loading

All Kodak Films are distinguished Before taking any pictures with your
bv the numbers on the ends of the Kodak, read the following instructions
ci,rtons. The number is also on the carefully. Make yourself familiar with
cartridge, and on the Kodak. the camera,taking especialcareto learn
how to operate the shutter (see page
L 127 is the number of film for the 11). Work it for both instantaneous
Vest Pocket Kodak, Model B. and time exposuresseveral times before
Autographic Film can be used in the Ioading the Kodak with fiIm.
earlier moiiels of cameras,and "N.C." The first thing to remember is that
film can be used in Autographic the light, which impresses the photo-
Kodaks. graphic image upon the sensitive film
Autographic results can only be ob- in a fraction of a second.when it comes
tained by'using Autographic- Film in through the lens, can destroy the fiIm
an Autographic Kodak. as quickly as it makes the picture.
While loading and unloading, be very
IMPORTANT careful to keep the red paper wound
tightly around the film to prevent the
When autograPhing film, bear light striking it.
down $tith the stylus as heauilY
as the paper will stand without
tearing.
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Loading the Kodak
rf\HE Vest Pocket Kodak, Model B,
I can be loaded or unloaded in day-
light. This should be done in a subdued
light, not in direct sunlight.
CONTENTS IJse film No. A L27 for this Kodak.
c After the seal around the film is
Loading the Kodak broken, care must be taken to keep the
Making the Exposures 10 red paper tight on the spool or it might
slip and loosen sufficiently to let in
Openingthe tr'ront 10 light which would fog and ruin the film.
Operating the Shutter 11 To load the Kodak:
13 l. Push the sliding lock as shown in
Instantaneous ExPosures
Fig. I, to unfasten it.
Diaphragm or StoP OPenings 16
Autographic I'eature 22
Time Exposures-Interiors 27
To Make a Portrait . . 31
Time Exposures-Outdoors 35
Flash-light ExPosures 37
Closing the Kodak 38
Removing the F ilm 39
Finishing the Pictures . 44
Frc. I.

Take the front of the camera by the

edges and lift the end on whieh the lock
is attaehed. then draw out and remove
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that part of the Kodak entirely, as in reel. The paper must draw straight
Fig. II. and the full spool must not loosen.
2. In one end of the roll holder there SLOT
is a reel with a slit in it, on which the
film is wound after exposure.
3. Draw out the winding key as far
as it will come, and remove the empty
spool or reel by tapping the roll holder
on the palm of the hand.

F r a. III.
5. Unroll about four inches of the
red paper and place the spools into the
film pockets, keeping the red paper
taut. The slotted end of the empty
spool must be placed next to the wind-
ing key, Fig. IV.

4. Remove the band from around

Fro. IV.

6. Press in and turn the winding

key until it fits into the slotted end of
the red paper, Fig. III, Page7. the empty spool, as in Fig. V, page 8.
Give the empty spool three or four The red paper must draw from the
turns, enoughtb bind the paper on the under side of the full spool.
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8. Turn the key and watch the red
window. After a few turns have been
given, a warning hand will appear; now
turn the key slowly until the figure 1

f
is in the center of the red window.

- 7 . Replace the front, first inserting

the end opposite the lock, FiS. VI; the
edge of the roll holder must fit into the The film is now in position for the
first exposure.
Press in the winding key slightlSr
when turning it, to keep the web on
the key in the slot in the spool.

Load your Kodak with Kodak

Filrn.
Look for this Trade Mark on the
box:

EASTMAN

Frc YI.
groove on this end of the front. Press
the end on which the lock is attached
into place and push over the lock, mak- " If it isn't Eastmart,
ing sure that it is fastened seeurely. it isn't Kodak Film."
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Making the Exposures Operating the Shutter
D EFORE making an exposure with A
I-D the Vest Pocket Kodak, three
things must be done:
First-The shutter must be adjusted
for an instantaneous or time exposure.
Second-The diaphragm dial turned
to the correct stop opening.
Third-An unexposed section of the
film turned into position.

Openin$ the Front

In the illustration, A is the indicator

that adjusts the shutter for instanta-
neous or time exposures.
The dial B eontrols the diaphragm
or stop openings indicated by the
numbers l, 2,3 and 4, which appear in
the eircular opening on the front of the
shutter near the letter B.
C is the exposure lever; one move-
Frc. I. ment, either up or down with indicator
Opening the Front. A at "I," makes a snapshot or instan-
taneous exposure; and two movements
Raise the lever near the winding key, -one to open the shutter and another
trig. I, and draw down the bed of the to close it, with indicator A at "T,"
Ko?ak until the side arms catch. make a time exposure.
Draw out the lens standard by the
knurled finger grips, Fig. II, page 14.
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Instantaqeous Exposures 31 and 32, and the table for Time Ex-
"Snapshots" posuresOutdoors on page 35.
Third-Press the exposure lever C
Fdrsf-Move the indicator A to "I." until it clicks. This opensthe shutter,
This adjusts the shutter for Instantan- which norv stays open. Time the ex-
eous or Snapshot Exposures. posureby a watch. Pressthe exposure
S econd-Revolve the diaphragm dial Iever in the opposite direction.- This
B'by the milled edge,until number I closesthe shutter
is cdnteredin the ciicular opening, see
illustration of shutter on page 11. This Important-Neaer oil the shutter.
brings the largest diaphragm or stop In caseof accident. return the Kodak
open"inqbefore the lens. No. I is the to your dealer or to us for repairs.
correciopening for ordinary outdoor
pictures, such as street scenes,nearby
views, etc., when the subject is in the
Instantaneous Exposures
ttsnapshotstt
bright sunlight. .
Third-To ma!<ethe exposure,move When making instantaneous expo-
the lever C once either up or down. sures or snapshots,the subject shouli.
Push the Iever until it clicks. Unless be in the broad, open sunlight, but the
it is pushedas far as it will go, no click camera must not. The sun should be
will be heard and no exposurewill be behind your back or over the shoulder.
made. Move the lever slowlg so as not If it shines directly into the lens it will
to jar the Kodak. blur and fog the picture.
Time Exposures To make portraits outdoors, when
the sun is shining brightly, the subject
First-Move the indicator A to "T" should be in the shade of a buildins
(time). This adjusts the shutter for or a large tree, but with clear and unl
Time Exposures. obstructed sky overhead-use stop No.
Second-Revolve the dial B unti^ 3 or No. 4, place the Kodak on some
No. 1, 2, 3 or 4 shows in the circular firm, steady support (do not hold it in
opening.' Seeinstructions for using the the hands) and make a short time ex-
diaohrasm or stop openings given on posure. The exposure lever C should
pasesl6'and 17; aisot-hetable for mak- be moved twice. up and down or down
ing Interior Time Exposureson pages and up rvithout a pause, and care must
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be taken not to jat the camera. By What Depth of Focus Means
following this rule, unpleasant and dis-
torting shadows on the face will be When the lens is used with its larsest
-dis-
avoided. opening, No. 1, an object 7rh feet
Special instructions for making por- tant will be sharp, objects about O feet
traits indoors, are given on page 31. distant, ryhile not as sharp, will be sharp
enough for ordinary purposes. Turir
To Focus the Kodak the diaphragm dial to No. 2 and ob-
jects nearer to the Kodak will increase
Draw out the lens standard by the in sharpness. Go farther and use stop
knurled finger grips, below the shutter, No. 4 and everything about 4 feet and
as in Fig. II. It must be drawn out beyond, will be sharp. It will thus be
until the focusing catch "clicks" into seen that the smaller the stop opening
the notch of the raised spring on the the greater the depth of focus, that is',
camera bed. the greater the power of the lens to de-
fine -sharply nearby and distant objects
at the same time. It is obvious ihat
with the small stops the exposuremust
be correspondinglyincreased.

Depth of Focus
_ -Stop or Range of
Diaphragm Sharpness
No. I . 7% feet to Infinity
,, u 4 '
2 .6%
a a e F g u t !
u . . . . . )
, t u i
" 4 . . . . . . 4

The table -above gives the range of

sfarp. definition or depth of focus-,for
Frc. II. the different stop openings of the Vest
Dratting out the Lens Standard. Pocket Kodak, Nlollel B.
The Kodak is now in focus for sub-
jects about six feet and beyond.

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These eircles
N0. I show the actual bright, and there are no heavy shadows,
sizes of the dia- such as views at the seashoreand on the

o N0.?
phragm or stop
openings of the
water, with the shutter adjusted for
an instantaneous exposure. For In-
terior Time Exposures, the time for
o NO . 3
shutter used on
the Vest Pocket which is given in the table on pages31
and 32.
o N0.4 Kodak, Model
B, with Single No. 3-For instantaneous exposures
CoPYRTcHT 1922 By
Lens.Theyclear- of extremely distant views, marines,
EASTMAN KoDAK CoMpANy
ly shor,vthe rela- snow scenesand clouds, in bright sun-
tive sizes of the Iight. For Interior Time Exposures,
stop openings and how their areas see table on pages 31 and 32, and for
differ. Time Exposures Outdoors on cloudv
days. The exposuresrequired for Time
Diaphragm or Exposures Outdoors are given in the
Stop Openings table on page 35.
The diaphragms, or stops as they No. 4-For Interior Time Exposures.
are sometimes called, are the openings also for Time Exposures Outdoors ori
that regulate the amount of light pass- cloudy days. Neuer for i,nstantaneous
ilg through the lens. The openings are efr'posuTes,
changed by revolving the milled dial B,
see page 11.
The smaller the stop opening the
sharper the nearby objects will be, see
No. l-For all ordi.nary outdoor pic- table on page 15.
fzres, such as nearby landscapes show- 1
ing little or no sky, groups and street If stops No. 3 and No. 4 are used for
scenes, when the subject is in the bright I ordinary instantaneous exposurcs,fail-
sunlight, with the shutter adjusted for ure will result.
instantaneous exposures. For Interior .1 Throughout this manual all expo-
Time Exposures, see table on pages 31 sures given for outdoor subjects are for
and 32. the hours from two and a half hours
No. 2-For open views, when the after sunriseuntil two and a half hours
sunlight on the subject is unusually before sunset. If earlier or later, the
exposuresmust be longer.
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For subjects in the shadow, under It will be noticed that the top of the
porches or under- trees, no accurate finder is notched, as shown in Fig. V.
directions can be given; experience only This enables the one finder to show
can teach the correct exposure to give. the correct view when the Kodak is
When making pictures under these held in either the vertical or the
conditions the Kodak must be placed horizontal position.
on a tripod or some other steadY, firm
support.
Using the Finder
The finder shows what will aPPear in
the picture, but on a much reduced
scale.
Point the lens at the subject to be .*.q
photosraphed and looking into the 1"
hnderJrom directly over the center of Frc. IV.
it, include what you want bY turning Only what is seen in that part of the
to the right or left, see illustration on finder represented by the white area
page 20. of the diagrams below, will be includ-
ed in the nieture.

VIEW INCI,UDED WIIEN VIEW INCIJUDED WEEIN

MAKING A YERTICAL MAKING A EORIZONTAIJ
PrcruRE' PrcruRE'
Frc. III. Frc. v.

To make a vertical picture, hold the Hold the Kodak steadv-hold it

Kodak as in Fig. III. For a horizonta'l level as shown in the illustrbtions, and
picture, turn thb Kodak and the f'nder , press the exposure lever up or down.
as in Fig. IV, page 19. This makes the enposure.
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Hold the Kodak Level
The I(odak must be held level. If
all of the subjeet cannot be included
in the finder without tilting the lens
upwards, move backwards until it is
all inelucled uith the camera held leuel.

IMPORTANT
When making instantaneous ex-
posures or snapshots with any Resutt p, oaur rlJf, Itnrors theK odarc.
Kodak, hold it firmly against the
Tilting the Kodak to bring in the
body as shown, and when pushing top of a tall building produceJthe dis-
the exposure lever hold the breath torted effeet shown in Fig. VI. Some-
for the instant. If the camera is
times a tall building can be photo-
moved during the exposure, the
picture will be blurred. graphed from a building opposit-e, at a
level r,vith its center.
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If the subject is below the normal the great advantage of making the date
height, like a small child or a dog, the and title a part of the negativ *made
Kodak should be held down level with on the fiIm, and at the t'ime. It forms an
the center of the subject. indisputable record that will be appre-
ciated more and more as the years go
The Autographic Feature by. Many pictures tell the "where"
The autographic feature makes it and t'who" but the more important
possible to record on Autographic Film, "when" can only be guessed at. Even
at the time of exposure, any data, such when the title of a picture is obvious,
as the name of place or subject, the date the date should always be put on as a
or any other memo. This is done matter of record for future certaintv
through a small opening in the back of and satisfaction.
the Kodak and the record normallv
comes just outside the picture area df The Method
the negative.

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8 pv;^f466"4*Dwa.f,G.C. $u tlr&,w
Wa#;t G fe^, tl.Y..f. $, z*es&.
Va#rz
Pushins ulif ,lr"tti dins-d,oo,.
Autographic Records.
After the exposure has been made,
The Autographic Reeords above remove the stylus from the side of the
suggest a few of the many ways in shutter. Push back the sliding-door on
which they may be used to add value to the back of the Kodak, with the point
your negatives. of the stvlus in the hole in the eenter of
An Autographic Kodak used with the dooi, as shown in Fig. VII. Hold
the Autographic Film Cartridge offers the stylus as upright as possible,
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Fig. VIII, and write on the strip of - Close the sliding-door with the stylus
red paper any memorandum desired, before winding the next section of hh
suehas the title of the picture, the date, into place.
or anv other details. Turn a new section of film into
position: Press in slightly on the
winding key and turn it-slowly, three
to four times, until the next number ap-
{ pears in the red window. Do this aft-er
each exposure. The warning hand an-
pears only before No. 1 of each roll bf
{ film.
To bring the autographic records
exactly between the negatives, the film
must be turned carefully, untii the next
Frc. VIIL
number is centered in the red window.
Position oI Stulus when making on It is advisable to turn the next sec-
Autographic Becord. . tilrn of film into position ,immediatelll
To get a clear impression, press after making an exposure and the auto-
firmly on both the up and down graphic^reeord This avoids the possi-
strokes. While writing, or after- bility of getting two exposures on the
wards, shield the paper from the same section of filnr.
sun. Importanf-When you have ex-
When the record has been made. posed the last section of the film and
exposeit to the light as follows: made the autographic record of it, turn
Erpose to the Sky, but not to the Sun: the winding [ey until the letter A
appears in the center of the red window.
t"i3ll""3'.?,,1" Push back the slidins-door and write
ourDooRs
BRTLLTANT LrcHT 2 to 5 Secs. 5 to 7 Secg- your nam_eon the red-paper, expose it
DULrr LrcHT 5 to 10 Secs. 10 to 15 Secs. to the light as when mbking'the expo-
Erpose to Artifi.cial Light: sure records, then close the door Cnd
finish winding film and red paper for re-
__Er,ocrnrc Lrcnr, distance two inches, 30 to
60 seconds. moval from the Kodak. The film is
W'nr,gs.lcrr Ges Lrcur, distance six inches, now ready to send to your finisher, and
30 to 60 seeonds.
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when developed will -be easily identi- Time Exposures-Interiors
n.a UV the i,utographic c.opy of your To make a Time Exposure with the
nu-. iotti.tt you wrote on the red paper' Kodak in the vertical position, open
Kodak
-for SkY Filter: This accessory the front and draw out the lens
is obtaining more . detail in the standard, see pages 10 and 14. Use
aona. when photograp\ing landscap.es' the locking lever as a support, and
The upper htlf of the filter is stained' a place the camera on something steady
;;ilt*-iolor which reduces. the bright- and level, such as a table or chair, in the
it... the sky and- equalizes the ex- position as shown in Fig. IX. Be sure,
permits
;;;t", "f the col6rless lower h^ulf however, to place the Kodak not more
;;;"ial exposure for -the- foregrotttt+' than two or three inches from the edse.
The same exPosure should be made to avoid including part of the table-oi
;iih tn" roaat Skv Filter in. position chair in the picture.
ar would be required without it'
Use Kod,ak SkA Filter l{o' 8 with the
Vesf Po.t .t Kodak, Model B, when it
is fitted with the Single Lens'
Kodak Color Filter: This attach-
-."i i. valuable in outdoor
a+a for all subjectt tg,t-
"tp"cially
pn-otogtaPhy,
taininE cblors that act slqwly on lne
sensitive film. It is helpful in cleartng
iui" when photograPliing extremely
distant landscapes; also. tor recordlng
-print, coloi ualues itt u black and
the eorrect
*^nit" of flowers, fruit and other
;;i;;;douieicts. When'using the Kodak The Kodak has one tripod socket for
Coiot Filt'er make an exposu-re .about making pictures in the vertical position.
seven times longer than would' be re- The diagram on page28, showsthree
quired without it. positions for the Kodak. It should not
Use Kod'akColorFilter l[o' 8 with the b_epointed directly at a window, as the
Ve.f Pocket Kodak, Mo-del B, when it glare of light will blur the picture. If
is fitted with the Single Lens' all the windows cannot be avoidedn
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draw the shades of those n'ithin range posure lever, once, either up or down.
of the lens. This opens the shutter. Time the expo-
sure by a watch. Press the lever in the
opposite direetion to close the shutter.
In doing this be careful that the finger
does not come in front of the lens.

Another Method
Another way of making short tirne
exposures, which has much to recom-
Diagram Showing Positions for Kodak mend it, is as follows:
To make a Time Exposure with the Hold the hand or a card, elose to
camera in the horizontal position, move the front of the Kodak, to cover the
the locking lever until it projects slight- lens and exclude all light as in Fig. XI.
ly bevond the front edge of the bed of
Kodak, and place the camera in the
po:ition shown in Fig. X.

-Tt"
xt.-
Frc. X. Press the exposure lever to open the
shutter: remove the hand and give the
Adjust the shutter for a Time Ex- proper exposure; replace the hand in
posure by placing the indicator A at the front of the lens and again press the
top of the shutter exaetly at the letter lever to close the shutter.
"Tl' seepages 11 and 12.
Some amateurs prefer this method
All being ready, steady the Kodak with any camera not having a cable
with the left hand, then press the ex-
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release, as it practically does away with tripod, for photographing objects at
any danger of jarring the camera during close range and at an angle fiom the
exposure, and thus blurring the picture. camera, that would make the use of a
Turn the Winding Key: After tlip.od irnpossible without this tilting
making the autographic record, turn deviee.
the winding key until the next number . The O_p-tipod is_very compact, slip-
appears in the center of the window. ping readily into-the pocket and may 6e
Tnn Kooar rs Now READY FoR THE carried without inconvenience.
NEXT INrpnron ExposuRE. Bxposure Table for Interiors
Follow these directions for each ex- The table on page 32 gives suitable
posure. exposures for varying conditions of
When the last Interior Exposure has light, using stop No. 2. If stop No. 1 is
been made, always move the indieator used, give one-half the time of the
((T"
A at the top of the shutter, from table. If stop No. 3 is used, double the
to "I," to be ready for Instantaneous time; ?nd when stop No. 4 is used, give
or SnapshotExposures. four times the exposures given in the
Optipod: A table.
small, Iight, con- The smaller the stop opening the
venient accessory greater_the depth of focus, see -average
page 15.
that can often be Stop No. ? gives the best
used in place of a results for Interiors.
tripod, or together The exposures in the table on page 32
with a tripod. The &re for rooms where windows get the
Optipod is a com- direct light from the sky, and foi hours
bined tripod head from three hours after sunrise until
and felt-protected three hours before sunset. If earlier or
;i;;p *[i;ti -;t Frc'XII'
later the exposures must be longer.
be attached to the edge of a table, chair
or other suitable objEct, see Fig. Xff. To Make a Portrait
The ball and socket joint on the Opti- The subject should be seated in a
pod permits tilting the camera to almost chair partly facing the light, with the
qny a_n_gle. This feature is especially-a body turned slightly away from, and
desirable if the Optipod is used with the face turned towards the camera
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which should be a little higher than an
ordinary table. The subject should
look at an object level with the lens, or
directly at the lens. Compose the pic-
ia
.ix ture in the finder. For a three-quarter
-
a,a
erQ
figure the Kodak should be about
eight feet from the subject, and for a
full-length figure about ten feet.
gi I cgi
a
,
The background should form a con-
l*t
trast rvith the subject; a light back-
<1 | c\
I ground usually gives a better effect
EI d than a dark one.
3
z a

€
a a
To get a good
b0
@ a light on the face,
I
et
6l follow the arranse-
ment shown in the
/?t 0)
h
cl ol diagram. A reflector
3
q d l

Fl ol helps to get detail in

I
I
o the shaded part of
ol
LI o
f-t (n "l z the face. A white
f-l
F
@ a YI = towel or sheet held
bc dl
I I
6l al
I by an assistant, or
F
ao"rao
ht)
F tDl
a
-
b0 I
b0

b!l
l
fl thrown over
screen or other hisl,
a
b0 l c6 lt
X F
q)
I piece of f urniture
I will make a suitable reflector; it should
I
o I
0)
L
a
*l I be at an angle and in the position indi-
cn 6l
d. FF B al a l ,t
I
cated in the diagram.
I
cBl
'.1
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Instructions for making portraits duces a truen soft-focus effect free from
outdoors, are given on pages 13 and 14. objectionable "fuzziness" or out-of-
focus appearance. By using this At-
Kodak Portrait Attachment tachment, portraits are made more
The Kodak Portrait Attachment is artistic, due to the softening effect of
an extra lens, which, when slipped over diffusion.
the regular lens mount, makes large Use Koilnk Difrusion Portrait Attach-
head and shoulder portraits. tnent No. 8 with the Vest Pocket
Place the Attachment over the lens Kodak, N4odelB.
mount. Compose the picture in the
finder, then turn the Kodak just a lttttle Time Exposures-Outdoors
as the short distance at
to the left:'subject
which the must be from the When the smaller stop openings (No.
Iens makes it necessary to center the 3 or No. 4) are used, the light passins
subject by eye instead of by the finder. through the lens is'so muEh reducefi
The subject must be three and one- that time exposuresoutdoors may be
haUjeet from the lens, and the distance made the same as for interiors, bui the
musi be measured c6,refully from the exposuresmust be much shorter.
lens to the face. Adjust the shutter for a Time Expo-
The Attachment can also be used sure by placing the indicator A at the
for making pictures of flowers and simi- top of the shutter exactly at the letter
lar subjects. ttT," and move the exposure lever C,
The exposure when using the At- twice, seepage 11.
tachment is the same as without it. With Sunshine-The shutter ean
IJse Kodak Portrait Attachment No. 8 hardly be opealed and closed quickly
with the Vest Pocket Kodak, Model B. enough to avoid over-exposure.
Kodak Diffusion Portrait With Light Clouds-From one to
Attachment three secondswill be sufficient.
The Kodak Difrusion Portrait At- With Heauy Clouds-Four seconds
tachment is a supplementary lens used to eight secondswill be required.
in the same manner as the regular These exposures are for hours from
Kodak Portrait Attachment. It pro- 2% hours after sunrise until 2% hovs
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the Flash-light Exposures
open. For other hours, or for subjects Eastman Flash Sheets make picture
in the shadow, under porches or under taking at night easy. A package of
trees, the lighting conditions vary so flash sheets, a piece of cardboard, a
ercallv that no definiteinstructionscan pin, a split stick about two feet long and
5e given; experienceonly can teach a match complete the list of necessary
the correct exposureto give. extras, although a Kodak Flash Sheet
Neuer make T'ime Erposures with the Holder is a great convenience.
Kod,akheld'in the hands. Always place With flash sheets there is little smoke.
it upon somefi,rm support, such as a They are safer than other self-burning
table,cha'ir,tri,podor Kodapod. flash mediums, and give a softer light
Kodapod: An that is less trying to the eyes.
a e c e s s o r yt h a t Flash sheets make possible the pho-
tahes the place of tographing of many interiors that could
a tripod when a not be taken otherwise. either for lack
tree. fence or sim- of illumination or because there are
ilar'rough object windows in a direct line of view rvhich
is near at hand. must have the shades drawn to prevent
Its toothed jaws blurring the picture.
grip the wood Evening parties, groups around a
firmly, see Fig. dinner or card table or an individual
XI[. By meansof may be easily photographed by using
a clamping screw, flash sheets, providing souvenirs -of
Fro. XIII. the camera may many occasions, which, but for the
be adjusted to the vertical or horizontal flash-Iight, would be impossible.
position. The Kodapod can be used
with any camera that has a standard "Picture Taking at Night," a book-
tripod socket. It is small and mav be let that gives full information regarding
cairied easily in the pocket. flash-light photography and other
ways to make pictures at night, will be
sent free upon request to the Service
Department, Eastman Kodak Com-
panyr Rochester, New York.
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Removing the Film
press
To close the Kodak, the spring
on the camera bed to disengage the rf'IHE Kodak can be loaded or un-
focus catch from the notch in this I loaded in daylight. This should be
spring. Slide back the lens standard as done in a subdued-light, not in direct
far as it will go. Then press the side sunlight.
1. When the last section of film has

Frc. XIV.
ClosinstheBedof Kodak. 3. Fold under about half-an-inch of
the red paper, and fasten it with the
arms and raise the bed as shown in the sticker. The folded end makes the
illustration above, Fig. XIV. Lock the breaking of the seal easier, when ready
bed by moving the lever over towards to develop the film.
the edge nearest the winding key.
4. Remove the empty srloolby press-
ilg oo" of the flangds with a finger or
tlu.gab, and-place if in the windi"? end
of the roll holder. Replaee the Tront
of the camera into the roll holder as
describedon page 8.
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The exposed film, now ready for de- Pocket Kodak, Model B. Load the
velopment, should be wrapped up to Kodak as described on pages 5 to I
keep light from reaching it inelusive.
ttCinch" Marks
If the film and paper loosen up a
trifle when taken from the eamera,
there is an inclination to take the cart-
ridge in the hand and wind it as closely
as posible, "cinching" it tightly with
a twisting motion. This might injure
the negatives as the surfaces rub to-
gether, making fine parallel scratches.
Do not "cinch" the cartridge. It simply
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needs to be wound tighly enough to
keep the red paper within the flanges of
the spool.

Keep Dust Out of the Camera

The inside of the camera and bellows
should be wiped occasionallv, with a
Tapping the Roll Holder to Remcae slightly damp cloth, especially if the
the Erposerl FiIm.
camera has not been used for some time.
Important: F ilm should be devel-
oped as soon as possible after exDosure.
The quality of the image on all sensi-
tized products is retained by prompt
development after exposure.
It is a good plan to reload the I(odak
as soon as an exposed film has been re-
moved, to be ready for the next pic-
tures. IJse film No. A I27 for the Vest
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Clean Lenses through the lens from the back and if it
is dirty, wipe it front and back, with a
Dirty or dusty lensesmake poor plc- eleanhandkerchief.
tures. The picture below and the one
on page 43
-flat, illustrate this clearlv. The
gray, indistinct picture beiow was

Made with Clean Lens.

Large spots of dust or dirt on the lens

Made with Dirty Lens. will eausedefectsin the picture, while if
the lens is evenly eovered with dust,
made with a dirty lens, the surfaces of dirt or moisture, the effeet will be to
which were covered with dust, The cut off a great deal of light and make
sharp, elear and distinct picture on page the pictuie gray and flatl,
43, was made with the same lens after
it had been earefully cleaned.
Lenses should be frequently ex-
amined. Remove the front of the
Kodak as described, and shown in Figs.
I and II, on pages 5 and 6 (when there
is no film in it), then open the front as
in Fig. I, page 10. Adjust the shutter
for a Time Exposure and open it; the
largest stop opening, No. 1, should be
in position. Ilold the eamera with the
front towards the light, then look
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Virith the Kodak Film Tank and
Finishing, the Pictures Velox paper many amateurs find as
much pleasure in the finishing of the
I-THERE are two distinct steps in the pictures as in the taking of them, and
I making of photographs-the pic-
ture taking and the picture fi.nishing are able to produce excellent pictures
To free our instruction books from un- by the simple methods we have worked
necessarydetails, which might be con- out.
fusing, we give with the camera the We never lose interest in the pur-
directions for picture taking only. chaser of a Kodak. lVe are not only
The instructions in this booklet are willing, but are anxious at all times tb
ample for the handling of the camera help solve any problems that may
under practically all conditions. Those ariie, either by sending the tteces.uiy
printed instru"ctions or" by individudl
who wish to do their own developing
and printing will find full directions correspondence, through our Service
with the Kodak Film Tanks (for de- Department. Making use of the knowl-
veloping in daylight), or with the Out- edge of our experts places you under no
fits for tray or dark-room use. obligation. Kodak Service is free-
ald_ goes with the purchase of every
To develop film (No. A I27) used in Kodak.
the Vest Pocket Kodak, Model B,
obtain a Vest Pocket Kodak Film EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY,
Tank. This film may be developed in RocnrsrBn,N. Y.
the larger tanks-but not so eco-
nomically.
If the dark-room method of develop-
ment is preferred, obtain an Eastman
3A Developing and Printing Outfit.
In keepingwith our plan and purpose
to provide the usersof our cameraswith
every help in the production of good
pictures, we will be glad to furnish such
developing and printing instructions,
at anv time. whether a tank or outfit is
purcliasedor not
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PRICE LIST Eesrruerv Sppcrll Drvpr,orpn Pow-
onns.box of five tubes. .... $ .35
Aurocnepsrc Frr,rr Canrnroop, No. A
127, eight exposures,L,A x 2%.. . . . $ .25 E,rsruln Ilvonocsrxorv Dpvpr,opsn
Powonng, box of frve tubes .35
Lnernnn ClnnyrNc C,lso, with strap,
for Vest Pocket Kodak, Model B. . . L.25 Eesruen Pvno Dnvsr,oron Powouns,
boxoffivetubes.. ..::.. .90
Bnr,r C.tnnyrr.re Casp (russet leather). t.25 Tsnnuouornn Srrnnrxs Roo... L.25
Koo.r.r Ponrnerr Arrecslrcwr No. 8, Koo,rr,oro PnrNrruo M,rsr, No. 1, for
for Vest Pocket Kodak, Model B.. .lo Yest Pocket Kodak negatives. . . . .. .10
Koper DrrrueroN Ponrnerr Arr.rcs- Vpr,ox Prpnn, Lsl x 2ll, one dozen
unrr No. 8. . . .. L.25 - sheetg. .12
Kooer Sry Frr,rrn, No. 8. .to Nnpnnir Sor,urron (for developing
Yelor), four-ounoe bottle.
Koo.rr Cor,on Frr,rpn No. 8. .lo
Vnr,ox Tnrlvgpr,nnwr'Wermn Cor.on
Koo.l Mor,rr, Tnrroo, No. 0, Sreurs, booklet of twelve colors... .5O
?.75
Ortrroo, for attaching Kodak to the Vsr,ox Weron Cor,on Ourrrr, con-
edge of a table, chair, fence, eto.... LZ5 sisting of Artist's Mixing Palette,
three Camel's Ilair Brushes, and
Kooeroo, for attaching Kodak to a one book of Velox Transparent
'Water
tree, fence or similar rough surface. t.75 Color Stamps (twelve colors) 1.00

(for Sor,ro Plppn, L6/6 x 2l$, two d.ozen

Vssr Pocrur Kooe.r Frr,u Tlwr sheets.
developing Vest Pocket Kodak .2O
Film).. 3.50 CoMsrNno TonrNs exo Frxruo Sor,u-
TroN FoR Sor,ro, eight-ounce bottle. .50
Drvnlopsn Powosns, for Veet Pocket Four-ounce bottle.
Kodak Film Tank, six powders. . . . .20 .30
E,rsrM,{r\r Rnoucpn .eup Srerrrr Rp-
ElsrN{eN 3A Dpvnr,oprNc AND Pnrrrrr- Movnn, bor of five tubes. . .50
rNG OurFrr, for dark-room develop-
ment and printing (3% x 5)6 or Vnr,ox Rp-onvnr,opon, bor of twelve
2.00' ' tubes.
smaller), complete.
Eegrlrer.r Fr,rrgg Suoors, No. 1, half-
Kooer Acro Frxrwe Powonn, one dozen.
pound. .25
No. 2, half-dozen.,. .56
Half-pound. .15
No. 3, half-dozela, .,. . . . . r,t .84
Quarter-pound. ;. . . .10
Koolr Fr,,rss Ssnpr llor,onn. 1.25
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E.rsrM.{N Frr,u Dpvur,opruo Cr,rps. 3% x 5/z Velox Enlargements, from
(nickeled), 8%-inch, per pair. . . ... $ .30 '-negatives
l5l x 2rl, unmountect'
Koo.r.x JuNron Frr,M Cl,rpe, each.. . . . . .15 ..
"aEtt. '16
1.00 Mounted, each...
Koo.x Pnrrr Ror,r,pn, double, six-inch
Fr,pxo Pnrr.rr Ror,r-nn, single, four-inch .35 - -x "10
8 t . . . . . . . .Enlargements,
" cBromide ,...... mounted,
1.00
Kopex Denr-noou Leup (Oil) 1.50
If in our opinion, an enlargement will be
Bnowxrp Srrsr,rcnr L.rnap (E]ectric). . 1.75
improved by double mounting, we wrll do so at
Koo.* Slrnr,rcur L.tlrr (Electric). . . . 3.50 an-additional charge of ten cents.
Koo.r,r Nrcerrvn Alauu, to hold 100
AII prices subiect to change without noticc'
l3A x2% negatives. 1.25
I(ooex Tnrururre Bo.rno, five-inch.. . . .75
trASTMAN KODAK COMPANY'
I(ooer Psoro Br,orrpn Ror,l, for
drying prints. 1.50 RocnpsrnR,N. Y.
I(oolr Dny Mour.rrrNc Trssuo, 1td x
21, three dozen sheets. .10
Ber,rrc MouNrs, for prints l5A x 2rZ,
per 50. 1..05
Rsoons Ar,suu, flexible leather cover,
loose-leaf, 50 black leaves, size 5 x 8 2.00
Cloth cover. .90
"How ro M.txn Gooo Ptctunps," an
illustrated book that includes many
helpful suggestions .50
Developing, Printing and Enlarging
Developing F.llrr,, I5l x 2%, eight ex-
posure cartridge. .20
Yelox Prints, L'/s x 2ll, tnmownted,
each. . . .051
Velox Prints, mounted, each. . . . . . ., .Oz
All prints lurnished unmounted unless
otheruise specified,
TV'henmailing film for developing, printing or
enlarging, mark the package plainly with your
name and address. and write a letter of in-
etructions, with remittance.
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IMPORTANT

SERVICE Read this manual thoroughly before making

any pictures.

DEPARTMENT While loading and unloading the camera, be

careful to keep the protective paper wound tight-
ly around the film to prevent light striking it.
AonrrroNer, AssrsrANcE FoR Before making an exposure be sure that the
shutter is adjusted properly, using the correct
Merrxc Bnrrpn Prcrunps stop opening and setting the indicator at either
"I" or " Tr," whichever is required. An unexposed.
A LTHOUGH we give in this manual section of film must be in position.
fa. ths essential directions for using The sun must be behind your back or over
the camera it accompanies, there are the shoulder. If the sun shines directly into the
amateurs who wish for further knowl- lens it will blur and fog the picture.
Hold the camera leuel.
edge of photography.
Hold the camera steadg when making in-
The Service Department is at their Stantaneous or snapshot exposures. The
camer& should be held firmly against the body
service, yotn sewice,
and when pressing the exposure lever, hold the
Do not hesitate to call on rxl for in- breath for the instant. If the camera is moved
during the exposure, the picture will be blurred.
formation on any photographic subject.
When making autographic records, press
firmly on both the up and down strokes. Shield
We are at your seraice,write the paper from the sun,
to us-there'is no charge, Turn a new section of film into position im-
no obligoli,on,. mediately after making the autographic record
of the exposure. This prevents making two
pictures on the same section of film.
Address all Communieations Keep the lens and inside of camera clean.
Never oil the shutter.

SNNVTCN DEPARTMENT - Instructions for nraking time exposures. in-

doors and outdoors, are included in this m;ilual.
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY,
ROCIIESTER,NEW YORK Rocunston, N' Y'
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