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Содержание No. 2 Folding Pocket Brownie

Страница 1: ...PICTURE TAKING WITH THE No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie Camera PRICE 10 CENTS EASTMAN KODAK CO ROCHESTER N Y U S A ...

Страница 2: ... Tissue Velox Paper Eastman Solio Paper Eastman Ferro Prussiate Paper Eastman Velvet Bromide Paper Eastman Royal Bromide Paper Eastman Standard Bromide Paper Eastman Enameled Bromide Paper Eastman Matte Enamel Bromide Paper Eastman Platino Bromide Paper Eastman Non Curling Film Tested Chemicals Tripods and Other Spedalties Trade Marks Re U S Pat Office ldarch 1913 ...

Страница 3: ...PICTURE TAKING WITH THE No 2 FOLDING POCKET Brownie Camera EASTMAN KoDAK Co ROCHESTER N Y U S A ...

Страница 4: ...ne side red on the other now used in Kodak cartridges is superior to black paper in that it has no deleterious effect upon the keeping qualities of the film and absolutely does away with numerous markings In watching for numbers through the red window one should now look for black numbers on red paper instead of as formerly white numbers on black paper Whenever the term duplex paper is used in thi...

Страница 5: ...r the amateur to bear in mind is that the light which serves to impress the photographic image upon the sensitive film in a fraction of a second when it comes through the lens can destroy the film as quickly as it makes the picture After the film has been developed and all developer thoroughly washed out it may be quickly transferred in subdued white light to the fixing bath without injury Through...

Страница 6: ...CONTENTS PART Loading PART 11 Making the Exposures PART III Removing the Film PART IV Developing PART V Printing on Velox Paper PART VI Mounting PART VII Formulas 4 ...

Страница 7: ...ed light not in the glare of bright sunlight It should also be borne in mind that after the seal is broken care must be taken to keep the duplex paper taut on the spool otherwise it may slip and loosen suffi ciently to fog the film T k n 1 To load the camera take a position at a table where the daylight is somewhat subdued and open back of camera by pressing on con cealed springs at rear upper cor...

Страница 8: ...g the film spools As sent out from the factory there is one empty spool at the winding end of the camera and the fresh cartridge is to be inserted in the opposite end FIG 2 To accomplish this pull up on axis pins as shown in Fig 2 3 Now insert the cartridge as shown in Fig 3 Important Be sure and get the top of spool at top of camera each 6 FIG 3 ...

Страница 9: ...e camera and thread into slit in reel Fig 4 Be careful in so doing that the paper draws straight and true and give the spool two or th ree turns to the left from the key end Fig 5 Caution If you turn off too much of the duplex paper before the camera is closed the film will be un covered and ruined FrG 4 5 The camera is now to be closed reversing the operation shown in Fig 1 page 5 Throughout the ...

Страница 10: ... be reeled off before a picture can be taken Turn the key slowly to the left and watch in the little red window at the back of the camera When fifteen to eighteen turns have been given a black index h md will appear before the little red window this hand is a warning that you are approaching Fig 1 Then turn the key very slowly until Fig 1 appears before the redwindow Fig 6 FIG 6 The fi11n is now i...

Страница 11: ...utter is adjusted properly For time instantaneous or bulb exposure as desired SECOND That the diaphragm stop is set at the proper opening THIRD That the camera is focused FOURTH That an unexposed section of the film is turned into position SECTION I Operating the Shutter Perfect familiarity with the shutter is essential to successful picture taking with any camer a 9 ...

Страница 12: ...ime Exposures FIRST Set the lever A at the point T time rhis adjusts the shutter for time exposures SECOND Set the lever Bat No 2 or 3 See in structions for use of stops page 19 THIRD Touch the release C This opens the shutter Time exposure by the watch Again press the release This closes the shutter Bulb Exposure When it is desirable to make a very short time exposure this is best accomplished by...

Страница 13: ...eous Exposures Snap Shots To take instantaneous pictures the object must be in the broad open sunlight but the camera should not The sun should be behind the back or over the shoulder of the operator Focus on the Subject FrG 1 Opening the Front 1 Press the concealed button as shown in Fig 1 and push down the bed of camera to the limit of motion 2 Grasp the bottom of slide plate to pull out the fro...

Страница 14: ... estimate the distance with any more than approximate accuracy for instance if the focus is set at 20 feet the usual distance for ordinary street work the sharpest part of the picture will be the objects at that distance from the camera but everything from 12 to 50 feet will be in good focus For general street work the focus may be kept at 20 feet but where the principal object is nearer or farthe...

Страница 15: ...orner of front board The finder shows the s ope of view and gives a fac simile of what the picture will be Hold the camera steady hold it level as shown in Fig 4 and push the lever This makes the exposure For a vertical exposure the camera must be held on its end Fig 5 Reverse the finder so that it will be available for vertical exposures The finder gives the scope of view and shows a fac simile o...

Страница 16: ...as shown in Fig 6 This is done so that the one finder will correctly show the view in cluded when the camera is held in either horizon tal or vertical position As the picture taken with the No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie is oblong it will readily be seen that unless the finder was made in this manner it could not correctly show the exact view intended when held in either position ...

Страница 17: ...VIEW INCLUDED WHEN MAKING A HORIZONTAL PICTURE VIEW INCLUDED WHEN MAKING A VERTICAL PICTURE FIG 6 Remember that only the view indicated in the dotted lines will show in the picture FrG 7 15 ...

Страница 18: ...r should hold the camera level after withdrawing to a proper distance as indi cated by the image shown in the finder If the object be down low like a small child or a dog the camera should be held down level with the center of the object TURN A NEW SECTION OF FILM INTO POSITION Turn the winding key slowly to the left until FIG 8 the next number appears before the red window Three ov four turns wil...

Страница 19: ...within the range of the camera Make the exposure w1th the shutter as described on page 10 Time Needed for Interior Exposures This table is for the largest stop When the second stop is used double the time whe n the third stop is used give four tiJ nes the time of table _ White walls and more than orie window bright sun outside 2 seconds rri zelrri zelzel l2 2 f hazy sun 5 seconds cloudy bright 10 ...

Страница 20: ...conds hazy sun 40 seconds cloudy bright 1 minute 20 seconds cloudy dull 2 minutes and 40 seconds The foregoing is calculated for rooms whose windows get the direct light from the sky and for hours from three hours after sunrise until three hours before sunset If earlier or later the time required will be longer By means of a Kodak Portrait Attachment used with the No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie Camer...

Страница 21: ...e opened and closed quickly enough to avoid over ex posure WITH LIGHT CLOUDS From to lsecond will be sufficient WITH REAVY CLOUDS From 2 tO 5 seconds will be required The above is calculated for hours from three hours after sunrise until three hours before sun set and for objects in the open air For other hours or for objects in the shadow under porches or under trees no accurate directions can be...

Страница 22: ... be used is brought to the center of the lens where it catches If you use the smallest stop for instantaneous exposures absolute failure will result Flash Light Pictures By the introduction of Eastman Flash Sheets picture taking at night has been wonderfully simplified A package of flash sheets a piece of cardboard a pin and a match complete the list of essential extras although an Eastman Flash S...

Страница 23: ...in the view desired Pin a flash sheet by one corner to a piece of card board which has previously been fixed in a perpendicular position If the cardboard is white it will act as a reflector and increase the strength of the flash The flash sheet should always be placed two feet behind and two or three feet to one side of the camera If placed in front or on a line with front of Kodak the flash would...

Страница 24: ...ay across circular opening in the holder as shown in illus tration Then to set off the flash merely touch a match from behind to the corner of the sheet through this opening Taking the Picture Having the Kodak and the flash sheets both in position and all being in readiness open the camera shutter stand at arm s lengtt and touch a match from behind to the lower corner of the flash sheet NOTE If yo...

Страница 25: ... fifteen feet distance and dark walls and hangings use one No 3 sheet NOTB Never use inore tha n one sheet at a time in the Eastman Flash Sheet Holder To MAKE A PORTRAIT Place the sitter in a chair partly facing the Kodak which should be at the height of an ordinary table and turn the face slightly towards the Kodak The proper dis tance from the camera to the subject can be ascertained by looking ...

Страница 26: ...ht background is better than a dark one and often a single figure or two will show up well against a lace curtain For larger groups a medium light wall will be suitable The finder on the camera ill aid the operator in composing the groups so as to get the best effect Iri order to make the image visible in the finder the room will have to be well lighted with ordinary lamplight which may be left on...

Страница 27: ...s The cartridges are only superior when ab solutely instantaneous work is essentiaL Closing the Camera 1 To disengage front from catch so that it may be pushed back press down with thumb Fig 10 on lever of focusing device shown in Fig 2 page 12 2 Keep lever pressed and slide back front a short distance with forefinger Fig 10 The lever may then be released and front pushed back into the camera box ...

Страница 28: ...3 Close front by pressing down on arm locks on each side of bed as shown in Fig 11 The bed will now close readily FIG 11 26 ...

Страница 29: ...n a subdued light FIG 1 Showing how black paper leaves reel 1 When the last film has been exposed give the key a dozen extra turns This covers the film with duplex paper again 2 Provide an extra spool of film to fit this camera and take a position at a table as far as possible from any window 3 Open the back as described on page 5 4 Holding the paper taut so as to wind tightly turn the key until p...

Страница 30: ...inch at end of duplex paper so as to make subsequent breaking of the seal easy and then seal with sticker 8 Wrap up exposed film immediately to pre vent the possibility of light being admitted 9 Now transfer empty spool to the winding side fitting the key web into slotted end of spool centering pin in same in hole in axis of spool 10 Load as described in Part 1 The roll of exposure can now be mail...

Страница 31: ...lm which in some cases will ruin the negative Do not cinch the cartridge It simply needs to be wound tightly enough so that duplex paper keeps inside the flanges Keep Dust Out of the Camera Defective negatives are often caused by parti cles of dust which have collected on the inside of the camera and settle upon the film in particles tha produce small dark spots upon the prints It is therefore wel...

Страница 32: ...ength of the Brownie film For developing Brownie film we recommend the Brownie Developing Box for simpleness the result with either the Brownie Developing Box or the Kodak Film Tank being equal How to use the Brownie Developing Box The Brownie Developing Box is simply a light tight box of sufficient length to permit the un rolling of the film within it so the developer may act upon it The film is ...

Страница 33: ...is not the spool has not been correctly inserted The film must be on the outside with the duplex paper on the inside of the loop When you thoroughly understand all operations and are ready to develop a roll of film prepare the developer and fixing bath for immediate use according to direc tions on page 37 and 48 1 Remove cover from box by springing out metal clasps as shown in Fig 1 2 Then fully u...

Страница 34: ...To fasten the other end break gummed sticker and holding spool with the unprinted side of the duplex paper up unroll the duplex paper slowly until you uncover one inch of the piece of gummed paper which is fastened to end of film and is to be used as a means of fastening film to duplex paper See Fig 3 Moisten the gummed side of the stic ll er evenly for about an inch across the end and stick it do...

Страница 35: ...poof carrier as shown in Fig 4 FIG 4 6 Turn spool carrier so the duplex paper will unroll from the top and draw it along bottom of box toward Roller A takingcare to keep it under neath the cord which passes over Roller B See Fig 5 7 Unroll duplex paper for about three inches and holding film spool tightly to prevent further unrolling with duplex paper leading from the 33 ...

Страница 36: ...een Roller A and the end of box as shown in Fig 6 FIG 6 8 Push rocking base into position as shown in Fig 7 9 Having prepared your developer according to directions given on page 37 hold spool carrier tightly against Roller A and draw out duplex 34 ...

Страница 37: ...d is drawn taut and perfectly centered in groove in Roller B then holding end of box containing Roller B down opposite end from that containing film pour in the developer as shown in Fig 9 FIG 9 11 Replace cover on box with end containing cork over Roller A roller at which handle is 35 ...

Страница 38: ... 10 FIG 10 13 Rock the box gently on its standard fo r six minutes when development will be complete 14 Now remove the cork from cover and pour out developer fill box with clear water and pour off repeating this operation three times to wash film Then remove cover from box take film spool out of spool carrier and withdraw the film and duplex paper separate film from duplex paper and place immediat...

Страница 39: ...he Brownie Box and Kodak Tank Developer Powders put up by us are prepared especially for use with our film and the Brownie Developing Box or the Kodak Film Tank and are made from carefully tested chemicals Fill graduate with four ounces of lukewarm water open one of the powders and dissolve the contents of the large package Next dissolve _ the contents of the small package in the solution When fil...

Страница 40: ...metal solution cup in which the film is de veloped and a hooked rod for removing film from solution There is also a dummy film cartridge with which one should experiment before using an exposed cartridge The various parts of the outfit come packed in the box itself 1 Take everything out of the box Take apron and Transferring Reel out of solution cup FIG I 2 Insert the axles marked C and Din the cu...

Страница 41: ...lustration The flanges at each end of the Transferring Reel are marked Y in the illustration 4 Attacl _ one end of the apron to spindle through which axle C passes by means of the metal hooks which are to be engaged with the lugs on the spindle Fig 2 The corrugated Fr G 2 side of the rubber bands is to be beneath the apron when it is attached Turn to the left on axle C and wind entire apron c n to...

Страница 42: ...right until the word stop appears on duplex paper 7 Now hook apron to lugs on axle D in precisely the same manner that you hooked the opposite end to axle C except that axle D turns to the right 8 Turn handle half a revolution so that apron becomes firmly attached and put on cover of box Turn axle D slowly and steadily until duplex paper film and apron are rolled up together on transferring reel A...

Страница 43: ...pron duplex paper and film which is freed by pulling out axle D and insert immediately in the previous prepared developer In removing reel do not squeeze the apron but hold it loosely or slip a rubber band about it to keep from unrolling Using the Solution Cup 12 Having filled Solution Cup Lower Trans ferring Reel into cup either end first Fig 3 Let reel slide down slowly The operation of removing...

Страница 44: ...containing cross bat is at the bottom of cup the hook is just long enougp to catch the Cross bar 14 When de velopment is com pleted pour out de veloper and fill cup with clear cold water and pour off three times to wash the film Then remove transferring reel separate film from duplex paper and place immediately in the Fixing Bath which should be in readiness pre pared in accordance with di rection...

Страница 45: ...eloping Several Rolls of Film at Once Several rolls of film may be developed at the same time if the operator wishes To do this it is necessary to have a Duplicating Outfit con sisting of one Solution Cup one Transferring Reel and one Apron for each additional roll of film to be developed The extra rolls of film may then J ie wound onto Transferring Reels as pre viously described and immersed in t...

Страница 46: ... 58 27 67 28 5 S 29 13 55 30 54 31 53 32 14 52 33 51 84 50 B5 15 49 36 48 37 47 38 16 46 39 45 40 17 Temperature of Developer must not exceed 70 degrees Fahr as above that point there is danger of the film frill ing 45 degrees Fahr is the lowest temperature at which the developing powders can be dissolved and even at this temperature the powder mnst be finely crushed and added slowly to the water ...

Страница 47: ...Developing Trays _ 40 1 4 oz Graduate 15 1 4x 5 Printing Frame 25 1 4 x 5 Glass for same 05 1 Stirring Rod 05 1 Box 5 tubes Eastman Special Developing Powders 25 _ Pound Kodak Acid Fixing Powder 15 2 Dozen Sheets 4 x 5 Velox Paper 50 1 2 oz Bottle Nepera Toning Solu tion 10 1 Package Bromide Potassium 05 1 Instruction Book 10 2 30 Price complete neatly packed 1 50 This outfit cannot be shipped by ...

Страница 48: ...ided such a room or closet where when the door is closed no ray of light can be seen set up on the table or shelf the Kodak Candle Lamp The Lamp The lamp gives a subdued red light which will not injure the film unless it is held close to it Set the lamp on the table at least eighteen inches from the operator 1 Fill one of the trays nearly full of water first tray 2 Open one of the developer powder...

Страница 49: ... between the negatives and in about two minutes will be able to dis tinguish objects in the picture Complete devel opment in the strip giving sufficient length of development to bring out what detail you can in the thinnest negatives There is no harm in hav ing your negatives of different density This can be set right in the printing The differ ence in density does not affect the difference in con...

Страница 50: ...hich you will find in a small box inside the large one as direc tions call for As soon as this has dissolved the Fixing Bath is ready for use Any quantity of the bath may be prepared in the al Ove propor tions Pass the film face down the face is the dull side through the fixing solution as shown rn cut on page 47 holding one end in each hand Do this three or four times and then place one end of th...

Страница 51: ...ge 58 may be used if desired Note If you are using an A B C Developing outfit the fixing solution must only be used in tray No 4 and the negatives after fixing must not be put in either No I or No 2 trays Neither must any of the fixing solution be allowed to touch the films through the agency of the fingers or otherwise until they are ready to go into the fixing bath otherwise they will be spotted...

Страница 52: ...thoroughly Drying N C Film Negatives When thoroughly washed snap an Eastman Film Developing Clip on each end of the strip and hang it up to dry or pin it up Be sure how ever that it swings clear of the wall so that there will be no possibility of either side of the film coming in eon tact with the latter In drying N C Film should be cut up into strips of not more than six exposures in length But i...

Страница 53: ...ken to pull down the window shades and darken the room sufficiently during manip ulation If the light is too strong for printing it should be subdued or diffused by the use of several thicknesses of white tissue paper Owing to the varying intensity of daylight uniform re sults are not as certain as when using artificial light In the following instructions for manip ulating Velox it must be underst...

Страница 54: ...rtant and for best results the developer should be 70 degrees Fahr and the fixing bath and wash water 50 degrees Fahr If the developer exceeds 70 degrees the prints are liable to fog and the emulsion soften If too cold chemical action is retarded resulting in fiat weak prints Printing Velox may be safely manipulated ten feet from the ordinary gas flame Having everything in readiness open the print...

Страница 55: ...rying the time as indicated by the first result When the desired effect is secured you can make any number of prints from the same negative and if the time of exposure distance from light as well as the time of developing are identical all the prints should be equally good By comparing your other negatives with the one you have tested you will be able to make a fairly accurate estimate of exposure...

Страница 56: ... from the fixing bath and wash thoroughly for about an hour in running water then dry After drying prints may be trimmed and mounted Do not use a fixing bath that has been used for fixing films You should be systematic in working remem bering that cleanliness is essential in photo graphy Care inust be taken to prevent the Hypo fixing bath in any way getting into the tray containing the developer H...

Страница 57: ...eloper CONTRASTY PRINTS Caused by insufficient time or negative too harsh Remedy give more time make softer negatives FLAT PRINTS Caused by overtiming or nega tives fiat Remedy give less time in first instance and if trouble is with negatives give negative less time develop further STAINS Caused by forcing development or chemically dirty dishes or hands insufficient fixing foreign chemicals Remedy...

Страница 58: ...n to small spots at opposite ends Turn the print face up and trim to size desired then place in proper position on mount and cover the print with a piece of smooth paper and press the whole surface with a hot flatiron Press don t rub The iron should be just hot enough to siss when touched with the wet finger If the iron is too hot the tissue will stick to the mount and not to the print if too cold...

Страница 59: ... through _ the many beautiful effects obtained by the use of Velox Transparent Water Color Stamps No exper ience is necessary when using these colors and any amateur can secure excellent results as full directions accompany each set of stamps Put up in book form they will be found most convenient Each book contains twelve colors arranged in perforated leaflets making twenty four stgmps of each col...

Страница 60: ... grains Dissolve the chemicals in order named in five or six ounces of luke warm water then add cold water to fill tank to embossed ring Temperature of Developer 65o Fahr for either Box or Tank This is very important Acid Fixing Bath Eastman N C Film must always be fixed in an Acid Fixing Bath There is nothing superior to the Kodak Acid Fixing Powders but the following formula may be used if desir...

Страница 61: ...by a mistake in leaving films in the developer too long by using solution too warm or by those who mix theJr own developer in getting the developing agent too strong In this case the negative is very strong and in tense by transmitted light and requires a very long time to print The remedy is to reduce by use of Eastman Reducer or the following method Reducer First soak the negatives 20 minutes in...

Страница 62: ...ly followed Intensification by Re Development There are a number of different processes for intensifying under developed negatives the most common being by means of Bichloride of Mer cury and Sodium Sulphite or Ammonia This method though simple to use has its disadvantages as it builds up the highlights out of proportion to the weaker portions qf the negative and also unless carefully handled is a...

Страница 63: ...tives from your films to get the best prints from your negatives it is imperative that the chemicals which you use be absolutely pure For all our film and papers we furnish powders and solutions mixed in just the proper proportions and compounded from the purest chemicals rigidly tested in our own laboratories But we go even further than this For those who prefer to mix their own solutions by form...

Страница 64: ...damp with perspiration Lenses should be frequently examined by look ing through them and if found to be dirty should be wiped both front and back with a clean soft linen handkerchief I t is well also to oc casionally wipe out the inside of cam era with a slightly damp cloth In summer weather this needs special attention Large spots of dust or dirt on the lenS Wil l DIRTY LENS cause defects in the ...

Страница 65: ...ege A Course Which Will Increase Your Photographic Pleasure by Helping You to make Better Pictures Tuition two dollars which includes a handsome cloth bound copy Library Edition of the School Text Book HOW TO MAKE GOOD PICTURES 63 ...

Страница 66: ...ize and wish to be enrolled as a member of The Kodak Correspondence College I therefore enclose herewith e irze der for two dollars for which please send me a volume Library Edition of How to Make Good Pictures and a certificate of membership entitling me to a full course in The Kodak Correspondence College Name Street and No City State Tear Off Here ...

Страница 67: ...ank 2 50 Duplicating Outfit for same 1 25 Developer Powders for Brownie Develop ing Box or Brownie Tank per pkg doz 15 Kodak Acid Fixing Powder 1lb pkg 25 Do lb pkg 15 Do J lb pkg 10 Brownie Velox Paper per dozen 2 x 3 1 10 Velox Transparent Water Color Stamps 25 Nepera Solution for developing Velox 4 ounce bottle 20 Eastman Reducer pkg 5 tube s 25 Velox Re developer per 4 oz pkg 50 Solio Paper 2J...

Страница 68: ...ge Yz dozen 25 Do No 2 per package of Yz doz 40 Eastman Flash Sheet Holder 1 00 Eastman Film Developing Clips nickel 3Yz inch per pair 25 Kodak Developing Clips wooden 5 inch per pair 15 Kodak Trimming Board 5 inch 40 Transparent Trimming Gauge for above 20 No 0 Kodak Metal Tripod 1 60 Leather Carrying Case for Metal Tripod 1 50 Bulls Eye Tripod 1 50 Flexo Tripod 90 Eastman Indexed Negative Album ...

Страница 69: ... per roll 6 exposures 2 x 3 unmounted 64 Do mounted 70 Developing only 25 Printing and mounting only each 08 Do unmounted 07 No orders executed for less than 25 cents 8 x 10 Bromide Enlargements mounted on card 75 Do 10x12 100 Do 11 x 14 1 25 If in our opinion the enlargement will be im proved by double mounting we will do so at an additional charge of 10 cents or triple mounted at 15 cents EASTMA...

Страница 70: ... but coated on a mellow toned stock that adds breadth and softness to the picture When sepia toned with Velox Re Developer Royai _VeiQX tia tlie delicacy and charm of an old etching At alll odak Dealer t NEPERA DIVI SION EASTMAN KODAK CO Rochester N Y ...

Страница 71: ...Best Brownie Negatives Brownie Enlarging Cameras ARE AS EASY TO OPERATE AS ARE THE BROWNIES and THEY MAKE SPLENDID EN LA R G EM E NT S TOO Brownie Enlarging Camera No 2 MAKES5x7ENLARGEMENTS FROM 2 1 4 x 3 1 4 NEGATIVES PRICE 2 00 I ...

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