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Kodak 3800ix manual

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    1 3700 ix /3800 ix Camera[...]

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    2 Look for this logo to be certain that the film you buy is made for this camera. Look for this logo to select a certified photofinisher for developing your film and to assure that you get all the features of the Advanced Photo System. 4 3 2 1 Partially Exposed Fully Exposed Unexposed Processed Negatives Film Status Indicator (FSI) A highlighted in[...]

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    3 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (8) (9) (7) (16) (15) (10) (13) (14) MENU SELECT ENTER (11) (12) (18) (19) (20) (17) EXP LEFT OPEN LCD (a) (b) (c) PM LCD (d) (21) (24) (23) (26) (27) ISO FILL (28) OFF PM (25) (22)[...]

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    4 P H C PM PM LCD (e) PM (f) o 1 4 5 6 7 3 2[...]

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    5 ENGLISH Need help with your camera or more information about the new Advanced Photo System? Call Kodak (United States only) toll free from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Eastern time) Monday through Friday at 1 (800) 242-2424. The toll free number (in Canada only) from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time) Monday through Friday is 1 (800) 465-6325; plea[...]

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    6 CAMERA IDENTIFICA TION See inside cover flaps of manual for camera diagrams. (1) Shutter Button (2) Lens Cover/Flash (3) Print-Size Selector (4) Self-T imer/Focus-Ranging Assist (5) Meter-Cell Window (6) Battery Door (7) Viewfinder (8) Lens (9) Focus-Ranging Sensors (10) LCD Panel (1 1) Menu Button (12) Select/Flash Button (13) Enter/Self-T imer [...]

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    7 BA TTERY This camera uses a 3-volt l ithium KODAK KCR 2 (or equivalent) Battery that supplies power for all camera operations. This camera automatically turns off after 1 minute. Battery Indicator When the battery symbol (22) “blinks,” you will need to replace the battery soon. When the battery symbol is solid (non-blinking) and the shutter b[...]

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    8 SETTING THE DA TE AND TIME With this camera, you can record the date and time of each exposure directly onto the film. The information appears on the back of your prints when processed. It features a clock and automatic calendar that includes leap years. 1. Press the menu button (1 1) to choose date. Y ou must press this button to activate the da[...]

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    9 T AKING PICTURES Y ou can take Classic (C), HDTV (H), and Panoramic (P) pictures on the same film cassette (see following table for T ypical Print Sizes). Y our photo-processing cost will be based on the format size(s) that you use to expose the film. 1. Lift the lens cover/flash (2), ➍ completely up. 2. Move the print-size selector (3), ➎ to[...]

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    10 Using the Focus Lock This camera automatically focuses on whatever is within the auto-focus circle of the viewfinder eyepiece (15) . T o get a sharp photograph, make sure the auto-focus circle is on your main subject. If you want to take a picture with the subject positioned outside of the auto-focus circle, use the focus lock as follows: 1. Pla[...]

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    11 Using the Self-Timer 1. Use a tripod (tripod socket [17] ) or place the camera on another firm support. 2. Lift the lens cover/flash (2), ➍ completely up. 3. Press the enter/self-timer button (13) to the self-timer (23) position. 4. Press the shutter button (1). The self-timer lamp (4) will “blink” 10 seconds before the picture is taken. N[...]

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    12 T AKING FLASH PICTURES In dim light, such as indoors or outdoors in heavy shade or on dark overcast days, you need flash. Y our camera features automatic flash that fires when you need it. It also provides automatic daylight fill flash under certain bright-light conditions where shadows may exist. If the focus/flash lamp (16) “blinks” red, t[...]

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    13 Flash-to-Subject Distance ISO Film Speed Flash-to-Subject Distance 25 2 to 5.6 ft (0.60 to 1.7 m) 50 2 to 8 ft (0.60 to 2.0 m) 100 2 to 1 1.3 ft (0.60 to 3.5 m) 200 2 to 16 ft (0.60 to 5 m) 400 2 to 22.6 ft (0.60 to 6.8 m) 800 2 to 32 ft (0.60 to 10 m) 1600 2 to 45 ft (0.60 to 14 m) Flash Tips • T urn on room lights and have the subject face t[...]

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    14 Using Fill Flash and Off Flash Fill Flash — Bright light indoors or outdoors from backlit subjects can create dark shadows (especially on faces) in high-contrast scenes. Use fill flash to lighten the shadows. Off Flash — When you do not want to use the flash, especially indoors where flash is prohibited, such as in theaters and museums, or i[...]

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    15 TROUBLESHOOTING What happened Probable cause Solution Camera will There are no more Remove the film not operate pictures remaining Battery weak, dead, missing, Replace or reload or improperly loaded the battery Subject closer than Stand beyond 2 ft (0.60 m) 2 ft (0.60 m) from your subject Focus/flash lamp Subject closer than Move beyond 2 ft glo[...]

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    16 SPECIFICA TIONS Film T ype: KODAK ADV ANTIX Film for color prints Lens: 24 mm, f /3.6 KODAK EKTON Lens Focus System: 200 plus zones, passive auto focus with focus lock Viewfinder: Real image with C, H, and P format display; auto-focus indicator Film-Speed Range: DXIX (ISO) 25, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800 &1600 for color print films Flash Unit: KO[...]

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    17 Consumer Imaging EASTMAN KODAK COMP ANY Rochester , NY 14650 1-97 Printed in U.S.A. © Eastman Kodak Company , 1997 Pt. No. 916 3064[...]