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INTRODUCTION
You have a 35 mm camera and want to take clear, colorful, snappy pictures. That’s easy. In
addition to the camera, all you will need is the camera’s instruction book, this guide, some film
and . . . practice.
EXERCISES
The exercises were designed to let you see how the various camera settings are used in
taking different types of pictures. Try each exercise, make a copy of the page and paste your
pictures with each exercise. When you are finished, this book of pictures will be a handy re-
minder of the things you can do with your camera.
NOTE: These exercises are designed for manually adjustable 35 mm cameras loaded with
KODAK ROYAL GOLD 200 Film. Some of the suggested exposures are for the purposes of
that exercise only.
MORE INFORMATION
If you need additional information or have questions, contact Kodak in your country.
SOME CAMERA BASICS
Does your camera have a built-in light meter (sometimes called an electric eye, or exposure
meter)? If you’re not sure, check the camera instruction book.
Does your camera need a battery? Many light meters require batteries to operate. Check on
that in the camera instruction book. Also, be sure the battery is fresh. If the battery is dead, the
meter won’t work and your pictures won’t be good. If your battery is weak your meter may work
incorrectly. Most batteries last only about one year.
Does your camera have settings for “manual” (non automatic) operation? If you’re not sure,
check the camera instruction book.
Does your camera have a setting for “automatic” operation? If you’re not sure, check the
camera instruction book.
If you want to take pictures under all kinds of different conditions, you’ll have to adjust the
camera settings. That is what this guide is all about, so read on.
The most important part of taking a picture is the film. Film is very sensitive to light. A tiny bit
of light will make the film change. It darkens at the spots where light touches it. That is why 35
mm film comes in a metal container that keeps light away from the film until it is in your camera.
When you put 35 mm film in your camera and close it, it is okay to start winding the film out of
the metal container because the camera seals out light. When you take a picture, all you do is
let just enough light in to record a nice, sharp picture on the film. You have to set the camera
properly to control the way the light gets into the camera.
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