ADVANTIX C400 - Film camera KODAK - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ADVANTIX C400 KODAK

Camera Identification

LCD Panel

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.

Film Status Indicator (FSI)

A highlighted indicator advances from one symbol to another to identify the status of the film inside the cassette.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: Your model camera has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits provide reasonable protection against interference in residential use. The camera generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not used in accordance with the instructions, may cause interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee that interference will not occur. If this camera does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the camera off and on, you may reduce the interference by the following: — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. — Increase the separation between the camera and the receiver. — Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

KODAK ADVANTIX

C300 Auto/C400 Auto Focus Camera

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CONTENTS

CAMERAIDENTIFICATION 3

ATTACHING THE STRAP 4

LOADING THE BATTERIES 4

Low-battery indicator 5

Battery tips 5

Power shut-off 6

LOADING THE FILM 6

TAKING PICTURES 8

Typical print sizes (forms) 9

Using the focus lock (C400 AF) ....9

Tips for better pictures 11

TAKING FLASH PICTURES 12

Flash-to-subject distance 13

SELECTING THE FLASH AND SELF-TIMER MODES 14

Fill flash 14

Flash off 15

Self-timer with auto flash 16

Nighttime-view with flash 17

Nighttime-view without flash 18

UNLOADING THE FILM 19

Automatic rewind 19

Manual rewind 20

CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA 21

TROUBLESHOOTING 22

SPECIFICATIONS 24

CAMERA IDENTIFICATION

(see inside cover flaps for camera diagrams)

1 SHUTTER BUTTON
2 LENS COVER/FLASH
3 PRINT-SIZE SELECTOR
4 AF SENSORS (MODEL C400 AF)
5 SELF-TIMER LAMP
6 VIEWFINDER
7 LENS
8 METER-CELL WINDOW
9 STRAP POST
10 FILM-DOOR LEVER
11 VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE
12 FLASH/CAMERA-READY LAMP
13 LCD PANEL
14 MODE-SELECTOR BUTTON
15 FILM-REWIND BUTTON

16 FILM CHAMBER
17 TRIPOD SOCKET
18 FILM DOOR
19 BATTERY DOOR

LCD Panel

20 FRAME COUNTER
21 AUTO-FLASH INDICATOR
22 FLASH-OFF INDICATOR
23 FILL-FLASH INDICATOR
24 BATTERY SYMBOL
25 NIGHTTIME-VIEW INDICATOR
26 SELF-TIMER INDICATOR
27 FILM-MOTION INDICATOR
28 FILM-PRESENCE INDICATOR

ATTACHING THE STRAP

Thread the short loop of the strap under the STRAP POST (9); pull the long loop through the short loop and pull it tight.

LOADING THE BATTERIES

This camera uses 2 AAA-size alkaline KODAK K3A (or equivalent) Batteries that supply power for all camera operations.

1. Open the BATTERY DOOR (19).

2. You can remove and replace batteries with the camera on or off.

1. Insert the batteries into the chamber as shown.
2. Snap the battery door closed.

NOTE: Insert the batteries into the camera before you load the film.

Low-battery indicator

It's time to replace the batteries when the BATTERY SYMBOL (24) appears on the LCD PANEL (13).

NOTE: Remove the old batteries within 30 seconds after you open the battery door, when there is film in the camera, or the frame counter will reset to "1."

Battery tips

• Remember to keep spare batteries with you at all times.
• Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer.
• Keep batteries away from children.
• Do not try to take apart, recharge or short circuit the batteries, or subject them to high temperature or fire.
• Store batteries in their original packaging prior to use.

Power shut-off

To save battery power, the camera will automatically go into a sleep mode if it is not operated for more than 4 minutes. You can press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) or close and reopen the LENS COVER/FLASH (2) to awaken the camera.

LOADING THE FILM

You can load film into the camera with the camera ON or OFF. Insert the batteries into the camera before you load the film.

1. Move the FILM-DOOR LEVER (10) to open the FILM DOOR (18).

The film door will open only when the film chamber is

empty or the film in the camera is completely rewound into the film cassette.

1. Insert the film cassette completely into the FILM CHAMBER (16).

Make sure the Film Status Indicator (FSI) cassette is at for a new case

• Do not force the film cassette into the film chamber.

1. Close the film door to start the auto-film advance. The FRAME COUNTER (20) on the LCD PANEL (13) will display "1."

After you close the safetyinterlocked film door, you cannot open the door until the film is completely rewound into the film cassette.

TAKING PICTURES

You can take Classic (C), Group/HDTV (H)*, and Panoramic (P) pictures on the same film cassette. Your photo-processing cost may be based on the format size(s) that you use to expose the film.

1. Open the LENS COVER/ FLASH (2) to raise the flash and to turn the cam

1. Move the PRINT-SIZE SELECTOR (3) to select desired format (C, H, or P). The viewfinder will the selected

1. Model C400 AF: Frame your subject within the VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (11). For a sharp picture, stand at least 2.6 ft (0.8m) from your subject. Model C300 AUTO: Frame your subject within the VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (11). For a sharp

picture,stand at least 3.3 ft (1.0m) from your subject.

1. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to take the picture.

Using the focus lock (model C400 AF)

The C400 AF camera automatically focuses on whatever is within the auto-focus (AF) circle of the viewfinder eyepiece. To get a sharp picture, make sure the AF circle is on your main subject.

Typical print sizes (formats)

C

H

P

Classic	Group(HDTV)	Panoramic
3.5 x 5 in. or 4 x 6 in.	3.5 x 6 or 4 x 7 in.	3.5 x 8.5 in. to 4 x 11.5 in.
(88.9 x 127 mm or 102 x 152 mm)	(88.9 x 152 mm or 102 x 178 mm)	(88.9 x 216 mm to 102 x 292.7 mm)

NOTE: Your photofinisher will generally provide 4 × 6, 4 × 7 , and 4 × 11.5 in.

(102 x 152, 102 x 178, and 102 x 292.7 mm) sizes. Some local printers may offer 3.5 x 5, 3.5 x 6, and 3.5 x 8.5 in. (88.9 x 127, 88.9 x 152, and 88.9 x 216 mm) sizes.

If you want to take a picture with the subject positioned outside of the AF circle, use the focus lock as follows:

1. Place the AF circle on the subject that you want focused in the picture.

AF Circle

VIEWFINDER

1. Partially depress and hold the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to lock the focus position.

2. While still partially depressing the shutter button, move the camera until your subject is where you want it within the VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (11).

1. Press the shutter button completely down to take the picture.

Tips for better pictures

• Keep your pictures simple. Move close enough to your subject so it fills the viewfinder but not closer than 2.6 ft (0.8 m) with the C400 AF and 3.3 ft (1.0 m) with the C300 AUTO.
• Take pictures at the subject's level. Kneel down to take pictures of children and pets.

• Hold your camera vertically to capture tall, narrow subjects, such as a waterfall, skyscraper, or a single person.

• Add interest to your picture by framing it with a tree branch, a window, or even the rails of a fence.

• Keep the sun behind you. This provides the best subject illumination.

TAKING FLASH PICTURES

In dim light, such as indoors or outdoors in heavy shade, or on dark overcast days, you need flash. Your camera features an automatic flash that fires when you need it. The flip-up flash helps to minimize red eyes in flash pictures and to prevent hand obstruction in front of the lens. When you partially depress the shutter button and the flash/camera-ready lamp turns off and the fill-flash indicator stops blinking, the flash is fully charged and ready for picture-taking.

1. Open the LENS COVER/FLASH (2) to raise the flash and to turn the camera ON.
2. Frame your subject within the VIEWFINDER EYEPiece (11).
3. Partially depress the SHUTTER BUTTON (1). When the FLASH/CAMERA-

READY LAMP (12) turns off and the FILL-FLASH INDICATOR (23) on the LCD PANEL (13) stops blinking, fully depress the shutter button to take the picture.

1. Keep the subject within the distance range for the speed of film in your camera (see Flash-to-subject distance). Don't take pictures beyond the maximum distance or your pictures will be dark.

Flash-to-subject distance

ISO film speed	C400AF Flash-to-subject distance	C300AUTO Flash-to-subject distance
50	2.6 to 7 ft (0.8 to 2.1 m)	3.3 to 7 ft (1.0 to 2.1 m)
100	2.6 to 10 ft (0.8 to 3.1 m)	3.3 to 10 ft (1.0 to 3.1 m)
200	2.6 to 13 ft (0.8 to 4.0 m)	3.3 to 13 ft (1.0 to 4.0 m)
400	2.6 to 18 ft (0.8 to 5.5 m)	3.3 to 18 ft (1.0 to 5.5 m)
800	2.6 to 28 ft (0.8 to 8.5 m)	3.3 to 28 ft (1.0 to 8.5 m)

SELECTING THE FLASH AND SELF-TIMER MODES

Besides the auto-flash mode, you can select fill flash, flash off, self-timer, and nighttime-view with or without flash.

Press the MODE-SELECTOR BUTTON (14) until the desired indicator appears on the LCD PANEL (13).

Fill flash and flash off modes remain selected after you take the picture. To cancel the selection, press the mode-selection button or close and reopen the lens cover/flash to return to the auto-flash mode.

Fill flash

When bright light indoors or outdoors comes from behind the subject (backlighting), dark shadows (especially on faces) may occur. Use fill flash to lighten these shadows.

1. Open the LENS COVER/FLASH (2) to raise the flash and to turn the camera ON.

2. Press the MODE-SELECTOR BUTTON (14) repeatedly until the FILL-FLASH INDICATOR (23) appears on the LCD PANEL (13).

3. Frame your subject within the VIEWFINDER EYEPiece (11).
4. Partially depress the SHUTTER BUTTON (1). When the FLASH/CAMERA-READY LAMP (12) turns off and the fill-flash indicator on the LCD panel stops blinking, fully depress the shutter button to take the picture.

Flash off

When you do not want to use the flash, especially indoors where flash is prohibited, such as in theaters and museums, or when you want to take twilight scenes or distant subjects that are beyond the flash range, or capture the ambiance of existing light, use the flash-off feature. Use a tripod or place the camera on another firm support, and use high-speed film because the shutter speed at night will most likely be slow.

1. Open the LENS COVER/ FLASH (2) to raise the flash and to turn the camera ON.

2. Press the MODE-SELECTOR BUTTON (14) repeatedly until the FLASH-OFF INDICATOR (22) appears on the LCD PANEL (13).

3. Frame your subject within the VIEWFINDER EYEPiece (11).
4. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to take the picture.

Auto Self-timer with auto flash

Use this feature to include yourself in pictures.

1. Use the TRIPOD SOCKET (17) to attach the camera to a

tripod or place it on another firm support.

1. Open the LENS COVER/FLASH (2) to raise the flash and to turn the camera ON.
2. Press the MODE-SELECTOR BUTTON (14) repeatedly until the SELF-TIMER INDICATOR (26) appears on the LCD PANEL (13).
3. Frame your picture in the VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (11).
4. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1). The SELF-TIMER LAMP (5) on the

front of the camera will glow and then blink during the last three seconds of countdown.

• To cancel the self-timer selection before the shutter releases, close the flash.
• The self-timer automatically turns off after the shutter releases.

Nighttime-view with flash

In this mode, the camera balances the flash and existing light exposure so you can take beautiful pictures of people at sunset or at night. Use a tripod or place the camera on another firm support, and use high-speed film because the shutter speed at night will most likely be slow.

1. Open the LENS COVER/ FLASH (2) to raise the flash and to turn the camera ON.
2. Press the MODE-SELECTOR BUTTON (14) repeatedly until

the NIGHTTIME-VIEW INDICATOR (25) with flash appears on the LCD PANEL (13).

1. Frame your picture in the VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (11).
2. Press and hold the SHUTTERT BUTTON (1) for 12 seconds without lifting your finger.

NOTE: If you remove your finger from the shutter button before 12 seconds, the shutter will time out immediately.
5. After 12 seconds, release the shutter button to take the picture.

Nighttime-view without flash

In this mode, you can capture the natural existing light of city-night scenes or fireworks at night. Use a tripod or place the camera on another firm support, and use high-speed film because the shutter speed at night will most likely be slow.

1. Open the LENS COVER/ FLASH (2) to raise the flash and to turn the camera ON.
2. Press the MODE-SELECTOR BUTTON (14) repeatedly until the NIGHTIME-VIEW INDICATOR (25)

without flash appears on the LCD PANEL (13).

1. Frame your picture in the VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (11).
2. Press and hold the SHUTTERT BUTTON (1) for 12 seconds without lifting your finger.

NOTE: If you remove your finger from the shutter button before 12 seconds, the shutter will time out immediately.
5. After 12 seconds, release the shutter button to take the picture.

UNLOADING THE FILM

Automatic rewind

The camera automatically rewrites the film into the cassette after the last exposure.

1. Wait for the film to completely rewind into the film cassette.
   The FILM-MOTION INDICATOR (27) on the LCD PANEL (13) will "blink" as the film is rewinding.

2. Move the FILM-DOOR LEVER (10) to open the FILM DOOR (18) and to partway eject the film.

3. Remove the film cassette from the camera and reload with new KODAK ADVANTIX Film.

The FSI on the fully-exposed film cassette will be at ±bx (#3 position).

Manual rewind

If you don't want to take pictures on the entire film, you can manually activate the automatic rewind.

1. Press the FILM-REWIND BUTTON (15) to start the auto-film rewind.

1. See Automatic rewind, steps 1-3.

NOTE: You cannot reload partially exposed film into this camera for continuous picture-taking.

CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA

1. Protect the camera from dust, moisture, sudden impact, and excessive heat.
   CAUTION: Do not use solvents or harsh or abrasive cleaners on the camera body.
2. If the lens appears dirty, breathe on it to form a mist and wipe the surface gently with a soft, lintless cloth or camera lens-cleaning tissue. Never wipe a dry lens.

CAUTION: Do not use solvents or solutions not designed for cleaning camera lenses. Do not use chemically treated tissues intended for cleaning eyeglasses.

1. Remove the batteries when you store the camera for an extended time.

CAUTION: To prevent possible damage and electrical shock, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the camera or flash unit by yourself.

TROUBLESHOOTING

What happened	Probable cause	Solution
Camera will not operate	There are no more pictures remaining	Rewind film and remove from camera
	Batteries weak, dead, missing, or improperly inserted	Replace or reload the batteries
Film does not advance or rewind	Batteries weak, dead, missing, or improperly inserted	Replace or reload the batteries
LCD panel is blank	Batteries weak, dead, missing, or improperly inserted	Replace or reload the batteries
LCD panel is blank (continued)	Camera in sleep mode	Press shutter button or close and reopen lens cover/flash
	Lens cover/flash closed	Open lens cover/flash
Flash/camera ready lamp "blinks" red	Flash not fully charged	Wait for lamp to turn off
Film cassette does not fit completely into film chamber; film door does not close	Loaded exposed (X), or processed film (■) into the camera	Load only new film (●) into the camera

SPECIFICATIONS

Film Type: KODAK ADVANTIX Film for color and black-and-white pictures

Lens: KODAK EKTRANAR Lens; 3 elements, all-glass C400 AF: 25 mm Auto Focus (AF) C300 AUTO: 25 mm fixed focus

Focus System: C400 AF: AF, 2 zones, infrared C300 AUTO: Fixed focus

Focus Range (Daylight): C400 AF: 2.6 ft (0.8 m) to infinity C300 AUTO: 3.3 ft (1.0 m) to infinity Viewfinder: Reverse galilean with C, H, & P format display

LCD: Camera-status information Film-Speed:DXIX(ISO)50-800

Flash Unit: Built-in, flip-up

Flash Range (ISO 200): C400 AF: 2.6-13 ft (0.8-4.0 m) C300 AUTO: 3.3-13 ft (1.0-4.0 m)

Apertures: f/5.6-f/12.6

Shutter: 1/90-1/250 seconds

Power Source: 2 AAA alkaline batteries

Dimensions: 4.4 in. x 1.6 in. x 2.5 in. (111 mm x 39.6 mm x 62.7 mm)

Weight (without batteries and film): C400 AF: 6.0 oz (170 g) C300 AUTO: 5.7 oz (161 g)

Kodak, Advantix, Ektanar, and the Advanced Photo System symbol and logotype are trademarks.