KODAK M35 35mm Film Camera Instruction Manual

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This manual provides essential instructions for the proper use and care of your KODAK M35 35mm Film Camera. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating your camera to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

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Familiarize yourself with the main parts of your KODAK M35 camera.

ምስል 1: የፊት View. This image shows the front of the Kodak M35 camera, highlighting the lens, viewfinder, and flash unit. The camera body is purple.

ምስል 2፡ ተመለስ View. This image displays the rear of the Kodak M35 camera, showing the film counter window, film advance wheel, and film rewind crank slot.

ምስል 3: ከፍተኛ View. This image illustrates the top of the Kodak M35 camera, featuring the shutter button and film advance wheel.

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1. የባትሪ ጭነት

The KODAK M35 requires one AAA battery (not included) to power the built-in flash. Film operation is mechanical and does not require battery power.

1. የባትሪውን ክፍል ሽፋን በካሜራው ጎን ወይም ታች ላይ ያግኙት።
2. ሽፋኑን ያንሸራትቱ ወይም ይክፈቱ።
3. Insert one AAA battery, ensuring correct polarity (+/-) as indicated inside the compartment.
4. የባትሪውን ክፍል ደህንነቱ በተጠበቀ ሁኔታ ይዝጉ።

2. የፊልም ጭነት

The KODAK M35 uses 135 film (35mm film). Ensure you use film with an ISO of 200 or 400 for best results.

1. Open the camera back by sliding the latch downwards (usually on the side of the camera).
2. Place the new 35mm film canister into the film chamber on the left side.
3. Pull the film leader across to the take-up spool on the right side. Insert the tip of the film leader into one of the slots on the take-up spool.
4. Rotate the film advance wheel slightly to ensure the film is securely engaged with the take-up spool and the sprocket teeth.
5. Close the camera back firmly until it clicks into place.
6. Advance the film by rotating the film advance wheel and pressing the shutter button twice to wind past any exposed film. The film counter should show '1' after this process.

Figure 4: Film Loading. This image shows the back of the Kodak M35 camera with the film door open, illustrating the film chamber and take-up spool for loading 35mm film.

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1. ፎቶ ማንሳት

The KODAK M35 is a focus-free camera, simplifying the picture-taking process.

1. በ ውስጥ ይመልከቱ viewሾትዎን ለመቅረጽ ፈላጊ።
2. Press the shutter button located on the top of the camera to take the picture. The shutter speed is fixed at 1/120 second.
3. After taking a photo, manually advance the film by rotating the film advance wheel until it stops. This prepares the camera for the next shot and updates the film counter.

Figure 5: Framing a Shot. This image highlights the lens and viewfinder on the front of the Kodak M35 camera, used for composing photographs.

2. አብሮ የተሰራውን ፍላሽ በመጠቀም

The KODAK M35 features a built-in flash for low-light conditions. The flash requires a AAA battery to operate.

1. To activate the flash, slide the flash switch (usually on the front or top of the camera) to the 'ON' position.
2. Wait for the flash ready indicator light (often red) to illuminate, indicating the flash is charged and ready to fire. This may take a few seconds.
3. Once the indicator light is on, take your photo as usual.
4. Remember to turn off the flash when not needed to conserve battery life.

3. ፊልምን ወደ ኋላ መመለስ እና ማራገፍ

Once all exposures on the film roll have been used, the film must be rewound back into its canister before opening the camera back.

1. Locate the film rewind button (usually on the bottom of the camera). Press and hold this button.
2. While holding the rewind button, turn the film rewind crank (located on the top or side of the camera) clockwise until you feel the tension release, indicating the film is fully rewound into the canister.
3. Release the rewind button.
4. Open the camera back and remove the film canister.
5. Take the exposed film to a photo lab for development.

Figure 6: Film Rewind. This image shows the side of the Kodak M35 camera, indicating the location of the film rewind crank for manually rewinding exposed film.

ጥገና እና እንክብካቤ

• አያያዝ፡ The KODAK M35 camera is constructed from plastic. Handle it with care to prevent damage from drops or impacts.
• ማጽዳት፡ Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camera body. For the lens and viewfinder, use a specialized lens cleaning cloth and solution. Avoid abrasive materials or harsh chemicals.
• ማከማቻ፡ Store the camera in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures when not in use. Remove the AAA battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period to prevent leakage.
• ፊልም፡- Always store film in a cool, dry environment. Avoid exposing film to X-rays at airports; request a hand inspection.

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ዝርዝሮች

• የፊልም ቅርጸት፡- 135 ፊልም (24x36 ሚሜ)
• Film ISO: Compatible with ISO 200 / 400
• ኦፕቲክስ ሌንስ፡ 31ሚሜ፣ F=10፣ 1 ኤለመንት
• ትኩረት መስጠት፡ Focus Free, 1M to ∞ (Infinity)
• የመዝጊያ ፍጥነት; 1/120 ሰ
• የፊልም ትራንስፖርት፡ በእጅ ንፋስ እና ወደኋላ መመለስ
• ብልጭታ፡- Built-in Flash (requires 1x AAA battery)
• ልኬቶች (L x W x H)፦ 4.49 x 2.48 x 1.38 ኢንች (114 x 63 x 35 ሚሜ)
• ክብደት፡ 4.7 አውንስ (132 ግራም)

ዋስትና እና ድጋፍ

For warranty information and customer support, please refer to the documentation provided at the time of purchase or contact the manufacturer, Sino Promise Group, or your retailer. KODAK is a registered trademark used under license.