Kodak KB20 Camera User's Manual
Summary
This comprehensive manual is your essential guide to mastering the use of your KB20 film camera. It provides step-by-step instructions for basic operations, including loading batteries and film, taking perfect pictures (with tips for framing and flash usage), and safely winding/removing exposed film. Whether you are a beginner or need quick troubleshooting advice, this resource ensures you get the most out of your point-and-shoot photography experience.
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KB20 Camera
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KB20 Camera
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Getting to Know Your Camera A101_0011AA
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Contents Need Help with Your Camera? Camera Identification Specifications Loading the Batteries Loading the Film Taking Pictures Taking Flash Pictures Unloading the Film Troubleshooting
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Need Help with Your Camera? Call: Kodak (USA only) toll free from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Eastern time) Monday through Friday at 1 (800) 242-2424. Kodak (Canada only) from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (East...
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Camera Identification (see inside front cover for diagrams) Shutter Button Viewfinder Eyepiece Picture Counter Film-Sprocket Teeth Viewfinder Film Window Flash Film Door Lens Cover Film-Load Mark Lens...
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Specifications Lens: 30 mm, 2-element aspheric lens Shutter Speed: Fixed of 1/100 second Aperture: f/8.0 for flash/daylight Film Speed: DX (ISO) 100, 200, or 400 print film Focus Range: Daylight: 4 ft...
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Battery Tips Loading the Batteries Remember to keep spare This camera uses 2 AA-size batteries with you at all times. alkaline batteries. Read and follow all warnings 1. Load the batteries as shown. a...
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2. Insert the flat end of the film Loading the Film cartridge over the FILM For excellent all-around results SPINDLE . Push the other for indoor and outdoor picture- end of the film cartridge down tak...
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3. Pull out the film leader until the If the end of the film extends tip reaches the FILM-LOAD past the film-load mark, gently MARK . Lay the film flat push the excess back into the between the film-g...
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4. Close the film door and check 5. Slide the LENS COVER the FILM WINDOW (you completely open to uncover the should see the film information LENS and to turn the through the window). Do not FLASH on. ...
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6. Press the SHUTTER NOTE: The picture counter starts BUTTON three times or until at “S,” and each dot within the the PICTURE COUNTER increments of 5 represents one shows “1.” (If the picture picture....
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Taking Pictures 2. For a sharp picture stand at least 4 ft (1.2 m) from your This camera features a flash that, subject. when the flash-ready light glows, will 4 ft. fire every time you take a picture...
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4. Hold the camera steady and 5. Close the lens cover when you gently press the SHUTTER finish taking pictures. BUTTON to take the picture. After you take the picture, the film automatically advances ...
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Tips for Better Pictures Add interest to your picture by Keep your pictures simple. framing it with a tree branch, a Move close enough to your window, or even the rails of a subject so it fills the vi...
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Taking Flash Pictures 2. Take the picture when the FLASH-READY LIGHT glows. In dim light, such as indoors or outdoors in heavy shade, or on dark overcast days, you need flash. Your camera features an ...
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3. Keep the subject within the 4. Hold the camera steady and distance range for the speed of gently press the SHUTTER film in your camera. Don’t take BUTTON to take the picture. pictures beyond the ma...
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Wait until the motor stops Unloading the Film before you open the film The film will not advance when door. you reach the end of the roll. 2. Open the FILM DOOR and You must rewind the film remove the...
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Troubleshooting What happened Probable cause Solution Camera will Lens cover closed Open the lens cover not operate completely Batteries improperly Insert batteries as loaded in camera shown on batter...
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What happened Probable cause Solution Flash-ready light Flash not turned on Open the lens cover fails to glow completely within 30 seconds Batteries weak or dead Replace with 2 fresh AA-size alkaline ...
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Consumer Imaging EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY Rochester, NY 14650 Pt. No. 916 5119 Kodak is a trademark. Printed in U.S.A.
Manual Details
| Brand | Kodak |
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| Pages | 21 |
| File Size | 478.77 KB |
| Published | May 24, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of batteries does the camera use?
The camera uses 2 AA-size alkaline batteries.
How do I attach film to the camera?
Slide the film cartridge into the film chamber and pull out the leader until it reaches the film-load mark.
What is the optimal ISO speed for general photography?
For excellent all-around results, use ISO 400-speed film; however, ISO 100 or ISO 200 can be used in bright daylight.
How do I rewind the exposed roll of film?
Open the FILM DOOR and use the FILM-REWIND button to rewind the entire roll of film before removal.
What should I do if the flash refuses to glow after taking pictures?
The camera may take up to 30 seconds to recharge, or replace batteries if the issue persists.