KODAK Film Camera M38

User Manual

Loading the Film

To load the film, press the latch (A) in the direction of the arrow and open the camera back door (B). Lift up the film rewind crank (C) and place a new roll of film into the film chamber (D).

Push the rewind crank (C) back into place. Pull out the film from the film canister and hook the 2nd hole onto the film take-up spool (D). Slightly advance the film by turning the film advance wheel (E).

Ensure that the film lays flat against the center of the camera and close the camera's back door.

Correct film loading: ✔️

Incorrect film loading: ❌

Taking Pictures

Continue to advance the film by turning the film advance wheel (E) until it stops. Press the shutter button. Repeat this procedure one more time. The Film Counter will now show number "1", and the camera is ready for taking pictures.

For best results:

Stand at least 1 meter (3 feet) from the subject.
Take photos in sunny or partly sunny weather.
When taking pictures, keep the sun at your back.

For low light or indoor settings:

Use the flash. Switch the flash button to the "⚡" position.
Wait for the Flash Ready LED to glow. Once the Flash Ready Light glows, the flash is ready for taking pictures.

Powering the Camera

Open the battery door in the direction of the arrow. Insert one "AAA" alkaline battery into the battery chamber. Make sure the battery is inserted according to the correct polarity. The correct polarity (the "+" and "-" ends of the battery) is indicated inside the battery compartment.

Rewinding and Removing Film

After all the pictures are taken, press the rewind button (G) located at the bottom of the camera. Turn the film rewind crank clockwise until all film is re-wound back into the film canister.

Open the camera back door (B). Lift up the film rewind crank, and remove the film for processing.

Product Specifications

Film Format: 135 Film (24x36mm)
ISO: 200 / 400
Optics Lens: 31mm, F=10, 1 element
Focusing: Focus Free, 1m ~ ∞
Shutter Speed: 1 /120s
Film Transport: Manual wind and rewind
View Finder: Field = 70%
Power Source: 1 AAA- Alkaline Battery
Dimensions: 114(W) x 63 (H) x 35 (D) mm
Weight: 116.5 gram
Main Plastic Material: ABS

Film and battery not included.

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