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Kodak Ensemble
Kodak Petite (1929) – Back
Autographic film consisted of a
tissue-like carbon paper
sandwiched between the film and
the paper backing. When
shooting, open the small window
at the back of the camera, the
photographer can then “write”
something, such as time,
location, date. After development,
the information will appear in the
photo edge. It is a very smart
design, can be said that the
original version of the exif record!
Regarding the functions of this
camera, it can be said is extremely
simple. Only “I” or “T” shutter speed
can be selected. “I” means “Instant
shutter” provides around 1/30s
exposure time. “T” for “Time”, keeps
the shutter open until the shutter
release is pressed again, it is used
for longer exposure. In addition,
Kodak Petite has four different
aperture size selections (about f/8,
f/16, f/32 and f/64), the largest one
is numbered as “1”, and “4” is the
smallest.
(CIRKUMFLEKS)Magazine 2.2012