The Kodak S100 is a known as a point-and-shoot camera and was released in 1988. This camera is basic and was considered easy to use when it was released. Modern camera users who aren't accustomed to loading film and preparing the camera for use, however, will find it far from simple. Though this camera is a bit antiquated, the film is still widely available and it really is easy to use.
Instructions
1. Wind up the used roll of film if there is one in the camera. Pull up the lever on the film roller on the top-left side of the camera and wind it counterclockwise until you feel the film release. You'll still be able to turn the crank, but you won't feel any resistance. Slide the switch on the back of the camera to the "Open" position. The film door pops open, exposing the film compartment.
2. Pull up the film roller on top of the camera. Remove the existing film roll, if applicable, and place it in a film container to protect it before development. Insert your new roll of 35mm film into the compartment. Push the film roller back down to secure the roll in place. Press the roller lever back down into place.
3. Pull the film out of the plastic roller a bit and slide it across the camera. Hook it onto the tabbed roller on the bottom-right side of the film compartment. This roller allows you to wind the film.
4. Close the back door of the camera. Turn the scroll wheel, which is located above the film door, to the right to advance the film. When the scroll wheel stops turning, the camera is ready to take pictures.
5. Aim the camera at something you want to snap a shot of. Look through the viewfinder on the back of the camera to aim. This camera has no zoom function, so you need to move closer or farther away from your target to frame the shot. Press the button on the top-right corner of the camera to take the picture. Advance the film once again to prepare for your next shot.
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