Kodak Folding:

From the 1890's until 1960 Kodak produced about 200 different models that used bellows to allow the construction of a camera that was relatively compact when folded. Sizes varied from 6½ x 8½" roll-film cameras and large plate cameras to what was then considered a sub-miniature format with the 828 Bantam cameras. Even some of the Kodak Instant Picture cameras used bellows, though the last "traditional" rollfilm folding camera from Kodak was the Kodak 66.

A folding camera is a camera type. Folding cameras fold into a compact and rugged package for storage. The lens and shutter are attached to a lens-board which is connected to the body of the camera by a light-tight folding bellows. When the camera is fully unfolded it provides the correct focus distance from the film. The key advantage of folding cameras is their excellent physical-size to film-size ratio when the camera is folded for storage.

Kodak No. 2c Autographic JR. Canada 1916-1927, no 13458

The No. 2C Autographic Kodak camera was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak Company from 1916 to 1927. Capable of taking ten exposures 2 7/8 x 4 7/8 inches, on No. A 130 autographic film cartridge. The No. 2C body was constructed of aluminum and covered in fine seal grain leather. The metal parts were finished in nickel or black enamel. Features included a folding black bellows design, adjustable focus with automatic focusing lock, reversible finder and two tripod sockets. Fitted with a meniscus achromatic lens and Kodak ball bearing shutter. However, other optional lens and shutter combinations were avaliable.
The No. 2C Autographic Kodak camera measures 1 3/4 x 4 3/8 x 8 3/4 inches when closed and weighs 34 ounces. Originally priced at $27.00 the pricing in later years ranged from $16.00 to $27.00 depending on the lens shutter combination. (Kf-92-3)

Super Kodak six-20. (Extreem Rare) 1938-1944 nrs made: 719

The Super Six-20 was not a great success due to its enormously high price - $225 USD (app. $3,200 USD in 2007), much more than a contemporary Leica - and a reputation for unreliability. Kodak employees had nicknamed it "the boomerang" for its regular returns for service. It was withdrawn in 1944; production estimates vary between 714 and 725 being made; 719 is the most common guess. On this camera is nr 2151 in the bottom.

"Advanced design by Joseph Mihalyi and styling by Walter Dorwin
Teague, 'clam-shell' construction. The first automatic exposure
control camera. A large selenium photocell moved a meter needle, which
was locked by the first pressure on the shutter release by a comb-like
element. A spring-loaded sensor, connected to the aperature control
then moved until stopped by the locked needle; the exposure was then
made. The camera was fully automatic for shutter speeds between 1/25
and 1/200 sec.; manual setting was possible". (Kf-161)

Kodak Bantam

Kodak introduced a series of Bantam folding cameras of very compact design. The styling was by Walter Dorwin Teague, one of his many notable designs for the company. The original Bantam of 1935 came in two versions: The basic model had an f/12.5 Doublet lens and a single-speed shutter. The higher-specification option had an f/6.3 lens and a rigid finder. The strut-folding Bantams went through several variations: after 1938, the lens boards acquired a metal trim border; and another Teague body design with angled, rather than curved ends appeared. The top models in the range were outfitted with f/4.5 Kodak Anastigmat Special lenses. Finally in the post-WWII-period the Bantam was updated as the Flash Bantam, adding flash sync to the shutter.

Kodak Bantam 4.5, USA 1938-1948 model f/4.5

The Kodak Bantam 4.5 was produced between 1938 and 1948 and came in a range of miniature rollfilm cameras which introduced the 828 rollfilm size. Most version are Bakelite bodied but this one is metal bodied. A prominent feature of this model is the angled ends. The design was by Walter Dorwin Teague, a noted industrial design pioneer going back to the 1930's. Teague was responsible for the design of the famous Sparton table radios, a revamp of the Texaco gas station and logo, TWA identity and early Polaroid cameras. This camera uses 828 rollfilm format, which is a paper backed rollfilm with only one registration hole per frame.

The camera has a range of shutter speeds including T, B, 1/25, 1/50, 1/100 and 1/200 seconds. The shutter release in on the body. The shutter must be armed before releasing using a lever on the lens plate. The iris type aperture stop has a maximum aperture of f/4.5 and stops down to f/16. It has front lens focussing with a range from 2ft to infinity. A button on the back controls 'semi-automatic' film advance. Press and hold the button and advance film half a turn. Release the button and continue to advance film until it locks. The green window is only required if you want to check the frame number. There is a small metal table stand that pulls out from below the lens board. A larger table stand is available for vertical shots. A tripod socket is provided on the bottom. (Kf-165)

Kodak Bantam , f/6.3, USA. 1938-1947

The Bantam Camera was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak Company in many versions from 1935 to 1957. The original bantam was constructed of black molded bakelite. Later versions were constructed of metal with leather covering. (Kf-163)

Kodak Flash Bantam, USA 1948-1953 lens: anastar f/4.5

The Flash Bantam camera was manufactured by Eastman Kodak Co. from 1948 to 1953. The camera was constructed of metal with leatherette covering similar to the Bantam f4.5 camera. The flash bantam is clearly marked "Flash Bantam on the front and on the side of the camera. It featured a metal pop-up frame view-finder and a strut mechanism for bellows and lens extension. Like the other bantams this reduced the size when not in use. It was capable of capturing eight 28 x 40 mm (approx. 1 1/8 x 1 5/8 inch) exposures on no. 828 "Bantam" film. It was fitted with a fixed focus Kodak Anastigmat Special f4.5 48mm lens and later models with a anastar f4.5 lens. The Flash Bantam camera was originally priced around $4.75.

(Kf167-2)

Kodak Bantam special, USA 1936-1940 lens: Anastimat Ektar f/2.0

The Kodak Bantam Special may be one of the most uniquely beautiful cameras of all time.

The Kodak Bantam Special Camera was made from 1936 to 1948 and is a wonderful piece of art-deco design. It was made in two versions, the first from 1936-40 came with a Kodak Anastigmat Ektar f2 lens and a Compur Rapid shutter and is the most common. Approximately 19,000 were made. The later version had a Supermatic shutter and was made from 1941-48, only about 8,000 being manufactured. The Supermatic has a much inferior shutter, stamped metal peices rather than machined like the Compur, making them nearly impossible to fix. The original price was $87.50 including the field case.

HOW TO USE the user manual doesn't tell you is that the film for this camera is not easily available. The Bantam Special is NOT a 35mm camera. It was made for 828 film which is a paper backed film with only one registration hole per frame. The film gate size is slightly larger than that of a 35mm camera but the overall width of the film is the same. (Kf168-1)

Boy Scout Kodak, USA 1929-1934

(Kf-226)

Girl Scout Kodak, USA. 1929-1934

(Kf-227)

Kodak Scout Cameras were a manufactured by the Eastman Kodak Company from 1929 to 1934. Three versions were made, one for the each of the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Camp fire Girls. It was able to take 1 5/8 x 2 1/2 inch images on 127 roll film.
The Boy Scout is olive drab in color with green bellows and the official boy scout emblem engraved on the bed. The words BOY SCOUT, are located on the shutter face.
The Girl Scout camera is a bright green vest pocket camera with green bellows. the Girl Scout emblem is engraved on the front door and the words GIRL SCOUT located on the shutter face
The Camp fire girls camera is a brown vest pocket camera with brown bellows. the Cam fire Girls emblem is engraved on the front door and the words CAMP FIRE GIRLS KODAK located on the shutter face. This is a rare camera.

Girl Guide Kodak Camera, UK 1931-1935

This iconic camera is a version of the Vest Pocket Kodak Model B and was designed by Walter Dorwin Teague. The body is covered with a dark blue crackle finish, the bellows are black and the metal edging is in black. The graphical work of Walter Teague was also used on the sales box.

The folding camera is erected by drawing out the lens standard by the knurled finger grips below the shutter. It is drawn out until it clicks into place. It will take 8 1⅝ x 2½ inch images on 127 film. It has a meniscus lens. It has a VP Rotary shutter with instantaneous(I) and time(T) selector. There are 4 diaphram openings (stops) on a circular plate that rotates in front of the lens. The stops are changed by revolving a milled dial. There is no tripod mount. (Kf-299)

No 1A Gift Kodak, USA, 1930-1931

The art deco style No. 1A Gift Kodak was intended for women, and was designed by Walter Dorwin Teague. It takes 116 film, and has a meniscus achromatic lens. It is a special version of the No. 1A Pocket Kodak Junior and was introduced for the Christmas season in 1930.

The brown leather-covered camera has matching brown bellows, brown enamel trim and a patterned lens panel. It came in a cedar box with an art deco enamelled metal pattern on the lid. A similar pattern is on the outer box. A total of 10,000 units was made. (Kf129)

Kodak No 2 Hawkette, UK. 1930

The Kodak No 2 Hawkette was the first plastic bodied camera produced by Eastman Kodak (assembled by Kodak Limited in the UK), using bakelite components made by E. K. Cole Ltd . The camera has a speckled finish, predominantly brown but streaked (or 'marbled') with darker colour. Shades vary between cameras and even between components on the same camera.

These cameras were given away under premium schemes for a number of products including magazines, cigarettes and Cadbury chocolates.

It supports Timed mode and Instant with a speed of about 1/50 sec. It has three aperture settings of f/16, f/22 and f/32 which are changed using a sliding tab. (Kf110)

Jiffy Kodak Six-16, USA 1933-1937

(Kf-153)

Jiffy Kodak Six-16 serie 2,USA 1937-1942

(Kf-154)

The Jiffy Kodak Six-16 & Six-20 Cameras were manufactured by the Eastman Kodak Company from 1933 to 1937. Advertised as the simplest folding camera ever devised. Named Jiffy for the speed and ease at which the camera would get ready to shoot. Simply by touching a button the front pops out. Touch a second and the picture is taken. Features included a twindar lens, built in shutter with time and instantaneous actions, two crowned brilliant finders, foot support to stand camera for time exposures. Finished in black Moroccan grain covering, black and nickel etched metal front. The six-16 took 8 images, 2 1/2 x 4 1/4 inch size on 616 film and originally sold for $9.00. The six-20 took 8 images 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch size on 620 film and originally cost $8.00.

Jiffy Kodak Six-20, USA 1933-1937

(Kf-151)

Jiffy Kodak Six-20 serie 2, USA, 1937-1948

(Kf-152)

The Jiffy Kodak Six-16 & Six-20 Series II Cameras were manufactured by the Eastman Kodak Company from 1937 to 1948. Advertised as the simplest folding camera ever devised. Named Jiffy for the speed and ease at which the camera would get ready to shoot. Simply by touching a button the front pops out. Touch a second and the picture is taken. Features included a twindar lens, built in shutter with time and instantaneous actions, two crowned brilliant finders, foot support to stand camera for time exposures. Finished in black Moroccan grain covering, black and nickel etched metal front. The six-16 took 8 images, 2 1/2 x 4 1/4 inch size on 616 film and originally sold for $9.00. The six-20 took 8 images 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch size on 620 film and originally cost $8.00. Measures 7"L x 1.25"w x 3.25"h when closed.

Jiffy Kodak V.P. ,USA 1935-1942

Kodak 16mm Enlarger (same as Jiffy Kodak Six-16 serie 2) USA

The Jiffy Vest Pocket Camera was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak Company from 1935 to 1942. Similar to the original Jiffy with a pop out front and extension bellows. Art Deco styled with a glossy black bakelite case. Designed to take exposures of 1 5/8 x 2 1/2 inches on No. 127 Kodak film. Features included a fixed focus doublet lens, built in shutter with instantaneous and bulb action, folding eye level finder, swinging foot to support camera in vertical position, weighing only 10 ounces and costing $5.00 dollars in 1935. (Kf-115)

Kodak 16mm daylight enlarger. Designed for the specific purpose of making enlargements from 16mm cine film onto 616 rollfilm, the enlarger is similar in design to a simple folding camera. It has a rigid black metal body, with black leather strut-operated bellows and a mount into which the 16mm film is inserted below a ground glass screen. There is a simple lens and on/off shutter behind the mount. Markings; On a plate attached to the front of the camera "Kodak 16mm enlarger. Made in U.S.A. by Eastman Kodak Co. Rochester N.Y."; inside the film compartment is a label "Use Kodak Film S.S.Pan.S.S.616...." (Kf-145-2)

Kodak Junior 2, UK, 1954-1959

Kodak Junior II is Rather more sophisticated than the Junior I, this camera features a body release, front cell focussing lens and a fully adjustable iris. (Kf-223-2)

Kodak Junior 1, UK 1954-1959

A very basic single speed fixed focus camera. The shutter is released by the little lever on the lens housing itself, there being no body release. (Kf-223-1)

Kodak 66 model 2, UK 1958-1960

The Kodak 66 model II was made by Kodak Ltd in the UK from approximately 1958 to 1960. This camera was constructed of plastic and a metal frame. The front extension was self-erecting with the push of a button on the top. It was capable of capturing twelve 6 x 6 cm exposures on No. 120 roll film. It was fitted with a Kodak Anaston 75mm f6.3 lens with a Vario shutter providing speeds up to 1/200 of a second, including bulb. It also featured a syncronized flash, manual film advance, and a built-in optical eye level view finder. (Kf-220)

Kodak 66 model 3, UK 1958-1960

The Kodak 66 (nr 44901) is a self-erecting folding camera with a telescope-type optical viewfinder and a shutter release button on top of the camera body. It was Kodak's only postwar folder for type 120 film rolls, making twelve 6x6cm exposures. It was manufactured in the UK by Kodak Ltd. between 1958 and 1960. The labeling on the metal plate on the plastic top designates it as "Model III"; The Model III has a double exposure prevention device and a film reminder dial, neither of which are present on the Model II. There was no Model I, and it has been suggested that the camera was originally to have been called the Rapier. With origional box and manual. (Kf-221)

Kodak Pathé France:

Kodak Pathé was Kodak's French plant. Like the German Kodak AG which had incorporated Nagel in 1931, Kodak France incorporated the French cine-film factory of Charles Morand Pathé in 1927.

Kodak A, modele 10. (France) 1952

Kodak A - Modèle 10 is Produced by Kodak Pathe in France, the fixed-focus lens has two apertures. There is no body release for the shutter, though there is a socket for a cable release and it is flash-synchronised. (Kf-224)

Kodak A, modele 11. (France) 1953-1955

Meniscus B, I Shutter without cocking, Trigger on the shutter
with synchronization 6x9. (Kf-225)

Kodak Modele B II (France) as Pliant 1956-1961

Kodak Modèle B 11: Referred to by Brian Coe as the 'Pliant', there is no reference to this name on the camera. Superficially similar to the UK-made Junior II or Sterling II, this French-made camera differs in one major respect, it is dual format. The close-up of the viewfinder below shows the sliding mask in place for 6x6 format, this would have presumably been complemented by an insert inside the camera, which is unfortunately missing on this example. Two red windows are fitted in the rear cover, one for each negative size. (Kf-223)

Kodak 4.5 model 34, France 1952 - ?

The Kodak 4,5 model 34 was manufactured in circa 1952 by by Kodak SA France. It was a very simple folding bed camera, similar to the Kodak Tourist, capable of capturing 6 x 9 cm negatives with no. 620 roll film. The Kodak 4,5 model 34 was equipped with a Kodak anastigmat Angenieux 1:4.5, f 100 mm lens. Angenieux is a French lens manufacturer which equipped most of the Kodaks folding bed cameras made in France . (Some early production items with an aperture of 1:6.3 were fitted with SOM Berthiot lenses) The shutter is an Atoms Atos 2 offering a range of 1 second to 1/250 of a second including bulb. The camera was made of metal, covered in leather with a plastic top housing a built-in optical view finder. It featured a handy push button to open the camera bed for taking pictures, which was located on the top. The shutter release button is conveniently located on the side. (Kf-222)

Kodak Monitor Six-16, USA 1939-1948 lens: Anastigmat special f/4.5

(Kf-231)

Kodak Monitor Six-20, USA 1939-1948

(Kf-232)

The Monitor Six-16 & Six-20 cameras were manufactured by the Eastman Kodak Company from 1939 to 1948. The monitor Six-16 was capable of capturing 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 inch exposures on no. 616 film and model Six-20, 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch exposures on no. 620 film, hence the naming convention. Fitted with a special Kodak coated Ansatigmat f4.5 lens focusing sharply beyond 3.5 feet and a Supermatic shutter with nine speeds from 1 to 1/400 of a second.. Features included flash synchronization, for use with a Kodak flash holder. Winding the film automatically cocks the shutter, automatic film counter records exposures and meters film winding with a double exposure prevention, and a parallax corrected side mounted finder and a second for waist level optical viewer. Priced at $30 in 1947.

Kodak Tourist, USA 1948-1951 f/12.5

The Tourist Kodak Camera was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak company from 1948 to 1951. Capable of taking 8 exposures 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 on No. 620 roll film. Constructed with a die cast aluminum body and covered in a black synthetic leather called Kodadur. Features included, a lens door mounted shutter release, and eye-level viewfinders, a tripod socket, flash synchronization. Fitted with various lens/shutter combinations including, a meniscus lens in Flash Kodon shutter, a Kodak anaston in a Diomatic shutter or a tessar in a Kodamatic shutter or Synchro-Rapid shutter. The Tourist was originally priced at $95.00 USD (kf 219-2)

Kodak Tourist II, USA 1951-1958 Kodet lens f/12.5

The Tourist II Kodak Camera was manufactured from 1951 to 1958. Capable of taking 12 exposures, 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch size, on no. 620 film. fitted with a Kodak Anastar f4.5 lens and syncro-rapid 800 shutter. Originally priced at 100.00. (Kf-219-3)

The No 1 Folding Pocket Kodak camera

was initially introduced as the Folding Pocket Kodak, but was subsequently designated the No 1 Folding Pocket Kodak upon the introduction of other sizes.

The No 1 Folding Pocket Kodak camera underwent a series of design changes during its early production. The initial version, identified as the Model B, was essentially the same as the original Folding Pocket Kodak but has two larger finder windows on the front panel. Thereafter a sequence of design changes occurred with the models identified as C, D & E.

No 1 Pocket autographic Kodak (Canada)

Built in Canada, this camera is fitted with an f/7.9 122mm Kodar lens in a No.1 Kodex shutter and an Autographic back. Focussing is via a thumbwheel on the right-hand side of the base board and also featured is a rotating brilliant viewfinder on the lens panel. (Kf-119-3)

No 1 Pocket Kodak Jr model B, USA 1929-1932. Brown color

The No. 1 Pocket Kodak Junior model B was made from 1929 to 1933 and used 120 rollfilm. As well as black it was offered in three colors: blue, brown and green, all with matching colored bellows. with the Kodo shutter (KF-121)

No 1A Pocket Kodak Jr, USA 1929-1932. Green color

The No. 1A Pocket Kodak Junior was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak Company from 1929 to 1932. It was made in four colors, black, brown, gray and green. (Kf-122)

No1 Folding pocket Kodak model E ,USA 1911-1912

No 1 Folding Pocket Kodak model E

serial number: 184997

Model E adopted a metal face plate on the lens panel to replace the wooden panel used on the Models C & D. (Kf-235)

No1 Folding pocket Kodak model B ,USA 1899-1905 no 111128

The No. 1 Folding Pocket Kodak (model B) was manufactured from 1899 to 1905. Kodak refers to this model as the the No. 1 with nickel fittings. The collapsible front is supported with nickel struts. Similar to the original Folding Kodak Pocket camera except that it was improved with the addition of a second view finder. This camera used Eastman No. 105 roll film and originally cost $10.00 USD (Kf-234)

No 1A Pocket Kodak autographic , USA 1926-1932. Green color

The US models of the No. 1A Pocket Kodak Jr. came in four colors - black, blue, brown, and green. In addition, the camera was produced in Art Deco styling from October of 1930 through November of 1931 as the No. 1A Gift Kodak. This is a autographic model with carrying case and box in color (Kf-122-2)

Kodak No 3 folding Pocket model G, USA 1911-1914

The No. 3 Folding Pocket Kodak Camera was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak company from 1900 t0 1915. This camera had probably the most model variations of any Kodak camera made. The early models A,B & C produced through 1904 had the front lens and shutter enclosed and covered in leather, later models had metal stationary or rising front. The No. 3 Folding Pocket Kodak Camera Models included A, AB, AB-EX, ABX, B, B-2, B-3, B-4, C, C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5, D, E, E-2, E-3, E-4, F, G, and H. Constructed of aluminum and covered in seal grain leather. It took 12 images 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inch size on No. 118 film. Original list price was $17.50 to $68.00. (Kf233)

No 1 Pocket Kodak autographic (USA) 1929-1933

No.1 Pocket Kodak Autographic: The whole camera folds into a flat shape which would have fit into a large overcoat pocket, thus its name, which is achieved by using bellows to extend the lens.

It has an achromatic meniscus lens with four aperture settings marked 1,2,3 and 4. Not initially clear what they relate to in real aperture values but I measured it by comparing to another lens and it seems to be roughly f/4 (looks slightly bigger), f/5.6, f/8, and f/11. The shutter is a Kodex in-lens and has four speed settings; 1/50, 1/25, Bulb and Time.

The viewfinder is on a hinge and can be positioned for both portrait and landscape modes. Focus is achieved through a worm screw which you wind on the right-hand side, it has markings for both metres and feet. It is an estimation of-course. The lid has a great art deco styled kick stand and one of the two tripod sockets. The other socket is near the right hand side at the bottom of the camera in landscape orientation. (Kf-119-2)

No 3A Folding Kodak series II ,USA 1936-1941

The No. 3A Kodak Series II Camera was manufacted by the Eastman Kodak company from 1936 to 1941. The camera wa a quality folding pocket camera capable of taking 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inch exposures on standard no. 118 film. Black Grain leather covering, striped black enamel and chromium side panels. Lens Kodak Anastigmat f/6.3. (Kf-93)

No 1 Autographic Kodak JR. (USA) 1914-1924. nr13340

No.1 Autographic Kodak Jr. is a medium format film folding bed camera made by Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, N.Y., USA and produced between 1914-24 with quantity 800.000+ units. This camera is a rare model and offered many lens/shutter combinations. There are Special models of Autographic Jr. cameras with various lenses, shutters and/or improved features or superior finish. (Kf-83-2)

Kodak Senior Six-20, USA, 1937-1939

The Senior Six-16 & Senior Six-20 Kodak Camera were manufactured by the Eastman Kodak Company from 1937 to 1939. The Senior Six-16 Kodak camera took 8 exposures, 2 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch size, on no. 616 film without reloading. The Senior Six-20 Kodak camera took 8 exposures, 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch size, on no. 620 film without reloading. Both cameras were self erecting with two Kodak anastigmat lens options , either a f4.5 with Kodamatic shutter or a lesser quality f6.3 with a Kodex shutter.
Features include a folding direct view eye-level finder, knurled winding knob, swing out film bracket and a shutter release that is located on the side of the camera. Originally priced at $35.00 and $31.00 respectively for the f4.5 lens and $23.00 and $20.50 for teh f6.3 lens respectively. (Kf-147-5)

Kodak Pony Premo No 4 USA, 1903-1912

The Pony Premo No. 4 camera was manufactured by Eastman Kodak Company beginning in 1903 upon the purchase of the Rochester Optical Company. This model incorporated all the features of the Pony Premos 1,2 and 3, in addition the No. 4 is equipped with a Plantograph lens, swing back, and automatic bed clamp.
Features include a an improved Baush & Lomb automatic shutter with iris diaphragm and capable of speeds from one second to 1/100 of a second with great accuracy. Rack and pinion adjustment is incorporated, along with reversible back, brilliant finder and spirit level. Available in two sizes, a 4 x 5 inch and a 5 x 7 inch. Originally priced at $24.00 to $32.00 respectively. (Kf-04)

Six-20 Kodak Junior, UK, 1933-1940 f/6.3

The Kodak Junior Six-20 is justified by the fact this camera uses format 620 Rollfilm. In reality, this camera is just a less sophisticated version of Kodak Six-20. It is equipped with a lens Kodak Anastigmat 1:6,3 f=100mm but a variant has a Lens Doublet. The shutter is a N°0 Kodon giving the following speeds : 1/25s, 1/50s and 1/100s as well as the pauses T and B. Rotating the lens allows to adjust the distance to the subject. The framing is done like with any other type of folding camera : using the folding viewfinder on the left of the body camera, or using the rotating viewfinder attached to the shutter tray. (Kf-141-2)

Six-20 Kodak (Canada) 1932-1937 f/6.3

The Kodak Six-20 was manufactured from 1932 to 1937. It cost $38 when new, which is equivalent north of $600 today. It packs a 100mm f/6.3 Kodak Anastigmat lens, which is probably a three-element Cooke triplet type. It was considered a good quality lens at the time. The Kodon shutter is nothing special, though, with speeds of 1/25, 1/50, and 1/100 sec. and bulb. The camera sports two viewfinders. The first is a small “brilliant” type attached to the lens assembly that swivels to frame portrait and landscape photos. The second is a gunsight type attached to the camera body; it frames only landscape photos. (Kf-138-3)

Kodak Vigilant junior Six-16, USA 1940-1948 DAK lens

Kodak Vigilant junior six-16 Cheaper version of the Vigilant Six-16 camera, with folding frame and brilliant finders no body release (Kf-228)

Kodak Sterling 2 camera, UK. 1955-1959

The Sterling II camera was manufactured by Kodak limited in London from approximately 1955 to 1959. Similar to the Kodak tourist camera with a built-in eye-level viewfinder and advance features on top. . Fitted with a Anaston f/4.5 105mm lens and a Pronto shutter with speeds up to 1/200 of a second. Capable of taking exposures 6 x 9 cm on No. 620 roll film. Optional Kodak model II flash attachment was available referred to as the flasholder. (Kf-230)

Kodak Vigilant Six-20, USA 1939-1949, this model: Anastigmat f/6.3 1939-1940

The Vigilant Six-16 & Vigilant Six-20 Kodak Cameras was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak Company from 1939 to 1949. The Vigilant Six-16 took 2 1/2 x 4 1/4 inch exposures on no. 616 roll film. The Vigilant Six-20 took 2 1/2 x 3 1/4 inch exposures on no. 620 roll film. (Kf-229)

The Vest Pocket Kodak cameras were a best-selling folding camera series made by Eastman Kodak (Rochester), from 1912 to 1935. They were the first cameras to use the smaller 127 film reels. "Hawk-Eye" versions of the Vest Pocket Kodaks were premium models, and the "Special" models had more sophisticated lens/shutter combinations. A special Vest Pocket wooden development tank for the typIe 127 rollfilm was available from Kodak, as well as a special Vest Pocket enlarging camera.

Vestpocket Autographic Kodak, USA 1915-1926 (Shutter Ball Bearing) Early Autographic model

The Vest Pocket Autographic Kodak was the version advertised in the U.S.A. as the "Soldier's camera" during World War I. It was very successful, selling 1,750,000 units. It was of the compact strut folding type and had the meniscus lens or a U.S.-speed 8 Rapid Rectilinear lens. The body made of aluminum sheet had a shiny black enamel paint finish. In 1919 the paint changed to a more crackle type ("Japan Crystal") black paint. The camera back had an area through which notes could be written onto the paper backing of the 127 film, the "autographic" feature - invented by Henry J. Gaisman. (Kf-101-1). nr 186085

Vestpocket (Autographic) Kodak model III, USA 1926-1934, Diomatic

Vest Pocket Kodak Series III (1926-1934) with Diomatic shutter.

This model appears to be styled like and work similar to a Model B but has Kodex or Diomatic shutter with more speeds, an aperture selector in f-stops and a screw thread focusing system. This model was also the basis for the coloured art deco Kodak Petite, Vanity Kodak and Coquette versions designed by Walter Dorwin Teague. nr 30012. (Kf104-3)

Vestpocket Autographic Kodak, Canada 1915-1926 nr 1811295 model 1920

The Vest Pocket Autographic Kodak Lens: f8, rapid rectilinear. Iris diaphragm scaled in US 8, 16, 32. Shutter: Ball Bearing, three-blade leaf type, speeds 1/25, 1/50, B, T. Type 17982. Construction: Black crackle finish painted body, cloth bellows. Format: 8, 1 ⅝" x 2 ½" exposures on 127 roll-film. Focusing: Fixed. Attributes: Brilliant view-finder.
Film advance indicated by red window. Autographic feature. Serial Number: 1811295. (Kf-101-2) nr 1811295

Vestpocket (Autographic) Kodak model III, UK. 1926-1934, Kodex

Vest Pocket Kodak Series III m camera was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak Company from 1926 to 1934. Capable of taking eight exposures, 1 5/8 x 2 1/2 inch on No. 127 daylight loading roll film. As the name implies it readily fit into a small pocket. The lens was a kodar f7.9 or a Kodak anastigmat f5.6 with a worm screw focusing adjustment. The shutter was a kodex shutter with speeds up to 1/50 second, including bulb, finger release and time. Features also included a brilliant reversible finder and two tripod sockets. nr 99148 (Kf104-4)

The Vest Pocket Kodak Model B was introduced in the US in late 1925 to take over from the vastly successful Model A of strut design. It was discontinued in the US in 1934. It was also supplied by Kodak Ltd for the European market and manufactured in the UK from 1931 to 1933.

Vestpocket (Autographic) Kodak model B, UK, 1932. no 99147

Vestpocket (Autographic) Kodak model B, UK, 1925-1934. no 33369

This is an example of the Vest Pocket Kodak Model B manufactured by Kodak Limited in the UK from 1931 to 1933. The black enamel face plate carries the following label "Vest Pocket Kodak Model B Made in Great Britain by Kodak Ltd London", all in capitals and split across three lines.

The camera is finished in the black iridescent covering. The autographic stylus is still present; the autographic feature only appeared until 1932, so this must be a relatively early UK model. (Kf104-3)

This was a quite different camera; a primitive folding bed camera for making 4×6.5cm exposures on 127 film. It was also marketed as Boy Scout Kodak and Girl Scout Kodak with new front plate designs by Walter Dorwin Teague. A colored version was branded Kodak Petite. Its lens was a doublet in a rotary shutter, or a Kodak Periscopic lens in a Kodak shutter. The lens typically had four apertures, set by a thumb-wheel on the side of the shutter block, and numbered 1-4.

The Model B had to be loaded through the front side, after removing the whole bed and bellows unit. It was produced from 1925 to 1934 and cost $7.50. It had the "autographic" feature. Vest Pocket Kodak Model B finished in the black iridescent finish. This is likely another example that was made in the US but sold in the UK by Kodak Ltd. (Kf-104-2)

Kodak Duitsland / Germany

Kodak AG is the German branch of the Kodak company. It originated at the end of the 19th century as German branch of Kodak in Berlin, named Eastman Kodak GmbH

Later, in the 20th century, the German Kodak branch became listed at the German stock market, and it bought the independent camera maker Nagel, and its founder Dr. August Nagel became general director of the company when it was bought by Eastman Kodak Company on December 1, 1931. Kodak A.G. Dr. Nagel Werk developed its own line of products including the Kodak Retina Camera. The first Retina camera (Type 117) was introduced in the summer of 1934 along with a new 35mm film Daylight Loading Cartridge (DLC). Dr. August Nagel held the German patent for this new 35mm DLC. This 35mm Daylight Loading Cartridge was designed for the Kodak Retina camera and was also designed to retrofit into existing Leica and Contax cameras. Nagel's son Helmut Nagel led the company after the war.

Vollenda is a series of cameras originally created by German manufacture Nagel. Kodak bought the company, making it into Kodak AG, the cameras were then renamed Kodak Vollenda.

Kodak Junior 620, Germany 1933-1937

Kodak 620 model C , Germany 1933-1937

Kodak Junior 620. Produced by Kodak AG at Dr. Nagel-Werk, Stuttgart, the camera shown an early version, fitted with a film wind knob, rather than the folding key of later models, a two-speed Kodak shutter and a waist-level brilliant viewfinder. the camera have a f/7.7 10.5cm lens. An unusual feature of all of these cameras are the tripod sockets, which are of a larger thread than the 'standard' ¼".(Kf-224)

Inside the lid, a riveted plate specifies: Kodak 620 Model-C Kodak A.G. Dr. Nagel-Werke, Stuttgart . Which in itself constitutes a mini family tree. Thus, the Nagel brand, created by the doctor of the same name, was sold to Kodak AG in 1932. Kodak AG was the German subsidiary of Kodak, but almost all production was carried out in the factory. by Nagel (Nagel Werk). So this German Kodak is called 620, since Six-20 would have no meaning in Germany, the 6 being called Sechs. We understand the relationship with the type of film to use. The "Model-C" remains mysterious because there does not seem to be an A or B model for this 620.It is equipped with a Pronto shutter and a 6.3 aperture Kodak lens with self-timer. (kf-301)

Kodak Vollenda Junior 616, (1933 in Stuttgart Kodak AG)

Kodak Duo 620 series II, Germany 1937-1939. nr 157271K

Self erecting folding camera for 616 film 2 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches. Fitted with a Kodak anastigmat lens, F:12cm f/4.5-32. ACG shutter, 25/50/100/B/T. Delayed action with cable release. Brilliant rotating reflecting finder and collapsing frame finder. No 384427. Kodak AG. 1933 (kf-298)

The Duo Six-20 is a 4.5×6 horizontal folder made by Kodak AG in the former Nagel-Werke factory located in Germany, from 1933 to 1940. As the name implies, it utilized 620 roll film.

The Duo Six-20 Series II has several improvements from the original model. The folding struts were modified to be sturdier than those of the original model, along with an improved, central strut release mechanism, located under the lens assembly that requires just one finger to operate. The top plate and metal parts are chromed, a large knurled advance knob replaces the original winding key, and an accessory shoe is located on the top plate. The shutter release was moved from the lens mount (where the cable release socket remained) to the top plate. (kf-300)

Kodak Regent first model , (1935-1939 in Stuttgart Kodak AG) 739124

Kodak Regent, a folding rangefinder roll film camera made in Stuttgart, Germany by Kodak AG starting in 1935. The Regent natively shoots eight 6cm x 9cm images on 620 roll film or with the use of a mask, sixteen 4.5cm x 6cm images. The Regent was a high end camera with a coupled coincident image rangefinder and came with a selection of top quality Schneider-Kreuznach or Zeiss lenses. The Regent was one of only a few cameras not made in the United States to use Kodak’s 620 film format. An updated Regent II was later offered with a redesigned all metal top plate and removed the ability to use the half frame baffle, and also used regular 120 film, instead of Kodak’s 620 format. this one is with Schneider-Kreuznach xenar f:3.8 and a compur-rapid. (Kf-302)