Happy Sunday to all! Today’s spotlight falls on these two beautiful classics from Kodak. Both are from the early 1900s and they are fully operational.
Kodak No. 3-A Folding Brownie Camera Model A. This one is from the period 1909-1913.
The lens is made by Bausch & Lomb Optical Company and the shutter is adjustable for “T’, “B”, and “I”. This model uses 124 roll films.
Pictured below is No. 3 Folding Pocket Kodak Model H.
No. 3 Folding Pocket Kodak Model H from around 1910.
Bausch & Lomb Optical Company lens with aperture adjustments from f4 to f128 and shutter speeds of “T”, “B”, 1/25, 1/50, and 1/100 second.
The Kodak pictured above uses 118 roll films that are no longer made but both of these cameras can use modern 120 roll films with the use of adapters on the film spools.
The black bellows are original to this camera. Previous models had red bellows.
These cameras are from the collection of well-known New Mexico photographer and writer, Ken Cobean (Hial Kenyon Cobean, Jr.). His photographs and articles appeared in numerous publications including Life, Time, and other well-known magazines.
I attribute the excellent condition of these cameras to excellent care and a favorable environment of the Southwest United States.
Thanks for stopping by and be sure to visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com – Chris
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