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| − | The '''Eastman M.B.''' matchbox camera, also known as the '''Camera "X"''', is a spy camera made by [[Kodak]] at the end of World War II, for use by the Secret Service.<REF name="Pritchard 140"> Pritchard, p.140. </REF> | + | The '''Eastman M.B.'''<REF> Pritchard, p.140, says that this was the camera's official name, with M.B. standing for <u>m</u>atch<u>b</u>ox. </REF> matchbox camera, also known as the '''Camera "X"''', is a spy camera made by [[Kodak]] at the end of World War II, for use by the Secret Service.<REF name="Pritchard 140"> Pritchard, p.140. </REF> |
The camera takes up to 34 exposures in ½×½″ size on a 2ft strip of 16mm film.<REF> Number of exposures, film stock: Pritchard, p.140. Exposure size: {{MK}}, p.509. </REF> The internals are made of [[bakelite]], and are slid inside a metal outer casing.<REF name="Pritchard 140" /> The film is advanced by a wheel slightly protruding on the camera's smaller side. | The camera takes up to 34 exposures in ½×½″ size on a 2ft strip of 16mm film.<REF> Number of exposures, film stock: Pritchard, p.140. Exposure size: {{MK}}, p.509. </REF> The internals are made of [[bakelite]], and are slid inside a metal outer casing.<REF name="Pritchard 140" /> The film is advanced by a wheel slightly protruding on the camera's smaller side. | ||
Revision as of 18:56, 30 January 2009
The Eastman M.B.[1] matchbox camera, also known as the Camera "X", is a spy camera made by Kodak at the end of World War II, for use by the Secret Service.[2]
The camera takes up to 34 exposures in ½×½″ size on a 2ft strip of 16mm film.[3] The internals are made of bakelite, and are slid inside a metal outer casing.[2] The film is advanced by a wheel slightly protruding on the camera's smaller side.
The Tessar 25mm f/5 fixed-focus lens is on the front side, and has two aperture settings: full or f/8.[2] The shutter has Bulb or instant settings.[2]
It seems that a Japanese copy was made during World War II, see Japanese matchbox camera.
Notes
Bibliography
- McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover). P.509.
- Pritchard, Michael and St. Denny, Douglas. Spy Cameras — A century of detective and subminiature cameras. London: Classic Collection Publications, 1993. ISBN 1-874485-00-3. P.140.
