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A contemporary of the [[Argus C3]] and the [[Mercury|Universal Mercury]], [[Kodak]] 35 RF astonished users with its ungainly looks, due to the coupling between the [[rangefinder (device)|rangefinder]] and the focusing mechanism which was accomplished by a cam and levers located under an external housing. | A contemporary of the [[Argus C3]] and the [[Mercury|Universal Mercury]], [[Kodak]] 35 RF astonished users with its ungainly looks, due to the coupling between the [[rangefinder (device)|rangefinder]] and the focusing mechanism which was accomplished by a cam and levers located under an external housing. | ||
− | The camera is basically a [[Kodak 35]] with the addition of a new cover containing a fixed viewfinder, film counter, wind and rewind knobs, and the separate rangefinder window. | + | The camera is basically a [[Kodak 35]] with the addition of a new cover containing a fixed viewfinder, film counter, wind and rewind knobs, and the separate rangefinder window. The rangefinder, an obvious afterthought, was incorporated in response to the marketing success of the [[Argus]] C series. It is quite accurate and easy to use and very capable of producing excellent results, even by modern standards. |
Like the [[Kodak 35]], the rangefinder model is solidly crafted out of [[Bakelite]] with numerous metallic panels, inserts and fittings. The back removes completely for film loading. | Like the [[Kodak 35]], the rangefinder model is solidly crafted out of [[Bakelite]] with numerous metallic panels, inserts and fittings. The back removes completely for film loading. | ||
Available accessories included a slip-on filter holder and an after market shutter release adapter that puts the shutter release in conventional position at the top of the camera body (at the cost of blocking the Kodak logo). | Available accessories included a slip-on filter holder and an after market shutter release adapter that puts the shutter release in conventional position at the top of the camera body (at the cost of blocking the Kodak logo). | ||
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== Specifications == | == Specifications == | ||
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The serial number on the lens indicates the camera's manufacturing date using [[Camerosity|Kodak's Camerosity coding]] | The serial number on the lens indicates the camera's manufacturing date using [[Camerosity|Kodak's Camerosity coding]] | ||
− | The Kodak 35 RF originally sold in 1940 for a list price of $48 USD<ref>History of Kodak Cameras at www.kodak.com</ref> ( | + | The Kodak 35 RF originally sold in 1940 for a list price of $48 USD<ref>History of Kodak Cameras at www.kodak.com</ref> (about $700 USD in 2007). As this was almost double the price of the Argus C3, it is easy to see why the Kodak 35 Rangefinder model suffered from lackluster sales. |
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− | * Coe, Brian | + | * Coe, Brian. ''Kodak Cameras: The First Hundred Years.'' Hove Foto Books, 1988. |
− | * Kalton Lahue and Joesph Bailey | + | * Kalton Lahue and Joesph Bailey. ''Glass, Brass, and Chrome: The American 35mm Miniature Camera.'' University of Oklahoma Press, 1972. |
== Links == | == Links == |
Revision as of 02:43, 10 April 2011
by Kenneth Dwain Harrelson (Image rights) |
A contemporary of the Argus C3 and the Universal Mercury, Kodak 35 RF astonished users with its ungainly looks, due to the coupling between the rangefinder and the focusing mechanism which was accomplished by a cam and levers located under an external housing.
The camera is basically a Kodak 35 with the addition of a new cover containing a fixed viewfinder, film counter, wind and rewind knobs, and the separate rangefinder window. The rangefinder, an obvious afterthought, was incorporated in response to the marketing success of the Argus C series. It is quite accurate and easy to use and very capable of producing excellent results, even by modern standards.
Like the Kodak 35, the rangefinder model is solidly crafted out of Bakelite with numerous metallic panels, inserts and fittings. The back removes completely for film loading.
Available accessories included a slip-on filter holder and an after market shutter release adapter that puts the shutter release in conventional position at the top of the camera body (at the cost of blocking the Kodak logo).
Contents
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Kodak
- Origin: USA
- Introduced: 1940
- Withdrawn: 1951
- Lens/Shutters:
- Kodak Anastigmat Special f3.5 with five speed Kodamatic shutter (1/10 to 1/200 plus T and B) (1940-48)
- Kodak Anastigmat Special f3.5 with Flash Kodamatic shutter 1/10 to 1/200 plus T and B) (1946-48)
- Kodak Anastar f3.5 in a five speed Flash Kodamatic shutter 1/10 to 1/200 plus T and B) (1947-51)
The Anastar and Anastigmat lenses were similar, differing primarily in name and the inclusion of flash synchronization.
The serial number on the lens indicates the camera's manufacturing date using Kodak's Camerosity coding
The Kodak 35 RF originally sold in 1940 for a list price of $48 USD[1] (about $700 USD in 2007). As this was almost double the price of the Argus C3, it is easy to see why the Kodak 35 Rangefinder model suffered from lackluster sales.
Gallery
by poltag |
by Rick Zolla |
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References
- ↑ History of Kodak Cameras at www.kodak.com
Source
- Coe, Brian. Kodak Cameras: The First Hundred Years. Hove Foto Books, 1988.
- Kalton Lahue and Joesph Bailey. Glass, Brass, and Chrome: The American 35mm Miniature Camera. University of Oklahoma Press, 1972.
Links
- Kodak 35 manual, on OrphanCameras.com
- Camera Collecting and Restoration: Kodak 35 RF Repair/Restoration information, on Daniel R. Mitchell's website
- Kodak 35 RF, User manuals: 1, 2; on www.collection-appareils.fr by Sylvain Halgand
- Kodak 35 RF, by Daniel Jiménez, at Del infinito al plano focal (in Spanish)
- Matt Denton's Kodak 35 RF page