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− | The [[Kodak]] '''Bantam Special''' was the top model in Kodak's [[Kodak Bantam|Bantam]] range designed for [[828 film]]. It was produced in two series: From 1936 to 1940 using a Compur shutter; and from 1941-1948 with a Supermatic shutter, which is the rarer version.<ref>{{McKeown12}}</ref>. The case design by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Dorwin_Teague Walter Dorwin Teague] is extremely striking; [[McKeown]] calls it "a masterpiece of art-deco styling" and it has sometimes been cited as the most beautiful camera ever made.<ref>[http://www.cameraquest.com/superban.htm Kodak Bantam Special] at [http://www.cameraquest.com/classics.htm CameraQuest]</ref> | + | The [[Kodak]] '''Bantam Special''' was the [[rangefinder]]-focusing top model in Kodak's [[Kodak Bantam|Bantam]] range, designed for [[828 film]]. |
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+ | It was produced in two series: From 1936 to 1940 using a Compur shutter; and from 1941-1948 with a Supermatic shutter, which is the rarer version.<ref>{{McKeown12}}</ref>. The case design by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Dorwin_Teague Walter Dorwin Teague] is extremely striking; [[McKeown]] calls it "a masterpiece of art-deco styling" and it has sometimes been cited as the most beautiful camera ever made.<ref>[http://www.cameraquest.com/superban.htm Kodak Bantam Special] at [http://www.cameraquest.com/classics.htm CameraQuest]</ref> | ||
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+ | *[http://www.bnphoto.org/bnphoto/KodakBantamSp.htm The Bantam Special] and 828 film, by [http://www.bnphoto.org/bnphoto/Kodak_index2.htm Brian Wallen] | ||
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+ | *[http://www.collection-appareils.fr/kodak/html/bantam.php Bantam Special] by [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/carrousel/html/index.php Sylvain Hagland] |
Revision as of 17:40, 1 March 2011
Kodak Bantam Special, open and closed image by Rick Soloway (Image rights) |
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The Kodak Bantam Special was the rangefinder-focusing top model in Kodak's Bantam range, designed for 828 film.
It was produced in two series: From 1936 to 1940 using a Compur shutter; and from 1941-1948 with a Supermatic shutter, which is the rarer version.[1]. The case design by Walter Dorwin Teague is extremely striking; McKeown calls it "a masterpiece of art-deco styling" and it has sometimes been cited as the most beautiful camera ever made.[2]
1941 Supermatic shutter version; Art deco "speed whiskers" image by Dirk HR Spennemann (Image rights) |
With lens extended image by Dirk HR Spennemann (Image rights) |
Bantam Special side view, closed image by Dirk HR Spennemann (Image rights) |
Notes & References
- ↑ 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).
- ↑ Kodak Bantam Special at CameraQuest
Links
In English:
- The Bantam Special and 828 film, by Brian Wallen
In French: