Difference between revisions of "Kodak Beau Brownie"
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| − | Beau Brownie exists in two models: N°2 Beau Brownie ( | + | [[Kodak]]'s '''Beau Brownie''' exists in two models: N°2 Beau Brownie (for [[120 film]]; this the the model photographed above, in black) and the slightly larger N°2A Beau Brownie (for [[116 film]]). The two models appeared in October 1930 and disappeared in 1933. Their front faces are made of two tone enamel. The geometrical figures are typical style Art Déco. They are due to the designer [[Walter Dorwin Teague]]. The possible colors are black, pink, blue, green and tan. The metal body is covered with imitation leather. The only adjustments were I & B shutter speeds and three choices of aperture, given by sliders on the top edge. |
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Dorwin_Teague Walter T.Dorwin] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Dorwin_Teague Walter T.Dorwin] | ||
| + | *[http://www.allandetrich.com/beau_brownies.htm Beau Brownies] on [http://www.allandetrich.com/ Allan Detrich's site] | ||
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| + | |image_text= Five colours of Beau Brownie<br>by [http://www.flickr.com/photos/ricksoloway/ Rick Soloway] | ||
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| + | |image_text= No.2A and No.2 size comparison<br>by [http://www.flickr.com/photos/ricksoloway/ Rick Soloway] | ||
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| Kodak Nr. 2 Beau Brownie by Jerónimo- Jerome Girolamo |
Kodak's Beau Brownie exists in two models: N°2 Beau Brownie (for 120 film; this the the model photographed above, in black) and the slightly larger N°2A Beau Brownie (for 116 film). The two models appeared in October 1930 and disappeared in 1933. Their front faces are made of two tone enamel. The geometrical figures are typical style Art Déco. They are due to the designer Walter Dorwin Teague. The possible colors are black, pink, blue, green and tan. The metal body is covered with imitation leather. The only adjustments were I & B shutter speeds and three choices of aperture, given by sliders on the top edge.
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| Five colours of Beau Brownie by Rick Soloway |
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| No.2A and No.2 size comparison by Rick Soloway |
