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The '''Brownie Super 27''' is a [[viewfinder camera]] taking 4x4cm images on [[127 film]]. It was made in the USA by [[Kodak]], from August 1961 - June 1965<ref>Coe, Brian, ''Kodak Cameras - the First Hundred Years'', Hove Foto Books, 1988</ref>. It has a built-in flash holder for AG-1 [[flashbulbs]], covered by a door beside the lens. The f/8 Kodar lens has two aperture stops - "SUNNY" (f/13.5) and "CL'DY BR'T/FLASH" (f/8), selected by a knob on the front, between the viewfinder and lens. There are two focus zones, "CLOSE-UP" (3½-6ft) and "BEYOND 6ft". The shutter has two speeds, 1/80 when the flash door is closed, and 1/40 when open<ref>[http://www.butkus.org/chinon/kodak/kodak_brownie_super_27/kodak_brownie_super_27.htm Instruction Manual] back cover</ref>. Winding the film cocks the shutter, hence preventing double-exposures. | The '''Brownie Super 27''' is a [[viewfinder camera]] taking 4x4cm images on [[127 film]]. It was made in the USA by [[Kodak]], from August 1961 - June 1965<ref>Coe, Brian, ''Kodak Cameras - the First Hundred Years'', Hove Foto Books, 1988</ref>. It has a built-in flash holder for AG-1 [[flashbulbs]], covered by a door beside the lens. The f/8 Kodar lens has two aperture stops - "SUNNY" (f/13.5) and "CL'DY BR'T/FLASH" (f/8), selected by a knob on the front, between the viewfinder and lens. There are two focus zones, "CLOSE-UP" (3½-6ft) and "BEYOND 6ft". The shutter has two speeds, 1/80 when the flash door is closed, and 1/40 when open<ref>[http://www.butkus.org/chinon/kodak/kodak_brownie_super_27/kodak_brownie_super_27.htm Instruction Manual] back cover</ref>. Winding the film cocks the shutter, hence preventing double-exposures. | ||
| + | * Manufacturer: [[Kodak]], USA | ||
| + | * Introduced: Aug 1961 | ||
| + | * Withdrawn: June 1965 | ||
| + | * Original cost: $19.00<ref>[http://www.kodak.com/global/en/consumer/products/techInfo/aa13/aa13.shtml History of Kodak Cameras] at Kodak.com</ref> | ||
* Lens: Kodar, f8 | * Lens: Kodar, f8 | ||
* Shutter: Single speed | * Shutter: Single speed | ||
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The Brownie Super 27 is a viewfinder camera taking 4x4cm images on 127 film. It was made in the USA by Kodak, from August 1961 - June 1965[1]. It has a built-in flash holder for AG-1 flashbulbs, covered by a door beside the lens. The f/8 Kodar lens has two aperture stops - "SUNNY" (f/13.5) and "CL'DY BR'T/FLASH" (f/8), selected by a knob on the front, between the viewfinder and lens. There are two focus zones, "CLOSE-UP" (3½-6ft) and "BEYOND 6ft". The shutter has two speeds, 1/80 when the flash door is closed, and 1/40 when open[2]. Winding the film cocks the shutter, hence preventing double-exposures.
- Manufacturer: Kodak, USA
- Introduced: Aug 1961
- Withdrawn: June 1965
- Original cost: $19.00[3]
- Lens: Kodar, f8
- Shutter: Single speed
- Film: 127
- ↑ Coe, Brian, Kodak Cameras - the First Hundred Years, Hove Foto Books, 1988
- ↑ Instruction Manual back cover
- ↑ History of Kodak Cameras at Kodak.com
Links
- Brownie Super 27 at Sylvain Halgand's www.collection-appareils.fr
- Instruction Manual at Mike Butkus' Orphan Cameras
- Brownie Super 27 on Chuck Baker's Brownie Camera page includes photos with the case
