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The '''Kodak Signet 80''' is an interchangeable lens 35 mm [[rangefinder camera]] produced from 1958 to 1962 by [[Kodak]] in the USA. The body, largely constructed of die-cast metal and [[Bakelite]], has a coincident coupled rangefinder combined with a very nice life-sized projected frame viewfinder. The camera has a synchronized behind the lens leaf shutter with speeds from 1/4 - 1/250 sec. plus bulb. | The '''Kodak Signet 80''' is an interchangeable lens 35 mm [[rangefinder camera]] produced from 1958 to 1962 by [[Kodak]] in the USA. The body, largely constructed of die-cast metal and [[Bakelite]], has a coincident coupled rangefinder combined with a very nice life-sized projected frame viewfinder. The camera has a synchronized behind the lens leaf shutter with speeds from 1/4 - 1/250 sec. plus bulb. | ||
| − | + | Data from the original user manual:{{br}} | |
'''FILM''' {{br}} | '''FILM''' {{br}} | ||
| − | FILM LOAD-Kodak 135, 20 or 36-exposure magazines {{br}} | + | *FILM LOAD-Kodak 135, 20 or 36-exposure magazines {{br}} |
| − | NEGATIVE SIZE-24mm x 36mm{{br}} | + | *NEGATIVE SIZE-24mm x 36mm{{br}} |
| − | ''' | + | '''LENSES'''{{br}} |
| − | 50mm, f/2.8 Kodak Ektanar, Lumenized. Removable as a complete unit to substitute wide-angle or telephoto lens.{{br}} | + | *50mm, f/2.8 Kodak Ektanar, Lumenized. Standard Lens. Removable as a complete unit to substitute wide-angle or telephoto lens. LENS OPENINGS-Marked in EVS - 5 to 17, as well as f/numbers - 2.8 to 22 {{br}} |
| − | LENS OPENINGS-Marked in EVS - 5 | + | *35mm, f/2.8 Kodak Ektanar, Lumenized. Wide Angle Lens LENS OPENINGS-Marked in EVS - 5 to 17, as well as f/numbers - 2.8 to 22 {{br}} |
| + | *90mm, f/4.0 Kodak Ektanar, Lumenized. Telephoto Lens LENS OPENINGS-Marked in EVS - 6 to 17, as well as f/numbers - 4.0 to 22 {{br}} | ||
'''SHUTTER'''{{br}} | '''SHUTTER'''{{br}} | ||
| − | SPECIAL SHUTTER-set as film is advanced {{br}} | + | *SPECIAL SHUTTER-set as film is advanced {{br}} |
| − | SPEEDS - 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250 and "B" {{br}} | + | *SPEEDS - 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250 and "B" {{br}} |
| − | RELEASE - Plunger-type-with cable release socket {{br}} | + | *RELEASE - Plunger-type-with cable release socket {{br}} |
| − | FLASH - Built-in synchronization for class F, M, and electronic flash {{br}} | + | *FLASH - Built-in synchronization for class F, M, and electronic flash {{br}} |
| − | '''EXPOSURE METER''' | + | '''EXPOSURE METER''' |
| − | Photoelectric, built-in. Reads reflected and incident light in EV numbers {{br}} | + | * Photoelectric, built-in. Reads reflected and incident light in EV numbers {{br}} |
'''VIEWING AND FOCUSING'''{{br}} | '''VIEWING AND FOCUSING'''{{br}} | ||
| − | + | *VIEWFINDER - Optical, projected viewframe-type, unit-power {{br}} | |
| − | COUPLED RANGEFINDER - Superimposed image type, couples with all lenses- combined with viewfinder{{br}} | + | *COUPLED RANGEFINDER - Superimposed image type, couples with all lenses- combined with viewfinder{{br}} |
| − | FOCUSING RANGE - infinity to 2 1/2 feet {{br}} | + | *FOCUSING RANGE - infinity to 2 1/2 feet {{br}} |
'''FILM OPERATION'''{{br}} | '''FILM OPERATION'''{{br}} | ||
| − | Unique "injection" film-loading-with leader windoff. Rapid 2-stroke film advance {{br}} | + | *Unique "injection" film-loading-with leader windoff. Rapid 2-stroke film advance {{br}} |
'''CONSTRUCTION'''{{br}} | '''CONSTRUCTION'''{{br}} | ||
| − | BODY - Die-cast metal and tough molded material with abrasion-resisting Kododur covering {{br}} | + | *BODY - Die-cast metal and tough molded material with abrasion-resisting Kododur covering {{br}} |
| − | TRIPOD SOCKET - In base of camera | + | *TRIPOD SOCKET - In base of camera {{br}} |
| − | + | '''ACCESSORIES'''{{br}} | |
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The Signet 80's 50mm and 80mm lenses contains thorium oxide, and are somewhat radioactive. | The Signet 80's 50mm and 80mm lenses contains thorium oxide, and are somewhat radioactive. | ||
| − | It originally sold for $130US | + | It originally sold for $130US, about $950US in 2007. |
=== Links / Sources === | === Links / Sources === | ||
* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/kodak/kodak_signet_80/kodak_signet_80.htm Signet 80 Manual] on [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Mike Butkus' site] | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/kodak/kodak_signet_80/kodak_signet_80.htm Signet 80 Manual] on [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Mike Butkus' site] | ||
| − | + | == Bibliography == | |
| + | === Original documents === | ||
| + | * Brian Coe, ''Kodak Cameras - The First Hundred Years'', Hove Foto Books, 1988 | ||
| + | * Original Kodak user manuals for the Signet 80 | ||
[[Category: K]] | [[Category: K]] | ||
[[Category: Kodak]] | [[Category: Kodak]] | ||
[[Category: Bakelite]] | [[Category: Bakelite]] | ||
[[Category: 35mm rangefinder]] | [[Category: 35mm rangefinder]] | ||
Revision as of 23:32, 21 May 2008
The Kodak Signet 80 is an interchangeable lens 35 mm rangefinder camera produced from 1958 to 1962 by Kodak in the USA. The body, largely constructed of die-cast metal and Bakelite, has a coincident coupled rangefinder combined with a very nice life-sized projected frame viewfinder. The camera has a synchronized behind the lens leaf shutter with speeds from 1/4 - 1/250 sec. plus bulb.
Data from the original user manual:
FILM
- FILM LOAD-Kodak 135, 20 or 36-exposure magazines
- NEGATIVE SIZE-24mm x 36mm
LENSES
- 50mm, f/2.8 Kodak Ektanar, Lumenized. Standard Lens. Removable as a complete unit to substitute wide-angle or telephoto lens. LENS OPENINGS-Marked in EVS - 5 to 17, as well as f/numbers - 2.8 to 22
- 35mm, f/2.8 Kodak Ektanar, Lumenized. Wide Angle Lens LENS OPENINGS-Marked in EVS - 5 to 17, as well as f/numbers - 2.8 to 22
- 90mm, f/4.0 Kodak Ektanar, Lumenized. Telephoto Lens LENS OPENINGS-Marked in EVS - 6 to 17, as well as f/numbers - 4.0 to 22
SHUTTER
- SPECIAL SHUTTER-set as film is advanced
- SPEEDS - 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250 and "B"
- RELEASE - Plunger-type-with cable release socket
- FLASH - Built-in synchronization for class F, M, and electronic flash
EXPOSURE METER
- Photoelectric, built-in. Reads reflected and incident light in EV numbers
VIEWING AND FOCUSING
- VIEWFINDER - Optical, projected viewframe-type, unit-power
- COUPLED RANGEFINDER - Superimposed image type, couples with all lenses- combined with viewfinder
- FOCUSING RANGE - infinity to 2 1/2 feet
FILM OPERATION
- Unique "injection" film-loading-with leader windoff. Rapid 2-stroke film advance
CONSTRUCTION
- BODY - Die-cast metal and tough molded material with abrasion-resisting Kododur covering
- TRIPOD SOCKET - In base of camera
ACCESSORIES
The Signet 80's 50mm and 80mm lenses contains thorium oxide, and are somewhat radioactive.
It originally sold for $130US, about $950US in 2007.
Links / Sources
Bibliography
Original documents
- Brian Coe, Kodak Cameras - The First Hundred Years, Hove Foto Books, 1988
- Original Kodak user manuals for the Signet 80
