Difference between revisions of "Kodak Six-20 Brownie"
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The '''Six-20 Brownie''' box camera was made by [[Kodak]] in the US and [[Kodak Ltd.]] in the UK between May 1933 & April 1941. The US and UK models were entirely different in both construction and art-deco facia. Both took eight 6x9cm images on [[620 film]].<br> | The '''Six-20 Brownie''' box camera was made by [[Kodak]] in the US and [[Kodak Ltd.]] in the UK between May 1933 & April 1941. The US and UK models were entirely different in both construction and art-deco facia. Both took eight 6x9cm images on [[620 film]].<br> | ||
=== US Model === | === US Model === | ||
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| − | <tr><td colspan=2 align=center>US model<br>courtesy of ebay user [http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZvintagewhiterose vintagewhiterose] {{with permission}}</td></tr></table> | + | <tr><td colspan=2 align=center>US model<br>courtesy of ebay user [http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZvintagewhiterose vintagewhiterose] {{with permission}}</td></tr></table></center> |
The US model's lens feature two focusing zones, "5-10 feet", and "10 feet and beyond" selected by a lever below the lens, and an aperture selection slider. Introduced in March 1933, it was made until April 1941. | The US model's lens feature two focusing zones, "5-10 feet", and "10 feet and beyond" selected by a lever below the lens, and an aperture selection slider. Introduced in March 1933, it was made until April 1941. | ||
| − | The '''Six-16 Brownie''' was almost identical to the US Six-20, but slightly larger, for [[116 film]]. | + | The '''Six-16 Brownie''' was almost identical to the US Six-20, but slightly larger, for [[116 film]]. The [[KODAK Six-20 Brownie Junior]] is also similar. |
=== UK Model === | === UK Model === | ||
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There were two versions of the UK model; the earlier (1934-37) having an unusual strut connection linking the front to the back via a hinged pressure plate, and the later (1937-41) having a more conventional rear door with a sprung catch, and removable film carrier. The controls were arranged around the lens; a small B-I shutter selector (on the early model; moved to the side on later), and two levers giving a choice of three distances and three apertures - labelled "''f''11", "16" and "22 (B Only), see manual". The [[shutter release]] was on the side, equipped with a [[cable release|cable-release]] socket. The plated brass front has been described as "Kodak Girl" vertical stripes. | There were two versions of the UK model; the earlier (1934-37) having an unusual strut connection linking the front to the back via a hinged pressure plate, and the later (1937-41) having a more conventional rear door with a sprung catch, and removable film carrier. The controls were arranged around the lens; a small B-I shutter selector (on the early model; moved to the side on later), and two levers giving a choice of three distances and three apertures - labelled "''f''11", "16" and "22 (B Only), see manual". The [[shutter release]] was on the side, equipped with a [[cable release|cable-release]] socket. The plated brass front has been described as "Kodak Girl" vertical stripes. | ||
Revision as of 07:05, 26 April 2008
The Six-20 Brownie box camera was made by Kodak in the US and Kodak Ltd. in the UK between May 1933 & April 1941. The US and UK models were entirely different in both construction and art-deco facia. Both took eight 6x9cm images on 620 film.
US Model
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The US model's lens feature two focusing zones, "5-10 feet", and "10 feet and beyond" selected by a lever below the lens, and an aperture selection slider. Introduced in March 1933, it was made until April 1941.
The Six-16 Brownie was almost identical to the US Six-20, but slightly larger, for 116 film. The KODAK Six-20 Brownie Junior is also similar.
UK Model
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| UK model (1934-7) | UK model (1937-41) |
There were two versions of the UK model; the earlier (1934-37) having an unusual strut connection linking the front to the back via a hinged pressure plate, and the later (1937-41) having a more conventional rear door with a sprung catch, and removable film carrier. The controls were arranged around the lens; a small B-I shutter selector (on the early model; moved to the side on later), and two levers giving a choice of three distances and three apertures - labelled "f11", "16" and "22 (B Only), see manual". The shutter release was on the side, equipped with a cable-release socket. The plated brass front has been described as "Kodak Girl" vertical stripes.
