Serial Number: Cam0086
Type:
Rollfilm Folding Camera
Manufacturer:
Eastman Kodak Company
Country of Origin:
Rochester, NY, USA
Production Period:
1889 - 1930
Approximate Price:
USD 10.00
Reference:
camerapedia.wikia.com
Status: Display
Description:
The Kodak was Goerge Eastman’s
legendary first rollfilm camera bearing the name
“Kodak”, patented and introduced in 1888. The Kodak
No. 1 of 1889 resembled the Kodak, but featured a
more sophisticated shutter. It was available for Eastman stripping negative film or Eastman transparent
film. In use, the shutter was set by pulling a string;
the camera was sighted by looking along a v-shape
on the top of the camera. The film moved past a
shaft, rotating it; which caused a pointer visible on
the top of the camera to rotate, so the photographer
could be sure of advancing the correct amount of
film. The round image was a design decision. These
first Kodak cameras were designed by Goerge Eastman in collaboration with a cabinet maker, Frank A.
Brownell, who set up the production line at Eastman
Factory.