Cine-Kodak model B cine camera
Eastman Kodak Co
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1923 - 1925
Materials
Aluminium, Leather, Glass, Metal
Measurements
135 x 70 x 223 mm
Place of origin
Rochester
Order this imageCollection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1524765.1
Summary
An early Cine-Kodak model B 16mm cine camera, with fixed focus Kodak Anastigmat f3.5 lens. The camera is hand cranked, which dates it before 1925 when a spring-driven version of the model B was introduced. The camera is made of cast aluminium covered with black leather, and has a Newton rangefinder and waist level brilliant finder. It contained a reel of nitrate film which has been disposed of. Markings; Manufacturers plate on top of the camera, including a footage counter and model and lens identification. "Cine Kodak" on the leather carrying strap Serial number 57520 on the crank handle Plate with advice on exposure settings on front of camera below exposure dial Plate next to lens with "Use portrait attachment for close ups from 2 to 5 feet"
Provenance
Part of the Fenton Collection. A gift from British Film Institute in 2017. From 1986-1999, part of BFI collection for the Museum of the Moving Image. BFI purchased collection in 1986 from James Fenton's Museum of Photography, Port Erin, Isle of Man 1976-1986
Makers and roles
Eastman Kodak Co , manufacturer