A Kodak Brownie Reflex Camera.
Kodak
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1949 - 1960
Materials
Bakelite, Metal, Glass, Fabric
Measurements
145 x 85 x 56 mm
Place of origin
London
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525520.1
Summary
A Kodak Brownie Reflex Camera. This simple twin lens reflex design has a black bakelite body and takes square format pictures on 127 film. The film is loaded onto a carier in the base of the camera. The shutter has simply B,I and there is no aperture or focus adjustments. At the top of the body a black hood is opened to give access to the reflex viewfinder. There is flash synchronisation. A metal front flate surrounds both lenses and says 'Brownie Reflex Made in England by Kodak Ltd. London.' A frame counter window is to the rear. There is a fabric neckstrap.
Provenance
Donated on 31/10/2016 to The Fox Talbot Museum by J. Goodman.
Makers and roles
Kodak, manufacturer