No. 1-A Pocket Kodak
[1926-1932]

The 1-A Pocket Kodak was constructed of leatherette covered metal. The entire camera back was removed in order to load the film. It is one of the first cameras to incorporate an adjustable range finder. As the bellows is withdrawn from the body it extends on a chrome rail until it meets a stop. The supporting rail is then moved forward and back by means of a small thumb screw located on the right side. Distances were shown on a small scale on the left side. The stop is adjustable in order to calibrate the rangefinder.

Six-16 Kodak (Improved Model)
[1934-1936]

The improved model of the Six-16 incorporated a small moveable dial below the lens. When the dial is moved, various f-stops are adjusted and displayed. Depending on lighting conditions (“Gray, Clear or Brilliant”) the appropriate shutter speed is indicated for a correct exposure. The anastigmat lens provided higher contrast photographs and one was able to focus by manually rotating the front lens element after estimating the distance from camera to subject. Other refinements included a faster lens (f 6.3) and a 1/10 sec. slow shutter speed. The art deco trim was extended to include black enamel coated struts.