Kodak Vigilant Six-16, 1939 - 1949
Scope and Contents
Folding camera; 616 roll film; image size 6.5 X 10 cm; Kodak anastigmat 126mm f/4.5 lens; Kodak no.2 Kodamatic shutter. Case with shoulder strap; tripod mount.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1939 - 1949
Creator
- Eastman Kodak Co. (Manufacturer, Organization)
Access
This material is open for research use by any registered reader.
Biographical / Historical
The Kodak Vigilant Six-20 medium format camera was manufactured between 1939-1949 and originally sold for US $38 (about US $560 in 2007). This page will cover the various versions of the "Kodak Vigilant" series of medium format cameras. The Vigilant was also available in the 616 film format as the Vigilant Six-16 , making 2½×4¼ inch image on 616 film. Shutter and lens combinations were the same as on the Vigilant Six-20, though the lenses had focal lengths in the 127-130mm range.
Extent
1 item (1 camera) : glass, metal, cardboard, leather ; 3 X 9 X 19 cm
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives Repository
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