Kodak Tourist camera, 1951 - 1958
Scope and Contents
Folding camera; 620 roll film; negative size 6 X 9 cm; Kodet f/12 lens; flash Kodon shutter. Die cast aluminum body covered in Kodadur synthetic leather; tripod socket; eye-level viewfinder; flash synchronization; plastic viewfinder shroud. Has take-up reel, strap, flash bracket.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1951 - 1958
Creator
- Eastman Kodak Co. (Manufacturer, Organization)
Access
This material is open for research use by any registered reader.
Biographical / Historical
The Kodak Tourists were the last in a long line of American made folding roll film cameras from Eastman Kodak. The Tourist II, introduced in May of 1951, features a redesigned top cover and a new viewfinder, which contains frame lines for the optional 828 roll film adapter. Production was discontinued in July of 1958.
The Tourists use 620 film making 8 2¼×3¼ exposures. The use of 828 roll film for 8 28×40mm exposures was an option. The Tourist's most unusual feature is its back; through the use of cleverly engineered latches, it can be opened on the left side, right side, or removed completely.
Extent
1 item (1 camera) : glass, metal, plastic, Kodakur ; 4 X 9 X 17 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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University of Tulsa
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