Kodak EK2/The Handle, 1977 - 1979
Scope and Contents
Instant camera ; solid body ; direct light path ; integral hand-hold ; automatic exposure ; flipflash socket ; hand crank picture ejection ; 2-element f/12.7, fixed focus 100 mm lens ; electronic shutter, 1/15 to 1/300 sec ; 6 volt size j battery. Battery removed by cataloger. (Coe, p. 267)
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1977 - 1979
Creator
- Eastman Kodak Co. (Manufacturer, Organization)
Access
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Biographical / Historical
"From 9th January 1986 all Kodak instant cameras and films were withdrawn from the market, users being offered various forms of compensation...the withdrawn cameras were destroyed..."
Biographical / Historical
The Kodak EK2 is a instant camera produced in 1977. It is also known as The Handle in some markets. It is a curious looking camera. The view finder is above the carrying handle that is built into the flat camera body. It features a lightening and darkening dial around the protruding lens as well as a battery test feature. It used Kodak PR10 / PR 144 instant film and featured a hand crank to push the film through the rollers for development. A similar promotional version was also available as the Kodak Happy Times (Coca-Cola) Camera.
Extent
1 item (1 camera) : plastic, metal, glass ; 14 X 14 X 16.5 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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