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Eastman historic camera identity?


SlowSong Avatar
SlowSong Plus
15 11.3k 30 England
27 Aug 2022 3:04PM
I noticed this vintage camera on display at the V&A yesterday but it didn't have an info tag with it. It's made by The Eastman Company - that's all the information available. Anyone know anything about it?
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Jasper87 Plus
13 3.5k 165 England
28 Aug 2022 7:18AM
First model produced in 1890-1892, of the 5x7 format No. 5 Folding Kodak being equipped with Eastman's Sector Shutter. This example is equipped with an Eastman roll holder, permitting its use with roll film as well as plates. Approximately 4,900 No. 5 Folding Kodaks were produced from 1890 to 1897.
SlowSong Avatar
SlowSong Plus
15 11.3k 30 England
28 Aug 2022 9:26AM
Thanks Dave. A good bit of detective work. It's a funny old design. Smile
I wonder why they don't label all the old cameras on display at the museum. Perhaps I'll write to them with the suggestion. Smile
SlowSong Avatar
SlowSong Plus
15 11.3k 30 England
28 Aug 2022 1:27PM
I'd love to see it working.
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User_Removed 20 44.5k 270 England
13 Dec 2022 1:42PM
The roll film may be hard to get!Tongue

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