Kodak No.3 (c. 1916)
A folding camera using 118 film, made by Eastman Kodak Co., with a viewfinder and leather body
Overview
The Kodak No.3, specifically the Autographic No.3 Model H variant, is a folding camera produced around 1916. It was manufactured by Eastman Kodak Co. and features a leather-covered body with red bellows. This model uses 118 film, a format discontinued in 1961. It is part of a family of related models including the No.3-A and No.3 Model AB, with some versions described as "luxury edition." The camera has a general viewfinder and lacks precise framing aids, making image cropping difficult to estimate.
Specifications
| Film type | 118 film |
| Body material | all leather |
Design
The Kodak Autographic No.3 Model H has a folding design with red bellows and a leather-covered body. It is equipped with a Kodak Ball Bearing Kodamatic lens, patented in 1909. The camera’s viewfinder provides general framing but lacks precision, making accurate composition challenging.
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