Kodak Six-16 (Unknown Years)
A compact camera from Eastman Kodak Co., identified by its carrying handle and optional metal lens cap.
Overview
The Kodak Six-16 is a camera produced by Eastman Kodak Co. It is also referenced in historical materials as the "Jiffy Kodak Six-16" and "Jiffy Kodak Six-16 Series II," though the relationship between these names is unclear. The model features crowned, brilliant finders for improved visibility and includes a carrying handle, suggesting a design focused on portability and ease of use. A metal cap was offered as an extra to protect the lens from dust and sand.
Specifications
| Crowned, brilliant finders | |
| Metal cap (extra) protects lens from dust, sand, etc. |
Design
The camera includes a carrying handle and was marketed with an optional metal cap for lens protection. The manual references an "Anastigmatic" lens, indicating a multi-element lens design intended to reduce optical aberrations, though no specific lens details are provided in the available documentation.
Market
The original price was $9.50, as listed in a digitized Kodak catalog; the year and currency are not specified in the provided sources.
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