Kodak Vigilant Six-20 (1939–1949)
A medium format folding camera made by Eastman Kodak Co. for 620 roll film, producing 6×9 cm images.
Overview
The Kodak Vigilant Six-20 is a folding camera produced by Eastman Kodak Co. in Rochester, NY. Released in 1939 and available until 1949, it was designed to use 620 roll film and produces eight 6×9 cm (2¼×3¼ inch) exposures per roll. It is described as an improved version of an earlier model, with the key upgrade being the inclusion of the Kodak Flash Dakon shutter.
Specifications
| Year Released | 1939 |
| Off the Market | 1949 |
| Film Size | 620 |
| Price | $38 |
| Lens aperture | f/6.3 |
| Shutter type | Kodak Flash Dakon shutter |
Design
The camera features a folding design and was updated from earlier versions with the addition of the Kodak Flash Dakon shutter, marking it as an improved model. It is built to accept 620 film and delivers 6×9 cm image frames.
Product Family
A parts listing manual exists for the related Kodak Vigilant Six-20 Six-16 model, indicating shared service documentation within the Vigilant line, though specific family relationships for the Six-20 are not detailed.
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