No.3 Folding Pocket Kodak Model E2

No.3 Folding Pocket Kodak Model E2 made in 1904 by Eastman Kodak Co. in Rochester U.S.A 

Lens: 

f8, B&L Rapid Rectilinear, iris diaphragm scaled in US 4 - 128.

Shutter: 

FPK Automatic, speeds - T, B, I, two-blade pivoted return.

Construction: 

Morocco leather covered wood body, mauve leather bellows.

Format: 

12, 3 ¼" x 4 ¼" exposures on 118 roll-film.

Focusing: 

Bellows, 4 set positions 100 - 6 feet or manual by focusing scale to 6 feet.

Attributes: 

Brilliant view-finder. Film-advance indicated by red window, not coupled to shutter. Spirit level.

Movements: 

Rising front, cross front.

Notes: 

Instruction book has Kodak addresses corresponding to c.1902 - 1905. Retailer's stamp in instruction book: Fred. V. A. Lloyd. 15 Lord St. Liverpool.

The No 3 dates from 1900 and introduced the 118 film size. It went through a number of model changes until replaced by the Autographic model in 1914 which itself continued until 1925.

The E2 introduced new style back catches which prevented the back being put on upside down. Pre-set focusing positions were provided on later models.

The model F was introduced in 1909 and remained in production for two years. The price was $17.50.

This is a gorgeous camera, and a great addition to my camera collection. I got given this camera by an old photography college teacher from Sussex College and it is in perfect condition. 

If you are looking to buy this camera I found a model E2 currently going for £20 on bid and a model F going for £80 on ebay.co.uk 

I do not have a model F unfortunately, but here is an image of one I found on google.com. 

If you would like any information on this model please do message me I will be happy to find out anything for you.

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