Kodak Brownie:

THE BROWNIE CAMERA
The Brownie camera is significant in that it made photography affordable for everyone. The Kodak (1888) cost $25 and about 5000 were sold. The Brownie (1900) sold for $1 and had sales of about 250,000. The development of a flexible film base during the 1890’s and the success of the Brownie led to economies of scale and demands for photographic products which laid the foundations for the modern photographic industry.
The first model of the Brownie had a box-lid back. To remove the back, one pressed on indentations on either side of the back and pulled. This proved unreliable and an improved model with a hinged back was quickly introduced. The original and improved models were both known as the Brownie. When the No. 2 Brownie was introduced in October 1901 the Brownie was renamed the No. 1 Brownie.
The Brownie was designed and manufactured by Frank A. Brownell and named after the popular children’s characters whose stories were written and illustrated by Palmer Cox. The Brownie was announced in the Kodak Trade Circular of February 1900 and the first cameras were shipped on February 8th. The Circular of May 1900 states, " Full page Brownie advertisements have been ordered in all of the leading ten cent magazines for June. The Youth’s Companion for May 17th will run a Brownie half page". Additional advertising details are given in the June 1900 Circular and the availability of a Brownie finder appears in the July issue


Kodak Brownie 2 model D, USA 1914

No.2 Brownie (Model D) This US made cardboard and wood box camera has reflecting viewfinders and three aperture stops on a pull up strip. The shutter, which can be held open for a time exposure, is fitted in front of the lens. Early models have a sliding latch retaining the back cover, seen below on the left, with an extra folding mask inside, presumably to improve light sealing. The later models have a spring latch, seen below right, and no internal mask.

Kodak Brownie 2a model B, USA, 1911.        

Kodak Brownie 2a model B, TEXT ON STRAP: Brownie.
PRODUCTION DATES: 1911-1917
FILM TYPE: 116 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2½ x 4¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus lens, rotary shutter
Black coarse pebble grain finish. front panel wit­hout eyelets. Fixed pull out windingkey Case removed for loading by rele­ase of two simple pivoted catches. Ground glass finders

Kodak Brownie 2a model C, USA 1929-1933 , Blauw 

Kodak brownie 2a model C, TEXT ON STRAP: Brownie.
PRODUCTION DATES: 1925 -1933
FILM TYPE: 116 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2½ x 4¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus lens, rotary shutter
Apr. 1929-1933: US models available in five colours – red, gray, green, brown, or blue – as well as black

Kodak Brownie 2a model C, USA 1929-1933 , zwart

Kodak Brownie 2a model C, TEXT ON STRAP: Brownie.
FILM TYPE: 116 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2½ x 4¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus lens, rotary shutter
Apr. 1929-1933: US models available in five colours – red, gray, green, brown, or blue – as well as black

Kodak Brownie 2a model C, USA  1929-1933 Red in Case

Kodak Brownie 2a model C, COLOR: red.
FILM TYPE: 116 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2½ x 4¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus lens, rotary shutter.
Apr. 1924: Model C; aluminum body; tripod sockets; hinged back with spring catch; finer grain leatherette covering, Also manufactured in Canada by Canadian Kodak Co. ltd.
Kodak hired Walter Dorwin Teague as Industrial Design Consultant the first changes he made was the introduction of the No. 2 and No. 2A cameras in five new colors.
Apr. 1929-1933: US models available in five colours – red, gray, green, brown, or blue – as well as black.

 


Kodak Brownie 44A, UK. 1959-1965

Kodak Brownie 44B, UK. 1961-1963

Brownie 44a this model was available with either 2 or 3 aperture settings, with a single speed shutter and 'Pin & Screw' flash contacts, taking 12 exposures. The ever-ready case was designed as an integral part of the camera, just folding down out of the way.

Brownie 44b, A slightly more sophisticated model than the Brownie 44a, incorporating a front-cell focusing lens with three aperture stops. The case was a separate item.


The Kodak Brownie 127 is a plastic box camera for eight 4x6 cm pictures on 127 film, made in England by Kodak Ltd. It was an extremely popular snapshot camera in Britain. From its introduction in 1952, over a million had been made by August 1954, and the series continued to sell many more millions. A few (~263,000) of the first model were exported to the US in 1953-4, where they were badged Brownie Starlet, not to be confused with the more common Brownie Starlet.

Kodak Brownie 127 model 1, UK 1952-1955

The original model Brownie 127. This body was produced in two versions,  differing in the decoration on the front plate and also marketed in the USA as the Brownie Starlet.

Kodak Brownie 127 second model, Uk 1959-1963

The body of the second version is very similar as the 1 but moulded in a vertical ribbed texture on the sides, and it has a flatter top. There were other small changes of faceplate and detailing; some cameras have cream controls so as this model later models having grey.

Kodak Brownie 127 model 1 with crosslines, Uk 1956-1959

The original model Brownie 127. This body was produced in two versions,  differing in the decoration on the front plate and also marketed in the USA as the Brownie Starlet. This model has crosslines on faceplate

Kodak Brownie 127 second model, Uk 1959-1963

The body of the second version is very similar as the 1 but moulded in a vertical ribbed texture on the sides, and it has a flatter top. There were other small changes of faceplate and detailing; some cameras have cream controls, later models having grey so as this model

Brownie starlet camera, UK  same as Brownie 127 model 1, export for USA 1953

Brownie starlet, This was manufactured in London for the US market. It is a renamed Brownie 127 camera with the faceplate replaced.
It's interesting that this name and faceplate change happened. 263,000 Brownie 127 cameras were exported to the United States and Canada between May, 1953 and September, 1954. It makes me think that this camera was put back into production as a promotional or premium camera.

 

Kodak Brownie 127 Model 3, UK 1965-1967

Brownie 127 (Third Model) The third 'Brownie 127' is a completely different camera. It is made from grey plastic, with flat sides and angular corners. It makes twelve 4x4cm images on a roll of film. The shutter on this model has double-exposure prevention and is synchronised for flash, and a shoe for a special Kodak flash-holder (introduced for the Instamatic range) was added to the top. The shutter release is a large white square button on the front, beside the viewfinder.

Kodak Brownie 127 Albino (very rare) UK. 1959 

Kodak Brownie 127 Albino, 1959: An "albino" version with a white/cream body and a grey top was produced for field testing. About 5,000 cameras were produced and sold in the UK Channel Islands. No more were made because of how dirty-looking the light body would become after handling.

 


Brownie auto 27 camera, USA 1963-1965

The Brownie Automatic 27 was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak company from 1963 to 1965. This camera was similar to the Brownie Super 27. This was the first Brownie camera with an automatic CdS electric eye to set exposure correctly. This camera featured a unique horizontal design intended to help with grip and focusing. The camera was made of plastic. It featured a built-in flash with a cover and a built-in brilliant view finder. It was fitted with a fixed focus f8 lens and a simple snap shot shutter. The outfit was advertised to have been sold for less than $35.00.

Baby Brownie special , USA export model 1939 with button for brief time exposure

Baby Brownie Special  Similar in size and specification to the Baby Brownie, this camera is fitted with an optical viewfinder and proper shutter button, on the lower front corner of the camera. The plaited carrying strap is a nice finishing touch. with brief time exposure.

 

 

 

 

 

Kodak Baby Brownie, USA 1934-1941

The Baby Brownie Camera was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak Company from 1934 to 1941. Constructed of glossy black molded bakelite, with art deco styling. This box camera took 1 5/8 x 2 1/2 inch exposures on 127 film. Included a fixed focus, meniscus lens and rotary shutter for instantaneous exposures only. An eye level direct view finder folds flush with the top of the camera. Priced at only $1.00 in 1935.

Baby Brownie special, USA 1939-1954

The Kodak Baby Brownie Special is a tiny Bakelite medium format film box camera made by Kodak in Rochester, NY, USA. It was a replacement for the Kodak Baby Brownie which was improved by adding an optical viewfinder. Like several other cameras sold by Kodak in the 1930s and 40s, the Baby Brownie Special was designed by Walter Dorwin Teague. The camera body is made from moulded Bakelite with a linear stepped pattern surrounding the camera. It has an optical finder also with stepped linear pattern in Bakelite. The shutter is operated by a white plastic push button at the side of the lens. The film winder is also in white plastic. The body has two halves which are held together by a sliding latch on either side. The front part has the shutter, lens and film transport. The back is just a box carrying the viewfinder and red window. It has a curved film plane. Export models in 1939 had a button for brief time exposures.

Kodak Baby Brownie with button UK 1951

Baby Brownie, A basic camera with a flip-up frame viewfinder. The shutter is operated by the lever under the lens. The camera has a "brief" button, above the lens, a feature that was fitted on cameras made for export. The cameras were manufactured from 1934 to 1941 in the USA and from 1948 to 1952 in the UK.

Rare with time button, made for 1 year only (1951).


The Kodak Beau Brownie

came in two models, the 2 and 2A 

The Kodak Beau Brownie is a box-type camera from the 1930s with an Art Deco facade made ​​by designer Walter Dorwin Teague. It was produced between 1930 and 1933 in two versions: the No.2 Beau Brownie for 120 film and the No.2A Beau Brownie for 116 film. The front panel has a geometric design that has two different colours with borders in bright metal. Both versions were available in five colors:-

- Black - black and burgundy(maroon), black leatherette

- Tan - brown and tan, brown leatherette

- Blue - dark blue and sky blue, blue leatherette

- Green - turquoise and green, green leatherette

- Rose - rose and pink, rose leatherette

The body is covered in textured letherette to match one of the colours in the face plate.

In Europe the No.2A Beau Brownie is not as common as the No.2 but are still available in black, blue and tan. The green and rose were not sold outside the US and so it's more difficult to get one of these. If you do find a green or rose No.2A Beau Brownie, it's going to be a lot more expensive. The rose colour quite often sells for ridiculous amounts.

 

Kodak Beau Brownie 2 en 2a Blue,  USA 1930-1933

No.2 and 2A Beau Brownie: A Walter Dorwin Teague design, this particularly stylish metal box camera has three aperture stops on a pull-up control and a "brief" setting for the shutter for use in conjunction with the two tripod sockets. Shown here is the maroon version, apparently produced for the UK market. There were five other colours, not all of which were available for the whole of the production period.

Kodak Beau Brownie 2 en 2a Red/Black USA 1930-1933

No.2 and 2A Beau Brownie: A Walter Dorwin Teague design, this particularly stylish metal box camera has three aperture stops on a pull-up control and a "brief" setting for the shutter for use in conjunction with the two tripod sockets. Shown here is the maroon version, apparently produced for the UK market. There were five other colours, not all of which were available for the whole of the production period.

Kodak Beau Brownie 2 en 2a Brown, USA 1930-1933

No.2 and 2A Beau Brownie: A Walter Dorwin Teague design, this particularly stylish metal box camera has three aperture stops on a pull-up control and a "brief" setting for the shutter for use in conjunction with the two tripod sockets. Shown here is the maroon version, apparently produced for the UK market. There were five other colours, not all of which were available for the whole of the production period.


Kodak Brownie 1 model B, USA 1901-1916

The No. 1 Brownie was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak Company form 1900 to 1916. This is the first of the brownies that started the entire line of the popular camera. Originally produced as a simple camera for children, however it made such good pictures that it was used by grown-ups as an inexpensive camera. This prompted larger sizes to be made and a full product line. It was constructed of card board and capable of taking 2 1/4 inch square images on No. 117 roll film. Features included a meniscus lens and a rotary shutter taking time or snap-shot exposures. focusing was accomplished by aligning a V-shaped lines at the top, but an optional detachable view finder was available for an added cost of 25 cents. Approximately 500,00 cameras were manufactured and it was originally priced at $1.00.

 

No 2C Brownie model A, USA 1917-1934

Kodak Brownie 2 model A, FILM TYPE: 130 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2½ x 4¼inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus achromat lens, rotary shutter
Numbers made: 500,000+
Also manufactured in Canada by Canadian Kodak Co. Ltd.
July 1917 – 1927 Coarse pebble grain leatherette covering with embossed double crossed lines. Rectangular manufacturers badge on rear. Embossed eyelets to finder and lens opening. Trigger mechanism mounted more towards the bottom of side panel.
1927 – 1934 Large round manufactu­rers badge on rear, without eyelets to finder and lens opening.
Trigger mechanism set higher on side panel than on earlier model.

Kodak Brownie 2 model F, USA 1929-1933 olive color in box 

Kodak Brownie 2 model F
PRODUCTION DATES: 1929-1933
FILM TYPE: 120 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2¼ x 3¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus lens, rotary shutter
Feb. 1924: Model F; aluminum case replaced card; tripod sockets added; no trigger guard; finer grained leatherette covering,
June 1929 – April 1933, available in blue, olive, brown, gray, green, and red; a matching case was also available.

Kodak Brownie 2 model F, USA. 1929-1933 Blauw

Kodak Brownie 2 model F
FILM TYPE: 120 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2¼ x 3¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus lens, rotary shutter.
Feb. 1924: Model F; aluminum case replaced card; tripod sockets added; no trigger guard; finer grained leatherette covering, Also manufactured in Canada by Canadian Kodak Co. ltd.
June 1929 – April 1933, available in blue. brown, gray, green, and red; a matching case was also available.
Kodak hired Walter Dorwin Teague as Industrial Design Consultant the first changes he made was the introduction of the No. 2 and No. 2A cameras in five new colors.

Kodak Brownie 2 model F, USA 1929-1933 Bruin in box 

Kodak Brownie 2 model F
PRODUCTION DATES: 1929-1933
FILM TYPE: 120 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2¼ x 3¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus lens, rotary shutter
Feb. 1924: Model F; aluminum case replaced card; tripod sockets added; no trigger guard; finer grained leatherette covering,
June 1929 – April 1933, available in blue, olive, brown, gray, green, and red; a matching case was also available.

Kodak Brownie 2 model F, UK  1929-1931 Bruin

Kodak Brownie 2 model F
PRODUCTION DATES: 1929-1933
FILM TYPE: 120 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2¼ x 3¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus lens, rotary shutter
Brown 1929 -1931 available with key winder , embossed double rectangular line decoration and badge.

Kodak Brownie 2 model F, UK  1929-1933 grijs

Kodak Brownie 2 model F
PRODUCTION DATES: 1931
FILM TYPE: 120 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2¼ x 3¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus lens, rotary shutter
Gray 1929 -1931 available with key winder , embossed double rectangular line decoration and badge.
Gray 1931- 1931 available with knob winder, embossed double rectangular line decoration and badge.
Gray 1932- 1935 available with knob winder, embossed badge on the back no line decoration.
Gray 1934- 1935 available with knob winder and no line decoration and no badge.

Kodak Brownie 2 model F, UK  1929-1933 groen

Kodak Brownie 2 model F
PRODUCTION DATES: 1929-1933
FILM TYPE: 120 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2¼ x 3¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus lens, rotary shutter
Green 1929 -1931 available with key winder , embossed double rectangular line decoration and badge.
Green 1931- 1931 available with knob winder, embossed double rectangular line decoration and badge.
Green 1932- 1935 available with knob winder, embossed badge on the back no line decoration.

Kodak Brownie 2 model F, UK  1929-1933 rood

Kodak Brownie 2 model F
PRODUCTION DATES: 1929 -1931
FILM TYPE: 120 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2¼ x 3¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus lens, rotary shutter
Red 1929 -1931 available with key winder , embossed double rectangular line decoration and badge.
Red 1931- 1931 available with knob winder, embossed double rectangular line decoration and badge.
Red 1932- 1935 available with knob winder, embossed badge on the back no line decoration.

Kodak Brownie 2 model F, UK  1929-1933 silver jubilee king George the5 in 1935

KODAK BROWNIE No. 2 model F , IN SILVER FOR SILVER JUBILEE - VERY RARE Made in the UK by Eastman Kodak Company, a Kodak Brownie No. 2 Model F, to take 120 roll film. This box camera was produced in 1935, in silver finish to commemorate the silver jubilee of King George V. This very rare camera is in good condition.


No3 Brownie model B, Canada 1908-1934

The No. 3 Brownie was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak Company from 1908 to 1934. The No. 3 offer the same inexpensive camera with a proportionate low cost. Equipped with a meniscus achromatic lens, Eastman rotary shutter with three stops, two tripod sockets and two finders. The camera was capable of taking six or twelve, 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inch size exposures on No. 124 film. This camera measures 6 1/8 x 4 3/8 x 5 1/8 and weighs 24 ounces. Originally priced at $4.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


Kodak Brownie 2 model F, UK  1929-1933 zwart

Kodak Brownie 2 model F
PRODUCTION DATES: 1931
FILM TYPE: 120 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2¼ x 3¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus lens, rotary shutter
Black 1928- 1931 available with key winder and embossed double rectangular line decoration and badge.
Black 1931- 1931 available with knob winder, embossed double rectangular line decoration and badge.
Black 1931- 1931 available with knob winder, embossed badge on the back no line decoration.
Black 1934- 1935 available with knob winder and no line decoration and no badge made in the colours black, blue and gray

No3 Brownie model B, USA 1908-1934

The No. 3 Brownie was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak Company from 1908 to 1934. The No. 3 offer the same inexpensive camera with a proportionate low cost. Equipped with a meniscus achromatic lens, Eastman rotary shutter with three stops, two tripod sockets and two finders. The camera was capable of taking six or twelve, 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inch size exposures on No. 124 film. This camera measures 6 1/8 x 4 3/8 x 5 1/8 and weighs 24 ounces. Originally priced at $4.00.

Whit original box. Camera had geometric design lines

Brownie 620 , Duits, dr nagel 1933-1936

Kodak Brownie 620
PRODUCTION DATES: 1934-1936
FILM TYPE: 620 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 6 x 9cm
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: Doublet, three apertures box-shutter
1933-1934: 832 US (Uniform System), whit 2 close-up lenses.
1934-1936:f/11 -f22 whit 2 close-up lenses
Numbers made; 27.000 all models.

Kodak Brownie Bulls-eye, US 1957-1960 gold model

The Brownie Bulls-Eye Camera was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak Company from 1954 to 1960. The camera was constructed of bakelite plastic with a metal faceplate. It was fitted with a Twindar 2-element lens with three focus settings including, scenes, groups and close-ups. It featured a simple built-in instantaneous shutter. It captured eight 3 1/3 x 5 inch exposures on Kodacolor 620 roll film.The camera was made in black and yellow gold. The black version is common and the gold version more uncommon. Addition features included double exposure prevention, tripod socket, and synchronized flash. The midget flash unit with a three inch reflector was either part of the outfit or sold separately. The camera outfit sold for $18.60, and the camera only sold for $13.50 in 1956

Kodak Brownie Bulls-eye, USA 1954-1958 Black model

The Brownie Bulls-Eye Camera was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak Company from 1954 to 1960. The camera was constructed of bakelite plastic with a metal faceplate. It was fitted with a Twindar 2-element lens with three focus settings including, scenes, groups and close-ups. It featured a simple built-in instantaneous shutter. It captured eight 3 1/3 x 5 inch exposures on Kodacolor 620 roll film.The camera was made in black and yellow gold. The black version is common and the gold version more uncommon. Addition features included double exposure prevention, tripod socket, and synchronized flash. The midget flash unit with a three inch reflector was either part of the outfit or sold separately. The camera outfit sold for $18.60, and the camera only sold for $13.50 in 1956

Kodak Brownie six-20 Model C, UK 1953-1957 Horizontale streep

Kodak Brownie six-20 model C
FILM TYPE: 620 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2¼ x 3¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus f/11 100mm, single blade shutter
Each was available with two different faceplate styles, with the change occurring in 1953. Both basic types of Model C had no flash contacts, but a later version the second type also came with flash contacts Morocco-grained imitation leather covered metal body; two brilliant finders.
1946-1953: plain matt enamel front; metal wind knob and release button. 1953-1957: horizontally striped front; plastic wind knob and release button; triangular spring back catch.

Kodak Brownie six-20 Model C, UK 1946-1953 Black front

The Brownie Six-20 Model C camera was manufactured in London by Kodak Ltd. from 1946 to 1953. Constructed of metal with a decorative face-plate on the front. It was fitted with a simple fixed focus lens and instantaneous shutter. It featured two view finders for portrait and landscape shots and a carry handle. The camera was capable of capturing 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch exposures on number 620 film.

Kodak Brownie six-20 Model D, UK 1953-1957 Horizontale streep

Brownie Six-20 Model D: A UK-made metal box camera with flash contacts, built-in close up lens and a time exposure on the shutter. This model was also exported to the USA 1953-1957

Kodak Brownie six-20 Model D, UK 1946-1953 Black front

Brownie Six-20 Model D: A UK-made metal box camera with flash contacts, built-in close up lens and a time exposure on the shutter. This model was also exported to the USA 1946-1954. An apparently interim model, also with flash contacts, which may have been an export-only camera, is shown above.

Kodak Brownie six-20 Model E, UK 1953-1957 Horizontale streep

Brownie Six-20 Model E: A metal box camera with built-in close-up lens, cloud filter and two tripod sockets. The shutter has time exposure, facility for a cable release, a lock to prevent accidental exposure and flash synchronisation. This camera was also released in a 'de-luxe' version as the Model F.

Kodak Brownie six-20 Model E, UK 1947-1953 verticale streep

Brownie Six-20 Model E, PRODUCTION DATES: 1947-1953
FILM TYPE: 620 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2¼ x 3¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus f/11, 100mm with portrait lens, single blade shutter
Model E had flash contacts on both versions.
Imitation-pigskin covered metal body; two brilliant finders; yellow
filter; 2-pin flash contacts; shutter safety catch; tripod sockets; cable release socket.
1947-1953: vertically striped front, metal wind knob or plastic and release button.

Kodak Brownie six-20 Model F, UK 1955-1957 de luxe version of model E in Gold

Brownie Six-20 Model F: The 'de-luxe' version of the Model E, this camera is in brown imitation leather with gold coloured trim

Six-20 Brownie, UK 1934-1937

Six-20 Brownie (UK Model): A pretty metal box camera featuring three exposure stops, two built-in close-up lenses, marked 'Groups' and 'Portraits', brilliant viewfinders, a time exposure facility on the shutter, cable release and tripod sockets. Opening this model is a little unusual. The latch is at the front of the carrying handle. Having depressed this, the rear of the body slides back, but does not completely disengage, being restricted by a hinged mechanism which incorporates a pressure plate to help keep the film flat. A visually similar but mechanically different model, the Six-20 Brownie B, replaced this camera in 1937

 

 

 

Kodak Brownie Model 1, UK 1957-1959

The Brownie Model 1 camera was manufactured by Kodak Ltd in England from 1957 to 1959. It was a simple box camera constructed of metal with a decorative metal face-plate. It was capable of capturing 6x9 cm exposures on no 620 roll film. It was fitted with a kodet lens and a simple instantaneous rotary shutter.

Six-20 Brownie model B , UK 1937-1941

The Brownie Six-20 Model B camera was manufactured in London by Kodak Ltd. from 1937 to 1941.

The Kodak Six-20 'Brownie' B is a box-type camera with an Art Deco facade. The Model B follows an original version from 1934 which had a more rounded case and opened in two halves.

There is a shutter release and a small B-I shutter selector on the side. On the early model the B-I shutter selector was around the lens. The other controls are arranged around the lens with two levers giving a choice of three distances and three apertures - labelled 'f11', '16' and '22 (B Only) See Manual'. Of course, with modern films, the manual isn't particularly useful in terms of exposure. f/22 can be used on a sunny day using instant mode without problem.

Kodak Six-16 Brownie Junior, USA 1940-1942

Kodak Six-16 Brownie junior, PLACE MANUFACTURED: US, NY, Rochester
PRODUCTION DATES: December 1940 – 1942
FILM TYPE: 616 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2½ x 4¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus lens, rotary shutter.
Black Six-16 brownie junior

Brownie Flash 2, UK 1957-1960

Brownie Flash II: A metal box camera with a built-in close-up lens and time exposure. Flash is provided by 'Pin & Screw' contacts on the left-hand side. Shown here with the optional flashgun fitted

Brownie Flash 3, UK 1957-1960

Brownie Flash III: A metal box camera with built-in close-up lens and cloud filter. The shutter is fitted with time exposure, cable release facility, and a safety lock to prevent accidental exposure. Flash is provided by 'Pin & Screw' contacts on the left-hand side.

Brownie Flash 4, UK 1957-1959

Brownie flash 4, The 'de luxe' version of the Flash III in brown imitation leather with gold coloured trim.

Brownie Flash B, UK 1958-1960

The Brownie Flash B was manufactured by Kodak Ltd. of London, England from 1958 to 1960. It was constructed of
sheet metal, with a decorative face plate and covered with tan colored imitation leather. The camera was capable of capturing 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch exposures on no. 620 film. It was fitted with a meniscus lens, and a two speed shutter for close shots between 5 and 10 feet and infinity. It also featured two built-in brilliant finders and a synchronized flash mounted via a screw-and-pin mounting.


The much loved Brownie Hawkeye cameras have a moulded bakelite body and use a brilliant viewfinder. May 1949-Nov 1951: This is the Brownie Hawkeye non-synchronised non-flash model. Sept 1950-July 1961: This is the Brownie Hawkeye Flash Model which is capable of accepting a wide range of Kodak pin and screw flash attachments. This same camera was also manufactured in France as Brownie Flash Camera.

Fun Facts:
The Brownie Hawkeye Flash Model Camera is recognized as one of the most popular Brownie cameras made. It is easy to use and is still extremely popular with film photographers because it's cheap to buy, it comes apart easily for lens and viewfinder cleaning, and most will accept 120 film without respooling it onto 620 spools making it even easier to shoot with. The big square negatives it produces are large enough for contact prints or can be enlarged for spectacular sharp prints. The bulb setting for time exposures rounds off this great camera.
This beautiful camera was designed by Arthur H. Crapsey, the designer of many other popular Kodak cameras.

 

Brownie Flash camera, france 1950-1961

Brownie Flash: This slightly unusual box-type camera takes 12 square exposures, so only one waistlevel viewfinder is needed. Featuring 'Pin & Screw' flash contacts and a 'brief' exposure facility, this camera was produced in France, although a similar product was produced in the USA as the Brownie Hawkeye, Flash Model.

Brownie Fiesta camera Flash model, Spanisch 1949-1961

Brownie Hawkeye: A basic, if slightly unusual camera, taking 12 square exposures, so only needing a single waistlevel viewfinder. Produced in two models, the earlier non-flash model on the left. The later model was also produced in France as the Brownie Flash and exported, presumably to Spanish-speaking countries, as the Brownie Fiesta, Flash Model. The 'Pin & Screw' contacts for the flashgun can be seen on the right-hand camera. The earlier model has a metal film wind knob, that on the later being plastic

Brownie Hawkeye Flash model, USA 1949-1961

Brownie Hawk-eye Flash Model was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak Company from May 1949 to July 1961. Capable of taking exposures, 2 1/4 X 2 1/4 inches on number 620 roll film. Several models were produced including a Brownie Hawkeye and a Brownie Hawkeye Flash Model. Constructed of bakelite and fitted with a fixed focus Meniscus Lens with rotary shutter and featured a brilliant finder. Originally priced at $5.00.

Brownie Hawkeye camera, USA 1949-1961

Brownie Hawkeye: A basic, if slightly unusual camera, taking 12 square exposures, so only needing a single waistlevel viewfinder. Produced in two models, the earlier non-flash model on the left. The later model was also produced in France as the Brownie Flash and exported, presumably to Spanish-speaking countries, as the Brownie Fiesta, Flash Model. The 'Pin & Screw' contacts for the flashgun can be seen on the right-hand camera. The earlier model has a metal film wind knob, that on the later being plastic.
The version without flash was manufactured between 1949-1961  Original list price for the non-flash version was $5.50 


Kodak Brownie Holiday Camera's

The Brownie Holiday Flash Camera was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak company from 1954 to 1962. The camera was constructed of moulded plastic body with a built-in view finder. This model was also produced with a non-synchronized flash called the Brownie Holiday. The camera was capable of capturing 1 5/8 X 2 1/2 inch exposures on standard no. 127 roll film. It was fitted with Kodet lens until 1955 then was fitted with a Dakon plastic lens. It housed a simple snapshot rotary shutter. The Brownie Holiday Flash Camera was originally priced at $5.00.

Brownie Holiday, USA 1955-1962    Dakon lens

Brownie Holiday Flash camera outfit box, USA 1954-1962

Brownie Holiday: A basic snapshot camera, the early models with a glass Kodet lens and lined front plate, the later model below having a plain plate and a plastic Dakon lens.

Brownie Holiday, USA 1953-1955.    Kodet lens

Brownie Holiday Flash, USA 1954-1962 Dakon lens

The Brownie Holiday Camera was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak company from 1953 to 1957. This model was the retail version of the promotional Brownie Bullet camera. A synchronized flash version of this model was also produced called the Brownie Holiday Flash. It was also the same as the Brownie Chiquita Camera produced for the Brazilian market. The camera was constructed of a molded plastic body with a built-in view finder. The camera was capable of capturing 1 5/8 X 2 1/2 inch exposures on standard no. 127 roll film. It was fitted with Kodet lens. It housed a simple snapshot rotary shutter. The Brownie Holiday Camera was originally priced at $5.00.

Brownie Holiday Flash camera, Canada 1954-1962 Dakon lens


Brownie Junior 620, Germany 1933-1936

The Brownie Junior 620 was manufactured by Kodak A.G. of Stuttgart, Germany from 1933 to 1936. It was a stylish box camera design by Dr. Nagel-Werk with an interesting lens feature. It was constructed of metal with black leather covering. It was only made in German and not imported into the USA. As the name implies, the Brownie Junior 620 accepted number 620 roll film and captured 6x9cm exposures. Fitted with a fixed focus lens with 3 aperture settings and a simple shutter.

Brownie Junior No 2, UK 1930-1933

Brownie junior no2
FILM TYPE: 120 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2¼ x 3¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: Meniscus lens with Eastman Rotary shutter
Leatherette covered cardboard box; 2 reflecting finders; trigger guard; 2 pivoted side catches.
Variants with badge or without badge on the backside.
1930: `No 2 Brownie Junior’ on top of lens surround.
1931-1932: Brownie Junior’ above, `No 2 below on lens surround

Six-20 Brownie junior, export model art deco, USA 1933-1937

Six-20 Brownie junior
FILM TYPE: 620 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2¼ x 3¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus lens, rotary shutter.
Leatherette covered body with geometric Art Deco design on front panel; two reflecting finders.
No face-plate markings

Six-20 Brownie Junior super model, UK 1935-1940

Six-20 Brownie junior super model
FILM TYPE: 620 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2¼ x 3¼ inch.
Pearl-grained Leatherette covered metal body, Two brilliant finders: winding knob
Hinging back with spring catch, removable roll holder. no tripod
3¼x2¼in. In addition to equipment of Six-20 ” Brownie ” Junior, this model has these additional sales-making features :-Two large ‘crowned’ viewfinders which give extra clear, brilliant images ; disctype winding key; still smarter finish in bright polished nickel, black enamel and grained leatherette.

Kodak Brownie 2 model F, USA  1929-1933 Zwart

Kodak Brownie 2 model F, FILM TYPE: 120 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2¼ x 3¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus lens, rotary shutter.
Feb. 1924: Model F; aluminum case replaced card; tripod sockets
added; no trigger guard; finer grained leatherette covering
June 1929 – April 1933, available in blue. brown, gray, green, and red; a matching case was also available
Also manufactured in Canada by Canadian Kodak Co. ltd.

No 0 Brownie, USA 1914-1935

The No. 0 Brownie Camera was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak company from 1914 to 1935. Constructed of card stock and wood and covered with durable material grained like leather. Capable of taking eight exposures 1 5/8 X 2 1/2 on no. 127 roll film. Fitted with a fixed focus Meniscus lens and an Eastman rotary shutter with one stop and time and instantaneous actions. This camera also included two reflecting finders for vertical and horizontal pictures. the original price was $1.25.

Brownie Reflex, synchro model. USA 1946-1952

Brownie Reflex, USA 1940-1952

The Brownie Reflex camera was manufactured by Eastman Kodak Company from approximately 1940 to 1952. The original model did not feature a synchronized flash and was discontinued in 1941. The second version with two pin flash contacts for a synchronized flash unit was made from 1941 to 1952. A version was made in the UK beginning in 1946. This was a popular Twin-lens reflex camera that featured an extra large brilliant viewfinder. It was capable of capturing twelve 1 5/8 X 1 5/8 inch Black and white exposures or nine 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 inch color exposures on no. 127 Kodacolor roll film. This camera was made of plastic with a metal face plate. It was fitted with a fixed focus single meniscus lens with focus from 6 feet to infinity and a rotary snap-shot shutter. The camera measured 4 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/4 inches and weighs 15 ounces. Originally priced at $6.00 and later retailed for $9.99.

Brownie Reflex 20 ,UK 1960-1965

Brownie Reflex 20PLACE MANUFACTURED: Canada, USA and UK
FILM TYPE: 620
Twin lens plastic camera with zone focus lens.
Pin and screw flash contacts.
3 apertures.
UK models made in the USA and assembled in the UK.
Large brillant finder with hood.

Brownie Flash 20 camera outfit,USA 1959-1962

Brownie Flash 20 An eye-level viewfinder camera in blue plastic with incorporated flashgun. Three aperture stops allow the use of colour film as well as black and white. There are brightline marks in the viewfinder to denote the limits of the frame when shooting in superslide format.

Brownie Reflex 20 ,USA 1959-1966

Brownie Reflex 20, PLACE MANUFACTURED: Canada, USA and UK
FILM TYPE: 620
Twin lens plastic camera with zone focus lens.
Pin and screw flash contacts.
3 apertures.
UK models made in the USA and assembled in the UK.
Large brillant finder with hood.

Brownie special no 2, USA 1933-1934 Doublet lens

Brownie special no 2, FILM TYPE: 120 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE:6x9cm 2¼ x 3¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: Kodak Doublet
The No.2 camera is a basic box camera using 120 film with a Kodak Doublet lens. As a mostly export-only model these are less common than other Brownie.
This model was probably the last 120-film Brownie box camera to be produced by Kodak in the USA.
At the time Kodak introduced the six-20 Brownie cameras in the USA, they were unable to supply 620 film worldwide, therefore they produced the Brownie Special cameras for export. A few where sold in the USA, as they were included in a special Christmas package offered to dealers in 1933. A few more (2000) were used for the Chicago World’s Fair 1933 camera.
The remainder where for export to Australia as the primary marked for these cameras.

Brownie Starmite 2, USA 1962-1967 outfit

The Brownie Starmite II camera was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak company from 1962 to 1967. It was a redesign of the Starmite i with the most obvious being the flash reflector. This simple snap-shot camera was constructed of plastic with an eye-level viewfinder and flash unit built-in. The Brownie Starmite II was fitted with a fixed focus meniscus lens capable of capturing images beyond 4 feet, and a simple instantaneous shutter for exposures on no. 127 roll film. It was very portable, weighing less than eight ounces.

No 2 Brownie model F, Canada (in box) 1924-1925

No2 Brownie model F, FILM TYPE: 120 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2¼ x 3¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus lens, rotary shutter.
Feb. 1924: Model F; aluminum case replaced card; tripod sockets
added; no trigger guard; finer grained leatherette covering
June 1929 – April 1933, available in blue. brown, gray, green, and red; a matching case was also available
Also manufactured in Canada by Canadian Kodak Co. ltd.

Brownie Bullet 2, USA 1961-1968

The Brownie Bullet II Camera was manufactured by Eastman Kodak Company in circa 1961 to 68. This was the continuation of the Brownie Starlet camera but without flash contacts and renamed Brownie Bullet II. The camera was made out of Bakelite. This snap shot camera captured 1 5/8 X 1 5/8 inch exposures on standard no. 127 roll film. It was fitted with a fixed focus Dakon lens and a simple instantaneous rotary shutter. This camera was also the same as the Kodak Rio-400 sold in Brazil. The Brownie Bullet II Camera was original priced at $4.75.

 

Brownie Bullet, USA 1957-1964

The Brownie Bullet is a promotional exact copy of the Brownie Holiday camera. It is a tiny Bakelite medium format film box camera made by Kodak in Rochester, NY, USA. It was not a normal retail item, but used for promotional purposes by third-party companies. The camera was used to encourage customers to take advantage of their goods or services. For instance, people would collect food labels to get a free camera. The third-party company benefits by increasing the sale of their product, the customer gets a free camera, and Kodak gains a new customer that will buy their film and process it!

It has a moulded black plastic body with white, cream, or grayish controls. It has a plastic lens and viewfinder. The shutter is operated by a white plastic push button on the top. The film winder is also in white plastic. The body has two halves which are held together by a sliding latch on either side. The front part has the shutter, lens and film transport. The back is just a box carrying half of the viewfinder and red window. It has a curved film plane. There are no tripod mounts.

Six-20 Bull's-eye Brownie, USA 1938-1941

The Kodak Six-20 Bull's Eye Brownie is a box camera made of Bakelite. It's ribbed features are reminiscent of the Baby Brownie that was designed by Walter Dorwin Teague. It is wedge shaped and has a curved film plane. The curved film plane reduces vignetting and barrel distortion normally associated with a simple meniscus lens. It also makes it more compact. The rounded corners give the camera a streamline moderne look. There is also a stand nub to hold the camera level for vertical shots.

The shutter lever is located under a simple meniscus lens. A lever above the lens switches between Instant mode(I) and Bulb/Timed mode(T). It has a fixed focus f/15 lens having a minimum focus distance of eight feet. The rather primitive optical direct vision viewfinder is only good for approximating composition. A chromed circular metal knob is used to advance the film after each exposure and frame registration is via a red window.

The film is loaded by moving a lever on the base so that the whole of the film transport system can be removed by lifting the top off the camera.

Brownie Chiquita, Brazil 1957-1964

Brownie Chiquita. Effectively a rebadged Brownie Bullet, presumably for the Spanish-speaking market. At least two versions exist. As shown, in black Bakelite with the Spanish spelling "CAMARA Brownie Chiquita", also with the English spelling "BROWNIE Chiquita CAMERA", which, from examples I have seen, appear to be brown in colour and are probably rebadged Brownie Holiday cameras.

Brownie Cresta, UK 1955-1958

Brownie Cresta :The original Brownie Cresta, shown here with the optional flashgun and mounting bar, was the first Kodak camera to use 120 rollfilm since the 1930's.  The camera features a built-in cloud filter and close-up lens on a sliding control on the lens housing. Kodet lens.

Brownie Cresta 2, Uk 1956-1959

Brownie Cresta 3, UK 1960-1965

The Brownie Cresta was manufactured by Kodak Ltd. in the UK from 1955 and 1966. The camera was made of plastic with a few variations and similar to the Brownie 127, but restyled in a larger size. The cameras we capable of capturing 2 1/2 x 2 1/4 inch (6 x 6 cm) exposures on no. 120 roll film. They were fitted with a fixed focus meniscus lens with a yellow filter and a simple instantaneous snap-shot shutter. Three models were produced over this time period.
Brownie Cresta was made from 1955 to 1958. PC connector for flash sync, Kodet lens.
Brownie Cresta II was made from 1956 to 1959. Improved flash synchronized through the mount with an attaching screw.
Brownie Cresta 3 was made from 1960 to 1965. Redesigned body with a grey top. Dakon lens with two aperatures.


The Brownie Fiesta Camera was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak Company from 1962 to 1966. Several variations were made. It was simple snap shot camera fitted with a fix focus meniscus f11 lens and simple instantaneous shutter. Made of plastic with a built-in view finder. It was capable of capturing 1 5/8 X 1 5/8 inch exposures on no. 127 roll film. It originally sold for approximately $5.95.

Brownie Fiesta, USA 1962-1965  outfit

The Fiesta was manufactured from 1962 to 1965. Like the myriad of Brownies that preceded it, this one is a simple point-and-shoot affair. The f/11 lens ensures that everything is in focus. The sliding plastic shutter release lever is set to fairly slow 1/40th of a second. It has a simple direct-view viewfinder. There is a slide-on flash attachment that uses small two-prong flash bulbs. The camera uses 127-sized film, significantly larger than 35mm film and therefore more forgiving of under and over exposures. A good thing when limited to a single aperture and shutter speed.

Brownie Fiesta Black, USA 1965-1966

Brownie Fiesta Camera black

MANUFACTURER: Kodak Ltd.
PLACE MANUFACTURED: USA, Spain, Canada, Argentina
INTRODUCTION DATE: 1965
PRODUCTION DATES: 1965 – 1966
FILM TYPE: 127
Two toned gray plastic camera with a black front.

Brownie Camara Fiesta 3, Argentina, 1962-1966

The Brownie Fiesta 3 Camera was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak company from 1962 to 1966. Sold in both the US and Spanish markets. It was similar to the Brownie Fiesta Camera It was made of moulded plastic with a built-in view finder and a clear plastic cover over lens. The camera was capable of capturing 1 5/8 X 1 5/8 exposures on standard no. 127 roll film. It was fitted with a f11 meniscus lens and a single speed snapshot shutter. The Brownie Fiesta 3 Camera was originally priced at $5.95.

Brownie Fiesta R4, USA 1966-1970

Brownie Fiesta R4, A development of the original Fiesta to enable the use of flashcubes, though one has to remember to rotate them manually. This model was probably the last roll-film camera to be manufactured by Kodak. Similar cameras were released as the Starluxe 4 in France.


Brownie Flashmite 20, USA 1960-1965

KODAK BROWNIE STARLET II, USA 1966

Brownie Flasmite 20. PRODUCTION DATES: 1960 – june 1965
FILM TYPE: 620
Moulded black plastic camera with round built-in flash gun for AG1 bulbs.
Direct vision optical finder.
UK models, base of camera annotated ‘Manufactured in the US, assembled in the UK’ or ‘made in England’

Brownie Starlet II
Apparently identical, apart from the name change, to the late model Brownie Fiesta, the camerosity date code in this camera translates as 08-1966. Manufactured in Rochester, New York.  Plastic camera simular to the Brownie Fiesta, gray body, blue top and black aluminum lens plate.

No 2 Portrait Brownie, UK 1929-1933 Blauw

No2 Portrait Brownie, FILM TYPE: 120 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 6x9cm 2¼ x 3¼inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS:meniscus, with portrait lens Eastman Rotary shutter
Blue 1929- 1931 available with key winder and embossed double rectangular line decoration.
Blue 1931- 1933 available with knob winder and embossed double rectangular line decoration.
Blue 1933- 1935 available with knob winder and no line decoration.
1929-1935, available in brown, gray, maroon, red,
1929-1934, available in green,
1929-1933, available in blue and black

No 2 Portrait Brownie, UK 1929-1935 Grijs

No2 Portrait Brownie, FILM TYPE: 120 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 6x9cm 2¼ x 3¼inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS:meniscus, with portrait lens Eastman Rotary shutter
Blue 1929- 1931 available with key winder and embossed double rectangular line decoration.
Blue 1931- 1933 available with knob winder and embossed double rectangular line decoration.
Blue 1933- 1935 available with knob winder and no line decoration.
1929-1935, available in brown, gray, maroon, red,
1929-1934, available in green,
1929-1933, available in blue and black

No 2 Portrait Brownie, UK 1929-1935 Bruin

No2 Portrait Brownie, FILM TYPE: 120 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 6x9cm 2¼ x 3¼inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS:meniscus, with portrait lens Eastman Rotary shutter
Blue 1929- 1931 available with key winder and embossed double rectangular line decoration.
Blue 1931- 1933 available with knob winder and embossed double rectangular line decoration.
Blue 1933- 1935 available with knob winder and no line decoration.
1929-1935, available in brown, gray, maroon, red,
1929-1934, available in green,
1929-1933, available in blue and black

No 2 Portrait Brownie, UK 1929-1934 Groen

No2 Portrait Brownie, FILM TYPE: 120 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 6x9cm 2¼ x 3¼inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS:meniscus, with portrait lens Eastman Rotary shutter
Blue 1929- 1931 available with key winder and embossed double rectangular line decoration.
Blue 1931- 1933 available with knob winder and embossed double rectangular line decoration.
Blue 1933- 1935 available with knob winder and no line decoration.
1929-1935, available in brown, gray, maroon, red,
1929-1934, available in green,
1929-1933, available in blue and black

No 2 Portrait Brownie, UK 1929-1935 Rood

No2 Portrait Brownie, FILM TYPE: 120 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 6x9cm 2¼ x 3¼inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS:meniscus, with portrait lens Eastman Rotary shutter
Blue 1929- 1931 available with key winder and embossed double rectangular line decoration.
Blue 1931- 1933 available with knob winder and embossed double rectangular line decoration.
Blue 1933- 1935 available with knob winder and no line decoration.
1929-1935, available in brown, gray, maroon, red,
1929-1934, available in green,
1929-1933, available in blue and black

No 2 Portrait Brownie, UK 1929-1935 maroon

No2 Portrait Brownie, FILM TYPE: 120 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 6x9cm 2¼ x 3¼inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS:meniscus, with portrait lens Eastman Rotary shutter
Blue 1929- 1931 available with key winder and embossed double rectangular line decoration.
Blue 1931- 1933 available with knob winder and embossed double rectangular line decoration.
Blue 1933- 1935 available with knob winder and no line decoration.
1929-1935, available in brown, gray, maroon, red,
1929-1934, available in green,
1929-1933, available in blue and black

No 2 Portrait Brownie, UK 1929-1933 Black,  knob winder

No2 Portrait Brownie, FILM TYPE: 120 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 6x9cm 2¼ x 3¼inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS:meniscus, with portrait lens Eastman Rotary shutter
Blue 1929- 1931 available with key winder and embossed double rectangular line decoration.
Blue 1931- 1933 available with knob winder and embossed double rectangular line decoration.
Blue 1933- 1935 available with knob winder and no line decoration.
1929-1935, available in brown, gray, maroon, red,
1929-1934, available in green,
1929-1933, available in blue and black

No 2 Portrait Brownie, UK 1929-1933 black, key winder

No2 Portrait Brownie, FILM TYPE: 120 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 6x9cm 2¼ x 3¼inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS:meniscus, with portrait lens Eastman Rotary shutter
Blue 1929- 1931 available with key winder and embossed double rectangular line decoration.
Blue 1931- 1933 available with knob winder and embossed double rectangular line decoration.
Blue 1933- 1935 available with knob winder and no line decoration.
1929-1935, available in brown, gray, maroon, red,
1929-1934, available in green,
1929-1933, available in blue and black

No 2 Brownie model E, USA 1919-1924

No2 Brownie model F ,MANUFACTURER: Eastman Kodak Company
TEXT ON STRAP: Brownie.
INTRODUCTION DATE: 1919
PRODUCTION DATES: 1919-1924
FILM TYPE: 120 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2¼ x 3¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus lens, rotary shutter
Leatherette covered card; two reflecting finders. Mar. 1919:
Model E; metal film carrier instead of wood, card outer casing. Mar. 1920: trigger guard fitted.

No 2 Brownie model C, USA 1907-1914

No2 Brownie model C, PRODUCTION DATES: 1907-1914
FILM TYPE: 120 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2¼ x 3¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus, rotary shutter
1907 – 1910 sliding latch, oval red counter window, film mask red letters
1907 – 1910 sliding latch, oval red counter window, red fold this mask over
1907 – 1910 sliding latch, oval red counter window, red thread black paper
1910 – 1914 sliding latch, round red couter window, film mask gold letters

Popular Brownie, Uk 1937-1938

Popular Brownie. PLACE MANUFACTURED: England, London
TEXT ON STRAP:Made in Gt.Britain * By Kodak Ltd.
INTRODUCTION DATE: January 1937
PRODUCTION DATES: 1937-1938
FILM TYPE: 620 rollfilm IMAGE SIZES: 6x9cm 2¼ x 3¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus lens, simple shutter
Grained leatherette covered card body; two reflecting finders.

Six-20 Popular Brownie, Uk 1939-1943

Six-20 Popular Brownie: A replacement for the Popular Brownie with a similar specification.

Six-16 Brownie, USA 1933-1941

The Six-16 & Six-20 Brownies were manufactured by the Eastman Kodak company from 1933 to 1941. Designed with a distinctive two tone art deco metal front plate. The Six-16 Brownie camera took 8 exposures, 2 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch size, on no. 616 film without reloading. The Six-20 Brownie camera took 8 exposures, 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch size, on no. 620 film without reloading. Fitted with a Diway lens and Eastman rotary shutter with instantaneous or time, and two diaphragm settings. Constructed with two brilliant magna-finders and covered with black morroco-grain covering. Originally priced at $3.50 and $2.50 repectively.

Six-20 Boy Scout Brownie, USA 1933-1934

The Boy Scout Brownie camera was copied from the No. 2 Brownie line of cameras. The first No. 2 Brownie, manufactured in 1901, introduced 120 roll film. Before digital, this was the roll-film size of choice for professional medium format photographers. 120 size film is the longest continuously available film. The Six-20 Boy Scout Brownie Camera was the variant for 620 film, a close relative to the Kodak Six-20 Target Hawk-Eye. The Boy Scout Brownie camera was originally priced at $2.00.

Six-20 Brownie junior(portrait model) UK 1939-1943

Six-20 Brownie Junior (Portrait Model)
This UK-made cardboard camera has two reflecting finders and a close-up lens on a pull-out strip for pictures from 3-4ft.

Six-20 Brownie junior, UK 1934-1938

The Six-20 Brownie Junior camera was manufactured by Kodak Limited of London, England in 1934-1938. Designed as a simple box camera with a fixed focus f11 Meniscus lens and a simple single speed instantaneous shutter. The camera was capable of capturing 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch exposures on number 620 roll film. It featured two view finders for portrait and landscpe photography and a film advance red window in the back of the camera.

Six-20 Brownie Special, USA 1938-1942

Six-20 Brownie Special: A sturdy metal camera featuring a 'safety catch' on the shutter button and a close-up lens for use from 5-10 feet. Shown here in 'portrait' format, with the little foot provided for the purpose folded down.

Six-16 Brownie Special, USA 1938-1942

The Six-16 Brownie Special camera was a popular camera designed by Walter Dorwin Teague. It is an all metal camera which is virtually indestructable compared to its Bakelite counterparts. It is wedge shaped and has a curved film plane. The curved film plane reduces vignetting and barrel distortion normally associated with a simple meniscus lens. It also makes it more compact. It has a little tab on the side that folds out that acts as a table stand for this odd shaped camera. It has a tripod socket and a shutter release guard. The Galilean optical viewfinder is small and quite difficult to use.

The film is loaded by moving a lever on the base so that the whole of the film transport system can be removed by lifting the top off the camera.

The lens & shutter are typical for this type of camera. It has a simple meniscus lens and a rotary shutter. The shutter has two speeds : [I]nstaneous and Timed [T]. The focussing is achieved by selecting one of the two zones : "6 to 15 feet" and "Beyond 15 feet". The shutter release located on the top of the camera can be locked in order to avoid an unexpected snapshot. The Six-16 Brownie Special is simply a larger version of the Six-20 Brownie Special.

Brownie Flash Six-20, USA 1938-1942

The Brownie Flash Six-20 was manufactured by Eastman Kodak company from 1938 to 1942. A durable snap shot camera made of metal, covered with artificial leather, with a built-in eye-level view finder and shaped like a trapezoid. It measured approximately 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches. It featured a detachable synchronized flash unit providing pictures indoor and at night and accepted wither no. 10 or No. 40 flash bulbs. It was fitted with a single meniscus lens with 2-position focusing for images 5 to 10 feet and to infinity and mounted in a simple instantaneous and time shutter. This camera was capable of capturing 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch exposures on no. 620 roll film. Originally sold for approximately $9.00, and later sold for $13.35.

Six-20 Brownie model 4, Uk 1935-1940 (rare)

Resembles Six-20 Brownie model 4 (UK model) but with different name plate around lens; two speed shutter, ‘I’ & ‘T’, sliding-in portrait lens. Camera variation, models with flat and curved bezel view finders and brilliant or ground finders. Camera variation, chrome line on the front outer edges and chrome finder lenses like the Six-20 Brownie super models

Six-20 Brownie Senior, UK 1939-1940

Six-20 Brownie Senior: A metal-bodied camera with brilliant viewfinders, two tripod sockets and a close-up lens for portraits at 3-4ft.name: Six-20 Brownie Senior produced between: 1939 - 1940 Rotaryfilm type: 620 picture size: 6 x 9 cm

 

 

 

 

 

Six-20 Brownie Target, French 1938

Six-20 Brownie target, MANUFACTURER: Eastman Kodak Company
PLACE MANUFACTURED: US, NY, Rochester
TEXT ON STRAP: Six-20 * Brownie Target.
INTRODUCTION DATE: ca.1938
PRODUCTION DATES: ca.1938
FILM TYPE: 620 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2¼ x 3¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus_with rotary shutter.
French market six-20 Brownie Target.

Six-20 Brownie, USA 1933-1941  art deco

Six-20 Brownie (US Model): Featuring two brilliant viewfinders, a "T" setting for the 'flip-flop' shutter and a smaller aperture on a pull-up strip, the unusual thing about these cameras is that when set for "close-up", the front lens element moves out of the way.

Six-20 Portrait Brownie, UK 1936-1940

The Six-20 Portrait Brownie was manufactured by Kodak Ltd. located in Great Britain from 1936 to 1940. Styled with an Art deco front and designed as a simple point and shoot box camera with a portrait setting. Constructed of anodized metal and covered with leatherette. It was capable of capturing eight 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch sized exposures on number 620 roll film. It featured a fix focus meniscus lens and a simple rotary shutter for instantaneous and time photography of landscapes and groups, with an additional built-in pull setting at left of the camera adding a feature for a close up portraits.


Kodak Starflash: 

This plastic camera was manufactured in the United States, France and Australia. French manufacturing took place from 1960 to 1962, there are 3 colors which were marketed at the same time, black (the most common), blue and white. The American versions were produced over a longer period in 4 colors, black from March 1957 to June 1965, red from March 1958 to October 1960, white from March 1958 to August 1962, blue from March 1958 to February 1962 and finally a series "Coca Cola" advertising from October 1959 to December 1961. The Australian versions which include a 2-tone model, black and gray, are rare in Europe

 

Brownie Starflash , France 1958-1962 Blauw

Brownie Starflash, MANUFACTURER: Kodak Ltd.
PLACE MANUFACTURED: Australia, Canada, France an the USA.
INTRODUCTION DATE: 1957
PRODUCTION DATES: 1957 – 1965
FILM TYPE: 127
Plastic camera with build-in Flash.
France models with aperture setting in france lauguage ‘13 Soleil voile & Soleil brillant 14’ or ‘13 couleur Noir/Blanc 14’
Different colors shutter release; gray or red.
blue/grey; march 1958 – february 1962

Brownie Starflash , USA 1959-1961 with  Coca Cola motif.

Brownie Starflash,  FILM TYPE: 127
Plastic camera with build-in Flash.
France models with aperture setting in france lauguage ‘13 Soleil voile & Soleil brillant 14’ or ‘13 couleur Noir/Blanc 14’
Special red/white Coca cola model october 1959 – december 1960

Brownie Starflash, USA 1958-1960 Rood

Brownie Starflash,  PRODUCTION DATES: october 1959 – december 1960
FILM TYPE: 127
Special red
Plastic camera with build-in Flash.
France models with aperture setting in france lauguage ‘13 Soleil voile & Soleil brillant 14’ or ‘13 couleur Noir/Blanc 14’
Different colors shutter release; gray or red.
Camera in Different colors:
Black: 1957 – 1965
Blue/grey; march 1958 – february 1962
Red: march 1958 – october 1960
White: march 1958 – august 1962

Brownie Starflash, USA 1958-1962 wit

Brownie Starflash, PRODUCTION DATES: october 1959 – december 1960
FILM TYPE: 127
Plastic camera with build-in Flash.
France models with aperture setting in france lauguage ‘13 Soleil voile & Soleil brillant 14’ or ‘13 couleur Noir/Blanc 14’
White: march 1958 – august 1962

Brownie Starflash, USA 1957-1965 Zwart

Brownie Starflash, MANUFACTURER: Kodak Ltd.
PLACE MANUFACTURED: Australia, Canada, France an the USA.
INTRODUCTION DATE: 1957
PRODUCTION DATES: 1957 – 1965
FILM TYPE: 127
Plastic camera with build-in Flash.
France models with aperture setting in france lauguage ‘13 Soleil voile & Soleil brillant 14’ or ‘13 couleur Noir/Blanc 14’
Different colors shutter release; gray or red.
Camera in Different colors:
Black: 1957 – 1965

Brownie Starflash USA 1957-1965 Zwart pf1 bulb

Brownie Starflash, MANUFACTURER: Kodak Ltd.
PLACE MANUFACTURED: Australia, Canada, France an the USA.
INTRODUCTION DATE: 1957
PRODUCTION DATES: 1957 – 1965
FILM TYPE: 127
Plastic camera with build-in Flash.
France models with aperture setting in france lauguage ‘13 Soleil voile & Soleil brillant 14’ or ‘13 couleur Noir/Blanc 14’
Different colors shutter release; gray or red.
Camera in Different colors:
Black: 1957 – 1965


Brownie Starflex, USA 1957-1964

Brownie Starlet, USA 1957-1962  outfitbox

The Brownie Starflex Camera was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak Company from 1957 to 1964. It was a lightweight, reflex-type portable camera based on a design by Arthur H Crapsey. It was constructed of plastic with a fixed focus lens and an aperture adjustment for taking color or black & white film, which adjusted the exposure values of 13 and 14. It was capable of taking twelve exposures on no. 127 film 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch in size, or could be used to capture 2 x 2 inch slides. Features included a handy wire-frame sportfinder for quick viewing at eye level. Double exposure prevention, and a synchronized built-in flash taking M-2 flash bulbs. Originally priced at $13.97 for a complete outfit or $9.27 for camera only.

Kodak Brownie Starluxe camera, Frans

Kodak Brownie Starluxe, Very similar to the Brownie Starmite, this French-manufactured camera differs in the construction of the flashgun.

The Brownie Starlet Camera was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak Company from 1957 to 1962. It was a small, light and simple snap shot camera made of plastic with a built-in eye-level view finder. It was capable of capturing 4 x 4 cm exposures on number 127 roll film. It was fitted with a fixed focus Dakon lens, with two aperatures for color or Black and white film, and a simple rotary instantaneous shutter. Originally priced at $5.95.

 

 

Brownie Starluxe 2, Frans  1962-1967 (zelfde als Starmite 2)

Brownie Starluxe II: Similar to, but taller than, the Brownie Starmite II, this camera was made in France, as evidenced by the aperture markings, "Soleil Voile 13" and "14 Soleil Brillant". The extra height is principally due to the different design of the flashgun, that on this model being a capacitor discharge circuit powered by a 22.5v battery, taking the larger PF1 size bulbs. There are at least two colour variations

Brownie Starluxe 4, Frans 1962-1967 

Brownie Starluxe 4
A re-badged Fiesta R4, produced in Rochester NY, but apparently solely for export.

Brownie Starmatic 2, USA 1961-1963

The Brownie Starmatic II Camera was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak company from 1961 to 1963. It was similar to the The Brownie Starmatic except it was made with a fast f8 lens, had two shutter speeds and was styled in a two-tone grey color. It was made of plastic with a built-in eye-level view finder and built-in automatic meter. It was capable of capturing twelve 4 x 4 cm exposures on number 127 Kodacolor or Ektachrome roll film. It was fitted with a fixed focus three element f8 lens and a rotary snap-shot shutter. It featured double exposure protection, extra bright eye-level view finder, manual exposure control for flash pictures, and synchronized flash. Originally priced at approximately $34.95.

Brownie Starmeter outfit, USA 1960-1965

The Brownie Starmeter camera was manufactured by Eastman Kodak Company from 1960 to 1965. Another small, lightweight snap shot camera in the Star camera series, this model featured an uncoupled selenium meter. The camera made of plastic with a built-in eye-level view finder. It was capable of capturing 4 x 4 cm exposures on number 127 roll film. It was fitted with a fixed focus lens, and a simple rotary instantaneous shutter. Originally priced at $19.95.

Brownie Starmite, USA 1960-1963

The Brownie Starmite camera was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak company from 1960 to 1963. Constructed of plastic with fun designs. The Starmite was fitted with a fixed focus meniscus lens and simple built-in shutter for exposures indoors or out. It was very portable, weighing less than eight ounces. Priced at $12.00.

Brownie Starmite, UK 1961-1965

Brownie Starmite: A compact 12 on 127 viewfinder camera in blue plastic with two aperture stops marked Color and B&W. A similar camera was manufactured in France as the Brownie Starluxe.

Brownie Super 27, USA 1961-1965

The Brownie Super 27 was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak Company from 1961 to 1965. It featured a unique horizontal design intended to help with grip and focusing. The camera was made of plastic with a built-in flash with a cover and built-in brilliant view finder. It was fitted with a fixed focus meniscus f8 lens and a simple snap shot shutter. Priced under $22.00.


"Target" cameras were primarilay made and sold in North America. The name "Target" was used for quite a few different cameras including Hawk-Eye cameras as well for Brownie cameras.
Sometimes Kodak made camera model names confusing from one model to another by using almost identical names, sometimes with a word order change, like Brownie Target Six-20 and Target Brownie Six-20.

 

Target Brownie Six 16, USA 1941-1946

Target Brownie Six-16 PRODUCTION DATES: 1941-1946
FILM TYPE: 616 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE:: 2½ x 4¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus lens rotary shutter.
Metal body box; 2 brilliant finders; vertical line design on front panel.
Name changed from Target Brownie to Brownie Target in 1946.

Target Brownie Six 20, USA 1941-1946

Target Brownie Six-20  PRODUCTION DATES: April 1941 – 1946
FILM TYPE: 620 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2¼ x 3¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus lens rotary shutter.
Metal body box; 2 brilliant finders; vertical line design on front panel.
Name changed from Target Brownie to Brownie Target in 1946.

Target Brownie Six 16, USA 1941-1946

Target Brownie Six 20, USA 1941-1946

The Brownie Target Six-20 and Six-16 was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak Company form 1941 to 1952. A basic box camera with horizontal and vertical view finders that show magnified images. Fitted with a single meniscus lens for taking pictures from eight feet to infinity without focusing, accompanied with a simple snapshot or time exposure shutter. This is likely one of the most common Kodak cameras made.

The Brownie Target Six-20 took eight 2 1/2 x 4 1/4 inch black and white exposures or six 2 7/8 x 5 inch Kodacolor pictures on no. 620 roll film. The camera measured approximately 3 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 5 inches. Originally priced at $5.75.

The Brownie Target Six-16 took eight 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch black and white exposures or six 2 7/8 x 4 3/16 inch Kodacolor pictures on no. 616 roll film. The camera measured approximately 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches. Originally priced at $6.95.

Brownie Target Six 16, USA 1946-1951

Brownie Target Six 20, USA 1946-1952


Brownie Target Six 16, The new millennium USA 2000.  nr 064 Ohio-CCS

Numbers made: 100. this is number 064, and i was the first owner.
Special millennium remake of an old brownie target six-16 camera by the Ohio Camera Collectors Society to honor the Millennium and the 100th Birthday of the Brownie camera.
A certificate of authenticity with the number of the camera and the name of the collector was also provided. The Limited edition commemorative camera was designed and modified by OCCS to recognize the new millennium of Eastman Kodak Company, the Ohio Camera Collectors Society, and the universal interest in camera collecting


Brownie Twin 20, US 1959-1964

The Brownie Twin 20 camera was manufactured by Eastman Kodak from 1959 to 1964. It was made in the US but later assembled in the UK. The camera was constructed of molded plastic with a built-in viewfinder. It was capable of capturing 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 cm exposures on No. 620 roll film. It was fitted with a fixed focus meniscus f11 lens and a rotary snapshot shutter with a single speed of approximately 1/40th of a second. It featured flash synchronization, an eye-level sports finder and a waist-level brilliant finder, Double-exposure protection, prevention. The Brownie Twin 20 camera was originally priced at $10.50.


Brownie Vecta outfit, UK 1963-1966

The Brownie Vecta camera was manufactured by Kodak Ltd. of London England in circa 1963 to 1966. The camera was constructed of a plastic and designed by Kodak's award-winning designer Kenneth Grange. The design won several awards. The camera was capable of capturing 1 5/8 x 2 1/2 inch exposures on standard no. 127 roll film. It was fitted with a fixed focus plastic f14 lens and a simple single speed instantaneous shutter.