The Kodak Empire State No. 2 is an example of an early Kodak field view camera. Kodak bought the Empire State Camera company in 1903, and maintained the camera names for a few years before rebranding. This particular model seems to have all original parts, and a Kodak branded lens. Overall condition is pretty decent, […]
Cameras
Kodak Duaflex II [1950]
Yet another Kodak bakelite camera! It has a quite nice feel for a consumer (ie cheap) camera of its time. About the only thing I don’t care for at all is the strap which cannot be removed. This seems to be a common thing done of this vintage; I’ve run into other cameras with the […]
Yashica D [1958]
Picked up locally from the collection of a local layout/graphic artist who worked with many photographers in the Pittsburgh area in the 80s and 90s. This one took an impact on the rear section at some point, but it doesn’t seem to affect operation or the ability to close the door. Haven’t yet checked to […]
Mamiya ZE [1980]
One of the last 35mm cameras from Mamiya, yet it still showcases innovation from this long time Japanese manufacturer. I received my copy as part of a camera swap. It uses a unique battery loader, utilizing a plastic carriage which holds four LR44 type batteries as a series, which as a whole inserts in the […]
Kodak Stereo (1954)
This thing is in beautiful condition. Other than the missing lens cap, there is little sign this camera has had any use in the over 60 years of existence. It almost makes me wonder if anyone ever did use it. This Kodak Stereo was bought on a whim as it was being offered locally for […]
Pho-Tak Foldex 20 [1948]
Purchased as part of a larger lot of cameras in the spring of 2017, the only thing which initially appealed to me about this camera was the rich red of the leather case. The camera appears to have functional bellows, although there is light rusting inside. Directions for this camera indicate that there should be […]