Kodak No2

[vdp]

Saturday 7/29/06 I took an early AM walk before the real heat kicked in up 9th

Ave. to the flea market on 39 st in Manhattan. One of the venders was selling

a Kodak No.2 along with its instruction booklet. I normaly would have ignored

the camera as I'm not a collector and I shoot 35MM. Four things attracted me

to this folder 1) It had the instruction booklet -- copywright April 1924. 2)

Inside and out the camera seemed to be in near mint condition as if someone

purchased it way back when but hadn't used it much -- the instruction booklet

however, while usable may have had something spiled on it years ago and is on

its way to turning to powder. 3) The price was right $10.00. And, 4) It takes

120 film which I thought was commonly available but found out that only a few

stores carry it anymore since so many have gone digital.

 

The bellows on this camera seems to be fine and it seems that the shutter

works. The shutter by the way, has a patent date of 1910. I wiped the lens

with some cleaining fluid and soft cloth. When the weather gets better I will

go to Adorama or B&H to get a roll or two of 120 film. This camera comes with

it's own spool which was made of metal and wood.

 

When I get around to shooting a roll or two and have it developed I will try

to get it scaned in to show you folks.

[mischakoning]

hi Vincent,<br>

just came across your posting and am curious if you have been successful in taking some pictures? 120 rollfilm is usually still commonly available in stores targeting professional photographers. I also like old instruction manuals a lot, it shows the camera's age more than the camera itself IMO.<br>

have fun! mischa

[snakecharmer]

I agree with your idea to order the film, Vincent. You may be able to find some in town, but so few stores carry it now that it is way too much hassle. B&H can get it to you cheaper, and the film generally arrives in three or four days.