Kodak

KODAK 1A POCKET CAMERA - 1926-29 (Black model). Eastman Kodak produced a number of variations of this very popular camera thereby helping to promote the photography hobby in the U.S. The folding Pocket No. 1 (2 1/4" x 3 1/4" on 120 film) and No. 1A (2 1/2" x 4 1/4" on #116 obsolete film) came in various series and types. These cameras were mass produced with inexpensive optics. F/6.3 - F/45, 127mm lens (not same on all cameras). Kodex No 1 shutter (T,B.25,50). T he 1A Pocket Kodak was constructed of leatherette covered metal. The entire camera back was removed in order to load the film. It is one of the first cameras to incorporate an adjustable range finder. As the bellows is withdrawn from the body it extends on a chrome rail until it meets a stop. The supporting rail is then moved forward and back by means of a small thumb screw located on the right side. Distances were shown on a small scale on the left side. The stop is adjustable in order to calibrate the rangefinder.