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Ball Bearing Shutter
Features Kodak's proprietary Ball Bearing shutter mechanism with 1/25, 1/50, Bulb, and Time settings.
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01 / 03Kodak No. 2 Folding Autographic Brownie Model B — photograph 3
Highlights
Why this object
still matters.
A vintage Kodak No. 2 Folding Autographic Brownie Model B medium format folding camera featuring an Eastman Kodak Ball Bearing shutter and collapsible bellows. The camera includes a reversible brilliant viewfinder and an Autotime exposure scale mounted to the front faceplate. It is accompanied by its original black carrying case showing heavy age-related wear.
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Autotime Exposure Guide
Integrated front plate guide provides intuitive aperture and shutter recommendations for diverse daylight conditions.
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120 Medium Format
Designed for 2¼ × 3¼ inch exposures on standard 120 roll film, offering substantial negative surface area.
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Collapsible Field Bellows
Accordion-style folding bellows collapse completely into the camera chassis for streamlined transport.
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Brilliant Waist-Level Finder
Small swiveling glass finder mounted beside the lens aids in portrait and landscape framing.
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Period Protective Case
Retains the original snap-closure carry case showing historic patina and authentic period wear.
Specifications
The useful facts,
clearly recorded.
Measurements, construction, identity, and seller-supplied details are kept together for direct comparison.
Reviewed · Curio catalogue
Maker
Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, N.Y., USA
Origin
United States
Year
1915
Department
cameras
Packed shipment
2.5 kg · 35 × 28 × 22 cm
Manufacturer
Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, N.Y., USA
Shutter Type
Kodak Ball Bearing shutter (25, 50, B, T)
Compatible Film Format
120 roll film (Autographic A-120)
Exposure Guide
Autotime scale (Clouds Marine, Distant View, Average View, Near View, Portrait)
Viewfinder
Reversible brilliant waist-level finder
Body Construction
Enameled metal body with folding bellows
Details
Close inspection,
recorded in photographs.
Detail № 01 · Kodak No. 2 Folding Autographic Brownie Model B — photograph 1
Detail № 02 · Kodak No. 2 Folding Autographic Brownie Model B — photograph 2
Heritage
A traceable life,
carefully recorded.
Provenance documentation was not supplied for this specific Kodak No. 2 Folding Autographic Brownie Model B; this listing is based on the supplied photographs only.
Early Consumer Photography
Everyday Portability
Visible in the open assembly shot, this compact folding mechanism allowed amateur photographers to carry medium-format film anywhere, collapsing down into a pocketable silhouette accompanied by its fitted field case.
Intuitive Engineering
The Autotime Faceplate
Shown clearly on the front standard, Kodak’s patented Ball Bearing shutter faceplate provided intuitive subject-based exposure guides, removing technical guesswork for casual snapshot shooters throughout the 1910s and 1920s.
Timeline
An object in time,
one continuous story.
1915
Series Introduction
Eastman Kodak launches the No. 2 Folding Autographic Brownie, expanding autographic roll film capabilities to the popular Brownie line.
1917
Model B Revision
The Model B iteration is introduced, incorporating refined body construction and an integrated Autotime shutter faceplate.
1926
End of Production
Manufacture of the No. 2 Folding Autographic Brownie series concludes as Kodak transitions to newer folding camera designs.
Present
Vintage Collectible
Recognized today as an iconic example of accessible early 20th-century American amateur photography.
Condition
Honest wear,
documented clearly.
The camera body shows surface speckling, edge paint loss, and wear consistent with age, while the black bellows remain intact with visible creasing. Engravings and exposure guides on the shutter faceplate remain crisp and legible. The accompanying carrying case exhibits severe deterioration with heavy loss of its outer black covering down to the fibrous backing layer.
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InspectedFront Standard & Faceplate
Black enameled faceplate exhibits light paint speckling and surface scratches, though all stamped text and shutter numbers remain legible.
✓
InspectedBellows Assembly
Black pleated bellows show folding creases and exterior wear from extension and storage, appearing structurally intact.
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InspectedOriginal Case
Severely worn with substantial material loss and peeling on the closure flap, exposing the paperboard underlayer.
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InspectedMetal Hardware
Extension struts, screws, and snap fastener show minor age oxidation and patina consistent with early 20th-century manufacture.
Logistics
Inspected, insured,
door to door.
Step 01
Delivery
Inspected, photographed, and packed with its condition report.
Step 02
Shipping
Custom-fit protective packing with tracked, insured courier service.
Step 03
Returns
Return requests are accepted within fourteen days of confirmed delivery.
Step 04
Dispatch
Prepared for courier handoff within three to five business days.
Acquisition
Make it part of
your collection.
Contact the seller for more information or to discuss this object.
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Kodak No. 2 Folding Autographic Brownie Model B