This is the first 35mm camera Kodak made in the United States. It’s the aptly named 35, and I’ve updated my review of it here.
This is the first 35mm camera Kodak made in the United States. It’s the aptly named 35, and I’ve updated my review of it here.
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Weren’t the Tourist Multiple and Argus A made in the USA? Both were introduced before the Kodak 35.
Yes, but they’re not Kodaks! The 35 is the first 35mm camera Kodak built in the US.
You’re absolutely correct. It seems like everyone of my grandparents’ generation called any camera a “Kodak” regardless of the make.
Right you are: the word Kodak became somewhat generic for a while due to their overwhelming sales figures.
Had both the 35 and the 35 RF. Both capable cameras, although the RF was kind of ungainly and the focusing wasn’t smooth in its action. Also had the Argus C2, C3, and C4 (as well as some other) models. They were less expensive, just as good, and perhaps a bit less ‘crude’ than the Kodak.
The RF model looks super ungainly. I’m not interested in trying one. The viewfinder model satisfied my curiosity.