Kodak Brownie Hawkeye Flash Model
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The Brownie Hawkeye Flash Model is one of the most successful and recognizable cameras Kodak ever produced. Made of sleek, black Bakelite with a distinctive "waffle" texture on the sides, it features a large, bright waist-level viewfinder that made it incredibly easy for families to compose shots. This specific unit is paired with the Kodalite Flasholder, which is currently loaded with a vintage blue-tinted flashbulb. The blue tint was specifically used for shooting daylight-balanced color film indoors. The Hawkeye is famous for its "Long" exposure setting (labeled 'L' on the side shutter button), which allows the user to hold the shutter open for as long as they press the button—a rare feature on such a simple consumer camera. Its enduring popularity makes it a staple for collectors and a frequent candidate for "620-to-120" film spool conversions. This unit is particularly interesting because it was found with a roll of Kodak Verichrome Pan film still inside the carrier. Verichrome Pan was Kodak's most popular black-and-white film for decades, known for its incredible exposure latitude.Category
Camera, Box, 620 Fim
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