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Kodak Brownie Starmite OutfitEntry/Object ID
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StandardDescription
The Kodak Brownie Starmite was a highly popular entry-level camera that prioritized compact design and low-light capability. It is a molded plastic viewfinder camera featuring an integrated flash reflector designed specifically for the tiny AG-1 "jellybean" flashbulbs, which were revolutionary at the time for their small size. The camera features a fixed-focus Dakon lens and a simple shutter with a single speed (approximately 1/50 sec).
Operationally, the Starmite offers two aperture settings, indicated by "Color 13" and "14 B&W" on the front dial, which correspond to roughly f/11 and f/16. These settings helped amateur photographers adjust for the different exposure latitudes of film types available in the early 60s. The "Outfit" version pictured here includes the original mid-century graphic box and instructional manual. Like other 127 film cameras, it produces twelve 4x4cm square images per roll. One quirk of this model is that the flash is powered by a unique 15-volt battery (Eveready 505 or equivalent), which can be difficult to source today, though the camera itself functions mechanically without it.Made/Created
Manufacturer
KodakDate made
1960 - 1963Other Names
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ModelOther Name
Brownie Starmite
