Kodak Motormatic 35F
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The Kodak Motormatic 35F is a sophisticated consumer camera notable for its spring-driven power wind mechanism, which automatically advances the film and cocks the shutter after each exposure. Building upon earlier Motormatic designs, the "F" variant integrated a flip-up flash reflector designed for AG-1 "peanut" bulbs, reflecting the mid-century trend toward streamlined, all-in-one photographic solutions. The camera features a selenium cell light meter that enables automatic aperture control—indicated by a "low light" warning needle in the viewfinder—while providing manual overrides for shutter speed and flash settings. Its heavy, die-cast metal construction and "Luminized" Ektanar lens represent Kodak’s final era of high-end American-made 35mm viewfinders before the market shifted toward simpler cartridge-loading systems and Japanese imports.Category
Camera, 35mm Film, Viewfinder
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