Kodak Brownie:

Kodak Brownie 2a model C, TEXT ON STRAP: Brownie.
FILM TYPE: 116 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2½ x 4¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus lens, rotary shutter
Apr. 1929-1933: US models available in five colours – red, gray, green, brown, or blue – as well as black

Brownie 44b, A slightly more sophisticated model than the Brownie 44a, incorporating a front-cell focusing lens with three aperture stops. The case was a separate item.

The body of the second version is very similar as the 1 but moulded in a vertical ribbed texture on the sides, and it has a flatter top. There were other small changes of faceplate and detailing; some cameras have cream controls, later models having grey so as this model

Kodak Brownie 127 Albino, 1959: An "albino" version with a white/cream body and a grey top was produced for field testing. About 5,000 cameras were produced and sold in the UK Channel Islands. No more were made because of how dirty-looking the light body would become after handling.

Baby Brownie, A basic camera with a flip-up frame viewfinder. The shutter is operated by the lever under the lens. The camera has a "brief" button, above the lens, a feature that was fitted on cameras made for export. The cameras were manufactured from 1934 to 1941 in the USA and from 1948 to 1952 in the UK.

Rare with time button, made for 1 year only (1951).

Kodak Brownie 2 model F
FILM TYPE: 120 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2¼ x 3¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus lens, rotary shutter.
Feb. 1924: Model F; aluminum case replaced card; tripod sockets added; no trigger guard; finer grained leatherette covering, Also manufactured in Canada by Canadian Kodak Co. ltd.
June 1929 – April 1933, available in blue. brown, gray, green, and red; a matching case was also available.
Kodak hired Walter Dorwin Teague as Industrial Design Consultant the first changes he made was the introduction of the No. 2 and No. 2A cameras in five new colors.

Kodak Brownie 2 model F
PRODUCTION DATES: 1929-1933
FILM TYPE: 120 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2¼ x 3¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus lens, rotary shutter
Brown 1929 -1931 available with key winder , embossed double rectangular line decoration and badge.

Kodak Brownie 2 model F
PRODUCTION DATES: 1929-1933
FILM TYPE: 120 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2¼ x 3¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus lens, rotary shutter
Green 1929 -1931 available with key winder , embossed double rectangular line decoration and badge.
Green 1931- 1931 available with knob winder, embossed double rectangular line decoration and badge.
Green 1932- 1935 available with knob winder, embossed badge on the back no line decoration.

KODAK BROWNIE No. 2 model F , IN SILVER FOR SILVER JUBILEE - VERY RARE Made in the UK by Eastman Kodak Company, a Kodak Brownie No. 2 Model F, to take 120 roll film. This box camera was produced in 1935, in silver finish to commemorate the silver jubilee of King George V. This very rare camera is in good condition.

The No. 3 Brownie was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak Company from 1908 to 1934. The No. 3 offer the same inexpensive camera with a proportionate low cost. Equipped with a meniscus achromatic lens, Eastman rotary shutter with three stops, two tripod sockets and two finders. The camera was capable of taking six or twelve, 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inch size exposures on No. 124 film. This camera measures 6 1/8 x 4 3/8 x 5 1/8 and weighs 24 ounces. Originally priced at $4.00.

Whit original box. Camera had geometric design lines

The Brownie Bulls-Eye Camera was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak Company from 1954 to 1960. The camera was constructed of bakelite plastic with a metal faceplate. It was fitted with a Twindar 2-element lens with three focus settings including, scenes, groups and close-ups. It featured a simple built-in instantaneous shutter. It captured eight 3 1/3 x 5 inch exposures on Kodacolor 620 roll film.The camera was made in black and yellow gold. The black version is common and the gold version more uncommon. Addition features included double exposure prevention, tripod socket, and synchronized flash. The midget flash unit with a three inch reflector was either part of the outfit or sold separately. The camera outfit sold for $18.60, and the camera only sold for $13.50 in 1956

Kodak Brownie six-20 model C
FILM TYPE: 620 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2¼ x 3¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus f/11 100mm, single blade shutter
Each was available with two different faceplate styles, with the change occurring in 1953. Both basic types of Model C had no flash contacts, but a later version the second type also came with flash contacts Morocco-grained imitation leather covered metal body; two brilliant finders.
1946-1953: plain matt enamel front; metal wind knob and release button. 1953-1957: horizontally striped front; plastic wind knob and release button; triangular spring back catch.

Brownie Six-20 Model D: A UK-made metal box camera with flash contacts, built-in close up lens and a time exposure on the shutter. This model was also exported to the USA 1953-1957

Brownie Six-20 Model E: A metal box camera with built-in close-up lens, cloud filter and two tripod sockets. The shutter has time exposure, facility for a cable release, a lock to prevent accidental exposure and flash synchronisation. This camera was also released in a 'de-luxe' version as the Model F.

Brownie Six-20 Model F: The 'de-luxe' version of the Model E, this camera is in brown imitation leather with gold coloured trim

Kodak Six-16 Brownie junior, PLACE MANUFACTURED: US, NY, Rochester
PRODUCTION DATES: December 1940 – 1942
FILM TYPE: 616 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2½ x 4¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus lens, rotary shutter.
Black Six-16 brownie junior

Brownie Flash III: A metal box camera with built-in close-up lens and cloud filter. The shutter is fitted with time exposure, cable release facility, and a safety lock to prevent accidental exposure. Flash is provided by 'Pin & Screw' contacts on the left-hand side.

The Brownie Flash B was manufactured by Kodak Ltd. of London, England from 1958 to 1960. It was constructed of
sheet metal, with a decorative face plate and covered with tan colored imitation leather. The camera was capable of capturing 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch exposures on no. 620 film. It was fitted with a meniscus lens, and a two speed shutter for close shots between 5 and 10 feet and infinity. It also featured two built-in brilliant finders and a synchronized flash mounted via a screw-and-pin mounting.

Brownie Hawkeye: A basic, if slightly unusual camera, taking 12 square exposures, so only needing a single waistlevel viewfinder. Produced in two models, the earlier non-flash model on the left. The later model was also produced in France as the Brownie Flash and exported, presumably to Spanish-speaking countries, as the Brownie Fiesta, Flash Model. The 'Pin & Screw' contacts for the flashgun can be seen on the right-hand camera. The earlier model has a metal film wind knob, that on the later being plastic

Brownie Hawkeye: A basic, if slightly unusual camera, taking 12 square exposures, so only needing a single waistlevel viewfinder. Produced in two models, the earlier non-flash model on the left. The later model was also produced in France as the Brownie Flash and exported, presumably to Spanish-speaking countries, as the Brownie Fiesta, Flash Model. The 'Pin & Screw' contacts for the flashgun can be seen on the right-hand camera. The earlier model has a metal film wind knob, that on the later being plastic.
The version without flash was manufactured between 1949-1961  Original list price for the non-flash version was $5.50 

Brownie junior no2
FILM TYPE: 120 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2¼ x 3¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: Meniscus lens with Eastman Rotary shutter
Leatherette covered cardboard box; 2 reflecting finders; trigger guard; 2 pivoted side catches.
Variants with badge or without badge on the backside.
1930: `No 2 Brownie Junior’ on top of lens surround.
1931-1932: Brownie Junior’ above, `No 2 below on lens surround

Six-20 Brownie junior super model
FILM TYPE: 620 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2¼ x 3¼ inch.
Pearl-grained Leatherette covered metal body, Two brilliant finders: winding knob
Hinging back with spring catch, removable roll holder. no tripod
3¼x2¼in. In addition to equipment of Six-20 ” Brownie ” Junior, this model has these additional sales-making features :-Two large ‘crowned’ viewfinders which give extra clear, brilliant images ; disctype winding key; still smarter finish in bright polished nickel, black enamel and grained leatherette.

The No. 0 Brownie Camera was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak company from 1914 to 1935. Constructed of card stock and wood and covered with durable material grained like leather. Capable of taking eight exposures 1 5/8 X 2 1/2 on no. 127 roll film. Fitted with a fixed focus Meniscus lens and an Eastman rotary shutter with one stop and time and instantaneous actions. This camera also included two reflecting finders for vertical and horizontal pictures. the original price was $1.25.

Brownie special no 2, FILM TYPE: 120 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE:6x9cm 2¼ x 3¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: Kodak Doublet
The No.2 camera is a basic box camera using 120 film with a Kodak Doublet lens. As a mostly export-only model these are less common than other Brownie.
This model was probably the last 120-film Brownie box camera to be produced by Kodak in the USA.
At the time Kodak introduced the six-20 Brownie cameras in the USA, they were unable to supply 620 film worldwide, therefore they produced the Brownie Special cameras for export. A few where sold in the USA, as they were included in a special Christmas package offered to dealers in 1933. A few more (2000) were used for the Chicago World’s Fair 1933 camera.
The remainder where for export to Australia as the primary marked for these cameras.

The Brownie Bullet II Camera was manufactured by Eastman Kodak Company in circa 1961 to 68. This was the continuation of the Brownie Starlet camera but without flash contacts and renamed Brownie Bullet II. The camera was made out of Bakelite. This snap shot camera captured 1 5/8 X 1 5/8 inch exposures on standard no. 127 roll film. It was fitted with a fixed focus Dakon lens and a simple instantaneous rotary shutter. This camera was also the same as the Kodak Rio-400 sold in Brazil. The Brownie Bullet II Camera was original priced at $4.75.

The Kodak Six-20 Bull's Eye Brownie is a box camera made of Bakelite. It's ribbed features are reminiscent of the Baby Brownie that was designed by Walter Dorwin Teague. It is wedge shaped and has a curved film plane. The curved film plane reduces vignetting and barrel distortion normally associated with a simple meniscus lens. It also makes it more compact. The rounded corners give the camera a streamline moderne look. There is also a stand nub to hold the camera level for vertical shots.

The shutter lever is located under a simple meniscus lens. A lever above the lens switches between Instant mode(I) and Bulb/Timed mode(T). It has a fixed focus f/15 lens having a minimum focus distance of eight feet. The rather primitive optical direct vision viewfinder is only good for approximating composition. A chromed circular metal knob is used to advance the film after each exposure and frame registration is via a red window.

The film is loaded by moving a lever on the base so that the whole of the film transport system can be removed by lifting the top off the camera.

Brownie Cresta :The original Brownie Cresta, shown here with the optional flashgun and mounting bar, was the first Kodak camera to use 120 rollfilm since the 1930's.  The camera features a built-in cloud filter and close-up lens on a sliding control on the lens housing. Kodet lens.

Brownie Fiesta Camera black

MANUFACTURER: Kodak Ltd.
PLACE MANUFACTURED: USA, Spain, Canada, Argentina
INTRODUCTION DATE: 1965
PRODUCTION DATES: 1965 – 1966
FILM TYPE: 127
Two toned gray plastic camera with a black front.

Brownie Fiesta R4, A development of the original Fiesta to enable the use of flashcubes, though one has to remember to rotate them manually. This model was probably the last roll-film camera to be manufactured by Kodak. Similar cameras were released as the Starluxe 4 in France.

No2 Portrait Brownie, FILM TYPE: 120 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 6x9cm 2¼ x 3¼inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS:meniscus, with portrait lens Eastman Rotary shutter
Blue 1929- 1931 available with key winder and embossed double rectangular line decoration.
Blue 1931- 1933 available with knob winder and embossed double rectangular line decoration.
Blue 1933- 1935 available with knob winder and no line decoration.
1929-1935, available in brown, gray, maroon, red,
1929-1934, available in green,
1929-1933, available in blue and black

No2 Portrait Brownie, FILM TYPE: 120 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 6x9cm 2¼ x 3¼inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS:meniscus, with portrait lens Eastman Rotary shutter
Blue 1929- 1931 available with key winder and embossed double rectangular line decoration.
Blue 1931- 1933 available with knob winder and embossed double rectangular line decoration.
Blue 1933- 1935 available with knob winder and no line decoration.
1929-1935, available in brown, gray, maroon, red,
1929-1934, available in green,
1929-1933, available in blue and black

No2 Portrait Brownie, FILM TYPE: 120 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 6x9cm 2¼ x 3¼inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS:meniscus, with portrait lens Eastman Rotary shutter
Blue 1929- 1931 available with key winder and embossed double rectangular line decoration.
Blue 1931- 1933 available with knob winder and embossed double rectangular line decoration.
Blue 1933- 1935 available with knob winder and no line decoration.
1929-1935, available in brown, gray, maroon, red,
1929-1934, available in green,
1929-1933, available in blue and black

No2 Brownie model C, PRODUCTION DATES: 1907-1914
FILM TYPE: 120 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2¼ x 3¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus, rotary shutter
1907 – 1910 sliding latch, oval red counter window, film mask red letters
1907 – 1910 sliding latch, oval red counter window, red fold this mask over
1907 – 1910 sliding latch, oval red counter window, red thread black paper
1910 – 1914 sliding latch, round red couter window, film mask gold letters

Six-20 Popular Brownie: A replacement for the Popular Brownie with a similar specification.

The Boy Scout Brownie camera was copied from the No. 2 Brownie line of cameras. The first No. 2 Brownie, manufactured in 1901, introduced 120 roll film. Before digital, this was the roll-film size of choice for professional medium format photographers. 120 size film is the longest continuously available film. The Six-20 Boy Scout Brownie Camera was the variant for 620 film, a close relative to the Kodak Six-20 Target Hawk-Eye. The Boy Scout Brownie camera was originally priced at $2.00.

The Six-20 Brownie Junior camera was manufactured by Kodak Limited of London, England in 1934-1938. Designed as a simple box camera with a fixed focus f11 Meniscus lens and a simple single speed instantaneous shutter. The camera was capable of capturing 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch exposures on number 620 roll film. It featured two view finders for portrait and landscpe photography and a film advance red window in the back of the camera.

The Six-16 Brownie Special camera was a popular camera designed by Walter Dorwin Teague. It is an all metal camera which is virtually indestructable compared to its Bakelite counterparts. It is wedge shaped and has a curved film plane. The curved film plane reduces vignetting and barrel distortion normally associated with a simple meniscus lens. It also makes it more compact. It has a little tab on the side that folds out that acts as a table stand for this odd shaped camera. It has a tripod socket and a shutter release guard. The Galilean optical viewfinder is small and quite difficult to use.

The film is loaded by moving a lever on the base so that the whole of the film transport system can be removed by lifting the top off the camera.

The lens & shutter are typical for this type of camera. It has a simple meniscus lens and a rotary shutter. The shutter has two speeds : [I]nstaneous and Timed [T]. The focussing is achieved by selecting one of the two zones : "6 to 15 feet" and "Beyond 15 feet". The shutter release located on the top of the camera can be locked in order to avoid an unexpected snapshot. The Six-16 Brownie Special is simply a larger version of the Six-20 Brownie Special.

Six-20 Brownie target, MANUFACTURER: Eastman Kodak Company
PLACE MANUFACTURED: US, NY, Rochester
TEXT ON STRAP: Six-20 * Brownie Target.
INTRODUCTION DATE: ca.1938
PRODUCTION DATES: ca.1938
FILM TYPE: 620 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2¼ x 3¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus_with rotary shutter.
French market six-20 Brownie Target.

The Six-20 Portrait Brownie was manufactured by Kodak Ltd. located in Great Britain from 1936 to 1940. Styled with an Art deco front and designed as a simple point and shoot box camera with a portrait setting. Constructed of anodized metal and covered with leatherette. It was capable of capturing eight 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch sized exposures on number 620 roll film. It featured a fix focus meniscus lens and a simple rotary shutter for instantaneous and time photography of landscapes and groups, with an additional built-in pull setting at left of the camera adding a feature for a close up portraits.

Brownie Starflash,  FILM TYPE: 127
Plastic camera with build-in Flash.
France models with aperture setting in france lauguage ‘13 Soleil voile & Soleil brillant 14’ or ‘13 couleur Noir/Blanc 14’
Special red/white Coca cola model october 1959 – december 1960

Brownie Starflash, PRODUCTION DATES: october 1959 – december 1960
FILM TYPE: 127
Plastic camera with build-in Flash.
France models with aperture setting in france lauguage ‘13 Soleil voile & Soleil brillant 14’ or ‘13 couleur Noir/Blanc 14’
White: march 1958 – august 1962

Brownie Starflash, MANUFACTURER: Kodak Ltd.
PLACE MANUFACTURED: Australia, Canada, France an the USA.
INTRODUCTION DATE: 1957
PRODUCTION DATES: 1957 – 1965
FILM TYPE: 127
Plastic camera with build-in Flash.
France models with aperture setting in france lauguage ‘13 Soleil voile & Soleil brillant 14’ or ‘13 couleur Noir/Blanc 14’
Different colors shutter release; gray or red.
Camera in Different colors:
Black: 1957 – 1965

Brownie Starluxe II: Similar to, but taller than, the Brownie Starmite II, this camera was made in France, as evidenced by the aperture markings, "Soleil Voile 13" and "14 Soleil Brillant". The extra height is principally due to the different design of the flashgun, that on this model being a capacitor discharge circuit powered by a 22.5v battery, taking the larger PF1 size bulbs. There are at least two colour variations

The Brownie Starmatic II Camera was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak company from 1961 to 1963. It was similar to the The Brownie Starmatic except it was made with a fast f8 lens, had two shutter speeds and was styled in a two-tone grey color. It was made of plastic with a built-in eye-level view finder and built-in automatic meter. It was capable of capturing twelve 4 x 4 cm exposures on number 127 Kodacolor or Ektachrome roll film. It was fitted with a fixed focus three element f8 lens and a rotary snap-shot shutter. It featured double exposure protection, extra bright eye-level view finder, manual exposure control for flash pictures, and synchronized flash. Originally priced at approximately $34.95.

The Brownie Starmite camera was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak company from 1960 to 1963. Constructed of plastic with fun designs. The Starmite was fitted with a fixed focus meniscus lens and simple built-in shutter for exposures indoors or out. It was very portable, weighing less than eight ounces. Priced at $12.00.

The Brownie Super 27 was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak Company from 1961 to 1965. It featured a unique horizontal design intended to help with grip and focusing. The camera was made of plastic with a built-in flash with a cover and built-in brilliant view finder. It was fitted with a fixed focus meniscus f8 lens and a simple snap shot shutter. Priced under $22.00.

Target Brownie Six-20  PRODUCTION DATES: April 1941 – 1946
FILM TYPE: 620 rollfilm IMAGE SIZE: 2¼ x 3¼ inch.
STANDARD LENSES/SHUTTERS: meniscus lens rotary shutter.
Metal body box; 2 brilliant finders; vertical line design on front panel.
Name changed from Target Brownie to Brownie Target in 1946.