Kodak Brownie No 2 (1901–1930s)
A simple box camera that helped bring photography to the masses. It uses 120 film and has a fixed-focus lens with multiple aperture settings.
Overview
The Kodak Brownie No 2 is a box camera Eastman Kodak introduced in 1901. It belongs to the Brownie series, which began in 1900 to make photography accessible to amateur users. The model was produced for several decades. The Model F variant appeared around 1924 and continued into the 1930s. During the 1930 period it was available in colors including blue and green, a shift toward more consumer-friendly looks. The design is simple. The fixed-focus lens is optimized for subjects from 8 feet to infinity, and the camera uses 120 film, a format still in use today.
Specifications
| Film Format | 120 film |
| Lens | 105mm f/8 |
| Aperture | f/11, f/16, f/22 |
| Focus | Fixed (8ft–infinity) |
| Shutter Speed | Approximately 1/30–1/40 sec |
Design
Around 1930 the Kodak Brownie No 2 was produced in various colors, and the Model F is known to come in blue and green. It is a box-form camera with a fixed, non-interchangeable lens and manual controls. The Model F designation is confirmed for versions made from 1924 onward.
Context
Kodak launched the Brownie No 2 in 1901, just after the original Brownie series debuted in 1900. It was an affordable, easy-to-use camera that could be operated without technical expertise, and it helped expand amateur photography. The production run was long, and the line evolved into color variants like the Model F.
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