Kodak Six-16 (Unknown Years)
A compact camera from Eastman Kodak Co. You can spot it by the carrying handle and the optional metal lens cap.
Overview
The Kodak Six-16 was made by Eastman Kodak Co. Historical materials also call it the "Jiffy Kodak Six-16" and the "Jiffy Kodak Six-16 Series II," and how those names relate is unclear. It has crowned, brilliant finders for better visibility. It also has a carrying handle, which suggests a design aimed at portability and ease of use. A metal cap was offered as an extra to keep dust and sand off the lens.
Specifications
| Crowned, brilliant finders | |
| Metal cap (extra) protects lens from dust, sand, etc. |
Design
The camera has a carrying handle, and it was sold with an optional metal cap to protect the lens. The manual mentions an "Anastigmatic" lens, which means a multi-element design meant to reduce optical aberrations. No specific lens details appear in the available documentation.
Market
The original price was $9.50, according to a digitized Kodak catalog. The sources don't give the year or the currency.
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