Type: Folding Rollfim

Introduced: April 1905

Discontinued: 1915

Film Size: 124

Picture Size: 3 1/4 X 4 1/4″

Manufactured: U.S.

Lens: Meniscus Achromat Or Rapid Rectilinear – See Below

Shutters: F.P K. Automatic Or Ball Bearing – See Below

Numbers Made: 108,000

Description:

This square-edge camera features an imitation leather-covered wood body, a reversible reflecting finder, sliding focusing, and an automatic lock (serial number 101-F).

 

Variations:

• May 1907: Model B; sliding back latch replaced by concealed buttons from serial number 24,159.
• June 1909: Model D; metal lens panel; new focusing scale; pneumatic release on F.P.K shutter from serial number 42,325.
• Jan 1912: Black bellows instead of red fitted on cameras sent to the U.K.
• Feb 1913: Longer baseboard hinge fitted from serial number 67,801.

Meniscus achromatic lens:

• April 1905-13: F.P.K. Automatic shutter 1913-15: Brownie ball bearing shutter
• Rapid Rectilinear lens:
• April 1909-12: F.P.K. Automatic shutter 1913-15: Brownie ball bearing shutter