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N o . 1 B r o w n i e M o d e l B |
No.1 Brownie Model B
The revised model of the original Brownie, introduced in 1900, became the No.1 Brownie with the introduction of the No.2 Brownie in 1901. A very simple camera with only sighting lines on the top surface to assist with framing, so, unusually for a box camera, this model was used at eye-level. A clip-on waist-level viewfinder was available as an optional accessory. The lens is mounted behind the 'flip-flop' shutter with facility for time exposures. The 117 film used in these cameras has a similar spindle to 120 film, but with smaller diameter flanges, as only six square pictures were available on a roll, so it should be quite easy to modify a roll of 120 film for use in this camera. Early cameras have a smooth leatherette finish, later models, like this one, have a grained pattern. The film-wind key mechanism is removed in it's entirety for the loading of film.name | : No.1 Brownie Model B | produced between | : 1901 - 1916 | lens | : Meniscus | shutter | : Rotary | film type | : 117 | picture size | : 6 x 6 cm | quantity made | : 522,000 | original list price (USD) | : 1.00 | categories | : box, brownie |
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