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Kodak No.4 Bullet Special vintage camera, made in 1899. I will try to give as detailed a description as possible, but please note this is an antique item (over 120 years old!), so the following is an approximate guide to condition, and there may be issues not listed here.
Overall it’s in nice condition for its age. The external surfaces have signs of wear and tear, but no cracks, gouges or other notable damage. The top strap is missing. The three doors open and close nicely, the viewfinders are a bit cloudy and dirty (internally), but they show an image. Inside the front panel the wood is in very nice condition, with surprisingly little wear and tear for the camera’s age. The focus control moves the standard smoothly though its range.
The lens is also in good condition, with some wear and tear. The shutter appears to be working, it cocks and fires as expected with the external controls on B, I and T settings. The aperture control is working and the iris opens and closes smoothly. The lens glass is clean with some dust and minor signs of use, no obvious fungus. The internal baffle inside the lens has some corrosion. The film transport section is mostly in good condition, the wood is lovely and has minor wear and tear. The darkslide has a piece missing along the edge lip and is cracked in places. The frame also has a split, as can be seen in picture 11.
I haven’t tested it further than this, and obviously this has not been tested with film. If you need to know anything else about it please ask before buying, I’m happy to help.
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Category: Cameras and Photography:Vintage Photography:Vintage Cameras:Box Cameras
Location: London