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| + | The '''Kodak Signet 30''' was the third model in the Kodak Signet line, introduced (along with the [[Kodak Signet 50|'''Signet 50''']]) in August of 1957. These two models are nearly identical, the main difference being that the Signet 30 lacks the [[Selenium meter|selenium photocell]] exposure meter of the Signet 50. | ||
| − | [ | + | The Signet 30 is a [[viewfinder camera]], it does not have a built in [[rangefinder (device)|rangefinder]]. The excellent viewfinder has a brightline for the 44mm lens and the word "WIND" is prominently displayed when the film needs to be advanced. The advance lever is fitted to the base of the camera; the automatic frame counter and rewind switch are located on the camera's bottom right front. The shutter release is on the right front and a threaded cable release socket is located on the lens barrel. The shutter will not fire unless film is loaded into the camera. The body is made from [[bakelite]], with metal inserts, fittings, and attached plates. |
| − | [ | + | Like many of Kodak's better lenses of this period, The Signet 30's Ektanar lens is somewhat [[radioactive]]. |
| − | + | In production from August 1957 to April 1959, the camera originally sold for a list price of $55.00 USD<ref>History of Kodak Cameras at www.kodak.com</ref> (app. $415 USD in 2007). | |
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| − | + | == Specifications == | |
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The following information is taken directly from the original camera manual. | The following information is taken directly from the original camera manual. | ||
| − | '''Lens:''' Kodak Ektanar, 44mm f/2.8, Lumenized<br /> | + | '''Lens:''' Kodak Ektanar, 44mm f/2.8, Lumenized (reportedly a 4 element lens with front element focusing)<br /> |
'''Lens Openings:''' f/2.8 to f/22<br /> | '''Lens Openings:''' f/2.8 to f/22<br /> | ||
'''Shutter:''' Kodak Synchro 250 - Automatically cocked when film is advanced. Double-Exposure prevention.<br /> | '''Shutter:''' Kodak Synchro 250 - Automatically cocked when film is advanced. Double-Exposure prevention.<br /> | ||
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'''Focusing Range:''' 2 1/2 feet to infinity.<br /> | '''Focusing Range:''' 2 1/2 feet to infinity.<br /> | ||
'''Viewfinder:''' Optical, projected viewframe type.<br /> | '''Viewfinder:''' Optical, projected viewframe type.<br /> | ||
| − | '''Construction:''' Single stroke lever film advance, easy drum-type loading, exposure counter, and exposure cards.<br /> | + | '''Construction:''' Single stroke lever film advance, easy drum-type loading, automatic exposure counter, and exposure cards.<br /> |
| − | == | + | ==Notes== |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
== Links == | == Links == | ||
* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/kodak/kodak_signet_30/kodak_signet_30.htm PDF Manual] on Mike Butkus' site | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/kodak/kodak_signet_30/kodak_signet_30.htm PDF Manual] on Mike Butkus' site | ||
| − | * [http://www.kodak.com/global/en/consumer/products/techInfo/aa13/aa13.pdf History of Kodak Cameras at Kodak's website] | + | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20120306023905/http://www.kodak.com/global/en/consumer/products/techInfo/aa13/aa13.pdf History of Kodak Cameras at Kodak's website] (archived) |
| − | [[Category:Kodak]] | + | [[Category:Kodak|Signet 30]] |
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| − | [[Category: S|Signet 30]] | + | [[Category: 35mm viewfinder]] |
| + | [[Category: S|Signet 30 Kodak]] | ||
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The Kodak Signet 30 was the third model in the Kodak Signet line, introduced (along with the Signet 50) in August of 1957. These two models are nearly identical, the main difference being that the Signet 30 lacks the selenium photocell exposure meter of the Signet 50.
The Signet 30 is a viewfinder camera, it does not have a built in rangefinder. The excellent viewfinder has a brightline for the 44mm lens and the word "WIND" is prominently displayed when the film needs to be advanced. The advance lever is fitted to the base of the camera; the automatic frame counter and rewind switch are located on the camera's bottom right front. The shutter release is on the right front and a threaded cable release socket is located on the lens barrel. The shutter will not fire unless film is loaded into the camera. The body is made from bakelite, with metal inserts, fittings, and attached plates.
Like many of Kodak's better lenses of this period, The Signet 30's Ektanar lens is somewhat radioactive.
In production from August 1957 to April 1959, the camera originally sold for a list price of $55.00 USD[1] (app. $415 USD in 2007).
Specifications
The following information is taken directly from the original camera manual.
Lens: Kodak Ektanar, 44mm f/2.8, Lumenized (reportedly a 4 element lens with front element focusing)
Lens Openings: f/2.8 to f/22
Shutter: Kodak Synchro 250 - Automatically cocked when film is advanced. Double-Exposure prevention.
Speeds: 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, and B
Film: 35mm
Body Release: Right front of camera
Flash: Built-in synchronization, use No. 5 or 25, and M-2 bulbs to 1/30 second. Electronic flash (X-synchronized) at all shutter speeds
Exposure value numbers: 5 to 17
Focusing Range: 2 1/2 feet to infinity.
Viewfinder: Optical, projected viewframe type.
Construction: Single stroke lever film advance, easy drum-type loading, automatic exposure counter, and exposure cards.
Notes
- ↑ History of Kodak Cameras at www.kodak.com
Links
- PDF Manual on Mike Butkus' site
- History of Kodak Cameras at Kodak's website (archived)
