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| − | This is a viewfinder camera, it does not have a built in rangefinder. In addition to the viewfinder having 44mm | + | This is a [[viewfinder camera]], it does not have a built in [[rangefinder (device)|rangefinder]]. In addition to the viewfinder having a brightline for the 44mm lens, the viewfinder will also display the word "WIND" when the film needs to be advanced; the advance lever is fitted to the base. The camera does not come with a built in [[light meter|exposure meter]]. The shutter will not fire unless film is loaded into the camera. Originally made between 1957-1959, the camera sold for a list price of $55.00 USD. |
== Details of Kodak Signet 30 Camera == | == Details of Kodak Signet 30 Camera == | ||
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'''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 /> | ||
'''Speeds:''' 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, and B<br /> | '''Speeds:''' 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, and B<br /> | ||
| + | '''Film:''' [[35mm]] | ||
'''Body Release:''' Right front of camera<br /> | '''Body Release:''' Right front of camera<br /> | ||
| − | '''Flash:''' Built-in synchronization, use No. 5 or 25, and M-2 bulbs to 1/30 second. | + | '''Flash:''' Built-in [[flash sync|synchronization]], use No. 5 or 25, and M-2 bulbs to 1/30 second. Electronic flash (X-synchronized) at all shutter speeds<br /> |
| − | '''Exposure value numbers:''' 5 to 17<br /> | + | '''[[Exposure value]] numbers:''' 5 to 17<br /> |
'''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 /> | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
| − | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/kodak/kodak_signet_30/kodak_signet_30.htm PDF Manual] | + | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/kodak/kodak_signet_30/kodak_signet_30.htm PDF Manual] on Mike Butkus' site |
[[Category:Kodak]] | [[Category:Kodak]] | ||
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| + | [[Category: S|Signet 30]] | ||
Revision as of 11:40, 3 June 2008
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Pictures courtesy of Justin Ribeiro
This is a viewfinder camera, it does not have a built in rangefinder. In addition to the viewfinder having a brightline for the 44mm lens, the viewfinder will also display the word "WIND" when the film needs to be advanced; the advance lever is fitted to the base. The camera does not come with a built in exposure meter. The shutter will not fire unless film is loaded into the camera. Originally made between 1957-1959, the camera sold for a list price of $55.00 USD.
Details of Kodak Signet 30 Camera
The following information is taken directly from the original camera manual.
Lens: Kodak Ektanar, 44mm f/2.8, Lumenized
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, exposure counter, and exposure cards.
Links
- PDF Manual on Mike Butkus' site
