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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 meter|selenium photocell]] exposure meter of the Signet 50. It 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 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 Originally made between 1957-1959, the camera sold for a list price of $55.00 USD<ref>History of Kodak Cameras at www.kodak.com</ref> (app. $415 USD in 2007). | + | 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. It 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 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 Originally made between 1957-1959, the camera sold for a list price of $55.00 USD<ref>History of Kodak Cameras at www.kodak.com</ref> (app. $415 USD in 2007). |
== Details of Kodak Signet 30 Camera == | == Details of Kodak Signet 30 Camera == | ||
Revision as of 14:10, 9 June 2008
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Pictures courtesy of Justin Ribeiro
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. It 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 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[1] (app. $415 USD in 2007).
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.
References
- ↑ History of Kodak Cameras at www.kodak.com
Links
- PDF Manual on Mike Butkus' site
- History of Kodak Cameras at Kodak's website
