Kodak Autographic Kodak Jr Analogue camera

Offered is a classic No. 1A Autographic Kodak Jr. folding bellows camera. This iconic model features the "Autographic" window on the back, a revolutionary feature of its time that allowed photographers to write notes directly onto the film margin using a specialized stylus. This specific unit is equipped with the reliable Kodak Ball Bearing Shutter, a hallmark of early 20th-century Kodak engineering.

The camera is housed in a sturdy metal body covered in black grain leatherette, featuring the collapsible bellows design that made these cameras portable "pocket" instruments for travelers and hobbyists in the early 1900s.

Specifications

Camera Type: Folding bellows camera

Shutter: Kodak Ball Bearing Shutter with settings for T, B, 1/25, 1/50, and 1/100

Lens: Fixed focal length meniscus or rapid rectilinear lens (typical for this series)

Feature: Autographic recording window on the rear door

Construction: Metal body with genuine leather/leatherette covering

Film Type: 116 Autographic film (no longer in production; collector's item)

Condition

Cosmetic: The camera shows a significant vintage patina consistent with its age. The leatherette covering shows visible wear and surface aging. The metal parts exhibit some oxidation and loss of finish, adding to its authentic antique character.

Mechanical: The folding mechanism still operates, and the bellows appear to be intact, though they have not been tested for light-tightness. The shutter fires, but accuracy is not guaranteed.

Optical: The lens and viewfinder show typical dust and haze expected from a century-old instrument.

Hardware: Includes the original handle strap (shows heavy wear).

Please note: This camera uses 116 film, which is no longer commercially available. It is sold primarily as a decorative antique or for historical study. The camera has not been tested with film. The images are an integral part of the description.