Kodak pocket 1 Analogue camera

In the last image we observe an Eastman Kodak No. 1A Pocket Kodak, a bellows camera of great popularity produced in Rochester (USA) between 1926 and 1932. This model was aimed at the general public of amateur photographers and used 116-format film (today discontinued, but adaptable with some adjustments to 120) to create large negatives, about 6.5 x 11 cm (2½ x 4¼ inches).

It is distinguished by its elegant metal construction coated with black leatherette and by the black bellows. On the front, around the lens, the inscription 'Eastman Kodak Co.' and the 'EKC' logo are clearly visible. The mounted shutter is a Kodex No. 0 or No. 1, with exposure times B, T, 25 and 50, and an adjustable aperture via a lower numeric scale (f/6.3 or f/7.9 depending on the version of the Kodak Anastigmat lens).

A characteristic feature of this series is the "autographic" function (often present even if not explicitly indicated in the base model name in those years), which allowed the photographer to write brief notes on the edge of the negative through a small rear hatch using the supplied metal stylus. The camera rests on its chrome-plated detachable foot with the "Kodak" inscription in Art Deco style, which also serves as a support for long exposures.


The cosmetic condition seems good, with the bellows intact and the metal parts gleaming. Although today it is difficult to use due to the lack of 116 film, it remains a beautiful display piece that tells the story of the golden era of mass-market analog photography.