Kodak Folding Hawkeye Six-20 Model C Analogue camera

Kodak Folding Hawkeye Six-20 Model C - Art Deco Elegance in a Portable PackageThe Kodak Folding Hawkeye Six-20 Model C is a quintessential example of Eastman Kodak's 1930s design philosophy, blending everyday utility with the striking aesthetics of the Art Deco movement. Manufactured between 1933 and 1937, this camera was designed to be a simpler, more affordable alternative to the premium Kodak Vigilant line, yet it retains a high level of mechanical charm. Its most distinctive feature is the beautiful Art Deco geometric pattern on the front shutter plate. Designed to fold flat for easy travel, it represents the era when photography truly became a companion for the weekend traveler and the family "hawkeye."Key BenefitsStunning Art Deco Design: Features a classic geometric shutter faceplate that makes it a standout display piece for any vintage collection.Large Format Heritage: Designed to produce generous $2 rac{1}{4} imes 3 rac{1}{4}$ inch negatives, offering that unmistakable vintage depth and character.Slim Travel Profile: A masterpiece of early 20th-century folding engineering, collapsing into a compact, self-protected metal shell.FeaturesCamera Type: Vertical Folding Roll Film CameraFilm Format: 620 Roll Film (resulting in $2 rac{1}{4} imes 3 rac{1}{4}$ inch exposures)Lens: Meniscus Achromatic lensShutter: Kodo No. 0 ShutterShutter Speeds: Instant (approx. 1/35s), Time (T), and Bulb (B)Aperture: Three selectable settings via a sliding tab at the base of the shutterViewfinder: Reversible brilliant finder mounted on the lens standard for portrait or landscape shotsConstruction: All-metal body with black leatherette covering and chrome-finished strutsConditionCosmetic (Rated 3.5/5): The camera is in good vintage condition. The black leatherette is mostly intact with some typical edge wear and minor "bubbling" consistent with its age. The Art Deco front plate is well-preserved and legible.Optical: The meniscus lens shows some internal dust and light haze, which is common for cameras of this century. The brilliant finder is functional.Mechanical: The folding mechanism operates smoothly and locks into the shooting position firmly. The Kodo shutter fires on the Instant, Time, and Bulb settings.Note: This item is sold as a vintage collectible/display piece. As 620 film is no longer in mainstream production (though 120 can be re-spooled), it has not been tested for light-tightness or image quality.What's IncludedKodak Folding Hawkeye Six-20 Model C CameraOriginal Brown Leatherette Carrying Case (showing vintage character/wear)Why This Product?The Hawkeye Six-20 Model C is a perfect entry point for those fascinated by the history of Kodak. It captures the transition from the boxy cameras of the early 1900s to the sleek, streamlined folders of the mid-century. Because this unit retains its Art Deco faceplate in such good condition, it serves as a fantastic bridge between photographic history and period design. Whether as a centerpiece for a bookshelf or a gift for a lover of 1930s style, this Kodak folder is an evocative mechanical artifact.Keywords: Kodak, Hawkeye Six-20, Model C, Folding Camera, Art Deco, 620 Film, Vintage Photography, Eastman Kodak, Kodo Shutter, Bellows Camera, 1930s Style.