Vest Pocket Autographic Kodak

Vest Pocket Autographic Kodak - Good Condition | Pocket-Sized Folding Camera from Eastman Kodak with Original Camera Bag

The Vest Pocket Autographic Kodak is one of the most celebrated and historically significant folding cameras ever produced by Eastman Kodak. Introduced in the early 1910s, this tiny folding camera was so compact it could slip into a waistcoat pocket, which is how it earned its name. It shoots 127 roll film in a slim, elegant, all-metal body and was famously carried by soldiers during the First World War. The Autographic feature, marked by the 1902 and 1913 patent dates on the camera, allowed the photographer to write a note on the film itself using the built-in stylus, preserving names, dates and places alongside each exposure. This complete example comes with its original camera bag. No serial number noted.

Key Features

• Iconic pocket-sized folding design, small enough to carry in a waistcoat pocket
• Autographic back, allowing notes to be written directly on the film
• 127 roll film format
• Fixed Kodak folding lens
• Simple and intuitive controls
• Solid all-metal construction
• Original camera bag included
• A genuine piece of early 20th century photographic history

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition, light handling marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or significant damage; folding mechanism operates smoothly
• Optics: Lens clean and clear, no fungus, haze or significant dust
• Mechanics: Shutter fires correctly; folding bed opens and closes smoothly; film transport functioning as expected

“The Vest Pocket Autographic Kodak is one of those cameras that connects you directly to the early days of popular photography. Tiny, elegant and beautifully made, it carries the patent dates of its era and the unmistakable character of a design that put photography in everyone’s pocket. With its original camera bag included, this is a charming and complete piece of Kodak history.”

What’s Included

• Vest Pocket Autographic Kodak camera
• Original camera bag

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Kodak (Eastman Kodak Company)
• Model: Vest Pocket Autographic
• Serial Number: Not available
• Film Format: 127 roll film
• Lens: Kodak fixed lens
• Focus: Zone focus
• Exposure: Manual
• Autographic Feature: Yes
• Viewfinder: Direct optical viewfinder
• Built-in Flash: No
  
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition