Vest Pocket Kodak Model B (c.1925–1934)

Vest Pocket Kodak Model B (c.1925–1934)

The Vest Pocket Kodak Model B is a compact folding camera produced by Eastman Kodak between 1925 and 1934. Designed to fit in a vest or jacket pocket, it was a successor to the original Vest Pocket Kodak and became popular for its portability and simplicity. It uses 127 roll film to produce 4×6.5 cm images and is often admired for its elegant Art Deco styling and collapsible bellows design.

Key Features

• Brand: Kodak

• Model: Vest Pocket Kodak Model B

• Camera Type: Folding pocket camera

• Film Format: 127 roll film (produces 4×6.5 cm images)

• Lens: Meniscus or Kodak Anastigmat lens (varies by version)

• Shutter: Rotary or Kodex shutter (depending on model)

• Aperture: Fixed or adjustable depending on lens variant

• Focus: Fixed-focus or scale focus

• Viewfinder: Simple optical finder (fold-out)

• Body: Metal and leatherette, with fold-out bellows design

• Manufactured: c.1925–1934 (U.S. and UK)

Condition

Used – Good condition. The camera shows age-appropriate cosmetic wear but is intact and folds open and closed smoothly. Bellows appear light-tight. Shutter fires, though accuracy not guaranteed due to age. A wonderful display piece or restoration candidate.

What’s Included

• Vest Pocket Kodak Model B camera

• Fold-out bellows and lens/shutter unit

• (Original case or accessories if available)