Rewinding the film into its cassette is accomplished by first pulling the wind-on knob to its raised position followed by turning the left-hand top mounted rewind-knob clock-wise; this is accompanied by a rattling noise. It is not possible to raise the wind-on knob if it is not free to rotate, it is freed by turning the knob clock-wise while depressing the double exposure prevention button. The frame counter dial rotates during rewind as long as the film passes the sprocket wheel drum. The wind gears, which is visible inside the machined steel film chamber. All internal metal parts are either plated steel or brass. The film pressure-plate is chrome-plated polished steel, while the other parts are nickel-plated.
A variety of lens and shutter combinations appeared during the production period. This model dates to 1947–1948 based on the Kodak Anastigmat Special f/3.5 50mm lens with FLASH KODAMATIC SHUTTER.
The body is black Bakelite and top and base are satin chromed metal. The collapsible viewfinder on top of the camera features a small knob that allows for parralax correction during close focusing. There was no civil production between 1942 and 1945. The post-war models had an accessory shoe added between the viewfinder and the rewind knob. The film advance and rewind knobs are made of plastic and the rewind knob has a film reminder dial in the hub.
This camera would be an excellent addition to any collection.
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