Kodak Folding Camera

C05065 Screen Focus Kodak Camera No. 4 Model A -Recalled 1904 SN #61 RARE

C05065 Screen Focus Kodak Camera No. 4 Model A -Recalled 1904 SN #61 RARE
C05065 Screen Focus Kodak Camera No. 4 Model A -Recalled 1904 SN #61 RARE
C05065 Screen Focus Kodak Camera No. 4 Model A -Recalled 1904 SN #61 RARE
C05065 Screen Focus Kodak Camera No. 4 Model A -Recalled 1904 SN #61 RARE
C05065 Screen Focus Kodak Camera No. 4 Model A -Recalled 1904 SN #61 RARE
C05065 Screen Focus Kodak Camera No. 4 Model A -Recalled 1904 SN #61 RARE
C05065 Screen Focus Kodak Camera No. 4 Model A -Recalled 1904 SN #61 RARE
C05065 Screen Focus Kodak Camera No. 4 Model A -Recalled 1904 SN #61 RARE
C05065 Screen Focus Kodak Camera No. 4 Model A -Recalled 1904 SN #61 RARE
C05065 Screen Focus Kodak Camera No. 4 Model A -Recalled 1904 SN #61 RARE
C05065 Screen Focus Kodak Camera No. 4 Model A -Recalled 1904 SN #61 RARE
C05065 Screen Focus Kodak Camera No. 4 Model A -Recalled 1904 SN #61 RARE
C05065 Screen Focus Kodak Camera No. 4 Model A -Recalled 1904 SN #61 RARE
C05065 Screen Focus Kodak Camera No. 4 Model A -Recalled 1904 SN #61 RARE

C05065 Screen Focus Kodak Camera No. 4 Model A -Recalled 1904 SN #61 RARE

4 Screen Focus Kodak Model A. DESCRIPTION: This is a very rare No. 4 Screen Focus Kodak manufactured in the first year of production and recalled to the factory - Serial Number: 61. This serial number appears on the sliding back panel and on the edge or the rear frame surrounding the bellows - the numbers match.

According to published literature, the No. 4 Screen Focus Kodak was introduced in the 1904 catalog. The new camera was released in January 1905 with serial numbers starting from 101. See "Redbellows" website by David Purcell - the site quotes information from Brian Coe's book: Kodak Cameras - The First Hundred Years.

To find his site simply Google "Redbellows Web Site" and navigate to the camera list selecting Kodak and then scroll down to the No. 4 Screen Focus Kodak listing. The camera body, bellows, and Mahogany wood interior are as clean as you will find for this camera introduced nearly 120 years ago. Camera is outfitted properly with the Bausch & Lomb Rapid Rectilinear lens and the "Kodak Automatic" shutter. Has the often-missing darkslide and displays beautifully.

It also has the ground glass focusing screen. Unfortunately, the camera has some condition issues: the camera body releases for set-up are stiff and the shutter is inoperative - missing the shutter release lever - looks like a shutter repair was attempted at some point. Maybe this is an attempt related to the Kodak recall - clearly it is in such lovely condition because it just wasn't used much.

Please read below for a more detailed assessment of condition. If you are interested in this camera, please take the time to read this entire listing describing the camera and condition - it has a couple of conditions noted below. Please also note that I cannot field test cameras, so this might require some adjustments. 4 SCREEN FOCUS KODAK CAMERA: The camera was first offered in the 1904 Kodak catalog and it was discontinued in 1910 with somewhere around 4,000 units being produced. See note at beginning concerning recall of 1904 cameras.

Basically, the camera could use of No. 123 roll film by allowing the photographer to insert a darkslide (protecting the film), swing up the film back, insert the ground glass focusing screen, focus, remove the screen, lower the back into place, and then take the exposure. The camera produced 4X5 exposures. CONDITION: The exterior of this camera, the burgundy bellows, and the interior Mahogany is in gorgeous display condition.

Camera has some conditions to be noted - please read below. Camera Body Exterior: Excellent condition exterior leather - see photos. Has original handle strap, and clean metal fittings. Matching serial number 61 on main body & sliding back.

Camera Body Interior: Beautiful Mahogany interior with clean brass fittings with a few marks. Camera Set-Up: The camera opens and closes and the film body raises to proper position - see photos. The front bed button release and rear back release are very stiff and require a considerable amount of pressure to move the catch that releases the bed and film back (so it can be raised).

The camera is somewhat complicated, so take time to properly understand how it opens. You will have to carefully press the appropriate releases to set the camera up. Perhaps you can adjust the release to require less pressure. Using a flashlight, I noted four to five pinholes on the left side towards the rear of the bellows. Bausch & Lomb Rapid Rectilinear Lens: Very clean and clear - no scratches, no haze, no fungus - would deliver excellent images as intended.

Kodak Automatic Shutter: Shutter inoperative. Missing shutter lever - possibly other parts. Also, looks like it is not mounted properly on lens board - please see photos and ask questions if needed. Darkslide: Very clean - inserts and removes smoothly. Sliding Back: Works properly - Mounts & removes smoothly.

Stores the ground glass panel securely. Ground Glass Focusing Panel: Very Clean - Ground Glass Complete - snaps securely in rear sliding back for storage.

Front Standard: Sturdy - slides out focus rail smoothly - Rise & Fall not working - knob seems stuck. Viewfinder: Complete - Securely attached - viewing pretty good with some mirror oxidation/corrosion. Bubble Level: Not Working - No Fluid.

Camera Set-up Release Very Stiff. No Fluid In Bubble Level.

Please Ask Questions If Needed. This Camera Is Going To A New Collection.

I do my best to describe items accurately and fairly.


C05065 Screen Focus Kodak Camera No. 4 Model A -Recalled 1904 SN #61 RARE