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Kodak 3,5 modèle 40 |
 Version française |
Manufactured or assembled in France from 1952 to (Circa) 1955.
Index of rarity in France: Infrequent (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 947
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Chronology of cameras Kodak
At the end of World War II, Kodak had two historic factories in France: Sevran, which had been dedicated to film development since the 1920s, and Vincennes, formerly known as Pathé, and since 1927, Kodak-Pathé, where films were produced. At that time, there were no camera manufacturing units, and all Kodak cameras available in France were imported products.
As part of the reconstruction of the national industry, imports became much more difficult, and it became necessary to manufacture cameras in France that were sold there. This is what Kodak did based on four series of cameras: the 127 series whose names begin with Star, the Pony, the entry-level 135, the Retinette, the higher quality 135, and the folding cameras in the 620 format. For each of these series, Kodak used existing cameras as a base, also found in the US or UK. One may wonder whether they were actually manufactured in France or simply assembled using French-made lenses. The Brownie Flash, which is a reissue of an American model, can also be mentioned.
The folding 620 series had four successive types. They were all metal cameras, and it was only in the third version that the Ténite1 cover appeared. The opening and deployment of the bellows are automatic. The scissors are horizontal on the first three versions. On the fourth, they are diagonal, thus marking a break in the lineage of models. This is also the only version with a left-hand cover. It is interesting to compare these models to the American Tourist II, which has a right-hand cover but diagonal scissors.
The last French version is simplified, as it no longer has the closing system of the cover by pressing the plate located between the two legs that support the lens/shutter block. The end of the folding camera series is near, and Kodak no longer invests in this type of camera.
1 Ténite refers to a thermoplastic whose name was registered by Eastman in 1939. As it ages, this plastic material undergoes a chemical phenomenon that degrades it, first by forming a white powder on the surface.
| Model | Lens | Shutter | Year | ||
 folding external viewfinder |
20 | Angénieux 6,3/105 mm | 1/25 au 1/150, B |
6 x 9 | 1949-51 |
 The cover is metal. The viewfinder is part of it but protrudes |
31 | Angénieux 4,5/100 mm | Shutter release on the top synchro |
6 x 9 (carter de l'obturateur différent) |
1950-52 |
| 31 | Angénieux 4,5/100 mm | 1 to 1/250, B Shutter release on the top synchro |
6 x 9 |
1950-52 | |
| 31 Special | Angénieux 4,5/100 mm | 1 to 1/250, B Shutter release on the top synchro |
6 x 9 Protection against double exposure |
1950-52 | |
 The cover is on the right-hand side, and the struts are horizontal |
A10 | Fixfocus | B, I Non-cocking shutter Release button on shutter synchro |
6 x 9 | 1952 |
| A modèle 11 | Meniscus | B, I Non-cocking shutter Release button on shutter synchro |
6 x 9 | 1953-55 | |
| 21 | Angénieux 6,3/105 mm | 1/25 to 1/150, B Shutter release on the top |
6 x 9 | 1952-55 | |
| 32 | Angénieux 4,5/105 mm | 1 to 1/250, B synchro |
6 x 9 | 1951-53 | |
| 33 | Angénieux 4,5/100 mm |
1 to 1/250, B synchro Timer |
6 x 9 Griffe pour accessoire |
1953-55 | |
| 34 | Angénieux 4,5/100 mm | 1 to 1/250, B Synchro |
6 x 9 | 1953-56 | |
| 36 | Angénieux 4,5/100 mm | 1 to 1/250, B synchro |
6 x 9, 6 x 6, 28 x 40 mm | 1953-55 | |
| 37 | Angénieux 4,5/100 mm | 1 to 1/250, B Timer Synchro |
Periscope viewfinder 6 x 9, 6 x 6, 28 x 40 mm Griffe pour accessoire |
1954-56 | |
| 40 | Angénieux 3,5/100 mm | Prontor SV 1 to 1/250, B Timer Synchro M and X |
Periscope viewfinder 6 x 9, 6 x 6 Protection against double exposure Griffe pour accessoire |
1952-55 | |
| 42 | Angénieux 3,5/100 mm | Timer Synchro M and X |
Periscope viewfinder |
1953-57 | |
 The cover is on the left-hand side, and the struts are diagonal |
B11 | Méniscus f/10 |
Pas de marque B, I Shutter release on the top Non-cocking shutter |
6 x 9 and 6 x 6 | 1956-61 |
| B31 | Angénieux 4,5 / 100 mm | 1/25 to 1/150, B Shutter release on the top |
6 x 9 and 6 x 6 | 1956-59 | |
| B31 | Angénieux 4,5/100 mm | 1/30 to 1/250, B Shutter release on the top |
6 x 9 and 6 x 6 | 1960-61 | |
Traduction de Sylvain Halgand
Series of 6 X 9 folding stools built by Kodak Pathé, this one is certainly one of most beautiful.
It is equipped with a Angénieux lens of 100 mm aperture to 3,5. It is easily discernible besides other cameras of the series, by its large lens frontal.
The shutter (Prontor SV according to the Photo-Hall catalog 1953) goes from the second to the 1/250. It is equipped with a retarder.
The design features most particular is its periscopic finder. The two windows of the finder are not one opposite the other. A play of mirror returns the image. The goal of such an architecture is to have a more precise viewfinding.
This camera was worth 24120 francs in 1953.
Kodak 42 is similar to this camera but makes it possible to obtain 3 formats: 6 X 9 cm, 6 X 6cm and 28 X 40 mm. Model 40 could be transform in model 42 for 3055 francs at Photo-Plait. This transformation cost 3055 francs .
Interesting links or bibliography :
 Photo Revue de 1951 |
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