Description
The Kodak Bantam is a classic vintage folding camera designed for 828 roll film. Equipped with a Kodak 50mm f/5.6 lens and a compact bellows mechanism, it folds down into a pocket-sized form factor while offering traditional analog craftsmanship. Featuring a manual shutter mechanism and optical viewfinder, this iconic American folding camera represents a key era in mid-20th-century compact camera design, making it an attractive piece for collectors or vintage camera display.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very Good
Bellows are intact and fold smoothly. Shutter speeds and mechanical linkages vary appropriately. The lens has minor fungus and would benefit from cleaning.
Included
Kodak Bantam 828 Folding Camera
Kodak 50mm f/5.6 Lens
Key Features
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Compact folding bellows design with pop-out front mechanism
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Kodak 50mm f/5.6 optical lens
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Native 828 roll film format format capability
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Integrated optical waist-level or frame viewfinder system
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Solid vintage metal casing with textured body grip
Collector's Notes
Introduced in the mid-1930s, the Kodak Bantam series was designed by pioneering industrial designer Walter Dorwin Teague. The 828 film format offered a larger frame size than standard 35mm film without sprockets, making these compact folding cameras historically significant display pieces for vintage Kodak enthusiasts.
Keywords
Kodak Bantam 828, Vintage Folding Camera, Kodak 50mm f5.6 Lens, 828 Roll Film Camera, Walter Dorwin Teague Kodak, Antique Bellows Camera, Boxed Vintage Camera
