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| − | The '''Kodak Signet 50''' was the fourth model in the Kodak Signet line, introduced (along with the [[Kodak Signet 30|'''Signet 30''']]) in August of 1957. These two models are nearly identical, the main difference being that the Signet 30 lacks the [[Selenium meter|selenium photocell]] exposure meter of the Signet 50. |
+ | The '''Kodak Signet 50''' was the fourth model in the Kodak Signet line, introduced (along with the [[Kodak Signet 30|'''Signet 30''']]) in August of 1957. These two models are nearly identical, the main difference being that the Signet 30 lacks the [[Selenium meter|selenium photocell]] exposure meter of the Signet 50. |
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| + | It is a [[viewfinder camera]], it does not have a built in [[rangefinder (device)|rangefinder]]. In addition to the viewfinder having a brightline for the 44mm lens and two '''[[parallax]]''' marks, the viewfinder will also display the word "WIND" when the film needs to be advanced; the advance lever is right side of the camera's base plate. The shutter will not fire unless film is loaded into the camera. The left side of the camera contains the usual Kodalite flash holder attachment points. |
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{{br}}{{br}}In production from August 1957 to October 1960, the camera originally sold for a list price of $82.50 USD<ref>History of Kodak Cameras at www.kodak.com</ref> (app. $623 USD in 2007). |
{{br}}{{br}}In production from August 1957 to October 1960, the camera originally sold for a list price of $82.50 USD<ref>History of Kodak Cameras at www.kodak.com</ref> (app. $623 USD in 2007). |
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== Details of Kodak Signet 50 Camera == |
== Details of Kodak Signet 50 Camera == |
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'''Lens:''' Kodak Ektanar, 44mm f/2.8, Lumenized<br /> |
'''Lens:''' Kodak Ektanar, 44mm f/2.8, Lumenized<br /> |
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| − | '''Lens Openings:''' f/2.8 to f/22<br /> |
+ | '''Lens Openings:''' f/2.8 to f/22 (reportedly a 4 element lens with front element focusing)<br /> |
'''Shutter:''' Kodak Synchro 250 - Automatically cocked when film is advanced. Double-Exposure prevention.<br /> |
'''Shutter:''' Kodak Synchro 250 - Automatically cocked when film is advanced. Double-Exposure prevention.<br /> |
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'''Speeds:''' 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, and B<br /> |
'''Speeds:''' 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, and B<br /> |
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'''Focusing Range:''' 2 1/2 feet to infinity.<br /> |
'''Focusing Range:''' 2 1/2 feet to infinity.<br /> |
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'''Viewfinder:''' Optical, projected viewframe type.<br /> |
'''Viewfinder:''' Optical, projected viewframe type.<br /> |
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| − | '''Construction:''' Single stroke lever film advance, easy drum-type loading, exposure counter, and exposure cards.<br /> |
+ | '''Construction:''' Single stroke lever film advance, easy drum-type loading, automatic exposure counter, and exposure cards.<br /> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 17:03, 11 June 2008
The Kodak Signet 50 was the fourth model in the Kodak Signet line, introduced (along with the Signet 30) in August of 1957. These two models are nearly identical, the main difference being that the Signet 30 lacks the selenium photocell exposure meter of the Signet 50.
It is a viewfinder camera, it does not have a built in rangefinder. In addition to the viewfinder having a brightline for the 44mm lens and two parallax marks, the viewfinder will also display the word "WIND" when the film needs to be advanced; the advance lever is right side of the camera's base plate. The shutter will not fire unless film is loaded into the camera. The left side of the camera contains the usual Kodalite flash holder attachment points.
In production from August 1957 to October 1960, the camera originally sold for a list price of $82.50 USD[1] (app. $623 USD in 2007).
Details of Kodak Signet 50 Camera
The following information is taken directly from the original camera manual.
Lens: Kodak Ektanar, 44mm f/2.8, Lumenized
Lens Openings: f/2.8 to f/22 (reportedly a 4 element lens with front element focusing)
Shutter: Kodak Synchro 250 - Automatically cocked when film is advanced. Double-Exposure prevention.
Speeds: 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, and B
Film: 35mm
Body Release: Right front of camera
Flash: Built-in synchronization, use No. 5 or 25, and M-2 bulbs to 1/30 second. Electronic flash (X-synchronized) at all shutter speeds
Exposure value numbers: 5 to 17
Focusing Range: 2 1/2 feet to infinity.
Viewfinder: Optical, projected viewframe type.
Construction: Single stroke lever film advance, easy drum-type loading, automatic exposure counter, and exposure cards.
References
- ↑ History of Kodak Cameras at www.kodak.com
Links
- PDF Manual on Mike Butkus' site
- History of Kodak Cameras at Kodak's website