£3.49 postage. The directions say a three quarter spin is enough to fire the flash bulb. I bought this camera for my 15 year old daughter who is becoming an avid photographer and camera collector. Aperture; approximately F/14.5-16, depending on where you measure from. There’s strong barrel distortion with this camera, however, it isn’t noticeable unless you have straight lines near the image periphery. This review will cover the Kodak Brownie Hawkeye flash model from the 1950s. Manufactured by; Eastman Kodak Company, in Rochester NY. Kodak uses a series of arrows and the word “Kodak” to warn you of the upcoming No. Name; Kodak Brownie Hawkeye camera flash model. $49.99 + shipping. Each roll of 620 film gives you 12 exposures, with each negative being 6x6cm (2 ¼ x 2 ¼ inches). The Kodak Brownie Hawkeye is a Bakelite camera taking 6x6cm images on 620 film, made in the USA and France by Kodak, between c.1949-1961 [1]. Vintage 1950s Kodak Brownie Hawkeye Camera with Flash Holder Flash Model Shelf Decor Retro Small Photography/Prop Square Brown Mid Century. 2021 by Photo Jottings. Please scroll through entire listing to review all 12 photos & read 402567224750 Log in admin | Copyright © Advance the film after every shot so you won’t forget. Dimensions; 4.5″ (115mm) deep from back to front of lens hood, 3.75″ (95mm) wide, including winding knob, 3.9″ (100mm) tall, from bottom to top of latch, not including handle. The field case is a snug fit, but allows you to turn the winding knob ok. There’s room for the flasholder with the case mounted, and the red window in the back shows up nicely. Note; the more expensive No. You are now ready to take pictures. It's just copying light onto film. Bottom line; the Kodak Brownie Hawkeye has about the same resolution, with, and without the close-up attachment as the 4.0MP Olympus C-750UZ, (or similar camera) but only in the central area, the sides are obviously softer on the Kodak. Film; 12 6x6cm or 2¼”x2¼” exposures with 620 film, (ebay new rolls, which is now being produced in limited runs), but 120 will fit most models if you use a 620 take-up spool. It won’t cost you much and is just plain fun. (1949) Preparing to renovate a Kodak Brownie Hawkeye. I used Kodak Portra 160 and 400, I like both, very nice colors. Special edition of the No. You can change your language preferences any time you like — just select your language from the dropdown list! I had the scans saved as 16mb TIFF, and I noticed no difference when I adjusted and saved them to JPEG. Here’s the issue you’ll be dealing with as far as film goes. The last row shows a blooming bougainvillea taken from 4′ (1.2m) away, using the close-up attachment. The Hawkeye is a medium-format box camera that utilizes 620 format film (more on that later). Because of its simple controls and initial price of $1 (equivalent to $31 in 2019) along with the low price of Kodak roll film and processing, the Brownie camera surpassed i… Section four; modifying 120 film to use in the Hawkeye. Kodak made this style Hawkeye camera without flash compatibility from 1949-1951. 5 … See the first picture in “loading instructions,” (top part of picture) where the film backing is not laying even and flat, (to illustrate what I’m talking about). Click for ful size image of the Saguaro studded canyon. For our purposes, longer is not much of a problem, it’s the larger ends that need to be trimmed to the basic size as the 620 spool ends. Double exposure prevention; No, the shutter automatically cocks itself when you press the shutter button, and is independent from the film advance knob, this can be a problem for some people! $25.00. Point and shoot camera! 25 flash bulbs. However: your Brownie Hawkeye Flash need not still HAVE its flash attachment to be considered a BHF. I have not researched what year this came out but Ill guess 1950's. Paper House Productions Snap Shots 10" Vintage Camera Shaped Die-Cut 25 Page Photo Album, Bellaa 24094 Camera Pen Pencil Holder Desk Organizer Bookend Bookshelf Decor 6 inch. 25 bulbs and has a dial exposure calculator on the back. Learn how here. Also notice the rivets for holding the flash connections on the older model. Make sure the shutter works properly, and the lens and front glass are clean, go here for instructions. Such is the problems with cheap cameras. Your question might be answered by sellers, manufacturers, or customers who bought this product. 13 close-up attachment, Kodak No. This view shows the differences in the older model, left, and newer model on the right. Keep the camera out of the direct sun as much as possible, otherwise you may get light streaks from a leaky box or shutter system. This one was also taken with a close up filter. Underneath, you’ll see the absence of a tripod socket, which means you’ll have a tough time making good long exposure shots. You feed the trimmed supply side 120 film (on left) over and down to the 620 take-up spool. I did not return the cameras because I really wanted to give this to my daughter for Christmas. When I first saw this camera the seller had the description "'Kodak Brownie Hawkeye Flash [Antique] Electronics; $27.50'". No double exposure prevention, see above. £3.10 postage. On the right is a shot with the sun in the frame, which ruins the image. Check out all the goodies in what I believe to be an all original unmolested outfit from about 1959-60. The reason for this is the camera uses no film pressure plate, which is used to keep the film flat and even across the frame, so without it, the film does not lay perfectly flat, and therefore doesn’t focus properly on the loose sides. You’ll get a good idea of the characteristics, and resolution of this camera by this one picture. As usual, I went overboard on this review, and it’s going to cover two long pages. Excellent Condition!! Don’t expect your developed film to look as good as a digital camera picture without being adjusted. The one shown here was made in France under the reference: Brownie Flash Camera. The Kodak Brownie Hawkeye camera was made for 620 medium format film, which is no longer commercially available, but does exist in small runs (and new rolls at ebay)at a premium price. Baby Boomers and even younger people are getting acquainted with the camera their parents or grandparents used. Speed of instantaneous setting about 1/30th second, bulb setting, as long as you hold down the shutter. The two crops above are comparisons of the Kodak Hawkeye, and the 4.0mp Olympus C-750UZ camera, taken at the same distance, and same basic focal length. If so, try this place to see what’s available, and help support the site, thanks! In back we have the red window that shows the exposure number, which is printed on backing paper that covers the actual film. Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2010. 2 Hawk-Eye Camera Model C, issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Eastman Kodak Co. There was a problem completing your request. A telephoto shot etc. This camera model was manufactured in the United States and France. Antique Eastman Kodak Box Camera No.2 A Brownie Model B. The Olympus is using more sharpening, and smoothing out some details, (see wood grain in back) while the Hawkeye has some film grain visible, and appears slightly softer in certain areas. VINTAGE KODAK BROWNIE HAWKEYE CAMERA FLASH MODEL WITH BOX & PAPERWORK & TAG After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. 3B Quick Focus KODAK Camera - Model A: 1906: 1911: 125: $12: ... BROWNIE HAWKEYE, Flash Model Camera [photo] 1950: 1961: 620: $7: 1: BROWNIE Holiday Camera [photo] 1953: 1962: 127: $5: 2: ... No. The flash compatible units were produced from 1950-1961, and were sold by themselves, or in an “outfit” which included a flash unit, film, batteries, bulbs and of course the camera. I thought "Wow, this would be a great collector's item at a bargain price. If you don’t want to bother with using batteries, get the Kodak generator flasholder, No. https://www.ebay.com/b/Kodak-Brownie-Flash/11716/bn_7023339302 There were also examples labelled "Brownie Fiesta" and "Brownie Flash". The images above are about the same size as prints you’d get from your film developer. Flash attachment for use with Kodak proprietary flash units, and a bright 1.1″ or 27mm diagonal waist-level viewfinder. Focal length; Probably 75mm, but could be 85mm, depending on which measurement is correct, see “Aperture” above. Kodak spent a lot of money marketing the “new” 620 film of the day, so when they learned some folks were using 120 film in their Hawkeye cameras, they added these tabs, and with the added length of the 120 spool, forced the tabs to move out, thus causing an obstruction when closing the back of the camera. The close-up filter has this chart on the inside of the top cover, so you know what the optimal distance is. Kodak Brownie Flash B Review, Coffee and Cream Anyone? 177 E outfit has the smaller flasholder for use with smaller, less expensive M-2 bulbs, as opposed to the larger No. The camera lens is a single element meniscus lens (glass or plastic) with a focusing distance fixed from 5 feet to infinity. Kodak Disc Film, better than you think, or worse? Introduced in 1900, it introduced the snapshot to the masses. Antique!!! Trim both spool ends with a pair of common household scissors, cutting the outline as you see above. This shot shows the lens opening, flush mounted shutter button, and the viewfinder lens. Fuji uses a series of black dots to warn you of the next exposure. The Kodak Brownie Hawkeye is a Bakelite box camera that takes 12 6x6cm images on 620 film, made in the USA and France by Kodak, between 1949-1961. When I first saw this camera the seller had the description "'Kodak Brownie Hawkeye Flash [Antique] Electronics; $27.50'". Kodak Hawkeye Ace 127 Roll Film Box Camera. Lens; glass for most of the run, though plastic was used the last couple of years. I need a flash bulb for it. And this one does a great job of that. Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2012. 25 bulbs, and are expensive to buy today. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Go here to see what’s currently available for 620. Are you confused about a cleaning or a respooling issue? Kodak Brownie Hawkeye Camera Flash Model Kodalite IV Field Case EXCELLENT SHAPE! All you have to do is cut down the spool ends a little bit, see review section covering loading. Here are some resized, full images taken with three different Hawkeye cameras, all turned in the same results. Approximate resolution; center area about equal to a 4.0MP fixed lens camera. Also consider I held down the shutter button continuously on the Kodak for a 30 sec exposure, using the close-up attachment. The main subject looks nice and sharp here, the limited depth of field softens the area around the plant, which is fine. Add to. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Use whatever way works best for you. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The two top row shots show sun reflections coming from the upper right, and pretty much ruined the lighthouse shot. The one I have is a later model… The Kodak Brownie Flash: A Nice Little Camera, Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2010. Check these sources below before you … Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2011, For a 60+ year old Antique that still functions It is a great camera. Jollylook Mini Instant Film Camera - Cardboard Vintage Retro Style - Analog and Folding - No Electronics and Manual Development Mechanism with Crank Handle! $9.90 shipping. This review will cover the Kodak Brownie Hawkeye flash model from the 1950s. Today you’ll most likely get 4″ x 4″ and they look good too. Winterworm Antique Old-Fashioned Resin Brown Vintage Radio Model Home Decorative Di... To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Note: if you find you need the spool to be shorter, simply sand down the plastic ends using some rough sandpaper such as 100 grit until they are almost paper thin. 1 exposure. $9.99. Translating the letters into numbers this code gives us: "0559", or 05/59.....meaning that this camera … $10.99 + shipping. Particularly this camera (the Kodak Brownie Hawkeye Flash) which I believe was produced sometime in the late 1950's and perhaps early 1960's. Along with the caption was a picture of the camera that looks like it had a flash attached on top. That’s it for the review, now are you ready to make some memories? Notice me hanging from the ceiling in the reflector. I can’t see where this would clear up any misunderstanding, what would long mean? The Kodak Brownie Hawkeye Camera Flash Model was, and remains, one of the most popular film cameras ever produced. 772. This one is a type 2, which uses a shoe bracket and cord. Easy to hold, lightweight, and has bright waist-level viewfinder. $5.70 shipping. The right shot is a prickly pear cactus in bloom, with the close-up attachment used. Next, put the back of the camera on properly, then begin winding, see below. The dark band down the middle is a mullion. The camera’s shutter is fix… The Brownie Hawkeye is a Bakelite camera taking 6x6cm images on 620 film, made in the USA and France by Kodak, between c.1949-1961. 5 or No. Advance film immediately after taking a picture, that way you won’t get double exposures. And either I get a flash on top or on the side...either way I think it was what was advertised "Flash". Kodak Brownie Hawkeye Cleaning Instructions and Owners Manual. The meniscus lens is now made entirely out of plastic (right image), instead of being glass with a black plastic band around the perimeter, like the older ones, left shot. I love the looks of it too. Kodak Brownie Hawkeye Flash Camera (1950-1961) A plastic box camera with flash synchronization and range finder, the Kodak Brownie Hawkeye Flash camera … The flash compatible units were produced from 1950-1961, and were sold by themselves, or in an “outfit” which included a flash unit, film, batteries, bulbs and of course the camera. Only wind the take up (620) spool until the backing paper is taught, maybe two times around the axle, if you pull out too much paper, the actual film will start to come out, then you’ll ruin those shots. Tagged with Brownie, Hawkeye, Kodak, Kodak Brownie Hawkeye. 775 “pocket flash” type B-1 that uses two AA batteries. Focusing distance; listed in manual to be 5′ to infinity, things are very soft at 5-10′ (1.5-3.0m). A must- have for collectors!! There are more “outfits” than I’ve listed here, but the two mentioned are what I have, so I can confirm what they came with. Instead of a flash for the Brownie, I also received a lame (circa 1990s) Olympus TRIP S camera that uses 35mm cassette film and that smelled like cigarette smoke. Need an estimate of value on a Kodak Brownie Hawkeye Flash camera. Click the picture for a full sized (2384×2384) image. The field case, No. The flash might use batteries, but the camera with no flash doesn't. The two buttons on top unsnap, and the front drops down and out of the way of picture taking. The two bottle labels are about 4′ (1.2m) away from the lens. The third row left shows a nice scene of a Saguaro studded canyon in Tucson, AZ. Brownie Flash II (UK) 1956-1959 : Brownie Flash III : 1957-1960 : Brownie Flash IV : 1957-1959 : Brownie Flash Six-20 : 1946-1955 : Brownie Flashmite 20 : 1960-1965 : Brownie Fun Saver : 1963-1968 : Brownie Hawkeye : 1949-1951 : Brownie Hawkeye Flash Model : 1950-1961 : Brownie Holiday : 1953-1957 : Brownie Holiday Flash : 1954-1962 : Brownie Junior 620 : 1933-1936 If you have a mid-to-late model, which most people have, you may have to bend the tabs some, see below. Don’t use the close-up attachment for anything farther than 5′ (1.5m) or you’ll get blurry shots. The original design did not have a flash facility, but the Flash model was added in 1950 and labeled Kodak Brownie Flash in France. I bought this camera for my 15 year old daughter who is becoming an avid photographer and camera collector. The slotted screws in front are not original, I had to replace them because of bad threads. I used this filter on Black and white film, clouds look slightly better, but it really doesn’t do much, so don’t bother with this accessory. images of Brownie Flash at BOITES @ IMAGES [1] France Pathé Brownie Flash at Sylvain Halgand's [2] It was conceived and marketed for sales of Kodak roll films. Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2015, Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2015. Kodak … I’ve heard some people have trouble using modified 120 film, usually the complaint is hard to advance film, but again, I’ve had no problems. My grandparents bought this new in the early 1950's, i've seen pictures taken with it, and it still has some film in it (at the end of the roll, so there must be some long lost photos on it!!!!). The older model has a metal winding knob, and the rotating latch on top is opposite of the newer model. No tripod socket, so sharp long exposures are pure luck. In the case of our “fixed” focus Hawkeye, it’s 42″ or 1.07m. Small prints may be OK. Don’t shoot with the sun close to the front of the camera lens. You can put the take-up spool in the slot and then feed the backing paper through the slot, winding it using the knob, or leave the  620 spool out, then feed the backing paper, winding it by hand, then put it in the slot. (17) 17 reviews. Shutter and speed; self-cocking (as you press), spring loaded rotary shutter. Both look good enlarged. That’s why you may want to get your negatives scanned.