Struts, Style & Synthetics: Three British Bakelite Cameras of the Art Deco Era
This series examines the impact of Bakelite on three innovative cameras from the Art Deco era: Rajar No.6, Kodak No.2 Hawkette, and Soho Model B.
1930s
Kodak Baby Brownie
1934: The potential of plastic is realised by a tiny Bakelite box.
Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 520
1932: A pioneering half-frame folding camera that promoted the 645 format
Kodak Six-16
1932: Same chips, different gravy, as Eastman Kodak introduce 616 film.
Praktiflex
1939: One of the earliest and most influential 35mm SLRs of all time.
Kodak Retina
1934: Kodak invent modern 35mm photography.