Struts, Style & Synthetics Part 2: Kodak No.2 Hawkette
1930: The No.2 Hawkette, launched in 1930, was Kodak's first all synthetic plastic camera.
Maker First
Kodak Baby Brownie
1934: The potential of plastic is realised by a tiny Bakelite box.
Konica FP
1963: Konishiroku's investment in shutter technology pays off.
Canon FT QL
1966: Canon’s quick loading, mid sixties FL mount SLR was built to last.