Folding Kodak no.1 repaired by van Manen

[Cyrus]

A few months ago a friend of mine gave me as a present a folding Kodak No.1 camera, with a defective folding mechanism.
Since I was travelling to the Netherlands for work purposes I brought my camera directly to Will van Manen, which could be easily missed because the entrance is almost invisible!
I had the feeling of being at a rangfinder- boutique repair shop, mr. and mrs. van Manen were warm and courteous, the camera was inspected and the price was pre-agreed,
The folding system was repaired, and aligned and shipped back to me in less than 4 weeks later.
Excellent job guys! Now I am out and about to shoot some photos with this nice camera!

 

[nikon_sam]

I found a Kodak No. 1A Pocket camera years ago at an Antique swap meet...
I don't think I've ever used it...all that's missing is the Stylus...

 

[Vics]

Whgat kind of film does it take?

 

[nikon_sam]

The one I have takes A116 film...

 

[Vics]

Mine is a 1A Kodak Jr, and according to my very brief research, made only in 1914 and used 116 film as Nikon Sam says. Is 116 available, or can it be made to accept 120? At the same time, they were making a 120 version called "1 Kodak Jr" for $7.50, while the 1A was $11.00! Who could afford that?

 

[seajak]

There is a wealth of information about old Kodak cameras available at Kodak Classics. 116 film is apparently the same as 616 but on a larger spool. Mischa has a link to an article about converting 616 cameras for 120 film which is readily available. I have a No 1 Autographic Jr (120 film) which is a heap of fun to use.

cheers,
clay

 

[Vics]

Perfect! Thanks.

 

[oftheherd]

There is a wealth of information about old Kodak cameras available at Kodak Classics. 116 film is apparently the same as 616 but on a larger spool. Mischa has a link to an article about converting 616 cameras for 120 film which is readily available. I have a No 1 Autographic Jr (120 film) which is a heap of fun to use.

cheers,
clay

Thanks for the links. I have a Kodak Brownie 616 that I have always kind of wanted to try. The lens is unmarked, but has a lever to move an aux lens into place to control from 6-15 feet, or 15 feet and beyond. Another lever allows what looks like about 1/25 shutter speed or time.

The most unusual feature is that the focal plane is curved. I don't know, but guess it may have been for panoramic or something. So besides the linked method to make usable 120 film reels, I will need a thin sheet of metal to curve into place to keep the film in the same curvature as the original 616 would have been.

Anyone else have one and especially ever used one?