Kodak Junior Autographic 2c: some suggestion needed

[AGX2015]

Hi,

I have found a people that sell some interesting camera.

A interesting camera is the Kodak Autographic Junior 2c that is like minty condition, as new, in box.

I know that it use the 130mm film that is impossible to find.

The cost: 35 USD
Year: 1916

I know, i think that i will never use it, but what do you think about the historic value?

Or is better to spent better my money and search another camera that if i want i can use?

Thanks

 

[Mike-D]

Several years ago I took some 4x5 sheet film and trimmed an inch off of it to make it 3x5 which is almost the exact film format. I held it in place with a cardboard film holder. Of course that was only good for one exposure at a time, but at least I could make a photo with it. I made the mistake of leaving it and some other folders on display and the bellows all dried out and fell apart.

There is also a very similar Autographic Jr. that takes 120 film. That might be more practical if you want to use it. They are all interesting cameras though not particularly rare. $35 is a good price for one with its original box.

Mike