Episode 2: No. 3a model C pocket kodak

This camera is in extremely nice condition for its age, being manufactured from 1912-1915. It's in almost mint condition, and the leather bellows are soft and light tight, and the outer leather is only slightly worn. The only unfortunate part on this camera is its shutter. The settings on the left "T" "B" and 1/100th of a second all work perfectly fine, but everything on the right screws it up. The aperture works perfect as well. Over all this camera is in very good cosmetic condition, and displays very nicely. I hope you enjoy the video. I'm also recording differently, in the sense that I'm not seeing what the camera records, so I hope everything came out alright. I'm not a fan of watching my own videos, since I don't like seeing myself or hearing myself in a video. It's kind a weird, I know, but that's just how I am.
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[@DianeStoeffler]

Thank you very informative. I couldn't even open the camera now I can. My Dad used this camera.

[@tonyseely6473]

Thank-you. I have one of these 3-A Model C from my father (born 1893, had me at 66 years old, died 88 years old) and could not figure it out until now. Mine has T, B, 25, 50 and 100 for shutter speeds (seem to all work) and the aperture from 4 to 128. Cannot get mine to move side to side though. Was researching to find what it was to sell when I came upon your video, but now will keep it and have it restored & the haze on the lens hopefully removed. Maybe use it again someday. Did not know about the button to open it up which made your clip very helpful. Last patent date is 1909 on mine. My father was a shutter bug (have hundreds of old photos) so am guessing he purchased this new. Have a Leica IIIf that he purchased new in April of 1953 and I still use it, so now will hopefully add this one.

[@davidkravitz6893]

My camera matches yours with regard to aperture, shutter, and patents. I also have the leather case with owner's initials (I assume) monogrammed on the opening catch. I had no idea how to open it until I watched this video, so thanks to the original poster.

[@francomagalhaes4550]

Thank you very much. The best video about kodak 3a model 4B.

[@michaelbyrne8860]

Just bought one at the goodwill for $2.99 and the guy at goodwill or myself didn’t know how it opened until I watched your video thanks! Even had the remote cable still inside! Need to figure out how it attaches to the camera thank again byrne

[@davea5150]

Great explanation! I just aquired on of these. Now you told me how to unlock the camera so it pops out the front. Now what is the red round circle just smaller than a dime on the back indicate. My guess I the number picture one is on. I just touched it gently and it crumbled. I guess I have to find a clear red piece of this plastic and replace it. Any input would be appreciated 👍👍

[@charlescady5807]

Thank u very helpful

[@chrispower475]

I inherited one from my aunt after she passed. It is a "No. 3A folding pocket kodak model b-5" S/N 26486" that was made in Toronto, Canada.
I have been trying to figure out when it was made and which location in Toronto that it was made in? Any site that you can direct me to to answer my question?
Thanx!

[@shanecroft70]

Do you know what the orange glass dot on the back is and what its purpose is?

[@stevencottonphotography3101]

It shows you the image number of the roll film ;)

[@ThatAdultCrash24]

Argh!! You didn't close it!! That's what I need to see!

[@CloverPhotoandVideo]

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[@shawn7956]

push in gently towards the back of the camera on the silver bars that lock it open. They will click and the door will start to close.