Summary
Kodak Instamatic M18 movie camera with Kodak Zoom Lens, manufactured circa 1968.
This object is part of the Kodak Heritage Collection of products, promotional materials, photographs and working life artefacts collected from Kodak Australasia Pty Ltd in 2005, when the Melbourne manufacturing plant at Coburg closed down.
Kodak Australasia Pty Ltd manufactured and distributed a wide range of photographic products to Australasia, such as film, paper, chemicals, cameras and miscellaneous equipment. Its client base included amateur and professional photographers, as well as specialist medical and graphic art professionals who used photography, x-ray and other imaging techniques.
Physical Description
Movie camera with hard black plastic body and Kodak Zoom lens.
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd, Ms. Kate Metcalf - Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd, 2005
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Acknowledgement
Courtesy of Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd.
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Distributor
Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd, Coburg, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1968
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Date Manufactured
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Inscriptions
Side, plates, printed, silver text: 'Kodak / MADE IN U.S.A. / INSTAMATIC / MOVIE CAMERA / M18' Lens, engraved, red and black paint: [numerals and symbols] KODAK ZOOM LENS f:2.7. (L)'
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
55 mm (Width), 160 mm (Depth), 82 mm (Height)
Correct orientation when in use.
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Keywords
Photographic Equipment, Cinematography, Movie Cameras, Photographic Accessories, Photographic Equipment & Supplies
