Summary

Kodak, Premo Model C, folding view camera fitted with a Bausch & Lomb lens f8 and Bausch & Lomb shutter release, allowing for instantaneous and timed exposures. The camera was manufactured by Eastman Kodak, Rochester, U.S.A. This type of folding camera, under various models, was originally manufactured by the Rochester Optical Company, which was taken over by Eastman Kodak in 1903. Eastman continued producing the cameras with the Premo name until 1926. The Premo was designed for the amateur photographer. It was a light weight, compact camera, easy to carry when closed. It took photographs on 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inch film plates. The camera was considered good quality at a reasonable price in its day.

Physical Description

Folding camera consisting of a leather-covered wooden body and red leather bellows. The front of the camera forms a sliding bed for the lens plate when open. Includes wood and metyal, film plate loading frame.

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