Man and a Camera.
The Box Brownie 127 is a classic British-made snapshot camera widely popular in the mid-20th century, especially between 1952 and 1967
The Brownie 127 was introduced in 1952 by Kodak Ltd. in England and quickly became a staple for amateur photography, with over one million units produced by 1954 alone. It was designed as an affordable, easy-to-use camera for mass-market appeal, making photography accessible to virtually everyone.
Three different models were made until 1967, with subtle updates to body shape and viewfinder design. A large portion was also exported to the United States and Canada under the name “Brownie Starlet,” but the core design remained British. Specifications.. 127 roll film, yielding eight 4x6 cm images per roll. Lens: Simple meniscus, f/14, 64mm or 65mm focal length, fixed focus. Shutter: Single speed, rotary; approximately 1/50s. Viewfinder: Optical direct vision, attached to top of camera .
Body: Molded plastic (Bakelite-type), varying shapes reflecting the model (rounded or stepped sides).
Dimensions: Compact and lightweight, optimized for portability.Other features: Manual film advance, simple shutter release, no metering or exposure controls.
The Camera on sale now in a Buxton charity shop.
Man and a Camera.
The Box Brownie 127 is a classic British-made snapshot camera widely popular in the mid-20th century, especially between 1952 and 1967
The Brownie 127 was introduced in 1952 by Kodak Ltd. in England and quickly became a staple for amateur photography, with over one million units produced by 1954 alone. It was designed as an affordable, easy-to-use camera for mass-market appeal, making photography accessible to virtually everyone.
Three different models were made until 1967, with subtle updates to body shape and viewfinder design. A large portion was also exported to the United States and Canada under the name “Brownie Starlet,” but the core design remained British. Specifications.. 127 roll film, yielding eight 4x6 cm images per roll. Lens: Simple meniscus, f/14, 64mm or 65mm focal length, fixed focus. Shutter: Single speed, rotary; approximately 1/50s. Viewfinder: Optical direct vision, attached to top of camera .
Body: Molded plastic (Bakelite-type), varying shapes reflecting the model (rounded or stepped sides).
Dimensions: Compact and lightweight, optimized for portability.Other features: Manual film advance, simple shutter release, no metering or exposure controls.
The Camera on sale now in a Buxton charity shop.