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Robert A. Heinlein - Revolt in 2100
Signet Books 1194, 1955
Cover Artist: Stanley Meltzoff
"Intrigue and strife in tomorrow's U.S.A."
I recently got a Kodak Signet 35, dated to 1953 by the lens serial number.
The shutter, and viewfinder/rangefinder windows, needed cleaning.
(I've not posted details about these, as the necessary guidance is given in the links below; thanks to each of them.)
The pivot screw of the (double-exposure-)RELEASE lever needed to be tightened correctly into position. I haven't yet found a picture of this part on-line, so here it is.
The only additional point to mention is that I had to cut fine slots in the rear lens element mount for the lens wrench.
After cleaning and lubricating the shutter (with watch oil), the speeds measured were:-
1/34 1/50 1/97 1/200 [ Averages of 4 runs, standard deviations were small ]
which I think are pretty good for a shutter of that age.
The 1/200 will go nicely with 200 ASA film for the 'Sunny 16' mental adjustments ;-) .
This is a solid little camera, and I really like the ergonomics. It sits comfortably in my hands at eye level. The focus lever, shutter arming lever, and release tab, all fall nicely under the fingers.
Shooting the with it in early March, I confirmed that it's comfortable to use whilst wearing gloves.
It's quite heavy for its size, and with the well-positioned and smooth shutter release, it's possible to release the shutter with minimal camera shake.
The film transport is smooth, and it doesn't stress the film sprocket holes as it doesn't have to arm the shutter.
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Links to service information:-
pheugo.com/cameras/index.php?page=signet35
pheugo.com/cameras/index.php?page=downloads
John Nairne Michaelson - Morning, Winter, and Night
Signet Books 1116, 1954
Cover Artist: James Avati
"A lyric story of a boy's awakening to love."
Jack Webb - The Naked Angel
Signet Books 1149, 1954
Cover Artist: Robert Maguire
"Jack Webb's sizzling new thriller."
Charles Jackson - The Outer Edges
Signet Books 781, 1950
Cover Artist: James Avati
"A gripping novel of passion and fear."
1962; The ice-cold Nude by Carter Brown. Cover art by Robert McGinnis.
Here a few early Robert McGinnis covers for the famous Carter Brown Signet-serie.
Kodak, the Pioneer of the Everyday Photographer, from a $1.00 Brownie, to perhaps some of the most innovative and technologically advanced cameras during the time when Film Cameras ruled, and everyone had a snapshot camera in their pocket.
The Medalist, just one that comes to mind, or the Bantam. Another camera that set the stage and the bar high.
Here is a Kodak Signet 35.
Ultimately the very best out of the Signet lineup, and the last to use an Ektar lens. Sadly Kodak stopped using their Uber high quality Ektar lens in favour of the less expensive Ektanar lens. It was still high-quality, but a Pro-quality lens like the Ektar it was not.
Built in Rochester, New York for 7 years running (1951 to 1958) it was a decently well selling camera and does still pop up from time to time on Ebay.
Super sharp optics, easy to use, even in frigid weather with gloves on, but the shutter... sadly is the biggest disappointment of this camera.
Check out the set for more photos taken on the Kodak Signet.
Taken on;
Canon EOS 40D
Canon EF 50mm Ę/1.8
SunPAK 622 Pro-Auto Flash
ISO 100
Wirt Williams - The Enemy
Signet Books S1292, 1956
Cover photo of Wirt Williams by C.F. Kent
"The hunters ā and the hunted."
John O'Hara - Appointment in Samarra
Signet Books 1087, 1953
Cover Artist: James Avati
35Ā¢ price sticker for the Canadian market.
Carter Brown - House of Sorcery
Signet Books D3218, 1967
Cover Artist: Robert McGinnis
"Meet Maxine ā a hot-blooded tycoon with a perfumed proposition for Danny Boyd... a private eye who'll do almost anything for the sweet smell of success."
Frans G. Bengtsson - The Long Ships
Signet Books D1391, 1957
Cover Artist: Stanley Zuckerberg
"A thrilling epic of Viking marauders and sea rovers."
1962; The Hellcat by Carter Brown. Cover art by Robert McGinnis.
Here a few early Robert McGinnis covers for the famous Carter Brown Signet-serie.
Adam Knight - Stone Cold Blonde
Signet Books 883, 1951
Cover Artist: unknown
"The case of the nude beauty's corpse."