Kodak/Kodak Bullet No.2
Kodak Bullet No.2

Kodak Bullet No.2

Kodak · USA · 1895–1902 (7 years) · 135 film

Produced during the formative years of amateur photography, the Kodak Bullet No.2 represents an early attempt at compact camera design utilizing the emerging 35mm format film. Primarily aimed at the amateur market around the turn of the century, it offered a relatively portable solution for capturing snapshots compared to bulkier plate or roll-film cameras of the era. Its design likely prioritized simplicity and ease of use, embodying Kodak's strategy of making photography accessible to the general public through standardized equipment and processes. While not revolutionary in the same vein as later landmark models, the Bullet No.2 holds interest as a tangible piece of early 20th-century photographic technology, reflecting the ongoing quest for smaller cameras and the nascent stages of 35mm film application beyond cinematography.

Specifications

Film Format135

Editorial Ratings

Build Quality
3.0
Value
2.0
Collectibility
3.5
Historical Significance
3.5

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