Kodak Rainbow Hawk-Eye No.2A Model B (colored)

Produced for a brief period in 1931–1932, the Rainbow Hawk-Eye No.2A Model B (colored) was a basic entry-level 35mm camera designed by Kodak for the mass market. It represented the company's attempt to offer a more affordable snapshot option in the emerging smaller format alongside its larger folding camera lines. Characterized by its simple Bakelite body, likely featuring a fixed-focus lens and a basic shutter speed setting, it prioritized ease of use and economy over technical sophistication, aiming to make 35mm photography accessible to everyday consumers. Its name echoed Kodak's popular roll film Hawk-Eye box cameras, perhaps hoping to leverage that brand recognition in the new format, though it was distinct from those earlier cameras.