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Enlarged from negative made with a lA Autograph ic Kodak Special       "          equipled wirh Kodak Anastigmat"leris/.6.3
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MODERN KODAKS

     rcruREs in the rain?       impossi-    To you, this not only means better pic-
       ble!  Snapshots indoors?          .  it    tures.  It  also means that  your photo-
       can't be done! A few years ago you    graphic day is lengthened        picture
 might have said it.                          opportunities are multiplied many times.
   But today, rvith a Modern Kodak, you      It  is no longer necessaryto have your
 can take pictures under conditions that    subject in direct sunlight. You can make
 might have discouraged even experts a    pictures in the shade       indoors under
 short time ago.                            favorable light conditions       on rainy
   Important developments in the manu-   days.  Pictures  you  never  previously
 facture of lenseshave made possible these   thought  of taking are simple snapshors
 remarkable photographic results.         now.
   Today, due to Eastman enterprise and    The Modern Kodak is simplicity  itself.
 the tremendous Eastman manufacturing   Everything possible has been made auro-
 resources,you can get extta-tapid, extra-    matic. Things to adjust have been reduced
 eficient lenses on cameras of moderate    to  a minimum.  Thus  picture-making,
 price.                                good picture-making, through the medi-
   For example, on the $20 1A Pocket  um of the Modern Kodak, has been made
Kodak is now supplieda lens that in 1925   easierthan ever beforc.
was not  available on any camera selling     Read about the Modern Kodak in the
 for lessthan 940.                       pagesthat follow.
     EXCLUSIVELY EASTM A N
  With a Kodak-and  with no other cam-    for example, is complete without the date.
era-you  can write the date and title on   For  travel  pictures, either  at home or
the film at the time .                       abroad, the name of the place is essenrial.
  This feature is invaluable for certain     The Autographic feature is just another
types of pictures. No picture of a child,   example of Kodak completeness.
  KODAK ERY AND TH E SERVICE
         D EPARTM E NT
  The Eastman Kodak Company's inter-   manual and then mail  it in to Rochester.
est in the amatevr does not end with  the     Another instance is the Service Depart-
sale of a camera-quite  the contrary. A    ment, with  its corps of experts who invite
case in point  is Kooarnnv,  a fully  illus-    questions on photographic subjects and
trated monthly magazineon amateur pho-   answer them fully in personal letters.
tography which is sent free to all purchas-     There's just one reason for Konersny
ers of Kodak, Brownie or Hawk-Eye cam-   and the Service Department-Eastman's
eras who simply sign the coupon in the    desire to serve.
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VEST POCKETKODAK,MODEL B

                          PICTURE   SIZE

                                                I6/e x 2r/z
looK  ar  it,  actual size, on the opposite page. You can hide  it with
I    your  hand-a   practtcal, depend able picture maker and yet  so
l-   small that you canwear  it like  awatch.  There's always a place
for the V. P. K. and chances to use it are constantly springing up.
You'll want  it with you-always.
  Model B Vest Pocket Kodak  Ls amaztngly easy to use. In the first
place,loading  is simplified. Then the focus is fixed so you needn't dis-
turb yourself over distance. Sight the subiect, press the release and
the picture's made. That's about all there is to  it.
  Because of  its  instant  avatlabllity--the    fact  that  it's  out  of the
pocket and "on the point"  so to speak before the picture chance has
time  to get awa.f t amateurs who  include the Vest Pocket Kodak  in
their photographic  equipment have more than ordinartly  interesting
albums. They have usually managed to secure a number of snapshots
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quite out of the common run-street incidents,for example,and " off
guard" picturesabout the neighborhood.
   Its price at$5 looks low-and   it is.
   It's simply the result of careful planning by Eastman engineers,
coupledwith high-geared,qu antrty production.
  The \'. P. K., Model B, is good looking with  its smart iridescent
finish.
  Women fancy rt and slip  it
in their handbags. Men like
it and tuck   it  in  their vest
pockets.
  Both  take   it  with  them
wherever rhey go.
  Vest Pocke t Kodak, Model
B, like  all l(odaks,  is auto-
graphic.
        DETAILS
   Capacitv u'ithout  reloading: B ex-
posures. Focus: Fixed. Lens: Menis-
cus. Shutter:  \rest  Pocket  Rotary,
rvith   four  stops, instantaneous and
time actions. Brilliant  finder, reversi-
ble for verticai or horizontal  pi ctures.
Body:   All  metal, with covering in
iridescent finish;  fittings  finished  in
nickel and black enamel. One tripod
socket, for  vertical  picrures.  Black
bellorvs.  Autographic  feature .

           PRICES
Vest Pocket Kodak, Model B,
  with   Meniscus  Lens  and
  Vest Pocket Rorary Shurter  $: OO
Black Sole Le ather Case, rvith
   strap                          I.25
Be lt   Carrr-ing  Case  (russet
  leather)                         I.25
Autographic  Film  Cartridge,
  8 e xposures (No  . A I27)        .25
Kodak  Portrait  Attachmenr
   (see pag e 42)                    .75
                                                    Actual si4e, V. P. K., closed
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 Nos. I ANDlA POCKET KODAKS

                    PICTURE SIZES
                   No. 1 , 2r,'+x 3r,/+;No. 1A, Zr/zx 4rt+
           are two  splendid examples of the Modern  Kodak,  withI   IERE
H    which  successful picture-making  is possible under conditions
r       I        that might have discou raged even experts a short time ago.
  The particular  achievement is the lens.
  Due  to Eastman  enterprise you  find on either  of these cameras
extra-f.ast,, extra-efficient lens equipment  without   a price premium.
Specifi cally, on the $20 1A Pocket Kodak  is .now  supplied a lens
(Kodak  Anastigmat   f .6.3) *hich   in 1925 was not  avatlable on any
camera under twice  that figure-$+0.
  This  simply means that  this  faster lens makes possible pictures
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indoors under favorable light conditions, snapshotsin the rain, in
dull light or bright, daylight to dusk.
  SeetheseModern Kodaks at your dealer's.You'll find them worth
your while.
  Of course, they're autographic.
                           DETAILS
  Capacity without reloading:No.  1, 6 exposures;No. 1A, 12 exposures.Focus: Ad-
iustable,with worm-screwfocusing device.Lenses:MeniscusAchromatic ;Kodar f .7.9,
4B/e-inchfocuion No. 1;5Ys-inchfocus on No. 1A; or Kodak Anastigmat 1.6.3,4\b-inch
focus on No. 1;57s-inch focus on No. 1A. Shutter:Kodex, speedsL/25 and 1zlrosecond,
rvith cable and finger release,titne a"ndbulb actions. Brilliant  finder, reversible for hori-
zontal or vertical pictures. Two tripod sockets.Bcdy: All metal, durably and smartly
covered. Metal parts in nickel and black. Black bellows. Autographic feature.
                           PRICES                      No.I  No.tA
Pocket Kodak, with MeniscusAchromatic Lens and Kodex Shutter    $1f .00 $12.00
With Kodar LensJ.7.9 and Kodex Shutter                         14 00  15.00
With Kodak Anastigmat Lens/.6.3 and Kodex Shutter               19.0C 20.00
Levant Grain Leather Case,with strap .                              2.50   3.00
Autographic Film Cartridge, 12 exposures(No. A 116) for No. 1A.                .60
Ditto, 6 exposures(No. A 120) for No. 1; (No. A 116) for No. 1A          .25    .30
Kodak Portrait Attachment (seepage 42)                                .75    .75
Kodak Portrait Attachment for No. 1 Pocket Kodak. rvith Meniscus
  Achromatic lens (see page 42) .                                 .50
Kodak Self Timer (see page 52)                                  r.25  r.25





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 Nos.ZCAND34 POCKET KODAKS

                    PICTURE SIZES
                  No. 2C,27/sx47/s;No. 3A, 3Yax*b

      ucH has been accomplished in these Modern Kodaks, not onll'
         in makirg  picture-making easier but in lengthening the pho-
        togtapher's day.
  For this the lens is responsible.Both the 2C and the 3Amay be ob-
tained equippedwith a fast lens, Kodak Anastigmat f .6.3, at a PrLCe
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that  is moderate to say the least. Actually,  equipment to match this
would have cost twice as much not so long ago.
  The Modern Kodak  is an Eastman achievement.  It gives the ama-
teur what he has long wanted-fast   lens equipment without  marked
prlce lncfease.
                        DETAILS
  Capacitl.without reloading:10 exposures.Focus:Adjustable,with worm-screw
focusingdevice.Lenses:MeniscusAchromatic;KodarJ.7.9, 67/s-inchfocuson No. 2C;
67/s-tnchfocuson No. 3A; or Kodak Anastigmatf .6.3,6-inchfocuson No. 2C; 6r7/s-inch
focuson No. 3A. Shutters:Kodex,speedsYzs andYro second;Kodak Ball Bearing,
speedsr,'z;,l/so and r/111ssecond; both with cable and finger release,time and bulb ac-
tions. Brilliant finder, reversiblefor horizontal or vertical pictures.Two tripod sockets.
Body: Aluminum, durably and smartly covered,with metal parts in nickel and black
enamei.Black bellorvs. Autographic feature.

                          PRICES                   No.2C No.3A
Pocket Kodak, with MeniscusAchromatic Lens and Kodex Shutter    $15.00 $17.00
With Kodar Lensf .7.9 and Kodex Shutter                         18 00  20.00
With Kodak Anastigmat Lens/.6.3 and Kodak Ball Bearing Shutter    23.OO 25.00
Levant Grain Leather Case,with strap .                              3.50   3.75
Autographic Film Cartridge, 10 exposures(No. A 130) for No. 2C; (No.
  L722) for No. 3A.                                                   .75    .90
Ditto, 6 exposures                                                    .45    .55
Kodak Portrait Attachment (seepage 42)                                .75    .75
Kodak Seif Timer (seepage 52)                                            I.25    I.25





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 Nos. I ANDlA POCKET KODAKS
               SfR/ES II

                    PICTURE SIZES
                   No. 1,2r,'+x 3\/+;No. 14, 2r/zx 4Lt/+
     vou open the camera  the lens autom atically  springs  into  pic-
      ture-making  position-a   saving  of seconds where  seconds
       count. You get the picture before lt goes.
  Series II Kodaks  are clever in construction  and, covered as they are
with  pir  graLn cowhide,  smart Ln appea,ranceas well.
  The fixed focus models are equipped with Eastm an-made lenses and
two-speed Kodex shutters.
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Focusing models offer two equipments:
  Kodak Anastigmat  f .7.1lens and Diomatic  shutter, with exposure
scale and four automatic speeds, bulb and time.
  Kodar  (semi-anastigmat)   f .7.9 lens and Kodex  shutter (speeds
U25,7150 and bulb and time).
  Autographic,  of course.
                        DETAILS
  Capacitywithout reloading:No. 1, 6 exposures;No. 1A, 12exposures.Focus:Fixed
or adlustable.Lenses:MeniscJsAchromatii;Kodarf .7.9,4:16-inchfocuson No. 1; 5124-
inchfocuson No. 1A.;or KodakAnastigmatf .7.7, 4!/+-inchfocuson No. 1; 5-inchfocus
on No. 1A. Shutters:Kodex,speedsL/z;andl/ro second;Diomatic,speeds\,'to,t'zs,lho
andl/too second;both with finger release,time and bulbactions. Brilliant frnder,reversi-
ble for horizontal or vertical pictures. Two tripod sockets.Body: Aluminum, covered
rvith pin grain cowhide; metal parts finishedin nickel and black enamel.Black bellows.
Autographic feature.
                            PRICES
Pocket Kodak, SeriesII (fixed focus), with MeniscusAchromatic Lens  Na. 1 No.7A
  and Kodex Shutter                                         $1l.OO $17.00
Focusingmodel rvith Kodar Lens f .7.9, Kodex Shutter               19 00  21.00
With Kodak Anastigmat Lensf .7.7, and Diomatic Shutter            24.OO 26.00
Levant Grain Leather Case,rvith strap .                              2.50   3.00
Autographic Film Cartridge, 12 expoiures(No. A 116) for No. 1A'.               .60
Dittol 6 exposures(No. 4"120) for No. 1; (No. A 116jfor No. 1A  .        .25    .30
Kodak Porirait Attachment (seepage-. 42)                                .75    .75
Kodak SelfTimer (seepage52)   .                                        I.25    I.25
Cable Releasefor Pocket Kodak, SeriesII, opened.                        .35    .35





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VEST POCKETKODAK,SERIESIII

                          PICTURE   SIZE
                                                       I1,/s x 2t/2

    sMALL camera-small  as only  a Vest Pocket Kodak  can be-  n
       yet fully equipped for first-class photog raphy. A
 I      I    For example, like other Modern Kodaks,  this model may be
obtained with Kodak Anastigmat  lens f .6.3 without  entering a new
price tange. With  a lens like  this, /our  picture-makin g d^y is length-
ened. Snapshots are possible from  daylight  to dusk-you   can even
make them indoors by the window  under suitable light  conditions.
  Excellent support is furnished the Kodak Anasti gmat f .6.3 by the
Diomatic  shutter with autom atic speedsof ll1.o, 1125, Il5O and 1/100
second as well as tirne and bulb actions.
  Vest Pocket Kodak,  Series III,  is oft-ered as well  with  Kodar lens
f .7 .9 andKodex shutte r-anexcellent  combination  for all-round work.
  The picture sLze(Ltd  x  2/)   ts fully  satisfying, but on occasion
when  larger  prints  are wanted,  the  negatrves-particul   arly those

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made with  Kodak  Anastigmat  equipment-readily    lend themselves
to excellent enlargements.
  Like  the other Vest Pocket Kodaks,  the V.  P. K., Series III,  is
smaller than the hand that holds  it. That means that men weaf  it in
their  waistcoats  and women   carrlr  it  in  their handbags. The Vest
Pocket Kodak,  Series III, can easily become an insepatablecompan-
ion, whether   it be a walk  around the block  ot a  tip  around  the
r.vorld.
  No matter what  photographic  equiPment you may akeady o\Mn,
this camera is always a photographic  convenience, and frequently-
when space is at a premium-a   photographic  necessity.
   Beautifully   finished   in  baby  cfepe  Srarn cowhide-and     aato-
graphic, of course.
                        DETAILS
                                           s. Focus:Adjustable,with worm-screwfo-
                                     focus;or KodakAnastigmatf .6.3,3)/+-lncn
                                 second;or Diomatic,speedsr,'to,7/zs,r,Lo
                                          tne and bulb actions. Brilliant  finder, reversi-
                                                               r triood sockets.Body: Aluminum, covered
                                          s finished in nickel and blacl<enamel. Black

                            PRICES
 Vest Pocket Kodak, SeriesIII, with Kodar Lensf .7.9 and Kodex Shutter       $12.00
 With Kodak Anastigmat-RussetLens/.6.3 and Diomatic Shutter.                    17.00
 Belt Carrying Case,      Leather                                           1'50
 Black Leathir Carrying Case                                                 1'50
 Autosraphic Film Carlridge, 8 exposures(No. n rZZ)                              '25
 Cable"Reieasefor Vest Po&et Kodak, SeriesIII, opened                           '35
 Kodak Portrait Attachment (s-eepage 42)                                          '75
 Kodak SelfTjmer (seepage 52)                                                      I'25





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 Nos.I ANDlA KoDAKs, sE RIESlll

                       PICTURE  SIZES
                      No. 1 , 21t/+x 3rt/+;No. IA, 2r/z x 4L/+

    PECTFTCALLYthe lens equipment  on these Series  III  Kodaks  rnakes
        it easierfor you ro ger the kind of pictures you rcally want.
        Its speed,f .6.3,lengthensyour picture-makingd^y. Snapshots
are now possible on dull days as well as bright,  in raLn or sunshine,
and even indoors when the light  conditions arc favorable.
  A further help is the exposure guide beneath rhe lens that tells you
what exposure to use.

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As companion equipment for this Kodak Anastigmat f '6.3 is the
dependably accarateDiomatic shutter with four automatrc speedsof
IlI0,Ilz5,  Ll50 and 1/100, as well as tiftle and bulb actions.
  These Kodaks have aluminum bodies covered with  baby crepe
 grain cowhide. In short, they'rc Modern Kodaks-and look thepart.
  Autographic, of course.
                           DETAILS
   Capacity without reloading: No. 1,6 exposures;No. 1A, 12 exposures.Focus: Ad-
]ustable;screw focusing device. Lens: Kodak Anastigmat f .6.3,4Y+-inchfocus on No. 1;
5-inch focus on No. 1A. Shutter: Diomatic, speedsa/to,r/zr,,rr'so,7t\oosecond, with  tinae
 and balb actions, cable and finger release. Brilliant  finder, reversible for horizontal or
vertical pictures. Twcl tripod sockets.Body: Aluminum, coveredwith baby crepegrain
cowhide; m€tal parts finished in nickel and black enamel. Rising front on No. 1A.
Black bellows. Autographic feature.
                            PRICES.
Kodak, SeriesIII, with Kodak Anastigmat Lens /.6.3 and Diomatic  Na.1  No.IA
  Shutter                                                     $29'00 $32'm
Levant Grain Leather Case,with strap                               2.50   3.m
Autographic Film Cartridge, 12 exposures(No' A 116) for No. 1A'.                '60
Ditto, 6 exposures(No. A 120) for No. 1; (No. A 116) for No. 1A          .25    '30
Kodak Portrait Attachment (seepage 42)                                .75    .75
Kodak Self Timer (see page 52)                                                I'25   L25





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 Nos.3ANDzC KODAKS,sE RIESlll

                       PICTURE  SIZES
                      No. 3, 3y+ x 4r,,+;No. 2c, 27/sx 4T/s

    rRSr andforemost-Kodak      Anasti  gmat  f .6.3.
      This is the lens whose speedbroadensthe picture-making field
   so that snapshotsare possibleunder bright skies or cloudy ones
and even indoors with  the subi ect near a sunlit window.
  Kodak Anasti gmat lens f .6.3 and the four-speed , acctrrate Dio matjc
shutter stamp theseKodaks as high above the average,yet their cosr,

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as you seebelow, is amazingly moderate. They're autographic-like
all Kodaks.
                           DETAILS
  Capacity without reloading: pe. 3, 12 exposures;No. 2C, 10 exposures.Focus: Ad-
justable, r,vith lever focusing device. Lenses:Kodar f .7.9,5r/e-inch focus on No. 3; or
Kodak Anastigmat f.6.3,5-inch focus on No.3;6-inch  focus on No.2C.  Shutrers:
Kodex (No. 3 only), speedsr/z;,ry'rosecond;Diomatic, speedsa/to,L/2s,l/so,r/too sec-
ond; both with cable and finger release,time and bulb actions. Brilliant  finder, reversible
for horizontal or vertical pictures.Two tripod sockets.Body: Aluminum, coveredwith
baby crepegrain cowhide; metal parts finishedin nickel and black enamel.Rising front.
Black bellows. Autographic feature.

         PRICES
Kodak, SeriesIII,  No.3  No.2C
  with Kodar Lens
   f .7.9 and Kodex
  Shutter        $26.00
With Kodak Anas-
  tigmat Lensf.6.3
  a n d D i o m a t i c
  Shutter          33.00 $15.00
Black SoleLeather
  Case,wirh srrap   3.50   3.50
Autographic Film
  Cattridge, 12 ex-
  posures (No. A
  118) for No. 3;
  1 0 e x p o s u r e s
  (No. A 130) for
  No. 2C             .90    .75
Ditto, 6 exposures
  (No. A 1r8) for
  No. 3; (No. A
  130) for No. 2C.     .45    .45
K o d a k P o r t r a i t
  Attachment (see
  page 42).           .75     .75
Kodak Self Timer
  (seepage52)       I.25    t.z5


                                   From a negatiae made with a No. 3 Kodak,  Series III
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 No. 34 AUTOCRAPHICKODAK

                       PICTURE  SIZE
                                     3a/+x 5L/z
    Hn picture size(postc ard proportions) has long been a favorite
      with the amatevr. There's room enough for the stof/, and the
     shapeis pleasing.
  Despite the size of the picture, the cameraitself is anything but
bulky . Carcy it in a caseover the shoulder, put  it in the pocket of

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your car or store it in the top ofyour travel-
 ing bag.
   Either  of two  lens equipments is ready
 for results, but the fast Kodak Anastigmat
 lens /.6.3 and seven-speed Ilex Universal
 shutter broaden the field of picture-making.
  As extra equipment, the 3,t Autographic
Kodak may be fitted with  a Combinarion
Back which  makes  avatl.able Kodak  Cut
Film as negative matertal.
   It's autographic                                                      Putting on
                                                                                                    tlte Combination Back                           DETAILS
  Capacil' rrithont reloading: l0 exposures.Focus:Adiustableonly, ',vith automaric
focusing lock. Double focusing scalefor films or plates. Lenses:Kodar f .7.9,67/8-inch
focus; or Kodak Anastigmat f .6.3, 63/+-inchfocus. Shutters: Kodex, speedst/zs, t/so
second;or Ilex Universal, speedsI,7/z,,Yr!1o,|t'zs,r/ro and 1zlroosecond,both rvith
time and bulb actions, cable and finger reicase.Brillant  {inder, reversible for vertical or
horizonral pictures. Two tripod sockets. Body: Back and bed of aluminum, covereC
rvith {rne seal-grainleather; metal parts hnisheclin nickel and black enamel. Rising,
falling and sliding front. Black bellorvs.Autographic feature.

                           PRICES
No. 3A Autographic Kodak, with Kodar Lensf .7.9 and Kodex Shutter        925 OO
With Kodak AnastigmatLens/.6.J,and Ilex UniversalShutrer               33.00
Black SoleLe ather Case,rvirh strap                                          4.00
Combination Back for cut film or plates (seepage 50)                          4 O0
Kodak Double Plate Holders. each                                    1.50
Kodak Cut Film Sheaths, each  .                                                                               . r 5
KodakCutFilm, packageofl2.                                               .90
KodakCurFilm, SaperSpeed,packageofl2                                                             . 1.OO
Autographic Film Cartridge, 10 exposures(No. A 122).                           .90
Ditto, 6 exposures                                                          .55
Kodak  Porrrait Attachment  (see page 42)                                  .75
Kodak SelfTimer (seepage 52).                                        r.25





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 VEST POCKETKODAK SPECIAL

                        PICTURE   SIZ.E,
                                                          l'/s x 2t/2
     lvv Kodak will make good pictures. There are Kodaks, however,
       of superfineequipment that can cope serenely with  any situa-
       tion that's photograph ically possible.
  These arccalledSpecialKodaks, and this V. P. K. is Exhibit 1.
  In a Kodak that's hadly  a handful, you have the lens speedof
Kodak Anasti gmatf .4.5 or Kodak Anasti gmat,f .5.6 and the accuracy
and dependabllity of the Diomatic shurrer.
  With equipment like this, the amatevr can add hours to his photo-
graphi c day. Snapshotsinside by the window  if you like; or outdoors
in the rain Action pictures-the  high spots of sports evenrs-are
easy to get with the V. P. K. Special;
  Trig in appearance,with aluminum body and genuine seal leather
covering, the Vest Pocket Kodak is a camerayou'll be proud to own.
  Autographic, of course.

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Just how so much photographic efficiencycan be packed into such
small space,only an Eastmanengineercould answer.Here is a camera
 that really doesfit the vesr pocker or hand bag, with a Kodak Anas-
tigmat lens as fast as f .5.6 or f .4.5 and a shutrer, with  auromatic
speedsof IIIO, 1125,7l5O and 1/100 second,as well as tilne and bulb
actions. Equipment like this is usually associatedwith camerasof
much larger size. A mechanical and optical achievement-is the V.
P. K. Special.
                           DETAILS
   Capacity without reloading: 8 exposures.Focus: Adjustable, with worm-screw fo-
cusing device. Lenses:Kodak Anastigmat f .5.6,3g/e-inchfocus; or Kodak Anastigmat
f .4.5,Tr/a-inchfocus. Shutter: Diomatic, with finger releaseonly; speeds,rt/to, ),2s, r/so
andr/too second, time and bulb actions. Brilliant  finder, reversible for vertical or hori-
zontal pictures. Two  tripod  sockets. Body: Aluminum,  covered with  genuine seal
leather; metal parts finished in nickel and black enamel. Black bellows. Autographic
feature'
                                  phrcns
vest Pocket Kodak special, with Kodak Anastigmat Lens /.5.6 and Diomatic
  Shutter .                                                         $23.00
With Kodak Anastigmat Lens/.4.5                                       2g.00
Belt Carrying Case,RussetLeather, Velvet lined                         2.OO
Black Leather Carrying Case,Velvet lined                              2.OO
Autographic Film Cartridge,8 exposures(No. A 127).                           .25
Cable Releasefor Vest Pocket Kodak Special,opened                                                     . j5
Kodak Portrait Attachmenr (see page 42)                                         .75
Kodak Self Timer (see page 52)                                              L.Z5





                Made  with  a V.  P. K.  Stecial.  The man at the wheel
                                 "clicked"   the shuiter  with  the aicl of a
                             Kodak  Self Timer-page  Sz
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