Kodak Jiffy
The Kodak Jiffy is a collapsible, medium format camera produced by Kodak between 1937-1948. There are two different film formats of Jiffy, as well as two variations in each format. The Jiffy Six-16 was produced between 1933-1937, and uses 616 film to make a 2.5x4.25 inch image. The Jiffy Six-16, Series II was produced between 1937-1942, and has a black leather front instead of the Art Deco design of earlier camera. The Jiffy Six-20 was produced between 1933-1937, and produces a 2.25x3.25 inch image on 620 film. Finally, the Jiffy Six-20, Series II was produced between 1937-1948, and has a black leather front instead of the Art Deco design of previous version.
The Jiffy resembles most strut-folding, medium format cameras of the era. When collapsed, the camera is very compact and can fit into a coat pocket. A button on the camera body releases the front standard, allowing it to expand out. Two bright finders are situated for composing with the camera either in landscape or portrait orientation. Shutter has a single fixed speed of approximately 1/50th of a second, but also features a switch for Time mode. Aperture selection is similarly limited, most models have a pull lever that changes aperture between f/8 and f/11 - though some models are reported to have f/16 as well. Focusing is done via zone on the lens itself, with one setting for 5-10 feet and a second zone for all distances beyond 10 feet (infinity).
za/sd
Blue Moon Camera and Machine llc
- sales@bluemooncamera.com
- (503) 978-0333
- (503) 978-0370
-
8417 North Lombard Street
Portland, OR 97203
All rights reserved ©2024, Blue Moon Camera and Machine llc