Kodak Jiffy Six 20 Series II (1937-48)

Kodak Jiffy Six 20 Series II (1937-48)

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This photo is from the copy I own

History and technical features 

Kodak Jiffy is a medium format folding cameras series made by Eastman Kodak Co. Ltd., Rochester, NY, USA and produced between 1937-48.

Source: camerapedia


Specifications

Models

Jiffy Six 16 (1933-37)
Jiffy Six 20 (1933-37)
Jiffy Six 16 Series II (1937-48)
Jiffy Six 20 Series II (1937-48)
Both of the Jiffy first series and the Series II models made with two similar versions except the film size, one for 616 film named Six 16 and one for 620 film named Six 20.

First series were made with Art Déco painted front plate, but the Series II front plate was covered with black leatherette.

Film:
Six 16: 616 roll, picture size: 6.5x11cm
Six 20: 620 roll, picture size: 6x9cm

Engraving on the back cover opening catch: Six 16 or Six 20, Jiffy Kodak, Series II, Made in USA by Eastman Kodak Co. Rochester, N.Y.

Lens: Twindar (Periscopic), 105mm f/8 filter slip-on

Aperture: two, f/8, f/11 (some cameras have f/16 also), sets by a pull-out tab on the left of the front plate

Focus range: 5-10 feet +inf

Focusing: manual front focusing, there are two extreme stops, 5 to 10 feet and Beyond 10 feet
Shutter: simple spring rotary shutter, one speed, I instant 1/50 (1/25?) and T time, setting lever on the top of the front plate

Cocking lever and Shutter release: by the same lever, for instant press once, aperture hole opens and closes

Viewfinder: two reflecting bright finders

Bellows: single extension, strut folding, self opening

Front plate and bellows opening: by a silver knob on the right side of the camera; closing: press outwards the struts

Back cover: Hinged, opens by a latch on top of the camera, with a red window w/ a lid

There is a sticker inside of the back cover: Use Kodak 616 or 620 film

Tripod socket: none

Hand grip lugs

Camera leg: swivelling for vertical and horizontal standing, beneath the front plate

Body: metal, leatherette covered; Weight: 753g

Source: camerapedia


The Jiffy Kodak Six-16 & Six-20 Series II Cameras were manufactured by the Eastman Kodak Company from 1937 to 1948. Advertised as the simplest folding camera ever devised. Named Jiffy for the speed and ease at which the camera would get ready to shoot. Simply by touching a button the front pops out. Touch a second and the picture is taken. Features included a twindar lens, built in shutter with time and instantaneous actions, two crowned brilliant finders, foot support to stand camera for time exposures. Finished in black Moroccan grain covering, black and nickel etched metal front. The six-16 took 8 images, 2 1/2 x 4 1/4 inch size on 616 film and originally sold for $9.00. The six-20 took 8 images 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch size on 620 film and originally cost $8.00. Measures 7"L x 1.25"w x 3.25"h when closed.

Source: historiccamera.com


Model

Model II. 620 film.


Reference sites

camerapedia

historiccamera.com
Manual

English manual

Film

620 film

Pictures taken with this camera


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