Older box camera.
When Kodak first started manufacturing cameras, around 1890, photography was still in its infancy. This is reflected in their early-model cameras, such as the folding Kodet camera. The lens and glass plates of a folding Kodet camera are housed in a wooden box. To make them compact, Kodak designed the internal camera to be pulled out of the box, much like an accordion. This feature made the camera less bulky and allowed for greater portability. If you own an antique Kodet and want to know access the camera from the box, the good news is that pulling it out and folding it in is a relatively easy process.
Instructions
1. Place the Kodet on a sturdy and level surface, such as a table. You can also place it on a stand or tripod with a top plate large enough to support the Kodet.
2. Unlock the metal clasp on the front of the box by depressing the lock button at the top of the box. Once unlocked, the front panel of the box is free to be lowered.
3. Lower the front panel and pull the lens out of the box by the metal finger guard located just under the lens. Slide the lens out of the box until it can't be pulled out any further, but be careful not to force it.
4. Unlock the metal clasp on the back of the box on the outside of the panel. Lower the panel to access the interior components, such as the shutter and glass plates. Replace the panel when finished.
5. Slide the lens back into the box using the metal finger guard. Lift the front panel of the box and secure it. You'll know it's in place when the metal clasp on the interior of the panel connects to the top lock. Your Kodet camera has now been folded.
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