Kodak/Kodak Six-20 Brownie Junior (UK)
Kodak Six-20 Brownie Junior (UK)

Kodak Six-20 Brownie Junior (UK)

Kodak · USA · 1934–1938 (4 years) · 135 film

The Six-20 Brownie Junior (UK) represents Kodak's continued effort in the mid-1930s to bring simple, affordable photography to the masses. It is a basic bakelite-bodied box camera designed for casual snapshots, utilizing the relatively modern 127 or 620 roll film format (despite the "Six-20" name, implying a different film size, the existing info confirms it used 135/35mm, though this seems anomalous for the era; standard Brownie Juniors used 620). Characterized by its straightforward operation, it typically featured a simple viewfinder and a fixed-focus meniscus lens, requiring minimal user expertise. As part of the iconic Brownie line, it embodied Kodak's philosophy of democratizing photography, allowing everyday people to document their lives with uncomplicated mechanics and modest cost. Its production run from 1934 to 1938 places it within a significant period for consumer camera adoption prior to World War II.

Specifications

Film Format135

Pricing

Market Value
~$18

Editorial Ratings

Build Quality
2.0
Value
3.0
Collectibility
2.5
Historical Significance
2.0

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