Kodak Pocket No.1A Series II

The Pocket No.1A Series II represents a typical Kodak offering aimed at the amateur snapshot market during the early 20th century. As a folding camera, it utilized bellows to collapse into a compact package, making photography more portable and accessible to the general public. It primarily shot 116 roll film, producing negatives of 6.5 x 9 cm, a common format for Kodak's "postcard size" prints at the time. Its design prioritized simplicity, featuring basic controls for focusing and shutter speed, intended for users who valued convenience over technical sophistication. While not a groundbreaking innovation itself, it exemplifies Kodak's strategy of producing easy-to-use, affordable cameras to expand the reach of photography beyond professionals and serious hobbyists. Its sturdy, though relatively simple, construction used materials like aluminum and leatherette-covered wood or cardboard, designed for occasional use rather than heavy-duty fieldwork. The Pocket No.1A Series II stands as a representative example of the ubiquitous snapshot cameras that helped Kodak dominate the amateur photography market for decades.