Kodak/Kodak Stereo-Kodak 35 (brown)
Kodak Stereo-Kodak 35 (brown)

Kodak Stereo-Kodak 35 (brown)

Kodak · USA · 1954–1959 (5 years) · 135 film

The Stereo-Kodak 35 (brown) was a specialized 35mm camera produced by Kodak from 1954 to 1959, designed specifically for stereo photography. As indicated by its name, it captured paired images that could be viewed through a stereo viewer to create a three-dimensional effect. The camera featured a brown body design and utilized 135 film cartridges, which were becoming standard for amateur photography during this period. Its production spanned a relatively modest five-year window, suggesting it served a specific niche market rather than achieving widespread popularity.

As part of Kodak's diverse product lineup during the mid-1950s, the Stereo-Kodak 35 represented the company's foray into the specialized stereo photography market. While its specific technical features and innovations are not documented in the provided information, its purpose was clear: to enable photographers to create stereoscopic images with consumer-grade equipment. The camera's presence in Kodak's catalog during this period highlights the continued interest in stereo photography as a niche application in the consumer market, even as Kodak was simultaneously developing its more mainstream product lines.

Specifications

Film Format135

Editorial Ratings

Build Quality
3.0
Value
2.5
Collectibility
2.0
Historical Significance
2.0

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