The hidden pleasures of an antique camera
Photography has always held a special place in my heart. The ability to capture a second in time and to have it for all eternity is wonderful.
George Eastman’s early camera had a unique “Ko-Dak” sound to the shutter. George always thought that the letter “k” was strong, so was quick to spot the Ko-Dak sound.
When it came time to name his new camera, George did not call it an Eastman camera or a George camera. The world was introduced to the “Kodak” camera, and embraced it; as George knew they would.
His first camera was wooden and loaded with enough film for 100 pictures. When you wanted the film developed you sent him the camera, he would unload it and reload it for you, and send it back to you. As time went on, George could trust us with the light sensitive film.
I smile every time I see a disposable camera; they remind me so much of the first cameras ever to be sold.
In today’s fast paced market, we only get the pictures back and Kodak gets to keep the camera. It’s kind of sad that cameras are […]

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