Kodak Pony Camera (828 Film)
Photo thanks to Christopher Patton
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This Kodak camera is also interesting because it uses now
obsolete 828 film (which may be obtained as new film respooled on recycled spools
from Film for Classics - see our
Obsolete Films and Formats Page).
The 828 or "bantam" film format was 28mm x 40mm, or just slightly larger than our
current 24mm x 36mm film used in 35mm cameras. Some photographers might classify
this as "larger than 35mm, therefore a medium format camera". Personally, I think
it is too close to 35mm in size.
This Kodak Pony camera is included here because the Mustangs are
the mascot of the
football team of Southern Methodist University (our original website).
Kodak made "Pony" model
plate cameras from at least the early 1900s, before S.M.U. was founded. On the other
hand, our mascot did end up as the inspiration for the Ford Mustang moniker!
Kodak Pony 828 camera
The camera is unusual in that the lens pulls out, rotates slightly and locks into place before camera can be used. This camera has the Kodak Anaston 51mm f/4.5 lens which is clear and free of scratches. Shutter works when fired. It uses 828 film. The film door has a green window for keeping track of the exposure number. Most cameras of this vintage I have seen have a red window. Very interesting!