An essential book for the Kodak collector by the former curator of the Kodak museum.ÿ 600 cameras listed alphabetically and by type, most illustrated, with technical specification.ÿ Very comprehensive NEW index which will make it more usable for quick reference.

Illustrated with over 500 color photographs of vintage cameras and many images captured with them, here is a comprehensive book for collectors. It tells the story of photography from the camera obscura to digital imaging, with all the major cameras in-between. Early inventors and photographers are highlighted in a discussion of the evolution of cameras Camera groupings are based on format and function. Collectors will learn how to examine, care for, and test a camera, and will find the current price ranges of classic cameras invaluable. The glossary is a primer for the beginning collector and a refresher for the professional.

"Few inventions have had as powerful an influence as the camera, and few modes of expression have enjoyed the enduring artistic, scientific, and popular appeal of photography. We are so focused on the products of the camera, the indelible images marking our lives and times, that it's easy to forget the instrument itself has a history. Now that history has been comprehensively traced for photography buffs and amateurs alike by Todd Gustavson, Curator of Technology at George Eastman House. In this ... volume, hundreds of new and archival images from George Eastman House bring the story to life and provide an unmatched reference source. Vast in its scope, this ... book is an in-depth visual and narrative look at the camera, and consequently photography itself"--Jacket.

In more than nine decades of Girl Scouting, a vast popular and material culture has given rise to a wealth of Girl Scout history collections. More than an identification guide to uniforms, insignia, and other Girl Scout objects, this work also documents when changes occurred and why new items were introduced. Placing these objects in context, this essential guide provides a discerning look at the history and development of the Girl Scout Movement in the United States. Scholars and aficionados of Girl Scout history, costume history, women's studies, popular culture, and dress will welcome this indispensable and definitive resource. This new, expanded edition, with hundreds of illustrations, photographs, and tables, is indisputably the go-to source for information on all Girl Scout uniforms, insignia, awards, and handbooks, as well as dolls, postcards, posters, calendars, and more--from the founding of the Girl Scouts in 1912 through the present day. "An invaluable resource to Girl Scout councils managing a history collection. And, beyond that . . . an informative and intriguing glimpse . . . into the evolution of a Movement that . . . today is the world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls." --Cynthia B. Thompson, chair, National Board of Directors, and Kathy Cloninger, national chief executive officer, GSUSA "An indispensable reference for collectors; a fascinating resource for anyone interested in Girl Scouting, this comprehensive guide to Girl Scout memorabilia is firmly grounded in the history of the Girl Scouts of the United States. Mary Degenhardt and Judith Kirsch show us what Girl Scouts wore and read, and explain how changes in uniforms, insignia, and publications reflect the evolution of Girl Scout programs and the expansion of opportunities for American girls. Reading this book is like walking through a fine museum where material culture brings the past to life." --Anastatia Sims, author of Negotiating Boundaries of Southern Womanhood

Many of the most famous and historically significant cameras ever produced from the 1930s to the 1990s. Shown are box cameras, movie cameras, foldouts, rangefinder, viewfinder, single lens reflex, instants, premiums, plastic art cameras, and even disposables. Brands include Imperial, Kodak, Spartus, Polaroid, Argus, Beacon, Packard, Falcon, and more. Information on finding cameras, what to pay, and how to start or add to your own collection is provided.

The most comprehensive guide to over 40,000 cameras from the earliest years to the present. Over 20% of the cameras listed in this guide can not be found in any other book. Over 10,000 clear, sharp illustrations to aid in identification. Detailed historical and technical information. Capsule histories of camera manufacturers. Fully indexed. This book is a MUST for all camera collectors and antique buffs. Over 15,000 new camera listings added since the previous edition. Also included is a listing of museums and collectors clubs from around the world. Dating of cameras by patent number and shutter types. This is the standard reference worldwide for collectible cameras.

Just open up this lay-flat, spiral, professional photoguide--with brightly labeled tabs for each section--for information on all KODAK films: care; storage; exposure; speeds; and lenses. Charts for slides and prints include a description of the film's intended uses and ISO speed and filters for daylight, tungsten, and photolamp. Dials help you calculate speeds and lens openings for existing-light subjects; filters; flash exposures; focal length; optical equations; and depth of field for several lens types. Plus: caring for and selecting supplementary lenses.

Illustrates and describes over 300 timeless cameras--from early plate cameras to the pocket cameras of today--with dates of production, specifications, and current values. A helpful introduction provides information about the history of photographic technology and important manufacturers, plus tips for the care, repair, and preservation of classic cameras.