.............................Kodak 35

Kodak 35 without Rangefinder
Kodak 35 with Rangefinder

   
  The Kodak 35 was introduced in 1938, a rather late follow-on for the mid-level 35mm market after Kodak had established that there was a market with the introduction of the 1934 Retina. Argus had introduced the A and C3, bricklike cameras that had none of the style of the early Kodak Retinas, but were much cheaper and Kodak needed to compete in that market. The non-rangefinder models had Kodak Anastigmat f/5.6 and f/4.5 lenses and a top model with an Anastigmat Special f/3.5 lens ; all were scale focusing. The rangefinder model, introduced in 1940, had either an Anastigmat f/4.5 or an Anastigmat Special f/3.5 lens. The Argus C3 and Kodak 35RF must have competed for the 'Most Unlovely' award.    
 

   
 
Kodak 35 Maintenance
     
 

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