The Kodak Signet 35 Camera

Not so long ago, I encountered an interesting camera at my local thrift store. It was a Kodak Signet 35 Camera.  It was scratched up and the viewfinder was a little fogged.  The shutter also didn't seem to work.  However, it was an interesting find to examine.  Today's blog entry shows the camera I looked at and provides a quick collection of notes and links regarding this find antique camera.

The Kodak Signet 35

According to the Camerapedia wikia, the Kodak Signet was a top of the line camera made between 1951 and 1958.  It originally retailed for $95 which is about $900 in today's dollars.  The entry speculates that the Signet may have been a civilian version of a military camera since it is overbuilt, has oversized controls for use with gloves, and has an interesting slide rule exposure calculator on the back.

Slide Rule Exposure Calculator on the Kodak Signet 35

The Kodak Signet 35 that I examined appeared to be broken.  Thus, I did not buy it.  However, some folks have great luck restoring them.  If you'd like to learn how to restore a Kodak Signet 35, this Camera Collecting site has an interesting entry on the Signet 35.

Kodak Signet 35 Top view

These rangefinder cameras are no slouch when it comes to picture taking.