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Oh boy... :meh: I just saw this camera being sold on Ebay for over $1,700:
The famous Kodak Ektra, the very first 35mm with removable backs.
The famous Kodak Ektra, the very first 35mm with removable backs.
This brings back memories... I had an entire Kodak Ektra kit, camera and its two backs, 4 lenses and finders, IB and original leather case. Sold it about 10 years ago (or so) for a little more than the above, but it was a kit! Everything was original on it, even the serial numbers of the camera matched the serial numbers of every accessory, meaning they were specifically hand made for that particular body.
The camera was made between 1940 and 1946, only about 2,000 bodies made after which production stopped. The prices at that point were ridiculously high for anyone wanting one. Leicas and 35mm Zeiss (or Voigtlanders) were a ton cheaper.
I will find the BW pictures I took of my Ektra kit just before selling it and post them here...
The camera was made between 1940 and 1946, only about 2,000 bodies made after which production stopped. The prices at that point were ridiculously high for anyone wanting one. Leicas and 35mm Zeiss (or Voigtlanders) were a ton cheaper.
I will find the BW pictures I took of my Ektra kit just before selling it and post them here...