Most 620 box cameras typically had some options. Check all the traditional shutter speeds or shutter controls. Make sure it opens and closes when fired. Also clean the mirror and lenses of the viewfinder.Ĭheck the shutter. To identify which size film your camera uses you may only have to go as far as the name, example Kodak Six-20 Junior or, just look inside the camera door as it may say something like “Made for 620 film” or “Use 620 film.” Kodak went a step further and printed “This camera Does Not Take 120 Film.” Note that not only Kodak made 620 cameras, other such as Ansco, Argus, Photax, Phillips and the George Herbert of Chicago company made many models.Ī History of 620 Film & Cameras – FPP Podcast featuring Leslie LazenbyĪlways give your camera a pre-shoot checkup.Ĭlean your lenses, both exterior and, if possible, the interior. Now that 620 film is readily available via the Film Photography Project, let’s talk 620 cameras! Here are some of my tips and tricks to identifying and using 620 cameras:Ħ20 and 120 cameras often look a lot alike.
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