No.2A Brownie
Type: Box rollfilm
Introduced: April 1907
Discontinued: 1936
Film size: 116
Picture size: 2 1/2 X 4 1/4"
Manufactured: US, UK from 1930-1936
Lens: Meniscus
Shutter: Rotary
Numbers made: over 2,100,000 before 1921
Original price: $3.00 Aluminum model $3.75
Color models $4.00
Description: Leatherette covered card or,
after 1924, metal box; metal film carrier;
two reflecting finders. Case removed for
loading by releasing two pivoted catches
and pulling out winding key.
Variations:
Aug 1909-Eyelets fitted to lens and finder windows
Oct 1911-Model B, internal changes to lens board
June 1917-Film tension springs on spool ends rather than center
Oct 1917-Improved case latches with rounded ends and milled edges
Jan 1918-Metal nameplate on back
Mar 1920-Trigger guard fitted
Apr 1924-Model C, Aluminum body, tripod sockets,
hinged back with spring latch, finer grain leatherette covering
Apr 1920-1933-US models available in five colors:red,
grey, green brown or blue as well as black
1930-1936-UK models available in four colors:brown,
blue, claret and green as well as black. Black was
discontinued in 1935, and blue in 1936. From 1932
the winding key was replaced by a knob.
Approximate worth: Black:$10-16 Color models:$40-60
