How lenses are (were) made

zsas

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Yes, the formation of Hawk-Eye Works was 1956:


Per:
http://www.kodak.com/ek/US/en/Our_Company/History_of_Kodak/Milestones_-_chronology/1930-1959.htm
 
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The Apparatus and Optical Division was installed in 1956. The Hawk Eye Works are 50 years or so older.

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The Kodak lens making department moved from their former location into the premises of the Kodak Hawk Eye Works in 1913.
 
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What about that purchase order for a 16mm lens in the first few mins. Could that help us date it to 50's+? I know 16mm was around before 1950's but 16mm sure took off then
 

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I had never heard of the Kodak Chevron. I just googled it up for a quick look. Hot dang. I'll bet that's a camera that can give sharpness you could cut your finger on.

Added later. Looky here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kodak-Chevr...573?pt=US_Vintage_Cameras&hash=item1c1a1b0c7d

A 620 Camera. Darn. I wish I could figure out why Kodak was so enamoured with that 620 reel.. Certainly 120 was the predominant film size, even then.
 
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