#privateeye

The detective reached for his gun and fixed it on the intruder, “I told you never to come back here you son of a bitch”

Pocket Noir. Perfect Art Deco compact folding viewfinder for silent street photography. 

Kodak Flash Bantam. Introduced in 1947 by Eastman Kodak U.S.A.

Features a 48mm f/4.5 coated lens. Takes 828 film or converted 35mm. 
All of the focusing is done by eyeing distances (scale-focus) similar to zone focusing. 

I find a few of the Bantam series models at antique shops around the country. From my experience they go for around $40-60 in stores, but can be found at lower cost on internet auction sites. 

This beautiful machine does not rely on electronics or batteries; lending to it’s years of reliable use. 

Grab a light meter, your trench coat and maybe, for a moment, you will find yourself on a foggy street in 1947.