Vintage Camera is Almost Picture Perfect

Q: I have a Jiffy Kodak Six-20 Series II camera. Printed on the box is: Made in United States of America by Eastman Kodak Co. Rochester N.Y. # 294. It is in fair/good condition and the size is approximately 6 inches by 3 inches. The box is not torn; however, the corners are worn. What can you tell me about it?

A: Your Jiffy Kodak Six-20 Series II Folding Camera was the second Six-20 model produced, hence the name Six-20 Series II. The Eastman Kodak Company made the first Jiffy Six-20 from 1933 to 1937; the Jiffy Six-20 Series II was made from 1937 to 1948. The camera was made with a grained black Moroccan casing and nickel features; it telescoped out with the touch of a button. Prior to this, telescoping cameras were awkward to open. The focus range of the Six-20 Series II was 5 to 10 feet; it used 620 film, with each roll taking eight, 2 1/4-by-3 1/4-inch photographs. The Jiffy originally cost $8 and was called the Jiffy because of the speed at which it telescoped open and snapped a photo. You mention the camera is in fair to good condition. In very good condition, with the original box, the Jiffy Kodak Six-20 Series II sells in the $40 to $50 range.

Jiffy Kodak Six-20 Series II Folding Camera worth $40-$50