SIGNET 40 is a leaf shutter camera, introduced as the Kodak SIGNET series in 1956 after the production of Kodak 35 RF. While its structure and operation were similar to SIGNET 35, the material of the body chassis was changed from metal to plastic and the metalic body covers were around it. Also, the lens was changed from Ektar to Ektaner F3.5/46mm.
The big rewind knob gives the smooth operation of rewinding as the rewind crank.
The appearance of this camera is beautiful that the most of operation system was designed round shapes like the frame counter, film type indicator, rewind knob and so on.
It gives you the gorgeous impression especially when it equips with the rotary flash unit at that time.
* First introduced in 1956.
* Lens : Kodak Ektaner F3.5/46mm
* Aperture : F3.5-F22
* Shutter : Kodak Synchro 400 shutter, with double-exposure prevention
* Shutter speeds : B, 1/5-1/400sec.
* Viewfinder : double-image superimposing
* Film wind : lever
* Film rewind : crank
* Body dimensions : H126 x W86 x D76mm
* Body weight : appox. 458g.
I purchased my Signet 40 at the online auction site for 9 dolars plus shipping, It came with the feild case and a Kodalite Super-M flash. I use the camera all the time for daylight shooting . I keep it in my car and take it with me for walking arround in NYC. Its not a fast loading camera but with a roll of 135-36 film in it its a good light walking around camera. The slow speeds under 50 stick somtimes but i plan to attempt to do a CLA as soon as i find somone who can tell me how..lol
Jennifer
08-May-2006 21:07
I came across your site while trying to find out information on this camera I have. I have a Kodak Signet 40 camera with original box and manual, but I do not have the flash. I was wondering what it was worth I greatly appreciate your help. Thanks
Jennifer
