Kodak Brownie Six-20: Functions and how to load film

In this video I'm talking about the functions of the Kodak Six-20 camera and how to load it with film.

[@mattthearcadeguy]

Just bought a Six-16 for a friend as a gift, same functionality except the buttons etc are in different spots. Regardless, I didn't know what the buttons did and your video explained it so thank you!

[@theinternetfrog930]

i found this exact model in my dad’s garage, it belonged to his grandmother. i’m very excited about it! thank you for the video :)

[@FausseFugue]

Wow, thank you for the video. It's exactly what I needed. I got the camera from my grand-parents but had no idea how to open it or how it worked!

[@DieterSchneider]

Glad I could help!

[@elizabete_3023]

I recently got the same model camera in a car boot sale and I’ve been trying to figure out how it works! Thank you for this video 😊

[@DieterSchneider]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dustincovert128]

thank you, this thing was such a mystery to me haha

[@DieterSchneider]

Thanks, It's not the most intuitive design :)

[@TheEigylyte]

One of the cutest box camera l ever seen now l want it so mutch ❤

[@muhammedismailmir9836]

Very beutifull thanks I also have old days memories

[@ramlathers8182]

I have a Brownie Target Six-20 made by Kodak Canada that appears to be in relatively good shape. I'm having trouble however in getting it to open.I followed your simple directions but after pulling up on the top lever it refuses to slide out. I don't want to force it and am wondering if you have any suggestion as to what might be preventing it from opening. Thanks.

[@filmismorefun]

I see that this comment was posted a year ago, but maybe this can still help- make sure to pull out the advance winder on the side.

[@GarrisonsMadHouse]

I just picked up one of these along with a Kodak Cartridge Premo 120

[@anthonycivitillo4370]

Thanks! I could never have figured it out without your help.

[@triangleofdeath6246]

thanks, that helped a lot! next question, how do you tell if the film has been used? I found a Brownie Junior 620 and it has a rolled up 620 film roll in bottom roll, so im guessing it's used. is there anyway to tell apart from developing it?

[@ncsmith1952]

The unused film is on the top reel, and it is wound onto the bottom reel. There is no guarantee that it was used, since the owner might just have wound it on without stopping to take pictures, but it would be best to assume that it is used.

[@patrickchubey3127]

Thank you, never would have figured it out without instructions. Wanted to take it apart out of curiosity but I was afraid I'd break it and I just bought it for a conversation piece anyway. Do people still use these things? I just thought that no one sold or developed film anymore.

[@lamestanley8262]

You can buy film online and there are still places to develop it but you can develop it yourself and it’s cheaper to do it that way

[@BellaFeFilms]

Thanks! Very concise and to the point. Exactly what I needed

[@JSP_1147]

Bought one yesterday I'll comment again if it helps

[@coreywalden231]

My real question now is how the backing paper of 120 film will line up in my 6-sixteen junior (I got adapters). We shall see!

[@robcarr1899]

Brilliant video sir. Thank you.

[@ronakane9959]

Thank you Dieter very helpful.

[@PicturesbyIndy]

Very useful video ! Thank you for sharing 🙂

[@DieterSchneider]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jchoneandonly]

I was looking at a marvel s-20 but this was helpful anyway

[@johnnolan33177]

Seem like they would be rare and expensive. Mine is differewernt than yours a little I think its a little older or possibly newer I dont know where to find out the exact cameras and which correspond to which years although it is a SIX-20, it looks different.

[@ana-ve7qn]

Does anybody know where to find the film?? I'm at a lost here!

[@TroubleTimes]

You can modify the 120 to fit the 620 with a spool

[@therealemo9045]

Film Photography Project sells 120 film, I don't know if they have 620 film.

[@ckj324]

Shop online for something called a FAK616 ( the green one). You use it to attach to a roll of 120mm film which you can still buy online.

[@drippyinfinities]

@@therealemo9045 A year late here, but yes, they make their own 620 film and sell it.

[@lodeftv]

I just bought this same camera at thrift store, what type of film should I use? 120 ok? Ty

[@MonteLeeMyPOV]

I moved into a house and they left a vintage 620 behind. I dont know if,it works but if i can get film for it, where do you develope it?

[@Evinyme]

My best suggestion is to modify a 120 roll to fit or to buy an adapter to use a 35mm roll. As for developing, look online to send out the roll (you may need to send the entire camera with the film inside). You could try to develop it yourself at home too with a bit of research.

[@MonteLeeMyPOV]

@@Evinyme Thank you! I wonder if its worth the extra effort.

[@ckj324]

Look for FAK 616 ( green one) it will adapt the 120mm film to fit the camera

[@soluzaroi]

thank you

[@madeleinebonn9056]

I can't get the side button to pull out, and I don't want to break it. Any tips? Thank you for the great advice!

[@drippyinfinities]

Hi Madeleine, try rotating it counter-clockwise / anti-clockwise while lightly pulling it out. Dieter does this in the video as well. You can put it back in by rotating in the same direction while pushing.

[@rayvaldez8582]

this was very helpful, thank you

[@DieterSchneider]

Thanks, glad you found it helpful

[@rayvaldez8582]

Yeah, me and my girl friend love buying old cameras at the swap meet. This video helped a ton. I'm definitely going to subscribe

[@mohdjaved3780]

I have this camera but I don't know how to use this camera

[@godsseed4807]

I have one a Brownie Hawkeye by Kodak

[@Andy.Jensen]

I'm a few years late, but that's a fun camera. Really easy to get nice pics.

[@faarmer]

You should probably demo this with film

[@kristiclan3496]

The cover of my camera won't come off but Im pulling out the knob and pulling up the button, what do I do?? Edit: Never mind, I finally got it. This thing just needs some serious cleaning

[@agustinazerpa7452]

Hi!! I have a question! Where can I find the serial number??

[@williamhamblen3808]

Brownies do not have serial numbers as far as I know. At least the two I have do not show any sign of a serial number.

[@dorisplourde5707]

Combien vaut ce kodack j en possède un

[@kannushiimpact]

Cannit load 120 film)

[@swathijannu4579]

If I had this camera at what I price could sell it...

[@travelwithnityanand9000]

Hi sell camera

[@liarifai9902]

I have one wanna sell

[@arreilaa4872]

Keep it man! I’m not sure it’s worth much but it’s really cool

[@patrickchubey3127]

I see them on ebay for 30 - 60 dollars more or less plus shipping, but unless you really need the money I'd hang on to it as an interesting decoration and conversation piece.