Kodak, 1930

Ilustração, No. 114, Septembre 16 1930 - 2, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Scanned from Portuguese magazine Ilustração, No. 114, September 16 1930. Click image for 1080 x 1521 size.

"Beach time

Who can describe the imcomparable beauty of days spent at the beach, the liveliness of people gathering around, the joy of bathers rocking in the waves, the comical incidents that happen constantly, filling the beach with life, and movement!

Holidays spent at the beach require a 'Kodak'

You can only keep those enchanting memories with a 'Kodak', which you can easily learn to handle and will provide you with beautiful photographs! And thanks to its ample experience - the longest in the making of amateur cameras - the Kodak Company puts at your disposal dozens of models, between which you may choose the camera that's most convenient to your purse."

Kodak, 1930

Ilustração, No. 113, September 1 1930 - 2, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Scanned from Portuguese magazine Ilustração, No. 113, September 1 1930. Click image for 1072 x 1522 size.

"The holidays are here!

This year your holidays are going to be calm, wonderful, free from cares or chores... You can't do without a Kodak, to keep alive forever the joy of your loved ones, the picturesque local customs, the charming landscapes.

Your holiday's joy will last forever in Kodak photos

The Kodak Company - first one to make amateur photographic cameras - has dozens of Kodak models at your disposal, simple and economic, that you may easily obtain, in ten small monthly payments, through the Kodak Rental System of Payments!

Brownies........ 70 escudos*
Kodaks.......... 130 escudos

In establishments bearing this plaque you will be given all information regarding the choice of your Kodak, which you will be taught to use in just a few minutes. There you may buy Kodak film - the quality standard film - along with all Kodak articles."

* Portuguese coin.

Kodak, 1930

Ilustração, No. 109, July 1 1930 - 8, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Scanned from Portuguese magazine Ilustração, No. 109, July 1 1930. Click image 951 x 1299 size.

"You can only be modern if you use a Kodak

Your vacations!

Holidays!... The season of complete freedom, outdoors, luminous days full of joie de vivre. Unexpected events, pleasant incidents, all these require a Kodak. With Kodak you are supreme among your friends, you'll be indispensable at every walk and party..."

Kodak Vest Pocket Model B, 1930

Ilustração, No. 110, July 16, 1930 - 2, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Scanned from Portuguese magazine Ilustração, No. 110, July 16, 1930. Click image 978 x 1500 size.

"For your convenience.

We make Kodak for your convenience. The world-wide popularity of the Vest Pocket makes it the favorite of all those who wish a simple, light, solid and small sized machine, but with results that equal the large sized models.

It is so small you can carry it in your vest's pocket, Kodak's vest Pocket Model B. It is always ready to take excellent photographs, with the assurance you will not miss those moments that interest you the most, no matter how quickly and unpredictably they come up."

Vérascope Richard, 1930

Ilustração, No. 110, July 16, 1930 - 4a, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Scanned from Portuguese magazine Ilustração, No. 110, July 16, 1930. Click image for 725 x 1087 size.

Ad for photographic camera Vérascope Richard.

"(Takes pictures) much better than me and much more easily. Gives the illusion of reality and depth. It's an extraordinary machine."

Polaroid Cameras, 1981

Polaroid Cameras, 1981, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Click image for 800 x 1095 size.

Scanned from Taschen's "American Ads of the 80s".