116/616

Introduced in 1899 by Kodak, 116 film was used in early Kodak box and folding cameras. Because of the simple construction of these cameras, uneven film placement and light leaks were common, resulting in slightly distorted images or dark blotches as seen in the upper right corner of the sample above. In 1932, Kodak introduced 616 film which was essentially the same as 116, but on thinner spools to accommodate smaller cameras. One roll of either film could capture 6-8 exposures and both formats were discontinued in 1984.

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