Kodak Instamatic 126 Camera's:
Instamatic was Kodak's trademark name for their easy-load 126 cartridge film cameras, launched in February 1963 with the Instamatic 50. Later, in 1972 Kodak used the name Pocket Instamatic for some of their 110 cartridge cameras (other 110 models were branded Ektra or Ektralite), and also called some of its Super-8 8mm movie cameras and projectors "Instamatic." Kodak 126 Instamatics were a great success, and sold around 60 million by 1976; thus "Instamatic" became a generic term for cartridge-loading - or any plain point-and-shoot - cameras, irrespective of manufacturer.
Kodak Instamatic 11, Brazil 1969-1973
Kodak Instamatic 11, Bearing an obvious resemblance to the Instamatic 44, this Brazilian-made camera differs in one major respect, it has no facility for flash. The box for this camera is marked "Kodak Tira Teima"
Kodak Instamatic 25, Spain 1966-1971
Kodak Instamatic 25, Shorter but slightly taller than most other 126 Instamatics, this camera seems to have been designed by a different team to all the others in the range. Sunny/cloudy exposure settings and a "hot-shoe" for the Instamatic Flasholder complete the specification of this little camera.
Kodak Instamatic 25, UK 1966-1971
Kodak Instamatic 25, Shorter but slightly taller than most other 126 Instamatics, this camera seems to have been designed by a different team to all the others in the range. Sunny/cloudy exposure settings and a "hot-shoe" for the Instamatic Flasholder complete the specification of this little camera.
Kodak Instamatic 26, Uk 1968-1972 made for premium sales only
Kodak Instamatic 28, UK 1972-1974
Kodak Instamatic 26, All-black with a silver faceplate, this UK-made camera is otherwise identical to the Instamatic 25. This model proved to be the most exclusive of the European-made Instamatics to find.
Kodak Instamatic 32, Uk 1972-1973 made for premium sales only. identical to 36
Kodak Instamatic 33, Germany 1968-1973
Kodak Instamatic 32, This camera appears identical to the Instamatic 33, other than the colour change for the front panel.
Kodak Instamatic 33, UK 1968-1973
Kodak Instamatic 36, Germany 1973-1974
Kodak Instamatic 33, Sunny/cloudy exposure settings and a "hot-shoe" for the Instamatic Flasholder. This particular camera was manufactured in Germany, though they were also manufactured in the UK and Brazil. Some cameras have black writing, on others it is dark brown.
Kodak Instamatic 44, Canada 1969-1973
Kodak Instamatic 44, Styled similarly to the Hawkeye Instamatic II, this basic snapshot camera has a flashcube socket. This model was the lowest-price Instamatic produced by Kodak, and the first Kodak to be "carded" for self-service sales. A similar camera, with no flashcube socket, was produced in Brazil as the Instamatic 11.
Kodak Instamatic 44, USA 1969-1973
Kodak Instamatic 44, Styled similarly to the Hawkeye Instamatic II, this basic snapshot camera has a flashcube socket. This model was the lowest-price Instamatic produced by Kodak, and the first Kodak to be "carded" for self-service sales. A similar camera, with no flashcube socket, was produced in Brazil as the Instamatic 11.
Kodak Instamatic 50, UK 1963-1966
Kodak Instamatic 50, A metal-clad camera, and difficult to find without at least some dents in its aluminium bodywork. Sunny/cloudy exposure and an unusual "hot-shoe" flash. These cameras were produced on both sides of the Atlantic, the Rochester production being destined for export and not for domestic sales. It is interesting to note that this model was probably the first Instamatic to be marketed, apparently being available in the UK some weeks before the release of the Instamatic 100 in the USA.
Kodak Instamatic 55X, UK 1971-1972
Kodak Instamatic 55X, A fixed exposure camera with a Magicube socket. A used bulb indicator is visible in the viewfinder.
Kodak Instamatic 76-X outfit, UK 1977
Kodak Instamatic 76X, Virtually identical to the Instamatic 77X, other than for a change of colour from black and grey to black with a two-tone brown front.
Kodak Instamatic 77X, Germany 1977-1984
Kodak Instamatic 77X, A snapshot camera with a fixed-focus lens. A used bulb indicator is visible in the viewfinder.
Kodak Instamatic 100, UK 1963-1966 in box
Kodak Instamatic 100, Often thought of as the first of the 126 Instamatics, I have seen reference to the Instamatic 50 having been released earlier in the UK. A fixed exposure camera, there is a pop-up flash-gun for AG1 bulbs in the top plate, which is released by the little button on the front. A bulb can be kept loaded with the gun in it's retracted position. This model was produced both in the USA and the UK.
Kodak Instamatic 100, UK 1963-1966
Kodak Instamatic 100, Often thought of as the first of the 126 Instamatics, I have seen reference to the Instamatic 50 having been released earlier in the UK. A fixed exposure camera, there is a pop-up flash-gun for AG1 bulbs in the top plate, which is released by the little button on the front. A bulb can be kept loaded with the gun in it's retracted position. This model was produced both in the USA and the UK.
Kodak Instamatic 124, USA 1968-1971
Kodak Instamatic 124, This USA made snapshot camera has facility for flashcubes, the film being advanced by a lever on the right-hand end of the body.
Kodak Instamatic 133X, Germany 1970-1971
Kodak Instamatic 133X, Very similar to the Instamatic 133 but with Magicubes flash and a used bulb warning in the viewfinder. This model was also manufactured in Germany.
Kodak Instamatic 134, Canada 1968-1971
Kodak Instamatic 134, Although at first appearance a basic snapshot camera, this model incorporates an electronic exposure control. It also has a socket for flashcubes.
Kodak Instamatic 154, USA 1965-1969
Kodak Instamatic 154, Very similar to the Instamatic 104, but with the addition of a clockwork motor wind. The "cocked" shutter button is not a fault, but a feature of the design.
Kodak Instamatic 155X, Germany 1971-1977
Kodak Instamatic 155X, Brightline viewfinder and sunny/cloudy exposure settings.
Kodak Instamatic 174, USA 1968-1971
Kodak Instamatic 174, A fixed-focus snapshot camera with the luxury of a film motor wind. With the clockwork wound up, the film will automatically load to the first frame when the back of the camera is closed. Flash is provided by flashcubes.
Kodak Instamatic 177XF, Brasil 1977-1984
Kodak Instamatic 177XF, Superficially similar to many European Instamatics, this Brazilian "camara" differs in one major respect, it has a hot shoe, only the second Kodak Instamatic I am aware of with this feature, the other being the Instamatic 500. Other than that, this model is very similar to the Instamatic 77X.
Kodak Instamatic 204, UK 1966-1968
Kodak Instamatic 204
As the Instamatic 200 but with flashcubes rather than individual bulbs.
Kodak Instamatic 220, Germany 1965-1966
Kodak Instamatic 220, Rotating the lens mount causes the aperture to progressively open. On reaching the "cloudy" setting, the shutter speed drops to a lower setting, after which the sliding scale on the top of the shutter housing indicates progressively shorter flash distances as the aperture closes again. When the indicator is on the flash scale, the pop-up flashgun automatically opens on this German made camera.
Kodak Instamatic 224, Germany 1966-1968
Kodak Instamatic 224
Using flashcubes rather than bulbs, this camera is otherwise similar to the Instamatic 220.
Kodak Instamatic 233X, Germany 1970-1971
Kodak Instamatic 233X
Very similar to the Instamatic 233 but with Magicube flash and a used bulb warning in the viewfinder.
Kodak Instamatic 250, Germany 1964-1965
Kodak Instamatic 250, Visually similar to it's stablemate, the Instamatic 500, this camera is purely manual exposure, there being a guide on the back with aperture recommendations for different weather conditions. The Rodenstock-made lens focusses down to 2.5ft, with preset indents for portraits and groups. The shutter is operated by the control on the shutter housing, though there is a socket for a cable release in the top plate. There is no facility for flash other than the built-in gun.
Kodak Instamatic 255X, Germany 1971-1977
Kodak Instamatic 255X
Five exposure settings from beach to dull and flash distance settings.
Kodak Instamatic 300, UK 1963-1966
Kodak Instamatic 300, A built-in selenium meter gives automatic exposure with a low light warning in the viewfinder, a reminder to put a bulb in the pop-up flashgun.
Kodak Instamatic 314, USA 1968-1971
Kodak Instamatic 314, An automatic exposure camera with the facility for relatively close-up photography, there being a slider on the top of the lens housing to set either 2-6 feet or beyond 6 feet. Flash is provided by flashcubes.
Kodak Instamatic 333, Germany 1968-1974
Kodak Instamatic 333, A CdS cell gives adjustable shutter settings on this fixed focus camera. The tripod bush and cable release socket giving some useability to the 10 second maximum exposure time. A flashcube socket is available.
Kodak Instamatic 333X, Germany 1970-1971
Kodak Instamatic 333-X, This German-made automatic exposure camera has a tripod socket and a cable-release fitting to take advantage of the extended speeds provided by the electronically controlled shutter. A used-bulb warning appears in the brightline viewfinder if necessary.
Kodak Instamatic 355X, Germany 1971-1977
Kodak Instamatic 355X
Automatic exposure to 30 sec. makes the tripod socket and cable release socket necessities if a Magicube is not available.
Kodak Instamatic 404, USA 1965-1969
Kodak Instamatic 404
Very similar to the Instamatic 400, but with facility for flashcubes rather than the pop-up flashgun.
Kodak Instamatic 500, Germany 1963-1965
Kodak Instamatic 500, Certainly the most sophisticated and desirable of the European viewfinder Instamatics. A Schneider lens combined with a match-the-needle exposure setting in the viewfinder, autosensing of the film speed, a collapsable lens mount, coaxial flash socket AND hot-shoe makes this a very useable camera by almost any standard. The rugged metal casework makes this a slightly heavy but very robust example of Kodak AG production, called by some the "Instamatic Retina". The filter thread is even the "Retina-size" 29.5mm.
Kodak Instamatic 704, USA 1965-1969
Kodak Instamatic 704, This heavyweight automatic exposure camera has a focussing f/2.8 Ektanar lens. Exposure compensation is provided by the little wheel control below the brightline viewfinder, which shows three focussing zones and a lowlight warning for flash, which is by flashcube. Unusually, the knurled front ring on the lens is a supplied "Series V" retaining ring. With this unscrewed, any "Series V" accessory lens or filter can be fitted without further adaptors.
Kodak Instamatic 800, USA 1964-1966
Kodak Instamatic 800
The specification of this camera is virtually identical to that of the Instamatic 804 which replaced it, except this camera has a built-in flashgun for AG-1 bulbs.
Kodak Instamatic 804, USA 1965-1970
Kodak Instamatic 804, This US made coupled-rangefinder auto-exposure camera is apparently made from one or two aluminium die-castings, weighing considerably more than it would appear from it's photo. A clockwork film advance mechanism is fitted, which is wound by pulling the unusual tape-like device in the base of the camera. Operator compensation for the selenium-cell exposure meter is provided by the little self-centreing wheel below the viewfinder. Flash is provided by flashcubes, with a warning appearing in the viewfinder in low light situations. Unusually, the knurled front ring on the lens is a supplied "Series V" retaining ring. With this unscrewed, any "Series V" accessory lens or filter can be fitted without further adaptors.
Kodak Instamatic 814, USA 1968-1970
Kodak Instamatic 814, Similar in specification to the Instamatic 804, automatic exposure on this camera is provided by a CdS cell rather than the selenium cell of the other model. Although this makes the system more responsive in low-light situations, it is also dependant on batteries, whereas the selenium cell is not. A small button is fitted below the viewfinder, adjacent to the lens, which is used for testing the battery, the "Use Flash" lamp in the viewfinder doubling as a battery confirmation. Flash is provided by flashcubes.
Kodak Instamatic Mickey, Brasil
These cameras you probably have never seen. Very, Very rare. They were not even seen in the George Eastman Museum in Rochester, N.Y. they are from Brasil. They are the same as the Kodak Instamatics, made in Brazil by Kodak, with Kodar lenses. There is a flash shoe on top and the faces of Mickey, also lens caps with retention cord so you can't loose it. There is also a Minnie camera.
Kodak Instamatic Reflex, Germany 1968-1970 lens Schneider f/2.8 45mm
he Kodak Instamatic Reflex was an SLR made in Germany by Kodak AG for 126 Cartridge film. It was introduced in 1968, and withdrawn in 1974 in the US & UK, and in 1970 elsewhere. It was the top model of the Instamatic range, and considerably more sophisticated than most.
The Reflex had aperture-priority automatic exposure via a CdS light meter and one of the first electronic shutters - a Compur Electronic. The metering system sensed the film speed from the cartridge, which could indicate 64, 80, 125 or 160 ASA. The lenses were interchangeable, having a Retina S-Series mount, so it could use the existing Retina lenses. The viewfinder had a display of the automatically-selected shutter speed, and a focusing screen with a split-image rangefinder. Flash was provided by Flashcubes - with automatic exposure, when using the 45/2.8 lens - or an accessory flashgun connected via a PC socket beside the Flashcube mount.
The production code for the Instamatic Reflex was Typ 062. Both Chrome and Black versions with and without accessory shoes were produced through the production series.
Kodak Instamatic S-10 USA 1967-1970
Kodak Instamatic S-10, A solidly built compact snapshot camera with the unusual feature of a retractable housing for the Kodar lens, a feature previously seen on the Bantam f/8, making this leatherette-covered metal-bodied camera very pocketable. Flash is provided by flashcubes, the film advanced by the knob on the right-hand end of the body. As noted on some other cameras, the lower of the two shutter speeds in only available when a flashcube is fitted, the fitting of a used cube or the removal of the batteries being the recommended means of obtaining exposure in less than sunny conditions. The rather obvious shutter release also retracts when the lens housing is pushed home, as seen on the Instamatic S-20.
Kodak Instamatic X-15, USA 1970-1976
Kodak Instamatic X-15, A fixed focus snapshot camera fitted with a two speed shutter, normally 1/90 sec, this is reduced to 1/40 by the insertion of a Magicube. The recommended method of coping with reduced light levels outdoors is to insert a used Magicube in the socket, though I suspect the used-bulb indicator in the brightline viewfinder would be a little distracting.
Kodak Instamatic X-15F, USA 1976-1981
Kodak Instamatic X-15F, Made in the USA, this basic snapshot camera uses Flipflash and features a brightline viewfinder and lever film wind. Canadian-made cameras feature a dual-language face-plate, as shown below. This model would appear to be the last 126-film Instamatic to be produced by Kodak in the USA.
Kodak Instamatic X-25, USA 1970-1974
Kodak Instamatic X-25
This basic snapshot camera features a brightline viewfinder and film advance by a clockwork motor. Flash is provided by Magicubes.
Kodak Instamatic X-30, USA 1971-1974
Kodak Instamatic X-30, This USA-made fixed focus automatic exposure camera utilises Magicubes, has a brightline viewfinder, tripod socket and facility for a cable release.
Kodak Instamatic X-35, USA 1970-1976
Kodak Instamatic X-35,The automatic exposure on this camera is achieved in a slightly unusual manner. As the shutter control is operated, a small aperture opens progressively in the CdS cell window. At the same time a disc containing a series of increasingly larger holes rotates behind the Kodar lens. When the correct size lens aperture is in place for the prevailing light conditions, the rotating disc is stopped and the shutter is allowed to operate. Two focus settings are available, 2-6 feet and beyond 6 feet, flash is provided by Magicube.
Kodak Instamatic X35F, USA 1970-1974
Kodak Instamatic X-35F,Fitted with a Flipflash socket, this automatic exposure camera has two focus settings for it's Kodar lens, a brightline viewfinder and a tripod socket. The inset panels on the front of this USA made camera are coloured to look like leather. The automatic exposure is achieved in a manner similar to the Instamatic X-35.
Kodak Instamatic X-90, USA 1970-1973
Kodak Instamatic X-90
Similar in style and weight to the Instamatic 814, but with flash facility provided by Magicubes.
Kodak Instatech II Close Up camera. USA year 1967 - ??
Kodak Instatech II Close Up camera. This "scientifically" modified Kodak Instamatic camera was developed by Kodak in collaboration with a manufacturer of dental equipment. Although primarily used for dental photography, this camera was capable of many forms of precision close-up shots. The set consists of three close-up units, one with a chain to measure distance and three frames for exact image size. Here is an extensive set of documentation and instructions for use. Metal parts are made of aluminum
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