Kodak Pocket 110

Kodak 110 Instamatic Cameras
Following the almost runaway success of the 126 Instamatic cameras, Kodak introduced the 110 cartridge in 1972 with both black & white and colour print emulsions as well as slide film. Based on a similar principle to the 126 cartridge, improvements in film technology meant an acceptable image could be made on 16mm film, enlargeable at least to enprint size, but in a much smaller package, for convenience. Kodak's range went from the most basic of snapshot cameras, which are very capable of excellent results, right through to range-finder cameras with wide-aperture lenses. So popular was the format that more than 25 million cameras were produced within three years.

In Germany, many of these models are referred to as Ritsch-Ratsch because of the sound the film-wind mechanism makes. Some other manufacturers even produced SLR cameras in this format. Many Kodak 110-cartridge cameras have a four-character "camerosity" date-code, usually inside the film compartment, though on some it is inside the film door near the hinge, or under the winder. On some models, three small recesses may be noted, often containing letters. Kodak supplied a sheet of self-adhesive initials with these cameras so that the owner could personalise their camera.                     

Kodak 101 Dalmatiers, 1996

Manufactured in China and styled similarly to some of the Star 35mm models, this snapshot camera has a built-in electronic flash and a rubberised grip for the right hand. The aperture of the lens is normally set to f/11, the wider aperture being invoked when the flash is switched on. The sliding lens cover acts as a shutter lock when closed. In some areas this model was offered at a reduced price as an incentive to trade-in Disc cameras

Kodak Camara 101 instamatic, Brasil

Similar to the pocket Instamatic 10, this Brazilian "camara" 

Kodak Camara Pocket A-1,Spanish 1978-1980

the Spanish "camara" has the silver button and faceplate of the later model

Kodak Pocket A-1, UK 1978-1980 (early model yellow button)

An early model, with the yellow shutter button, is shown above, the Spanish "camara" has the silver button and faceplate of the later model.

Kodak Pocket B-1, UK 1979-1980

Brownie camera, UK 1980-1982 (YAIY = 02-1980, last camera with Brownie name

The 'premium' version of the Pocket A-1, with a two-tone body and blue shutter button.

 

 

Brownie camera, UK 1980-1982 (yellow button)

The last UK-made Kodak to bear the famous name, (there was subsequently a Brazilian-made Brownie II), one  Slightly oversized for a 110, it is fixed exposure and has a Flipflash socket. Film advance is by the wheel on the front of the camera below the viewfinder. This camera was renamed from the pocket A-1 in 1980 to commemorate Kodak's centenary.

The last UK-made Kodak to bear the famous name, (there was subsequently a Brazilian-made Brownie II), one  Slightly oversized for a 110, it is fixed exposure and has a Flipflash socket. Film advance is by the wheel on the front of the camera below the viewfinder. This camera was renamed from the pocket A-1 in 1980 to commemorate Kodak's centenary.

Kodak Tele instamatic 608, USA 1975-1979 (Big Flash 608 outfit)

When the lens is changed from 'norm' to 'tele' on this camera, the viewfinder is masked down to a reduced size to reflect the new framing. A sliding lens/viewfinder cover is fitted, though this does not lock the shutter, and there is a socket for Flipflash. This model was also marketed as the "Big Flash 608" with an electronic flashgun.

Kodak Brownie 2, Brazil 1986, rare model 

Kodak Brownie II, Probably the last camera to bear the famous name, this model is very similar to the Cross.

Kodak Cross, Brazil 1988

Kodak Cross
A Brazilian-made camera with exposure settings for 'sunny' and 'cloudy' and facility for Flipflash.  This camera appears very similar to the Brownie II.

Fisher-Price USA 1984

Fisher-Price Camera
A ruggedised camera for the younger market with rubber grips and oversized film-wind and shutter controls. Features a Flipflash socket, extremely recessed lens and a 'camera-is-level' indicator in the viewfinder, items many more adult snappers would find useful!

Kodak Fling , USA 1987

Basically a 110 film cartridge in a box with a viewfinder and lens, shown here in it's original bubble wrapping. Unusually the film winder is at the front, on the left in the pictures, the shutter button above it but at the rear of the body. These cameras were only in production for about two years in the late '80s and distribution may well have been limited. One can imagine shake being a real problem in a camera this small. The camera itself was manufactured in Taiwan, but packaged in the USA with 24 exposures of 200ASA film.

Kodak Galactic camera, 1989 very rare

The Kodak Galactic is a 110 film camera from the 1980s. Although some examples occasionally appear on eBay, it appears to have gone unreleased for unknown reasons . While most Kodak 110 film cameras are extremely common, the Galactic is very rare. Based on pictures , it looks related to the Kodak Winner, My First Camera, Kodak Kids Camera, Kodak Gimini, Kodak Trimlite Instamatic 18, and the first model of the Kodak Mickey-Matic. Kodak did a lot of variations on the same basic camera. It is fixed-focus, fixed-exposure, and has a flip-flash socket.

Kodak Gimini is a camera for 110 film, made around 1988, produced in Mexico, and available in a range of colors. Other very similar cameras included the Kodak Winner, Kodak Trimlite Instamatic 18, Kodak Mickey-Matic (first model), Kodak Kids Camera, My First Camera, Kodak Hawkeye Pocket Instamatic and the abortive Kodak Galactic.

Kodak Gimini, USA 1988 Bleu

Kodak Gimini, USA 1988 Yellow

Kodak Gimini, USA 1988 Green

Kodak Gimini, USA 1988 Orange

Kodak Gimini, USA 1988 Rose

The Kodak Graffiti is circa late-1980s fixed-focus camera for the still-available 110 film format. It has a built-in electronic flash, and came in a range of colours. It was produced in Mexico and intended for the UK market.

Kodak Graffiti, USA for UK market 1988 Blauw

Kodak Graffiti, USA for UK market 1988 Yellow

Kodak Graffiti, USA for UK market 1988 Green

Kodak Graffiti, USA for UK market     1988 Orange

Kodak Graffiti, USA for UK market     1988 Purple

Kodak Graffiti, USA for UK market  1988 Red in Tube

Kodak New York camera, Mexico 1988

Kodak New York, Apparently identical to the Graffiti and later-model EktraLite 10, these camera were produced in Mexico. 

Kodak New York, same as the Pazzazz and the Graffiti

Kodak Pazzazz camera, USA 1988  Rose blister

Kodak Pazzazz, Apparently identical to the Graffiti and later-model EktraLite 10, these cameras were produced in Mexico. The official colour names are "rose" and "turquoise".

Kodak Tele-Stylite Pocket, USA 1980-1982 Coke Text premium sales only

The Kodak Tele-Stylelite  Coke is a rather obscure camera considering it is by a famous brand. It was introduced in 1980, and was a "premium" camera, meaning it was offered by other companies to entice people to use their services, and was not sold in stores. It uses the 110 film format.

Kodak Instamatic 91, UK 1974-1976

Kodak Instamatic 91, Supplied in a kit with a magicube extender, the sliding lens cover on this snapshot camera locks the shutter button when closed. This model is the 'premium' version of the Instamatic 92

Kodak Pazzazz camera, Mexico 1988 Turquoise

Kodak Pazzazz, Apparently identical to the Graffiti and later-model EktraLite 10, these cameras were produced in Mexico. The official colour names are "rose" and "turquoise".

Kodak Stylelite Pocket, USA 1979

Kodak Stylelite pocket, Manufactured in the USA, this camera appears identical to the Graffiti.  

 

Kodak Tele Stylite Pocket, USA 1980-1982

The Kodak Tele-Stylelite is a rather obscure camera considering it is by a famous brand. It was introduced in 1980, and was a "premium" camera, meaning it was offered by other companies to entice people to use their services, and was not sold in stores. It uses the 110 film format.

Kodak Instamatic 92, Germany 1974-1976

Kodak Instamatic 92, A fixed exposure snapshot camera using Magicubes. The sliding lens cover locks the shutter when closed. A 'premium' version was available as the Instamatic 91.

Kodak Instamatic 130, UK 1976-1978

Kodak Instamatic 130, Germany 1976-1978

Kodak Instamatic 130, Fixed exposure with a concealed Magicube socket on the end of the camera, adjacent to the viewfinder, which shows a used bulb warning flag. The sliding lens cover locks the shutter button when closed. UK and Germany

Kodak Instamatic 192, Germany 1975-1976

Kodak Instamatic 192, Sunny/cloudy exposure settings and a brightline viewfinder feature on this German made camera. Sliding the lens cover closed locks the shutter.

Kodak Instamatic 230, Germany 1976-1978

Kodak Instamatic 230, Sunny/cloudy exposure settings and a concealed Magicube socket adjacent to the brightline viewfinder, which shows a used bulb warning flag. The sliding lens cover locks the shutter button when closed. This camera was made in Germany, though I've seen another one that was made in UK.

Kodak Kids camera, Hong Kong 1988

The Kodak Kids Camera was among many cameras by Kodak for the successful and still-going 110 film format. This particular model is from the 1988. It was apparently similar to the Kodak Gimini, Kodak Winner, Kodak Trimlite Instamatic 18, Kodak Mickey-Matic (first model), My First Camera and the abortive Kodak Galactic. It seems Kodak did a lot of variations on the same camera.It was a simple model, fixed focus and no exposure settings, and was quite compact.

Kodak Mickey-Matic 110 (model 2) , Hong Kong 1990

Kodak Mickey-Matic (Second Model), A Star 110 rebadged for Disney. Film type: 110 and Cartridge picture size: 13 x 17

Kodak Mickey-Matic camera, Japan 1988-1991 bleu

Kodak Mickey-Matic camera, Japan 1988-1991  Pink

Kodak released two cameras under the Mickey-Matic name, themed around Mickey Mouse. One of these was introduced in 1988, and is very similar to the Kodak Gimini, Kodak Winner, Kodak Trimlite Instamatic 18, Kodak Kids Camera, My First Camera, and the abortive Kodak Galactic It takes still available 110 film.The later model also took 110 film, and is a re-badged Kodak Star 110.

 

Kodak Mini instamatic S-30, Germany 1976-1978

Differing in design from the other cameras in the range, the portion of the body containing the brightline viewfinder telescopes into the rest of the camera when not in use. A choice of manual exposure is available, the aperture of the lens being varied from "cloudy" to "very sunny". Facility for flash is provided by the hot-shoe on the left-hand end of the camera. When collapsed, the camera is about the size of a pack of cigarettes

Kodak Mini instamatic S-40, Germany 1976-1978

The Kodak AG's Mini-Instamatic S 40 is a little compact viewfinder camera for type No. 110 film cassettes. It is a more sophisticated variant of the Mini-Instamatic S 30. It has an extra eye for a CdS meter that controls its shutter speed.

Kodak Outdoor 110 camera, Hong Kong 1979-1990

Kodak Outdoor 110, Hong Kong
Film size 110 cartridge

Kodak Pocket instamatic 10, USA 1973-1976

A basic snapshot camera with Magicube facility and two-speed shutter, the lower speed being engaged when a Magicube is fitted. A used bulb warning shows in the viewfinder when appropriate. 

Kodak Pocket instamatic 20, USA 1972-1976

This nicely built US-made camera is fitted with a 25mm f/9.5 triplet lens in a two speed shutter. When the sliding lens cover is closed, the shutter is not locked, but a warning flag appears in the brightline viewfinder. This flag is also used to notify the operator of the presence of a used bulb in the Magicube socket. Unusually for a camera of this limited specification, a tripod socket is also provided. The lower of the two shutter speeds is only available when a magicube is fitted.

Kodak Pocket instamatic 30, USA 1972-1976

This automatic exposure camera features a cable release socket and tripod socket to take advantage of the long shutter speeds provided. Flash is by Magicubes. A low-light warning and used bulb warning appear in the brightline viewfinder when neccesary. The sliding lens cover doesn't lock the shutter, though a warning flag appears in the viewfinder when closed.

Kodak Pocket instamatic 40, USA 1972-1975

This automatic exposure camera has two focussing position, '3-6ft.' and 'beyond 6ft.' and a brightline viewfinder with parallax correction marks. The sliding lens cover does not lock the shutter, but it does introduce a warning flag in the viewfinder when closed. A cable release socket and tripod socket are fitted to take advantage of the long exposure times provided by the electronic shutter.

Kodak Pocket instamatic 50, USA 1972-1976, (model aug.1973)

Kodak pocket Instamatic 50, This relatively sophisticated camera has a focussing lens and an electronically controlled shutter for automatic exposure. There is a tripod bush and facility for both cable release and Magicubes. Two LEDs show in the viewfinder, one for low light, the other for used bulb.

Kodak Pocket instamatic 60, USA 1972-1976 (model aug.1973)

Kodak pocket Instamatic 60, A sophisticated 110 camera featuring rangefinder focussing, cable release socket and a tripod bush. The exposure is electronically controlled. This camera is a 'normal' silver metal finish, but contempory adverts mention a version in black chrome.

Kodak Pocket instamatic 100, Germany 1972-1974

Kodak pocket Instamatic 100, A basic snapshot camera that introduced the 110 format. A sliding lens cover, a used-bulb warning in the viewfinder and a socket for Magicubes is fitted. The early cameras, above, were in black plastic with a metal plate on the top, the later models in light grey with coloured shutter buttons.

Kodak Pocket instamatic 101, UK 1974 premium sales only

Kodak pocket Instamatic 101, A sliding lens cover locks the shutter button on this basic snapshot camera ( new in box)

Kodak Pocket instamatic 200, Germany  1972-1974

Kodak pocket Instamatic 200, Sunny/cloudy exposure settings, a sliding lens cover and a used-bulb warning in the bright-line viewfinder complete the specifications for this camera with a Magicube socket,  designed to reduce the risk of 'red-eye'. Later cameras had coloured shutter buttons and the front of the camera was metallized, whereas the earlier cameras were plastic with just a metal top-plate.

Kodak Pocket instamatic 200, Spanisch 1972-1974

Kodak pocket Instamatic 200, Sunny/cloudy exposure settings, a sliding lens cover and a used-bulb warning in the bright-line viewfinder complete the specifications for this camera with a Magicube socket, designed to reduce the risk of 'red-eye'. Later cameras had coloured shutter buttons and the front of the camera was metallized, whereas the earlier cameras were plastic with just a metal top-plate.

Kodak Pocket instamatic 300, Germany 1972-1976, blue button

Kodak pocket Instamatic 300, Five exposure settings related to flash distance increase the functionality of this camera that has a sliding lens cover, a bright-line viewfinder with parallax marks and a used-bulb warning for the Magicube socket.

Kodak Pocket instamatic 300, Germany  1972-1976, black button

Kodak pocket Instamatic 300, Five exposure settings related to flash distance increase the functionality of this camera that has a sliding lens cover, a bright-line viewfinder with parallax marks and a used-bulb warning for the Magicube socket.

Kodak Pocket instamatic 400, Germany 1972-1976

Kodak pocket Instamatic 400, This electronic exposure camera has a cable release socket and a tripod bush. Early models had black shutter buttons, on later cameras this was blue.

Kodak Pocket instamatic 500, Germany 1972-1976

Kodak pocket Instamatic 500, This electronic shutter camera has an adjustable aperture with a weather symbol scale, a cable release socket and a tripod bush.

Kodak Sports camera, Brasil 1986

Kodak Sport, A Brazilian-made camera with exposure settings for 'sunny' and 'cloudy' and a built-in electronic flashgun. 

Kodak Star 110 camera,Hong Kong

Kodak Star 110, Made in China, a simple snapshot camera with a built-in electronic flash, the unusual feature being the centrally mounted film-wind wheel on the back of the camera. Rebadged versions were made for Disney as the Lion King Camera and the Mickey-Matic .

Kodak Star camera, Brazil 1985

Kodak Star, This Brazilian made basic snapshot camera has a Kodar lens and facility for Flipflash, lens: 22mm, f/11 Meniscusshutter: 3 speedfilm Cartridgepicture size: 13 x 17 

Kodak Tele instamatic 330, UK 1975-1978

Kodak Tele-Instamatic 330, Telephoto/normal with switched brightlines in the viewfinder, sunny/cloudy exposure and a concealed Magicube socket, which shows a used-bulb warning flag. The sliding lens cover locks the shutter button when closed. This UK-made camera was supplied in a detachable hard case which doubled as a folding handle.

Kodak Tele instamatic 430, Germany 1975-1978

Kodak Tele-Instamatic 430, Telephoto/normal switched lens with switched brightlines in the viewfinder, focussing telephoto lens and adjustable aperture calibrated for flash distance and weather, concealed Magicube socket adjacent to the viewfinder, which shows a used bulb warning flag, and hot-shoe for separate flashgun, all combine to make this German-made camera fairly flexible. The sliding lens cover locks the shutter when closed. This model is supplied in a detachable hard case, similar to that for the Tele-Instamatic 330.

Kodak Tele-instamatic 708  USA 1976-1979

Kodak Tele-Instamatic 708, The brightline viewfinder changes magnification when switched from 'normal' to 'telephoto' and focussing is provided down to 3ft. The detachable door on the front of the camera covers lens and viewfinder when closed, but will act as a lens shade when open. A Flipflash socket is fitted on this US-made camera.

Kodak Trimlite instamatic 18, USA 1975-1979

Kodak Trimlite Instamatic 18, This US-made camera was probably the originator of a whole raft of similar cameras such as the Winner, the Gimini and the Mickey-Matic.

Kodak Trimlite instamatic 28,USA 1975-1979

Kodak Trimlite Instamatic 28, An auto-exposure fixed-focus camera with a Flipflash socket and a tripod socket. The sliding lens cover shows a warning flag in the bright-line viewfinder when closed, but does not lock the shutter. This camera was also packed with an "Ektron II" electronic flash unit and marketed as the "Big Flash 28".

Kodak Trimlite instamatic 38, USA 1975-1979

Kodak Trimlite Instamatic 38, The electronic shutter is controlled by a CdS cell, a low-light warning showing in the viewfinder. A tripod socket is available to help take advantage of the slow shutter speeds, flash is provided by Flipflash. The sliding lens cover shows a red flag in the viewfinder when closed, but does not lock the shutter. There are focus pre-sets for 3-6ft and beyond 6ft.

Kodak Trimlite instamatic 48, USA 1975-1979

Kodak Trimlite Instamatic 48, This coupled-rangefinder automatic exposure camera is finished in a brown leather-look trim. When using Flipflash, the focussing control doubles as an exposure control.

Kodak Winner camera, Mexico 1988 Bleu

Kodak Winner, Fixed exposure with a Flipflash socket. Another variation on the Gimini/Mickey-Matic theme. The  red and blue cameras  were made in Mexico. 

Kodak Winner Pocket, USA 1979-1990 Brown

Kodak Winner pocket, This US-made camera is another variation on the Mickey-Matic and Gimini, using Flipflash.

Kodak Winner camera, Mexico 1989 Red  ( YAIT)

Kodak Winner, Fixed exposure with a Flipflash socket. Another variation on the Gimini/Mickey-Matic theme. The  red and blue cameras  were made in Mexico. 

Kodak Winner Olympic, USA 1988, Bleu

Kodak Winner, Fixed exposure with a Flipflash socket. Another variation on the Gimini/Mickey-Matic theme. The single camera shown here is marked 'Official Sponsor of the 1988 Olympic Games' and was made in the USA

Kodak Winner Olympic ,USA 1988, Red

Kodak Winner, Fixed exposure with a Flipflash socket. Another variation on the Gimini/Mickey-Matic theme. The single camera shown here is marked 'Official Sponsor of the 1988 Olympic Games' and was made in the USA.