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Kodak Disc 4000 Camera
This is the "Kodak Disc 4000 Camera". It is a Disc film type camera that was produced by Kodak from 1982 to 1984 as part of their ill-fated Disc format. This camera would have retailed brand new for about $60 to $70.00 USD.
This is an example of one of the more higher-end/fancier models of Disc cameras produced by Kodak during the 1980s. Like all Disc cameras produced by Kodak, the fixed focus, auto-exposure and automatic film advance were standard. However, what makes this model unique is that it features a built-in light sensor which serves to automatically fire the flash, as well adjust the shutter speed and aperture in regards to lighting conditions. Probably the most interesting feature to note about this camera is the built-in lithium battery. Unlike standard Disc cameras which instead used standard AA or AAA batteries. At the time lithium was considered a very new battery technology.
Surprisingly the built-in lithium battery on this particular specimen still works, which is not uncommon for these cameras. When the protective lens cover is slid back a faint charging sound can be heard. When the shutter button located on the front of the camera is pressed the flash will fire, which is then immediately followed by the sound of the motor for the advance mechanism.
See Disc film cartridge:
Kodak Disc 4000 Camera
This is the "Kodak Disc 4000 Camera". It is a Disc film type camera that was produced by Kodak from 1982 to 1984 as part of their ill-fated Disc format. This camera would have retailed brand new for about $60 to $70.00 USD.
This is an example of one of the more higher-end/fancier models of Disc cameras produced by Kodak during the 1980s. Like all Disc cameras produced by Kodak, the fixed focus, auto-exposure and automatic film advance were standard. However, what makes this model unique is that it features a built-in light sensor which serves to automatically fire the flash, as well adjust the shutter speed and aperture in regards to lighting conditions. Probably the most interesting feature to note about this camera is the built-in lithium battery. Unlike standard Disc cameras which instead used standard AA or AAA batteries. At the time lithium was considered a very new battery technology.
Surprisingly the built-in lithium battery on this particular specimen still works, which is not uncommon for these cameras. When the protective lens cover is slid back a faint charging sound can be heard. When the shutter button located on the front of the camera is pressed the flash will fire, which is then immediately followed by the sound of the motor for the advance mechanism.
See Disc film cartridge: