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Kodak Instamatic 300
This is the "Kodak Instamatic 300" camera. It is a 126 instamatic type camera that was produced by Kodak from 1963 to 1966. Although this particular specimen was made in Canada, other countries that also manufactured this camera include England, and the U.S.
The 300 - 400 series was Kodak's effort at producing a higher-end line of 126 instamatic cameras. Many high-tech features (for the 1960s) include: a built-in selenium (light) sensor, a built-in light meter with a "low light" warning, automatic exposure (1/40th or 1/90th of a second), film speed sensing (64 or 160 ASA), as well as a built-in/retractable flash gun (which required AG-1 or "peanut" flashbulbs). Also, the camera requires two "AAA" batteries in order to operate.
The 126 instamatic (originally called the "Kodapak") film format was introduced by Kodak in 1963. It was designed to be an easy loading film cartridge, primarily intended for snapshot photography. The instamatic line of cameras and film proved to be very successful, and introduced a new generation to low cost photography. Infact, the popularity of the instamatic format eventually led to the development and introduction of the much smaller, compact 110 film format in 1972.
Most of the 126 instamatic cameras produced were generally cheap, plastic, lower-end cameras. This is a fine example of one of the higher quality instamatics that Kodak produced. The chassis of this camera is constructed almost entirely out of metal, and has a nice well built, soild feel. Despite its appearance, this camera is actually a lot heavier than it looks.
Kodak Instamatic 300
This is the "Kodak Instamatic 300" camera. It is a 126 instamatic type camera that was produced by Kodak from 1963 to 1966. Although this particular specimen was made in Canada, other countries that also manufactured this camera include England, and the U.S.
The 300 - 400 series was Kodak's effort at producing a higher-end line of 126 instamatic cameras. Many high-tech features (for the 1960s) include: a built-in selenium (light) sensor, a built-in light meter with a "low light" warning, automatic exposure (1/40th or 1/90th of a second), film speed sensing (64 or 160 ASA), as well as a built-in/retractable flash gun (which required AG-1 or "peanut" flashbulbs). Also, the camera requires two "AAA" batteries in order to operate.
The 126 instamatic (originally called the "Kodapak") film format was introduced by Kodak in 1963. It was designed to be an easy loading film cartridge, primarily intended for snapshot photography. The instamatic line of cameras and film proved to be very successful, and introduced a new generation to low cost photography. Infact, the popularity of the instamatic format eventually led to the development and introduction of the much smaller, compact 110 film format in 1972.
Most of the 126 instamatic cameras produced were generally cheap, plastic, lower-end cameras. This is a fine example of one of the higher quality instamatics that Kodak produced. The chassis of this camera is constructed almost entirely out of metal, and has a nice well built, soild feel. Despite its appearance, this camera is actually a lot heavier than it looks.