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'''Instamatic''' was [[Kodak|Kodak's]] trademark name for their [[126 film| 126 cartridge film]] cameras, later also used, as '''Pocket Instamatic''', for their [[110 film|110 cartridge]] cameras, and for ''Super8'' 8mm movie cameras. Instamatic cameras were launched in 1963, manufactured by [[Kodak|Kodak in the US]], by [[Kodak AG|Kodak AG in Germany]], in Spain and by [[Kodak Ltd|Kodak Ltd in the UK]].  Kodak 126 Instamatics were a great success and sold around 60 million by 1976 - thus "Instamatic" became a generic term for cartridge-loading cameras.
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'''Instamatic''' was [[Kodak|Kodak's]] trademark name for their easy-load [[126 film| 126 cartridge film]] cameras, launched in February 1963 with the [[Kodak Instamatic 50|Instamatic 50]]. Later, in 1972<ref>Dates from [http://www.kodak.com/global/en/corp/historyOfKodak/1960.jhtml?pq-path=2701 Kodak's web site]</ref> Kodak used the name '''Pocket Instamatic''' for some of their [[110 film|110 cartridge]] cameras; other 110 models were branded Ektra or Ektralite, and for ''Super8'' 8mm movie cameras.
  
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The early [[Kodak Instamatic 50]] had a special flash connector, other early Instamatics even no flash facility; a few had a pop-up flash gun. Later models used [[Flashcubes]]. Some of the later Pocket Instamatics had a ''flip flash'' connector instead.
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Frequently "Instamatic" was used in error to refer to Kodak's instant cameras. Due to the strong association of Instamatic with 126 cameras, the name was ''not'' used for Instant cameras, which were instead branded [[Colorburst]] or simply "Kodak Instant".
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Instamatic cameras were manufactured in various plants across the world, in particular by [[Kodak|Kodak in the US]], by [[Kodak AG|Kodak AG in Germany]], and by [[Kodak Ltd|Kodak Ltd in the UK]].  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. Instamatic models continued until c.1988.
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Whilst most Instamatics were simple "snapshot" cameras, made of plastic with no adjustments, the range extended through designs with metal chassis, light meters or automatic exposure, rangefinders end even the Reflex SLR, with interchangeable lenses.
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Early Instamatics (e.g. [[Kodak Instamatic 50|Instamatic 50]]a special flash adaptor for AG-1 bulbs; a few had a pop-up flash gun. Later models used [[Flashcube]]s or ("X" models) [[Flashcube|Magicubes]].
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From 1976, 126 & 110 models were introduced to use the new [[Flipflash]] system.
  
 
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Instamatic 50 with auxiliary tele lens and finder

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[1] Kodak used the name Pocket Instamatic for some of their 110 cartridge cameras; other 110 models were branded Ektra or Ektralite, and for Super8 8mm movie cameras.

Frequently "Instamatic" was used in error to refer to Kodak's instant cameras. Due to the strong association of Instamatic with 126 cameras, the name was not used for Instant cameras, which were instead branded Colorburst or simply "Kodak Instant".

Instamatic cameras were manufactured in various plants across the world, in particular by Kodak in the US, by Kodak AG in Germany, and by Kodak Ltd in the UK. 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. Instamatic models continued until c.1988.

  1. ↑ Dates from Kodak's web site

Whilst most Instamatics were simple "snapshot" cameras, made of plastic with no adjustments, the range extended through designs with metal chassis, light meters or automatic exposure, rangefinders end even the Reflex SLR, with interchangeable lenses.

Early Instamatics (e.g. Instamatic 50a special flash adaptor for AG-1 bulbs; a few had a pop-up flash gun. Later models used Flashcubes or ("X" models) Magicubes. From 1976, 126 & 110 models were introduced to use the new Flipflash system.


Instamatic Models

126

110

Super 8 movie cameras

  • Kodak Instamatic M4
  • Kodak Instamatic M6 (US)
  • Kodak Instamatic M16
  • Kodak Instamatic M30

Links

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