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The '''Kodak Colorsnap 35''' - largely a [[35mm]] version of the Bantam Colorsnap.
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The '''Kodak Colorsnap 35''' - largely a [[35mm]] version of the Bantam Colorsnap, made in the UK by [[Kodak Ltd.]]
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The 43.9mm f3.9 Anaston lens is set in a single-speed shutter, with aperture scale marked in weather symbols and [[EV]] numbers.  Fitting for screw-and pin flash is provided on the users left.
  
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There were two models:
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* the first (illustrated), made from July 1959-January 1964, with a top plate step around the rewind knob; the shutter release on the edge of the top plate is pressed backwards (rather than the usual downwards);
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* the second, March 1964-November 1967, with a flat top plate and recessed/pop-up rewind knob; the shutter release is now purely on the front.
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The '''Auto Colorsnap 35''' (1962-64) is a combination of the first Colorsnap 35 and the [[Kodak Autosnap]].
  
 
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The Kodak Colorsnap 35 - largely a 35mm version of the Bantam Colorsnap, made in the UK by Kodak Ltd. The 43.9mm f3.9 Anaston lens is set in a single-speed shutter, with aperture scale marked in weather symbols and EV numbers. Fitting for screw-and pin flash is provided on the users left.

There were two models:

  • the first (illustrated), made from July 1959-January 1964, with a top plate step around the rewind knob; the shutter release on the edge of the top plate is pressed backwards (rather than the usual downwards);
  • the second, March 1964-November 1967, with a flat top plate and recessed/pop-up rewind knob; the shutter release is now purely on the front.

The Auto Colorsnap 35 (1962-64) is a combination of the first Colorsnap 35 and the Kodak Autosnap.