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Kodak's greatest success in camera history was the Instamatic camera series for Kodak type No. 126 film cartridges. In spite of the quadratic exposure format and the reduction of image quality caused by the cartridge system 60 million Instamatic cameras were sold in the 1960ies and 1970ies. And of course the simplest models of the series were the ones which boosted [[Kodak]]'s sales statistics. So we must view the simple viewfinder camera '''Kodak Instamatic 104''' as one of the most important cameras ever made. The 104 featured the new connector for flash-cubes instead of the [[Kodak Instamatic 100|Instamatic 100]]'s tray for single flash bulbs. These flash cubes with 4 single-use bulbs became characteristic for the 126 film system. When cocked for the next exposure the camera turns the flash cube 90 degrees around to bring the next flash bulb in position.
 
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The camera was produced by Eastman Kodak Co. in the U.S., and also by Kodak's overseas plants, for example [[Kodak AG]] in Germany, [[Kodak Ltd.]] in England, and even by a Kodak plant in Australia.
 
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===specifications===
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Kodak's greatest success in camera history was the [[Instamatic|Instamatic camera series]] for its [[126 film]] cartridge. Sixty million such cameras were sold by Kodak alone, mostly in the 1960s and 1970s. And of course the simplest models of the series were probably the ones which boosted [[Kodak]]'s sales statistics the most. The '''Instamatic 104''' featured a connector for the new [[flashcube]], instead of the [[Kodak Instamatic 100|Instamatic 100]]'s holder for single [[flashbulbs]]. When cocked for the next exposure, the camera turns the flashcube 90 degrees to bring the next flashbulb into position. The cube can be detached by pressing the button on the front of the camera.
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*Type: fixed focus viewfinder camera
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The camera was produced by [[Kodak|Eastman Kodak Co]]. in the U.S., and also by Kodak's overseas plants, for example [[Kodak AG]] in Germany, [[Kodak Ltd.]] in England, and even by a Kodak plant in Australia.
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== Specifications ==
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*Type: [[viewfinder camera|viewfinder film camera]]
 
*Manufacturer: [[Kodak]]
 
*Manufacturer: [[Kodak]]
 
*Year of launch: 1965
 
*Year of launch: 1965
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*Film: 126 film cartridges
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*Film: [[126 film|126 film cartridge]]
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*Lens: 1:11/43mm
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*Lens: Plastic, single element, meniscus; 1:11/43mm
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*Shutter: Speeds 1/90 sec and (with flash) 1/40 sec.
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*Shutter: mechanical leaf, with speeds of 1/90 sec. and (with flashcube attached) 1/40 sec.
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*Price: 15.95 USD
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*Flash: Flashcubes (not Magicubes or X-Cubes)
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*Price: $15.95
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== Gallery ==
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|image_text=Vintage advertising image
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|image_by= Kenneth Dwain Harrelson
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|image_text= With case
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|image_by= Jose Manuel Holguín
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|image_text=A pair of 104's
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|image_by= Adam Frame
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===Links===
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== Links ==
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*[https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/articles/17033 Kodak Australasia - The Kodak Instamatic 104 Camera in Australia, article] by the [https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/ Museums Victoria Collection]
 
*[http://www.pbase.com/cameras/kodak/instamatic_104 camera and sample images]
 
*[http://www.pbase.com/cameras/kodak/instamatic_104 camera and sample images]
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*[http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=112 Camera] on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand (French)
  
  
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Latest revision as of 06:02, 2 June 2022

4338037416_3f5002fe09.jpg
With flashcube attached
image by Kenneth Dwain Harrelson (Image rights)

Kodak's greatest success in camera history was the Instamatic camera series for its 126 film cartridge. Sixty million such cameras were sold by Kodak alone, mostly in the 1960s and 1970s. And of course the simplest models of the series were probably the ones which boosted Kodak's sales statistics the most. The Instamatic 104 featured a connector for the new flashcube, instead of the Instamatic 100's holder for single flashbulbs. When cocked for the next exposure, the camera turns the flashcube 90 degrees to bring the next flashbulb into position. The cube can be detached by pressing the button on the front of the camera.

The camera was produced by Eastman Kodak Co. in the U.S., and also by Kodak's overseas plants, for example Kodak AG in Germany, Kodak Ltd. in England, and even by a Kodak plant in Australia.


Specifications

  • Type: viewfinder film camera
  • Manufacturer: Kodak
  • Year of launch: 1965
  • Film: 126 film cartridge
  • Lens: Plastic, single element, meniscus; 1:11/43mm
  • Shutter: mechanical leaf, with speeds of 1/90 sec. and (with flashcube attached) 1/40 sec.
  • Flash: Flashcubes (not Magicubes or X-Cubes)
  • Price: $15.95


Gallery

4340464479_f6662aec88_m.jpg
Vintage advertising image
image by Kenneth Dwain Harrelson
410671094_e8231906ef_m.jpg
With case
image by Jose Manuel Holguín (Image rights)
4335051477_3c6cd3ccbe_m.jpg
A pair of 104's
image by Adam Frame (Image rights)


Links

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