When did the Kodak Instamatic 104 come out?

1965
With thoughts like these, I decided to embark on a new photography project, and travel down Memory Lane with the camera that sparked my passion for photography—a 1965 Kodak Instamatic 104.

How much is an Instamatic camera worth?

Decades after its inception the Polaroid camera and its aesthetic continue to show up on social media platforms, graphic design and elsewhere. Possibly for this very reason classic instant cameras are now being redesigned and sold. For one of these cameras, you can pay as much as $900 US or as low as $100 US.

What film does Instamatic 104 take?

Photographers can retrofit their 126-film cartridges to accept 35mm film, or purchase new reusable ones. Kodak Instamatic 104 Specifications: Square format. 126-film cartridge.

Where was the Kodak Instamatic made?

The Kodak Instamatic 500 was Kodak’s top of the line camera in their non-SLR Instamatic line. Built in Germany by the same people who made the Kodak Retina, the Instamatic 500 had a mostly metal body with excellent build quality, a good Schneider Xenar lens, a Gossen exposure meter, and full manual control.

What is the meaning of Instamatic?

a brand name for a pocket-size, fixed-focus, snapshot camera.

Are old Instamatic cameras worth anything?

Some of the most valuable Polaroids are the oldest folding, leather-covered models, such as the Model One Hundred—it can go for as much as $1,000. Model 180, 185, 190 and 195 are also sought-after by professional photographers who’ll pay between $400 and $500 for a good one.

What film does Kodak Instamatic take?

126 film
126 film is a cartridge-based film format used in still photography. It was introduced by Kodak in 1963, and is associated mainly with low-end point-and-shoot cameras, particularly Kodak’s own Instamatic series of cameras.

Are Instamatic cameras still being made?

Instant film has made a big comeback in recent years. Fujifilm has its Instax business, and while it’s gone through some ownership and branding changes over the years, you can still buy film for many old Polaroid cameras, and buy new ones which use its modern I-Type film packs.

What’s the meaning of Instamatic?

/ ˌɪn stəˈmæt ɪk / PHONETIC RESPELLING. Trademark. a brand name for a pocket-size, fixed-focus, snapshot camera.