This is a so-called Focus Free or Toy Camera, a simple plastic camera. It
has 2 additional features, an automatic flash and an ISO (aperture) switch
and it looks like a better camera. Nevertheless its a simple focus free
camera. The launch date was 1990, it was produced until 1994, often as
"Kodak Star". It was sold just under $50.
Lens open. Under
the lens there is an ISO/aperture switch. Unfolding the cover switches the
flash on, but it will only fire if light isn't sufficient. The Ektanar
lenses were good lenses in the old days, but this one is too tiny for the
format to be a good lens.
Camera back. Flash ready lamp, viewer and film advance. Back opening and
film type window.
Camera top. Film rewind, film counter and shutter release.
Camera bottom. No tripod socket, wouldn't make sense with 1/100 single
speed. Rewind release. Battery compartment, takes 2 AA batteries.
Film compartment. No curved film plane, sso there will be vignetting of
the simple plastic lens.
These
are
the ultimate basics of a camera, focus free, single shutter speed and 2
apertures, linked to ISO setting. Point and shoot only. If you choose the
right film, ISO 400 in general and ISO 200 on very sunny days, you can
shoot outside photos that look OK. The rest will be "Lomo" style,
but it uses the flash for interior photos. As I always say: You should have
used one of these once in your life!
