The Kodak KC 55 is a snapshot camera. It was developed by Kodak and presented in the 90s. The model with plastic housing was built in China. The range of functions is similar to many models from that time. An almost functionally identical model is the Kodak KC 50, but this model lacks the data back that allows the exposure time to be printed on the images.
The camera has a permanently installed lens. 29 mm is the focal length of the lens. The maximum aperture is f/5.6. The focus of the lens cannot be changed. The closest focusing distance of this lens is 1.2 m.
Photography is made easier by the built-in light meter. It is designed for an ISO range from 100 to 400. The camera reads the ISO value via the DX code on the cartridge. The exposure settings are determined automatically by the Kodak KC 55.
There is a built-in flash for taking pictures in low light. According to the instructions, the power of the flash is up to 2.8 meters for an ISO 100 film. The automatic flash can also be switched off or forced. There is also a function for avoiding red eyes. The readiness of the flash is indicated by a LED on the back. The charging time is about five seconds.
The camera weighs 170 grams and measures 12 x 6.5 x 4.3 cm. The camera requires two AA batteries (eBay / Amazon*). For the clock in the back you need one CR2025 battery (eBay / Amazon*).
Films for the Kodak KC 55
The Kodak KC 55 requires photographic film to take pictures. More precisely, 35mm films are needed. These films are still in production and can be quoted at almost every supplier of development work. A color film for the 35mm camera would be the Fujifilm Superia 400*. A possible film for black and white images is the Ilford XP2 Super*.
The negatives of the 35mm camera are 24mm x 36mm. The film in the 35mm photo camera is automatically rewound to the next frame. A motor is built into the camera, which also rewinds the film material back into the cartridge at the end. Before this last step, the camera must not be opened under any circumstances, otherwise all images may be lost.
