The Kodak VR35 K14 is an automatic camera. It was sold by Eastman Kodak from 1986 to 1989. It is one of the top models in the VR35 series. The camera was built in Japan and is very similar to the K12. However, this model comes with the possibility of imprinting the shooting time in the pictures. The body of the camera is made of plastic and most of the parts are black.
The lens of the 35mm camera is not interchangeable. The name of the lens is "Kodak Ektar Lens". The lens has a focal length of 35 mm. The focusing of the lens is done by autofocus. In general, most of the functions are automatic to make as little work as possible for the photographer or to eliminate the biggest sources of error.
The 35mm photo camera has a built-in light meter. It is designed for an ISO range of 100 to 1000. The Kodak VR35 K14 reads the ISO value via the DX code on the cartridge. Exposure settings are automatically controlled and set by the 35mm camera. Shutter speed and aperture cannot be changed. There is also no exposure compensation.
The photo camera has a self-timer and a tripod connection. Both of these features are honestly rare on VR35 cameras. There is a built-in Sensalite flash for low-light shooting. The flash pops up for use, and when closed, this part acts as a protector for the optics.
Power is supplied by a Kodak Ultralife battery. This type of battery was designed specifically for Kodak cameras. However, it did not catch on, so the original batteries are hard to find today. As an alternative to this battery type, you can reach for a 9V battery (eBay / Amazon*).
Films for the Kodak VR35 K14
What kind of films does the Kodak VR35 K14 need? The camera requires 35mm format films. 35mm films are still manufactured today. They can be developed at most professional photo labs. A good choice for color is Kodak Gold 200*. If you want to stay monochrome, the Ilford Delta 400* is not bad. Both films are provide excellent results and are good for everyday shooting.
Whether there is film in the camera can be checked through a small window on the back of the camera. After each press of the shutter button, the camera advances the film. A counter shows the number of photos taken. At the end of the roll, the material is rewound into the cartridge and can then be removed for development. The above films are developed using the C-41 process or in a black-and-white developer.
