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Kodak VR35 Series

Kodak VR35 K5

  • Manufacturer Kodak
  • Type Snapshot camera
  • Type of Film 35mm
  • Focal Length 38 mm
  • Max Aperture f/5.6
  • Focus Fixed focus

The Kodak VR35 K5 is a camera from Kodak. It is a snapshot camera. The model was presented by Eastman Kodak in the late 80s. The copies were built in Asia. The body of the camera is black and made of plastic. The target group was mainly beginners and occasional photographers. You don't really need a manual for this model, if you have dealt with cameras a bit.

The 35mm camera comes with a fixed lens. 38mm is the stated focal length of the lens. The largest aperture of the camera is f/5.6. There is no possibility to change the focus, it is fixed. Filter with a 46 mm diameter can be attached to the lens.

The correct exposure cannot be measured by the 35 mm camera, as it does not have a light meter. However, there is a slider to set the film speed. The choices are ISO 100/200 and ISO 400, and a different aperture is selected depending on the setting. The shutter speed is always 1/125 second.

The Kodak VR35 K5 comes with a built-in flash. The photo camera has a thread for a tripod and cable release. The connection for a cable release is very unusual for a camera of this era from Kodak. The camera requires two AA batteries (eBay / Amazon*).

Films for the Kodak VR35 K5

Photographic film is exposed in the Kodak VR35 K5, more specifically 35mm film. 35mm films are still produced today and can be developed in most labs. Possible films for the fixed focus camera are the Kodak Portra 400* for color images and the Ilford HP5* for black and white images. Both are solid films for everyday shooting and special events.

The 35mm photo camera negatives are 24mm x 36mm in size. The film is advanced to the next free frame fully automatically. The transport back to the cartridge is also handled by a motor.

Technical Specifications

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Property Specification
Film format 35mm
Picture Format 36 mm x 24 mm
Lens type Fixed lens
Focal Length 38 mm
Maximum Aperture f/5.6
Flash Built-in flash
Tripod Mount Yes
Cable Release Thread Yes
Self-timer No
Power Supply 2x AA batteries
Release Date 1986
Age Up to 40 years
Production start 1986
Manufacturer Kodak

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ about the Kodak VR35 K5

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