The Kodak VR35 K80 is a compact camera for snapshots. It was offered by Eastman Kodak from 1987 to 1993. The model was built in Japan and comes with all sorts of automatics. It is one of the highest quality models in the VR35 series in terms of features. The body of the camera is black and made of plastic. There is an attachment for a hand strap on the side of the camera.
The lens of the 35mm camera is fixed. The name of the lens is "Kodak Ektanar". An autofocus system has been built into the photo camera for focusing the lens. The lens has a maximum aperture of f/3.8 and the focal length is 35 mm.
The Kodak VR35 K80 has a built-in light meter. The film speed is read via the DX code on the film cartridge. The aperture and exposure time are set automatically by the camera. The photographer cannot influence the exposure.
The built-in flash provides enough light. This can be switched on if desired. A light on the back indicates readiness. The camera requires two AA batteries (eBay / Amazon*). There is no thread for a tripod. There is also no self-timer or various exposure and flash modes.
Films for the Kodak VR35 K80
According to the manual, the Kodak VR35 K80 is designed for 35mm film. 35mm films are still produced today and can be developed in most labs. Possible films for the Kodak VR35 K80 are the Kodak Gold 200* for color photos and the Ilford XP2 Super* for B&W images. Of course, there are many more options. You can see which film is in the camera through a small window on the back.
After each exposure, the film is automatically transported to the next free frame. The exposure area of the 35 mm camera has a size of 24 mm x 36 mm. At this size, 36 frames fit on a normal 35 mm film. At the end of the film, the material is automatically wound back into the cartridge. Only after this step can the camera door be opened and the film cartridge removed for development. If you open the door before this, there is a high probability that the images will be lost due to the incident light.
