How do the Kodak 35mm cameras that are newly offered differ?
| Kodak Ektar H35 | Kodak i60 | Kodak M35 | Kodak M38 | Kodak Ultra F9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Half-frame camera | Viewfinder camera | Viewfinder camera | Viewfinder camera | Viewfinder camera |
| Format | 35mm | 35mm | 35mm | 35mm | 35mm |
| Release | 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Focal length | 22 mm | 31 mm | 31 mm | 31 mm | 31 mm |
| Focus | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Minimum focus distance | 100 cm | 100 cm | 100 cm | 100 cm | 100 cm |
| Shutter speeds | 1/100 s | 1/125 s | 1/120 s | 1/120 s | 1/120 s |
| Light meter | No | No | No | No | No |
| Date imprinting | No | No | No | No | No |
| Double and/or multiple exposure function | No | No | No | No | No |
| Flash | Built-in flash | Built-in flash | Built-in flash | Built-in flash | Built-in flash |
| Flash sync speed | - | 1/125 s | 1/120 s | - | - |
| Tripod mount | No | No | No | No | No |
| Cable release | No | No | No | No | No |
| Self-timer | No | No | No | No | No |
| Film transport | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Battery | 1x AAA battery | 1x AA battery | 1x AAA battery | 1x AAA battery | 1x AAA battery |
| Size | 11 x 6,2 x 3,9 cm | 11,2 x 6,4 x 4,6 cm | 11,4 x 6,3 x 3,5 cm | 11,4 x 6,3 x 3,5 cm | 11,9 x 6,7 x 4,4 cm |
| Weight | 100 g | 144 g | 100 g | 116 g | 170 g |
| Manufacturer | Sino Promise | Sino Promise | Sino Promise | Sino Promise | Sino Promise |
| Country of production | China | China | China | China | China |
| Estimated value / Used price | 58,53 Euro | - | 40,74 Euro | - | - |
The Kodak Ektar H35, Kodak i60, Kodak M35, Kodak M38 and Kodak Ultra F9 cameras share a number of similarities, but also reveal some differences.
Commonalities
First of all, all of these cameras are viewfinder cameras and they use the same 35mm / 35mm format. They were also all introduced in the same time frame (2021-2022) and made by the same producer, Sino Promise, in China. Each camera has a fixed focus with a close focus distance of 100 cm and a built-in flash. None of the cameras has a light meter, tripod mount, cable release, or self-timer. Film advance on all cameras is manual.
Differences
Although there are many similarities, there are also some important differences between the cameras. The focal length varies with the Kodak Ektar H35 at 22mm, while the other four cameras have a focal length of 31mm. Exposure times also vary, with the Kodak Ektar H35 at 1/100 sec and the Kodak i60 at 1/125 sec, while the other three cameras all have an exposure time of 1/120 sec.
The type of battery used also varies, with the Kodak i60 using an AA battery while the other four cameras all use an AAA battery. There are also differences in the size and weight of the cameras, with the Kodak Ektar H35 and Kodak M35 being the lightest (100 g), and the Kodak Ultra F9 being the heaviest (170 g).
Conclusion
In summary, while these cameras share many similarities, especially in terms of basic design and features, they also have some differences in terms of technical specifications and performance. These differences could affect image quality, handling, and overall user experience.