The Kodak Cameo Motor EX is a snapshot camera. It was sold by Kodak in the 90s and was aimed at lovers of easy-to-use cameras. The housing of the camera is made of plastic.
The camera comes with a fixed lens. 34 mm is the focal length of the lens. The largest aperture of the camera is f/4.5. The focus of the lens is fixed. The closest focusing distance for this lens is around 120 cm.
An exposure meter is built into the 35 mm camera. It is designed for an ISO range from 100 to 1000. The aperture and exposure time are set automatically and cannot be changed.
The built-in flash provides sufficient light. At ISO 100 the range is 1.2 meters to 3.9 meters. The camera needs about three seconds to charge the flash.
The Kodak Cameo Motor EX has a built-in self-timer and a thread for a tripod. The dimensions of the camera are 12.7 x 3.3 x 6.6 cm. It weighs 200 grams. The camera requires two AAA batteries (eBay / Amazon*). These also power the display for the number of images and the status of the flash.
Films for the Kodak Cameo Motor EX
What type of films does the Kodak Cameo Motor EX need? It needs 35mm film. 35mm films are still produced today. They can be developed in most laboratories. One possibility for color images is the Kodak Portra 400* and the Kodak T-Max 100* for black and white photos.
The exposure area of the 35mm camera is 24mm x 36mm. The film is completely unwound from the cartridge when loaded. After each frame, the camera automatically transports the film back again. If the camera is now opened unintentionally, the captured images are not lost due to the incidence of light when using this method.
The color film is processed in the C-41 process. This development process is offered by most laboratories. The development of a 35mm color film is possible at most drugstore chains in Germany, for example. The black and white film must be processed in a suitable black and white developer. It cannot be developed in the C-41 process.
The Kodak Cameo Motor EX can only be found used. The costs for the 35mm camera differ depending on accessories and condition. Usually you will have to spend 10-20 Euro for one copy.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Snapshot camera |
| Film format | 35mm |
| Film transport | Automatic |
| Film transport mechanism | Motor |
| Picture format | 24 mm x 36 mm |
| Focal length | 34 mm |
| Biggest aperture | f/4.5 |
| Minimum focus distance | 120 cm / 3.936 ft |
| Focus | Fixed |
| Exposure times | 1/140 second to 1/80 second |
| Light meter | Yes |
| Supported film speeds | ISO 100 to 1000 |
| Exposure modes | Program automatic |
| Manual exposure settings | No |
| Flash | Integrated flash |
| Flash range | 1,2 Meter - 3,9 Meter |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | No |
| Self-timer | Yes, Self-timer function with 10 seconds lead time |
| Power supply | 2x AAA batteries |
| Size | 12,7 x 3,3 x 6,6 cm |
| Dimensions in inches | 5.00 x 1.30 x 2.60 inches |
| Weight | 200 Grams |