The Kodak Cameo Sharp Focus is a snapshot camera. It was introduced by Kodak in the late 90s. It is part of the U.S. photo company’s Cameo series and is one of the most technically superior models in the series.
The lens of the photo camera is fixed. The focal length of the lens is 28 mm. The maximum aperture is f/4.5. The 35mm photo camera is equipped with an autofocus. The closest focusing distance for this lens is 80 cm.
The Kodak Cameo Sharp Focus has a light meter. It is designed for films from ISO 100 to ISO 1000. The film speed is read out via the DX code on the film cartridge. The correct exposure is set automatically by the camera. The camera selects a shutter speed between 1/150 second and 1.2 second, and an aperture from f/4.5 to f/13.
Enough light is provided by the built-in flash, which can also be switched off if desired. At ISO 100 the range is 80 cm to 3.7 meters. The camera at the bottom has a thread for a tripod. The Kodak Cameo Sharp Focus measures 12.3 x 6.8 x 3.2 cm according to the operating instructions. It weighs 170 grams.
The 35mm camera is powered by a KODAK K123LA. This battery can also be replaced by a CR 123A battery (eBay / Amazon*). The power is used for the camera, flash and LCD display. The LCD display shows the number of images and the current mode.
There is a self-timer with ten seconds delay, a panorama mode and an infinity mode. In panorama mode, a part of the image is cut off at the top and bottom to create a panorama look. This effect can be better achieved digitally nowadays without losing a part of the image.
Films for the Kodak Cameo Sharp Focus
Exposure is done in Kodak Cameo Sharp Focus cartridges with 35mm film. 35mm film is still in production and is developed without problems in most photo labs. A good choice for the Kodak Cameo Sharp Focus are the Kodak ColorPlus 200* (color film) and the Kodak TRI-X 400* (black and white film). Both films deliver great pictures of vacations, events and in general everyday life.
The negatives of the Kodak Cameo Sharp Focus have a size of 24 mm x 36 mm. With the panorama function, this size of the image area is 16 x 36 mm. The film is transported automatically.
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 | 28 mm |
| Biggest aperture | f/4.5 |
| Minimum focus distance | 80 cm / 2.624 ft |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Exposure times | 1/150 second to 1,2 seconds |
| Light meter | Yes |
| Supported film speeds | ISO 100 to 1000 |
| Auto DX | Yes |
| Exposure modes | Program automatic |
| Manual exposure settings | No |
| Panorama function | Yes |
| Flash | Integrated flash |
| Flash range | 80 Zentimeter - 3,7 Meter |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | No |
| Self-timer | Yes, Self-timer function with 10 seconds lead time |
| Power supply | 1x CR123A battery |
| Size | 12,3 x 6,8 x 3,2 cm |
| Dimensions in inches | 4.84 x 2.68 x 1.26 inches |
| Weight | 170 Grams |