The Kodak EasyLoad 35 KE50 is a camera from Kodak. It is a camera from the late 90’s for amateur photographers. The model is easy to use and was built in mass production in China. In addition to the normal model, a version with a data back for the exposure of the shooting date was produced.
The 35mm camera comes with a fixed focal length. The focal length of the lens is 29 mm. The maximum aperture is f/5.6. Manual focusing is not necessary with the 35 mm camera. The compact camera has an autofocus system. The closest focusing distance of this lens is 90 cm. You should not get closer to your subject.
The camera has a light meter. It has been designed for films with a sensitivity of ISO 100, ISO 200 and ISO 400. The Kodak EasyLoad 35 KE50 reads the DX code of the film cartridge and sets the light meter accordingly. The exposure is automatically set by the 35mm camera. As a photographer, there is no way to influence the exposure.
The built-in Kodak Sensalite flash provides sufficient light. The flash has a range of up to 2.8 meters at a sensitivity of ISO 100, 4 meters at ISO 200, and up to 5.5 meters at ISO 400.
If desired, the flash can be switched off or you can select the manual fill-in flash for brightening up shadows in the pictures. There is also a night flash mode where the shutter remains open for up to 12 seconds. If desired, the flash can also be triggered in this mode and freeze the subject at that moment.
With a button on the top and the display next to it you can switch through the different modes. Another mode is the self-timer. This has a lead time of ten seconds. To be in the picture yourself, you can mount the camera on a tripod.
The Kodak EasyLoad 35 KE50 measures 13.6 x 6.8 x 4.3 cm. It weighs 197 grams. Two AA batteries (eBay / Amazon*) are responsible for the power supply. For the sake of the environment, rechargeable batteries should be used.
Films for the Kodak EasyLoad 35 KE50
What films does the Kodak EasyLoad 35 KE50 need? 35mm format films are used. A special feature of the camera is the EasyLoad system. It is designed to make loading the film easier, especially for non-photographers. The film is automatically rewound and forwarded.
Possible films for the compact camera are the Kodak Gold 200* for color photos and the Ilford HP5* for b/w photos. A roll of film usually holds up to 36 images.
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 | 29 mm |
| Biggest aperture | f/5.6 |
| Minimum focus distance | 90 cm / 2.952 ft |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Light meter | Yes |
| Supported film speeds | ISO 100 to 400 |
| Auto DX | Yes |
| Exposure modes | Program automatic |
| Manual exposure settings | No |
| Date imprinting | Model variant |
| Flash | Integrated flash |
| Flash range | 0,9 Meter - 2,8 Meter |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | No |
| Self-timer | Yes, Self-timer function with 10 seconds lead time |
| Power supply | 2x AA batteries |
| Size | 13,6 x 6,8 x 4,3 cm |
| Dimensions in inches | 5.35 x 2.68 x 1.69 inches |
| Weight | 197 Grams |
| Country of production | China |