Kodak Fling 35

The Kodak Fling 35, built by Kodak, is a disposable camera that can be used with 35mm film.

History

The camera was one of Kodak’s first disposable cameras as we know them today. It followed the Kodak Fling, a disposable camera for the 110 format.

Over the course of time, the packaging and design of the camera was changed again and again. The Fling 35 remained true to itself in terms of functionality. In 1989, the Fling was renamed FunSaver.

The country of manufacture is sometimes stated as Hong Kong with processing in Mexico. There are also models labelled “Made in USA”.

Features

This camera model comes with a permanently integrated lens that does not allow the focus settings to be adjusted. Manual focussing on the object is not possible. For optimum image quality, it is advisable to keep a minimum distance of around 120 cm from the object being photographed.

Aperture and shutter speed values are preset and not specified. Typically, disposable cameras have an aperture setting of f/8 and a shutter speed of 1/100 second, which makes them ideal for daylight photography. However, a different camera is recommended for indoor or low light evening shots.

This camera does not have a built-in flash, self-timer or tripod thread. No batteries are required for operation.

Films for the Kodak Fling 35

The Kodak Fling 35 is designed for the 35 mm format. A corresponding film roll is already loaded in the camera. It is a Kodacolor Gold 400 film. You can take 24 pictures with one roll.

The colour film is processed using the C-41 process. C-41 films are developed by almost all photo labs. Most laboratories also offer the development of disposable cameras.

The exposure area of the photo camera has a size of 24 mm x 36 mm. The user of the camera must scroll to the next image themselves, as the camera does not have an automatic motor.

Options

Production of this camera was discontinued some time ago. However, numerous models for the 35 mm format are still available. Alternatives can be found from manufacturers such as Ilford, Lomography, Kodak and Fujifilm.