The Kodak Hobby is a viewfinder camera. It was manufactured by Kodak and presented in the late 80s. The model was mainly sold on the South American market. The camera was built in Brazil.
The lens of the camera cannot be changed. The focal length is unchangeable and is 44 mm. The largest available aperture is f/4.5. The focus of the lens is fixed.
The 35 mm camera has no built-in light meter. The only adjustment possibility is the ISO slider on the front of the camera. You can choose between ISO 100/200 and ISO 400, depending on the setting, a different aperture value is selected. The shutter speed remains the same in both cases and will probably be around 1/100 second.
The 35mm photo camera has a built-in flash. The Kodak Hobby has a connection for a cable release on the shutter release and a tripod thread. Two AAA batteries (eBay / Amazon*) are used for power supply. The batteries are only necessary for the flash, the rest of the camera works completely mechanically.
Films for the Kodak Hobby
Without photo films nothing works with the Kodak hobby. More precisely, the camera needs 35mm film. Films of this format are still easily available and are still being developed. Possible films for the Kodak hobby are the Fujifilm Superia 400* for color photos and the Ilford XP2 Super* for b/w photos.
The color film is developed in the C-41 process. This development process is offered by most laboratories. The monochrome film can also be developed in this process.
The exposure area of the 35mm camera is 24 mm x 36 mm. With a normal film (135-36) usually 36 photos are possible. The film in the camera has to be rewound manually by the photographer. There is a thumbwheel on the back of the camera for this purpose.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Viewfinder camera |
| Film format | 35mm |
| Film transport | Manual |
| Picture format | 24 mm x 36 mm |
| Focal length | 44 mm |
| Widest aperture | f/4.5 |
| Focus | Fixed |
| Flash | Integrated flash |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | Yes |
| Self-timer | No |
| Power supply | 2x AAA batteries |
| Country of production | Brazil |
FAQ about the Kodak Hobby
Is the Kodak Hobby camera's lens interchangeable?
No, the Kodak Hobby has a fixed 44mm lens. You can't change lenses on this particular camera model. It's a simple, fixed-lens design.
How do I adjust the exposure on this 35mm camera?
The Kodak Hobby doesn't have a built-in light meter. You adjust the ISO setting (ISO 100/200 or ISO 400) using a slider on the camera body. The shutter speed is fixed.
What kind of film does the Kodak Hobby use?
This is a 35mm film camera. It uses standard 35mm film rolls, both color and black and white. You can find these easily.
Does the camera have a built-in flash?
Yes, the Kodak Hobby has a built-in flash that requires two AAA batteries for power. The rest of the camera functions mechanically.
How many pictures can I take with one roll of film?
A standard 35mm film roll typically allows for 36 exposures. You'll have to manually advance the film using the rewind knob after each shot.