Kodak KB 12

The Kodak KB 12 is a compact camera. It dates from the late 1990s and was marketed by the American photo pioneer as part of the KB series. The camera is easy to use and offers almost no setting options. The target audience was beginners and amateurs in the field of photography.

The camera comes with a lens that cannot be changed. 30 mm is the focal length of the lens. The largest aperture of the camera is f/8. The focus of the lens is fixed. The closest focusing distance is 1.2 m with this lens.

The sensitivity of the film is read via the DX code on the cartridge. Films with ISO 100, ISO 200 and ISO 400 are supported, and depending on the value, the power of the built-in flash is regulated. The power source of the Kodak KB 12 are two AA batteries (eBay / Amazon*).

Films for the Kodak KB 12

35mm film is exposed in the Kodak KB 12. The camera’s negatives have a size of 24 mm x 36 mm. At this size, 36 images fit on a 36 35mm film. The film must be manually rewound by the photographer using a thumbwheel. Rewinding is also done manually, in this case with a crank.

This type of film is still in production and can be handled by most photo labs without issue. A great film choice for color images is the Kodak Gold 200* and for B&W images is the Kodak T-Max 100*. Both films are produced by Kodak. The Kodak Gold 200 is specifically for the consumer segment. The Kodak T-Max 100, on the other hand, delivers professional quality, according to the manufacturer. Of course, you don’t have to go for Kodak film with the Kodak camera; you can also get film stock from one of the other manufacturers.

The color film is developed using the C-41 process. The C-41 process is standardized and offered by most developing labs. Most drugstore chains in Germany offer the development of color films. The black-and-white film must be developed in a real black-and-white developer.