Kodak KB 28

The Kodak KB 28 is a compact camera. It was introduced by Eastman Kodak in the late 1990s. Like all models in the KB series, the model was aimed more at amateurs.

The 35mm photo camera comes with a fixed focal length lens. 30mm is the focal length of the lens. The fixed aperture is f/8. The focus of the lens is fixed and cannot be changed. The minimum distance to the subject is 1.2 m.

The shutter speed is also unchanged. The camera opens the shutter for 1/100 second with each exposure. The camera reads the sensitivity of the film material via the DX code of the 35 mm cartridge. ISO 100, 200 and 400 films are supported. Films with a sensitivity of ISO 400 are recommended.

Depending on the sensitivity, the power of the flash is adjusted. The built-in flash fires with every shot and cannot be turned off. At ISO 100, it has a range of up to 2.8 meters. Readiness is indicated via a lamp on the back. The charging time for the flash is about five seconds with fresh batteries.

The camera’s body is black and gray and made of plastic. Measuring 11.7 x 6.3 x 4.1 cm, the Kodak KB 28 weighs 150 grams according to the manual. The power source of the 35mm camera are two AAA batteries (eBay / Amazon*). The batteries are also necessary for the motor for film transport.

Films for the Kodak KB 28

The Kodak KB 28 is loaded with 35mm film. 35mm films are still manufactured today. They can be developed in most laboratories. A nice film for color images is the Kodak Ultramax 400* and for black and white images the Ilford HP5*. Both films produce solid results and are therefore well suited for this type of camera.

After each frame, the film automatically winds to the next frame. At the end of the film roll, the material is wound back into the cartridge. Only at this point may the camera be opened and the cartridge removed. The film then has to be developed before the images can be viewed.