The Kodak KD45 is a point-and-shoot camera. It is aimed at beginners and casual photographers. This fact is mainly reflected in the ease of use and the limited setting options. An almost functionally identical model is the Kodak KD40. However, this model lacks the Quartz Date back plate. Via the back plate and a built-in clock, the camera can directly expose the exposure time into the image.
The 35mm photo camera comes with a lens that cannot be changed. The focal length is fixed and is 28mm. The maximum aperture is f/4.5 and the focus of the lens cannot be changed. The closest focusing distance for this lens is 1.2 m.
The camera has a built-in light meter. It can be used with films of ISO 100/200 and ISO 400/1000. The Kodak KD45 reads the DX code of the film cartridge and sets the light meter accordingly. The exposure settings are automatically adjusted by the 35 mm camera.
The camera has a built-in flash. The flash has a range of up to 3.7 meters at ISO 100 and can be switched off if desired. There is also a red-eye prevention mode and the flash can always fire in a mode independent of the light.
The Kodak KD45 has a self-timer and a tripod thread. There is a display on the top side. The display shows the number of images taken and the selected mode. Besides the flash modes, there is a mode for landscape shots and a panorama mode. In the panorama mode the image is cropped by two bars on top and bottom to create a panorama look. Of course you can also create this look later in the image processing.
The camera weighs 170 grams according to the manual. The dimensions are 12,3 x 6,8 x 3,2 cm. The power source of the camera is a CR 123A battery (eBay / Amazon*). The manual asks for a Kodak K123LA, but this can be replaced by the mentioned battery without any problems.
Films for the Kodak KD45
Which films are required for the Kodak KD45? The camera is designed for 35mm films. This type of film is still in production and can be processed by most photo labs without any problems. One possibility for b/w pictures is the Ilford Delta 400*. A possible film for color images is the Fujifilm Superia 400*. Both films are flexible in use and deliver solid results.
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 | 28 mm |
| Biggest aperture | f/4.5 |
| Minimum focus distance | 120 cm / 3.936 ft |
| Focus | Fixed |
| Exposure times | 1/125 second |
| Light meter | Yes |
| Supported film speeds | ISO 100 to 1000 |
| Auto DX | Yes |
| Exposure modes | Program automatic |
| Manual exposure settings | No |
| Date imprinting | Yes |
| Panorama function | Yes |
| Flash | Integrated flash |
| Flash range | 1 Meter - 3,7 Meter |
| Flash modes | Red-eye reduction |
| Flash sync speed | 1/125 s |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | No |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Power supply | 1x CR123A battery |
| Size | 12,3 x 6,8 x 3,2 cm |
| Dimensions in inches | 4.84 x 2.68 x 1.26 inches |
| Weight | 170 Grams |