Kodak Star 1000

The Kodak Star 1000 is a simple snapshot camera. It was produced by Kodak in Mexico and introduced in the 90s. The 35mm photo camera was also sold under the name “Kodak KB 10“. With its range of functions and settings, it was not aimed at professional users, but rather at beginners and occasional users. This target group is also noticeable in the lower value, which made a lower price possible.

A fixed lens is installed in the camera. The focal length is unchangeable and is 30 mm. The largest available aperture is f/8. The closest focusing distance is 1.2 meters. The focus of the lens is fixed at 1.2 m to infinity. The shutter speed is also fixed at 1/100 second and cannot be changed.

The camera comes with a built-in flash. The flash fires automatically with every picture. The power reaches up to three meters at ISO 100. The power is set according to the sensitivity of the flash. ISO 100, ISO 200 and ISO 400 films are supported if they have a readable DX code on the cartridge.

Power is supplied by two AA batteries (eBay / Amazon*). Here, of course, you can also reach for rechargeable ones. The batteries are only necessary for the operation of the flash. The rest of the camera works mechanically. Thus, the film must be advanced with a thumbwheel and rewound with a crank. Removing the batteries is the only way for disabling the flash.

Films for the Kodak Star 1000

According to the instruction manual, the Kodak Star 1000 is best loaded with 35mm film at ISO 400. A recommendation for color shots is about Kodak Ultramax 400*. If you want to stay monochrome, the Ilford Delta 400* is not bad.