The Kodak Star Auto Focus is a snapshot camera. It was presented by Kodak in the 90s. The model was built in a factory in China. The housing is made of plastic and black. The camera was aimed at beginners and is therefore simple, so you don’t need a manual to take pictures.
The 35mm photo camera comes with a fixed lens. Focusing of the lens is done by a built-in autofocus system. The focal length will probably be around 35mm for this model.
The Kodak Star Auto Focus has an automatic exposure system. The photographer cannot choose the aperture and exposure time, these values are set automatically by the light meter. The sensitivity of the film material is read via the coding on the cartridge. A flash provides sufficient illumination in low light conditions. Power is supplied by 2x AA batteries (eBay / Amazon*).
Films for the Kodak Star Auto Focus
The Kodak Star Auto Focus takes its pictures on 35mm film. These films are still being made and can be specified from almost any developing vendor. One option for color images is the Kodak Ultramax 400* and the Ilford XP2 Super* for black and white photos. Both films are well suited for a wide range of applications. This is also attested to them in test reports. The only important thing when buying the film is that it has DX encoding, otherwise the camera cannot set the correct sensitivity.
The development of the color film is done in the C-41 process. The C-41 process is done by most professional photo labs. Most drugstore chains in Germany offer color film development.
The camera exposes an area of 24 mm x 36 mm. Thus, at least 36 photos fit on a normal 36-frame 35mm film. The film is automatically advanced by a motor. Rewinding into the camera is also motorized. A counter on the top shows the number of pictures used.
The production of the 35mm camera was stopped. You can only find them used today. The prices for the Kodak Star Auto Focus vary depending on its condition. As a rule, you should not spend more than a few euros for this type of camera.
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 |
| Lens name | Ektanar Lens |
| Focal length | - |
| Biggest aperture | - |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Light meter | Yes |
| Auto DX | Yes |
| Exposure modes | Program automatic |
| Manual exposure settings | No |
| Flash | Integrated flash |
| Flash modes | Red-eye reduction |
| Tripod mount | No |
| Cable release thread | No |
| Self-timer | No |
| Power supply | 2x AA batteries |
| Country of production | China |