Kodak Star EF

The Kodak Star EF is a simple point-and-shoot camera. It was manufactured by Kodak in the 90s. The model he counts among the simple models and can be used without instructions. The housing is black and is made of plastic.

The country of manufacture in this case is China. Very similar models are the Kodak Star Focus Free, Kodak Star 275 and the Kodak Photo Fx for children. The value of one of these copies of the camera in this day and age is a few euros.

The lens of the 35mm camera is fixed in the body. The focus of the lens cannot be changed. The focal length will probably be in the range of 29 to 35 mm. A fixed focal length is typically in this range for such models. Of course, you shouldn’t expect sharp images from the optics.

Exposure is not metered on the 35 mm camera. The shutter speed is fixed and will probably be 1/125 second. Adjustments regarding exposure are not possible on this model.

There is a built-in flash for low-light shooting. The flash is turned on with a slider on the front. The camera requires 2x AA batteries (eBay / Amazon*). Here, of course, you can also reach for rechargeable ones.

Films for the Kodak Star EF

The Kodak Star EF is a film camera and is loaded with 35mm film. 35mm films are still made today and are relatively easy to get. Possible films for this model include the Kodak Gold 200* for color photos and the Ilford HP5* for black and white photos. According to reviews, the films provide good results in most everyday situations.

The development process for the color film is the C-41 process. This development process is performed by all photo labs that offer 35mm film development. In Germany, most drugstore chains offer color film development.

The exposure area of the images has a size of 24 mm x 36 mm. The film in the camera must be rewound manually by the photographer. For this purpose, there is a thumbwheel on the back. The number of photos taken can be monitored via a counter.