Instamatic Retro

Step 9 Kodak Instamatic 104

The first flashcube Instamatic, and widely available. A good choice. Same construction as the 100 only with flashcube.

Manufactured: 1965-1968
Lens: f/11, 43 mm
Optics: plastic, single element, meniscus
Focus: fixed, 4 feet to infinity
Shutter: 1/90 second normal, or 1/40 second with flash
Tripod Mount: none
Modern Film Speeds: 100, 200, 400 on a sunny f/16 day
Flash range: 4 feet to 9 feet
Batteries: two AAA only required for flash
Viewfinder: direct view

Tips:

• Use Kodak 6A Portrait slip on lens for 2.5 to 4 feet range
• Use Kodak 6A Cloud slip on yellow filter for black and white sky shots.
• Insert used flashcube to get lower 1/40 sec speed for shade shots with tripod.
• When using reloaded film cover top 3mm of front viewfinder with masking tape.
• To shoot reloaded film, hold shutter down, wind twice, release shutter, wind partially.

Comments

[JoeHendricks]

Really fun seeing all the old instamatics - thanks!