Instamatic 304, 1965 - 1969
Scope and Contents
Kodar f/8., 41mm lens; 2 speed shutter, 1/40 and 1/90 sec.; flashcube socket; lever wind; optical direct vision finder; automatic exposure; low light indicator. (Coe. p. 234)
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1965 - 1969
Creator
- Eastman Kodak Co. (Manufacturer, Organization)
Access
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Biographical / Historical
When it appeared in 1965, Kodak's Instamatic 304 combined a selenium meter-controlled automatic aperture system with the new flash cube system. A control bar appearing in the viewfinder indicates insufficient light. This was one of the more sophisticated Instamatics.
The flash cube holder revolves a quarter turn after releasing the shutter release button. Two AAA batteries are needed to fire the flash. On the front side of the camera, below the "electric eye", is the cube ejector button which is protected against accidental pressing.
A close-up attachment and a cloud filter were available for the camera.
Extent
1 item (1 camera) : plastic, metal, glass ; 5 X 7 X 10 cm
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives Repository
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