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2026-04-13 - Kodak Instamatic X-30 Camera

 

 
 
The Kodak Instamatic X-30 is a viewfinder camera first released in 1971 as part of Kodak's popular "X" series. It was designed for simplicity, featuring automatic exposure and compatibility with the 126 film cartridge. It features a fixed f/11 aperture, a 43mm plastic lens, and a battery-powered CDS electric eye, requiring a 4.5-volt K-battery to operate the shutter and light meter. 

Key Features:

·        Film Type: Uses 126 film cassettes, producing 28×28mm square frame photos

·        Lens: 43mm plastic lens with a fixed aperture of f/11

·        Shutter: Electronic, ranging from 10+ seconds to 1/125s (approx. 1/200s without battery).

·        Flash: Requires Magicubes (which are mechanically triggered and do not require battery power to fire)

·        Exposure: Automatic CdS meter controlled shutter ranging from 1/125 sec to 10 seconds or longer

·        Design: A solid-feel black plastic body, often with silver trim. 

·        Battery: a unique 4.5-volt K-battery to power the meter and shutter.

·        Production: Manufactured in the U.S.A. and Canada from August 1971 to January 1974


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