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2026-07-24 - Kodak Tele-Instamatic 608 Camera

 

The Kodak Tele-Instamatic 608 Camera is a pocket-sized, dual-lens 110 cartridge film point-and-shoot camera produced by Eastman Kodak between 1975 and 1979. It has a simple mechanical design and a sliding lens toggle.

Key Features:


  • Film Format: 110 cartridge film (13 × 17 mm picture size).
  • Drop-In Loading: Users drop in a 110 plastic film cassette without threading or manual winding.
  • Dual-Lens System: Features a 25mm (normal) and a 43mm (telephoto) f/11 Meniscus lens.
  • Mechanical Zoom Switch: A sliding toggle on top of the body shifts internal glass elements to switch between "NORM" and "TELE" focal lengths instantly.
  • Focus & Shutter: Fixed focus with a fixed shutter speed of roughly 1/100th of a second.
  • Power Source: Fully mechanical operation requiring no batteries to take photos.
  • Flash Support: Uses a disposable, battery-free Flip Flash bar or an external battery-powered flash accessory.
  • Sliding Lens Cover: A spring-loaded integrated slide mechanism protects both the viewfinder and the picture-taking lenses when not in use.


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