Old Kodak Ad
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kenArchi
Loc: Seal Beach, CA
My mom had a blue one. There was a little lever to select for inside or outdoor exposure. I think I still have it. That'll be a search.
Jun 13, 2022 12:57:43 #
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Jun 13, 2022 18:42:27 #
Love the descriptor that it's the "only camera anybody can use without instructions." But then have to wonder about the content of the "primer."
Jun 13, 2022 19:23:12 #
John7199 wrote:
$25.00 back then was a nice piece of change.
It covered 100 frames of large format film plus all those prints, plus shipping out the complete camera to Kodak and then back to the user with a fresh 30 foot roll of film in it. You really got your moneys worth.
Jun 14, 2022 05:45:02 #
PhotogHobbyist wrote:
Rather comparable to the current cell phone cameras?
Not really. With the aid of cell phone apps you can do all sorts of stuff that this camera simply cannot do.
Jun 14, 2022 07:23:33 #
Jun 14, 2022 09:02:19 #
BArthur3 wrote:
Love the descriptor that it's the "only camera anybody can use without instructions." But then have to wonder about the content of the "primer."
Primer: Point. Shoot.
Jun 14, 2022 12:22:57 #
PhotogHobbyist wrote:
Rather comparable to the current cell phone cameras?
Not really. Cell phone cameras take several exposures at once and layer together the best of them to create an image. It's sophisticated computer wizardry in the palm of your hand.
Jun 14, 2022 13:06:20 #
Jun 14, 2022 13:38:46 #
PaleoMan
Loc: Hartland, WI
Love the ad! My Dad and my wife's Dad were both EK employees back in the 1950s-1970s. I worked closely with their HQ and Medical Imaging Divisions from the 1980s - 2015. Many of our siblings, Aunts, and Uncles were Kodakers too. I'll post some Kodak artifacts soon. Thanks for making me homesick. [ My wife has used a little EK Instamatic camera for 30+ years. It's held together by masking tape but, it's small, light, uncomplicated, and takes acceptable snaps when the auto-lens shield doesn't stick halfway open. She is finally starting to talk about replacing it and mentioned buying a new Kodak camera. Talk about brand loyalty! I will be sure she upgrades to a Sony or Canon. (Sorry Dad(s) and George!) ]
Jun 14, 2022 17:09:37 #
cyan wrote:
I was looking thru my PC & found this ....
In my opinion one of the greatest ad campaigns of any company.
Jun 14, 2022 17:19:17 #
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