This camera has a special place in my heart. I got it from my grandmother when I turned seven 1980. Even though its a cheap camera it must have been a big expense for her to give all of her grandkids a camera. Before she retired she used to work as a housekeeper in wealthy families in Stockholm and I dont think she had a lot of income after retirement.
The first time I used the camera was at the hospital when I visited my mom. She spent a couple of days there about the time for my birthday that year.
The first roll of film had 12 exposures and back then that was enough to last all summer. Must have been a little more selective then…
Some technical data
filmtype: 126 cartridge film
picture size: 28×28 (I know, the samples at the bottom isnt square but my scanner is made for regular 24×36 film)
lens: Kodar 43mm f/11
shutter: 1/50
years of production: 1977-1984
Heres some good links to info about Kodak cameras and Instamatics:
Samples from the first roll:
