Kodak Instamatic 500 viewfinder camera with Xenar 38mm f/2.8, Compur
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Description
Kodak Instamatic 500 rangefinder camera with Xenar 38mm f/2.8, Compur
Condition and limitations
Condition: good used condition.
The body shows only slight signs of wear consistent with age.
The viewfinder may be slightly dusty or cloudy.
Instamatic with its own film cartridge
The Kodak Instamatic 500 uses the KODAPAK cartridge of the 126 system. A standard 135 film cartridge does not simply fit inside. For planned photographic use, you should therefore first determine a concrete way to obtain suitable film and have it developed. The Instamatic model designation here does not mean a digital recording system.
More control than the name suggests
You set the distance and shutter speed yourself. The exposure indicator helps with matching the aperture; the camera is therefore not a fully automatic focusing snapshot camera. The shutter offers speeds up to 1/500 second. You consciously decide how to combine subject movement and available light.
Xenar with extension mechanism
The permanently built-in Xenar has a 38 mm focal length and an aperture of f/2.8. To take a photo, the lens is placed in the shooting position. Since the 126 image format is different from 24 × 36 mm full-frame, the focal length should not be equated with a full-frame camera without considering the format.
Viewfinder and distance belong together
The distance is set on the lens. The viewfinder shows the image frame and has close-up markings for parallax correction. After each shot, you advance the film via the lever. For the purchasing decision, the special film system and the willingness to operate manually are therefore particularly decisive.
Decide on the film system first
The Instamatic 500 is particularly interesting if you want to use the 126 cartridge system and its historical operation. The manual control over time and distance distinguishes it from very simple Instamatic versions. However, for an uncomplicated new film project, the concrete processing path is crucial. This practical question should be clarified before the lens data or the shutter speed make the difference.
Product details
- Brand: Kodak
- Model: Instamatic 500
- Product type: Rangefinder camera
Scope of delivery and image note
The product mentioned in the title is delivered.
Further accessories are only included if they are expressly mentioned in the title as part of the offer.
The product images shown serve as an example. The delivered item may differ slightly in appearance – for example due to signs of wear, serial number or design variants.
Condition and checks
Condition: Good
Fully working, only light signs of use.
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