Today, we're excited to show you a collector's camera. Lucky for you, it's not as pricey as most. And if you choose to actually use it, you'll have a totally unique experiece. The camera is the Kodak B Orindary.
For the record, I hadn't even heard of it either. If you had told me about it, I would've guessed that it was a bigger Kodak Brownie. But that's not the case. It was sold during the late 1800s, and had a few pretty great features for the time. . thephoblographer.com
If I told you that Kodak just released a new camera that shoots Super 8 film but has a digital LCD, an SD card slot, and it costs $5,500, you’d probably be as confused as I was. petapixel.com »
2024-09-14 17:01
Just in time for the holidays, Kodak brand licensee Reto Production Ltd., the makers of the popular Kodak Ektar H35N half-frame camera, has released a Kodak Multi-Purpose Camera Strap designed for cameras and smartphones, big or small. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-12-18 22:25
Been enjoying the walk down memory lane through the vintage camera ads we've been sharing? Today's featured ad and commercial are the next to surprise and delight you. If you've been shooting with Kodak films or are simply interested in the company's history, we think you'll be especially curious about the Kodak Motormatic 35 shown here! thephoblographer.com »
2020-01-16 17:00
French photographer Mathieu Stern has shared a new video on his YouTube channel that showcases footage shot with a Vest Pocket Kodak 127 film camera lens last used during World War 1. The Vest Pocket Kodak from Eastman Kodak was first released in 1912 as a compact pocket-sized camera. dpreview.com »
2019-07-26 15:20
Want to see exactly what the new Kodak 3D Pixpro Pivot camera looks like in the flesh? Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Kodak 3D Pixpro Pivot camera. photographyblog.com »
2018-09-28 17:00
Kodak today launched a new stylish ‘point-and-shoot’ instant print camera, the Kodak Printomatic. It prints high-quality, full-color photos straight from the camera, something which Kodak says makes it the “ideal all-in-one solution for capturing and sharing vibrant prints instantly. petapixel.com »
2017-09-11 22:02
Maybe it has something to do with the classic and cool vintage design, but this Kodak Instamatic Messenger Bag is one that seems perfect for every collector. The bag's exterior is covered with the original Kodak Instamatic camera emblazoned all over it. thephoblographer.com »
2017-07-18 19:00
Maybe it has something to do with the classic and cool vintage design, but this Kodak Instamatic Messenger Bag is one that seems perfect for every collector. The bag's exterior is covered with the original Kodak Instamatic camera emblazoned all over it. thephoblographer.com »
2017-07-18 19:00
Here’s an interesting piece of photo history: five years before Kodak’s automatic Super Six-20, Dr. Albert Einstein received a patent for a camera which could automatically determine the proper aperture and exposure to take a photograph. petapixel.com »
2017-06-02 21:05
At the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), visitors to The Kodak Studios – located at LVCC South Hall 1, Booth# 20619 – can see functioning prototype models of the new Kodak Super 8 camera in action. Read more and comment » photographyblog.com »
2017-01-05 17:30
Long before anybody put two lenses in a smartphone, the Kodak EasyShare V570 put dual lenses and sensors under the same roof – 23mm and 37-117mm equivalent folded-optic lenses coupled with 5MP CCD sensors. dpreview.com »
2016-12-08 14:00
Kodak made a strong statement when it announced its Ektra smartphone; essentially the first smartphone developed primarily with photographers in mind. While the specs sheet runs long and touts multiple techie features, it was the ergonomic charm of the Ektra that got us talking. digitalrev.com »
2016-10-25 03:00
The Bullitt Group, one of the companies licensing the Kodak brand name, has launched the Kodak Ektra smartphone. Named after Kodak's 1941 Ektra rangefinder, the phone's design attempts to mimic the look of a vintage analog camera. dpreview.com »
2016-10-20 20:47
A large format camera once owned by famed landscape photographer Ansel Adams is up for auction in New York later this month. The Arca-Swiss 4x5 camera was used between 1964 to 1968 towards the later part of Adams’ career, it will be auctioned off alongside a number of signed large prints, including Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico, through Heritage Auctions. digitalrev.com »
2016-10-05 03:00
The analog photography enthusiasts at the Milwaukee-based Retrospekt are back with another limited-edition camera, this time a limited edition run of carefully refurbished 24-karat gold-plated Rollei 35 film cameras. [Read More]
DIY and vintage camera enthusiast Max Vega did a full-scale conversion of a Barbie camcorder from 2001, turning the hot pink toy into a fully functional modern camera, all while maintaining the charm of the camera's lackluster imaging capabilities. [Read More]
If I told you that Kodak just released a new camera that shoots Super 8 film but has a digital LCD, an SD card slot, and it costs $5,500, you’d probably be as confused as I was.
Light Lens Lab recreates classic optics with a passion for sharing the experience of vintage glass with the masses. There is a previous review of the 50mm f/1.2 "1966" on PetaPixel I encourage you to read, but I wanted to speak about my own experience using it. [Read More]
As cameras and lenses have improved, some photographers and filmmakers have begun looking back at objectively "worse" vintage lenses with envy. There is a certain charm to softer lenses, and Sandmarc hopes to capitalize on the nostalgia craze with its new Retro Filter for iPhone. [Read More]
When the Fujifilm X100 first hit the market it took the world by storm. A pocket-sized camera with stellar good looks and a retro-inspired control scheme, it was instantly coveted by photographers aplenty.
I’ve been in the camera review business for over 15 years and in that time I’ve been fortunate enough to have tested and taken photographs with countless cameras, spanning a wide variety of designs and intentions.