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!
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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
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. thephoblographer.com »
2021-09-01 19:00
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
Leica cameras have come to mean many things to photographers then and now, but one model in particular was dubbed by the company itself as the camera for the thinking photographer. In a vintage print ad, the Leica M4 was marketed as the camera for pros who want to take full control of their camera settings and put their full creativity to work.
Stereo cameras like the popular Nishika 8000, Nimslo 3D, and even the new RETO3D are all the rage among today's experimental photographers, as film photography trends on Instagram tells us. However, this interesting type of photography is not a recent invention, as today's featured vintage camera ad from many decades past reminds us.
While commercials and advertisements that sell straight up do the job well enough, it's always been the creative and disruptive ones that make a difference. So, for today's dose of retro goodness, we thought about sharing one of those witty vintage camera ads that we no longer see in today's promotional materials.
Polaroid cameras from decades past remain among the most popular and beloved when it comes to vintage cameras, revered alongside their modern counterparts. That's why apart from the cameras themselves, a lot of us instant photography fans find ourselves fascinated with the vintage camera ads that feature them.
The recent decade saw the world so enamored in selfies that it has gone from a seemingly innocent preoccupation to an obsession likened to a mental disorder. Still, self-portraiture wasn't a thing of recent times, and there are actually several things that prove it.
If you've been looking forward to the vintage camera ads and commercials we've been sharing recently, we're sure you'll like today's bunch. In case you missed it, Pentax recently turned 100 years.