Name/Title
Kodak Instamatic X-15FEntry/Object ID
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StandardDescription
The X-15F was one of the last 126 film Instamatic cameras produced by Kodak in the United States. It is a very basic, battery-free camera featuring a fixed-focus 43mm f/11 lens and two shutter speeds (1/90 sec and 1/45 sec). The "F" in the model name stands for "Flipflash," referring to the specific flash socket on the top designed to accept vertical eight-bulb flash bars. While 126 film is no longer manufactured, enthusiasts often reload the plastic cartridges with 35mm film to keep these iconic snapshots cameras operational. The X-15F represents the twilight era of the 126 cartridge format, which Kodak originally introduced in 1963 to make film loading "instant."
Flipflash Design: Unlike earlier Instamatics that used rotating Magicubes, this model uses a flat Flipflash bar. After four shots, you would flip the bar over to use the remaining four bulbs.
Snapshot Simplicity: With no light meter or focus ring, it was the ultimate "point and shoot" of its day, designed to produce acceptable prints in bright daylight.
Durability: Its heavy plastic construction and lack of complex electronics make it remarkably durable, which is why so many remain in good cosmetic condition today.Made/Created
Manufacturer
KodakDate made
1976 - 1988
