Kodak Instamatic X-25
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Kodak Instamatic X-25Entry/Object ID
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The Kodak Instamatic X-25 was a mainstay of the "X-series" lineup, specifically designed to utilize the self-powered Magicube flash system which eliminated the need for internal batteries. It features a fixed-focus 43mm lens and a basic two-speed shutter—typically 1/90s for daylight and 1/45s for flash—mechanical settings that were automatically toggled by the insertion of a flashcube. The camera's operation is defined by the "drop-in" simplicity of the 126 Kodapak cartridge, which allowed for error-free loading and featured a rear window to view frame numbers printed directly on the film's backing paper. While it was a primary driver of the amateur snapshot revolution in the early 1970s, the X-25 is currently a non-functional relic due to the total cessation of 126 film production in 1999 and the subsequent exhaustion of third-party alternatives.Category
Camera, 126 Film
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