Description

A Kodak EK8, a vintage folding bellows instant camera produced by Kodak AG in Germany between 1977 and 1979. It was designed to compete with Polaroid’s dominant position in the instant photography market.

Key Specifications:
Film Type: Uses Kodak PR10 (also known as PR144) instant print film.
Lens: Features a 137mm f/11 lens. Some descriptions note it uses a Kodak Retinar Aspheric All-Glass lens, which provided better clarity than standard plastic lenses.
Shutter: Electronic shutter with speeds ranging from 1/20 to 1/300.
Design: A unique, radical folding design that makes the camera relatively compact when collapsed. It includes an optical viewfinder and a focusable lens.

Historical Context:
Kodak’s foray into instant cameras was short-lived. Following a patent infringement dispute with Polaroid, Kodak was forced to stop selling its instant cameras and film. Because the original PR10 film is no longer manufactured, modern enthusiasts sometimes experiment with modifying the camera to use Fujifilm Instax Square film.