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KODAK TELE DISC CAMERA with Canvas Case | Vintage | USED | TESTED Unearthed a cache of cameras and photography accessories collected and experimented with in the past years. As the interest in photography has waned, the time has come to downscale and part with some of the equipment that is no longer needed or used. It was a mixed bag of both digital and analog cameras. The digital cameras were, of course, far easier to test than the analog counterparts. The film cameras were not FULLY tested as a roll ( or disc, in this case ) of film wasn't shot and developed; but measures were taken to ascertain the functionality of the unit. ** USED ITEM ** Item is used, but tested to a point -- see pictures & thoroughly read this description. Item comes **AS PICTURED** and does NOT include: Original Box / Packaging Manual / Paperwork Film Disc Any Type of Follow-Up Support The Kodak Tele Disc was introduced in the middle of the short-lived disc camera era [ circa 1982 ] in order to augment Kodak’s lineup. The Tele Disc has two lens choices: a normal 12.5mm f/4 and 22mm f/5.6 telephoto. Unlike the Ricoh R1 which relies on the insertion of additional optical elements to modify the focal length, the Tele Disc actually has two separate lenses. Extending the flash rotates the telephoto lens into place and also swaps in a new viewfinder. A disc film cartridge is a bit smaller than a 3.5 inch floppy disk and behaves much like the disk for a View- Master. Pressing the red-striped shutter button exposes a 8x11mm frame on the disk, which then rotates 24° for the next photo for a total of 15 frames per disc. Despite the convenience and foolproof loading procedure, disc film was a big commercial failure. Although new emulsion technology at the time meant that the tiny negatives contained a relatively surprising amount of detail; graininess, and poor image quality disappointed consumers and led to disc film’s demise. Technical Specifications -> Film Advance Automatic -- motorized Telephoto Lens 22mm f/5.6 3 Element Glass Fixed-Focus 6 feet [ 1.8 meters ] -> ∞ Normal Lens 12.5mm f/4.0 3 Element Glass Fixed-Focus 3 feet [ 0.9 meters ] -> ∞ Lens Selector Push extendable flash to change lens and viewfinder from normal to telephoto Viewfinder Dual-Magnification -> Normal | Telephoto Film KODACOLOR VR Disc Film, ISO 200 Telephoto Lens Exposure Fixed -> f/5.6 at 1/300 second Normal Lens Exposure Fixed -> f/4.0 at 1/300 second Telephoto Lens Flash Range [ in low light ] 6 to 16 feet | 1.8 to 5 meters Normal Lens Flash Range [ in low light ] 3 to 20 feet | 0.9 to 6 meters Energy Source 2 AA-Size alkaline batteries -- Load from front Testing Again, testing analog / film cameras is not as easy and thorough as their digital counterparts. Attempted to hit [ and video document ] the highlights of a working flash & shutter operation. Testing was done WITHOUT a film disc Testing was done with a pair of AA batteries which are ** NOT ** Included . Flash worked, Shutter Cycled, and there were sounds of the motor advancing the non-existant disc. Included -> KODAK TELE DISC Camera Wrist Strap | Connected to Camera Tan Canvas Carrying Case Picture 1 shows: Included Items | Camera & Case Picture 2 shows: Front of Camera Picture 3 shows: Front of Camera With Flash Extended Picture 4 shows: Front of Camera with Cover Opened Picture 5 shows: Left Side of Camera Picture 6 shows: Back of Closed Camera Picture 7 shows: Right Side of Camera Picture 8 shows: Back of Camera [ Opened ] Picture 9 shows: Bottom of Camera Picture 10 shows: Front of Camera w/ Opened Battery Compartment & Serial # -> 62267766 Picture 11 shows: Battery in Case Miscellaneous Information Non-professionally taken pictures are of the actual item being shipped. Return Policy This item is being sold *AS IS* and as pictured. ** NO RETURNS ACCEPTED ON THIS ITEM ** Make certain this is an item you can make use of or want before bidding. Payment Method Any eBay Managed Payment Method Packaging Item ships boxed in a 6 x 8 x 3 Box Item has a shipping weight of approximately 13 OZ Shipping Method USPS or FedEx Preferred : Most economic and trackable option Contact seller prior to bidding to discuss alternate shipping methods. Item will USUALLY ship within one business day after payment is received; GUARANTEED to ship within three business days after payment is received Our other items -> Browse Now! Add us as a Favorite Seller. We try to add a variety of new items every week Click Here to Add Us to your Favorites!