Summary
Kodak Instamatic camera 255-X, made by Kodak Limited in England between 1971 and 1977.
The Instamatic camera range was a series of inexpensive, easy-to-use and easy-to-load cameras with built-in flash capacity, that were first launched in 1963. The range proved to be immensely popular and was in production for over 20 years.
The X-Series Instamatic was a new version of the Instamatic camera range introduced in 1970, that used the type-X Magicube flash, hence the name. Magicubes were slightly larger than conventional flashcubes and operated with self-powered flash technology, doing away with the need for batteries. They just clicked easily onto the top of the camera and a warning message popped up in the view-finder if a used bulb was in the picture-taking position.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Father Mark West - St John of God Hospital Churinga Inc, by Mar 1991
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Kodak, 1971-1977
Instamatic X cameras were introduced in 1970. The 255 X model was apparently made between 1971-1977. (unverified) -
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Overall Dimensions
11 cm (Length), 7.5 cm (Width), 7 cm (Height)
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