Kodak Snapic A1
p.1 #1Kodak Snapic A1
Two zone focus is pretty funny. It's like an upgraded ultrawide toy camera. But $99 is going to be an easy sell and probably bring in a lot of new enthusiasts.
Nov 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
p.1 #3Kodak Snapic A1
This is exactly the sort of thing that I want for the Thanksgiving/Christmas get-togethers this year. When can I get one?
Two-zone focus isn't a miss. I have RETO's and I have a fixed 18 f/8 for Z's, and they're super fun but I frequently wish I could basically do a near focus or far focus setting. Plus the RETO's don't have flash, which is requisite for something like this to function indoors.
Two-zone focus isn't a miss. I have RETO's and I have a fixed 18 f/8 for Z's, and they're super fun but I frequently wish I could basically do a near focus or far focus setting. Plus the RETO's don't have flash, which is requisite for something like this to function indoors.
Nov 24, 2025 at 12:18 PM
p.1 #4Kodak Snapic A1
OffTrail wrote:
Two-zone focus isn't a miss.
I think you are right. It's what makes a Holga surprisingly useful. Also think the 24mm is good with a near field focus setting to get that up-close environmental distortion. This thing probably rips on Kentmere 400.
Two-zone focus isn't a miss.
I think you are right. It's what makes a Holga surprisingly useful. Also think the 24mm is good with a near field focus setting to get that up-close environmental distortion. This thing probably rips on Kentmere 400.
Nov 24, 2025 at 12:36 PM
p.1 #5Kodak Snapic A1
It's a throwback to the party cameras of the 1990's, A lot like the Canon Snappy. The flash has enough coverage for an average room and it offers red eye reduction. If it's made just a bit better than the Harman EZ 35, it could be a winner.
Nov 24, 2025 at 12:36 PM
p.1 #7Kodak Snapic A1
ottokbre wrote:
I think you are right. It's what makes a Holga surprisingly useful. Also think the 24mm is good with a near field focus setting to get that up-close environmental distortion. This thing probably rips on Kentmere 400.
Exactly, how I want to use the ultra-wides is usually closer or for stuff like arms-length selfies, and fixed focus towards infinity doesn't work as well.
My pre-order is in. I admit, this may be a reaction to receiving yet another broken AF Slim Zoom from eBay and my general dissatisfaction with going the used P&S route.
OffTrail wrote
Two-zone focus isn't a miss.Exactly, how I want to use the ultra-wides is usually closer or for stuff like arms-length selfies, and fixed focus towards infinity doesn't work as well.
My pre-order is in. I admit, this may be a reaction to receiving yet another broken AF Slim Zoom from eBay and my general dissatisfaction with going the used P&S route.
Nov 24, 2025 at 12:52 PM
p.1 #8Kodak Snapic A1
madNbad wrote:
WooHoo! An electric Reto!
Reto is a 22mm lens, this has a 25mm.
I dunno, these cameras are ok to me in the up to $40 range. At $100 I'm out because we all know what we can get for that.
"Look Heather, it takes film and has auto wind just like Kendall's Contax!"
WooHoo! An electric Reto!
Reto is a 22mm lens, this has a 25mm.
I dunno, these cameras are ok to me in the up to $40 range. At $100 I'm out because we all know what we can get for that.
"Look Heather, it takes film and has auto wind just like Kendall's Contax!"
Nov 24, 2025 at 03:05 PM
p.1 #9Kodak Snapic A1
OffTrail wrote:
This is exactly the sort of thing that I want for the Thanksgiving/Christmas get-togethers this year. When can I get one?
Two-zone focus isn't a miss. I have RETO's and I have a fixed 18 f/8 for Z's, and they're super fun but I frequently wish I could basically do a near focus or far focus setting. Plus the RETO's don't have flash, which is requisite for something like this to function indoors.
Au contraire mon brother, Reto now has a pano flash version for $35!
https://retoproject.com/products/reto-pano-35mm-film-camera
Not gonna lie, I'd buy three of these vs one of the Kodak.
This is exactly the sort of thing that I want for the Thanksgiving/Christmas get-togethers this year. When can I get one?
Two-zone focus isn't a miss. I have RETO's and I have a fixed 18 f/8 for Z's, and they're super fun but I frequently wish I could basically do a near focus or far focus setting. Plus the RETO's don't have flash, which is requisite for something like this to function indoors.
Au contraire mon brother, Reto now has a pano flash version for $35!
https://retoproject.com/products/reto-pano-35mm-film-camera
Not gonna lie, I'd buy three of these vs one of the Kodak.
Nov 24, 2025 at 03:08 PM
p.1 #10Kodak Snapic A1
ottokbre wrote:
Two zone focus is pretty funny. It's like an upgraded ultrawide toy camera. But $99 is going to be an easy sell and probably bring in a lot of new enthusiasts.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54943418897_f802e1b520_b.jpg
Just noticed, they basically copied the styling of the Ricoh GR1!
https://kosmofoto.com/2019/01/ricoh-gr1s-review/
Two zone focus is pretty funny. It's like an upgraded ultrawide toy camera. But $99 is going to be an easy sell and probably bring in a lot of new enthusiasts.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54943418897_f802e1b520_b.jpg
Just noticed, they basically copied the styling of the Ricoh GR1!
https://kosmofoto.com/2019/01/ricoh-gr1s-review/
Nov 24, 2025 at 03:11 PM
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p.1 #11Kodak Snapic A1
Desmolicious wrote:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54943418897_f802e1b520_b.jpgJust noticed, they basically copied the styling of the Ricoh GR1!
https://kosmofoto.com/2019/01/ricoh-gr1s-review/
I was thinking the same thing. The Kitchenaid offwhite is nice.
A triple element glass lens at 25mm. Hmm... samples dont seem totally soft.
https://www.techradar.com/cameras/kodaks-affordable-35mm-film-camera-looks-like-a-black-or-white-blast-from-the-past
https://www.instagram.com/p/DRcs-k4Entu/?img_index=5
ottokbre wrote
Two zone focus is pretty funny. It's like an upgraded ultrawide toy camera. But $99 is going to be an easy sell and probably bring in a lot of new enthusiasts.https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54943418897_f802e1b520_b.jpg
https://kosmofoto.com/2019/01/ricoh-gr1s-review/
I was thinking the same thing. The Kitchenaid offwhite is nice.
A triple element glass lens at 25mm. Hmm... samples dont seem totally soft.
https://www.techradar.com/cameras/kodaks-affordable-35mm-film-camera-looks-like-a-black-or-white-blast-from-the-past
https://www.instagram.com/p/DRcs-k4Entu/?img_index=5
Nov 24, 2025 at 03:26 PM
p.1 #12Kodak Snapic A1
Desmolicious wrote:
Two-zone focus isn't a miss. I have RETO's and I have a fixed 18 f/8 for Z's, and they're super fun but I frequently wish I could basically do a near focus or far focus setting. Plus the RETO's don't have flash, which is requisite for something like this to function indoors.Au contraire mon brother, Reto now has a pano flash version for $35!
https://retoproject.com/products/reto-pano-35mm-film-camera
Not gonna lie, I'd buy three of these vs one of the Kodak.
Wait, are you saying I'm getting the Kodak and the RETO Pano? Because that's what I'm hearing.
OffTrail wrote
This is exactly the sort of thing that I want for the Thanksgiving/Christmas get-togethers this year. When can I get one?Two-zone focus isn't a miss. I have RETO's and I have a fixed 18 f/8 for Z's, and they're super fun but I frequently wish I could basically do a near focus or far focus setting. Plus the RETO's don't have flash, which is requisite for something like this to function indoors.
https://retoproject.com/products/reto-pano-35mm-film-camera
Not gonna lie, I'd buy three of these vs one of the Kodak.
Wait, are you saying I'm getting the Kodak and the RETO Pano? Because that's what I'm hearing.
Nov 24, 2025 at 03:47 PM
p.1 #13Kodak Snapic A1
OffTrail wrote:
Two-zone focus isn't a miss. I have RETO's and I have a fixed 18 f/8 for Z's, and they're super fun but I frequently wish I could basically do a near focus or far focus setting. Plus the RETO's don't have flash, which is requisite for something like this to function indoors.Au contraire mon brother, Reto now has a pano flash version for $35!
https://retoproject.com/products/reto-pano-35mm-film-camera
Not gonna lie, I'd buy three of these vs one of the Kodak.Wait, are you saying I'm getting the Kodak and the RETO Pano? Because that's what I'm hearing.
I’m saying you should get one in each kolor.
Desmolicious wrote
OffTrail wrote
This is exactly the sort of thing that I want for the Thanksgiving/Christmas get-togethers this year. When can I get one?Two-zone focus isn't a miss. I have RETO's and I have a fixed 18 f/8 for Z's, and they're super fun but I frequently wish I could basically do a near focus or far focus setting. Plus the RETO's don't have flash, which is requisite for something like this to function indoors.
https://retoproject.com/products/reto-pano-35mm-film-camera
Not gonna lie, I'd buy three of these vs one of the Kodak.
I’m saying you should get one in each kolor.
Nov 24, 2025 at 03:51 PM
p.1 #14Kodak Snapic A1
I saw this on another website. My first thought was allllll-right here's the next entrant in the cr*p camera contest!!!!!!!
Nov 24, 2025 at 03:57 PM
p.1 #15Kodak Snapic A1
I like the design and the two focus zones are probably good enough (although I would prefer three zones: close, hyperfocal, true infinity). Not a fan of the fixed 1/100s though..
Nov 25, 2025 at 07:19 PM
p.1 #16Kodak Snapic A1
This is great. Love to see the resurgence of retro gear.
Nov 28, 2025 at 07:37 AM
p.1 #18Kodak Snapic A1
if you're buying disposables like kids these days, this a nice alternative
not owning a half frame, it makes me jealous
not owning a half frame, it makes me jealous
Dec 16, 2025 at 04:27 PM
p.1 #19Kodak Snapic A1
My Kodak Snapthing arrived today. Predictably, it's a day late for the Christmas stuff.
First impressions are actually very positive. The grip section feels great and it feels like there's enough space to not get your fingers in every shot (we'll find out if that's really the case), but it's also still pocketable. The auto advance and auto load features are responsive, and the little screen is actually really nice to have as it shows flash mode, focus zone, battery, and frame count. Thought I'd ignore the screen, but I actually really like it.
Won't get to see the test roll until later next week, but first impressions are way more positive than I expected.
First impressions are actually very positive. The grip section feels great and it feels like there's enough space to not get your fingers in every shot (we'll find out if that's really the case), but it's also still pocketable. The auto advance and auto load features are responsive, and the little screen is actually really nice to have as it shows flash mode, focus zone, battery, and frame count. Thought I'd ignore the screen, but I actually really like it.
Won't get to see the test roll until later next week, but first impressions are way more positive than I expected.
Dec 26, 2025 at 01:57 PM
p.1 #20Kodak Snapic A1
It seems so odd that it only has one aperture setting, and one shutter speed..
..is it at least able to adjust the exposure a bit via its flash output, or does that only have one "setting" as well? 🙂
I know colour negative is forgiving, but still.. that's gonna be a lot of shots per roll that aren't that great.
For what it's worth, the lens looks good though!
..is it at least able to adjust the exposure a bit via its flash output, or does that only have one "setting" as well? 🙂
I know colour negative is forgiving, but still.. that's gonna be a lot of shots per roll that aren't that great.
For what it's worth, the lens looks good though!
Dec 27, 2025 at 05:44 AM