Kodak Disc 3100 (1984–1987)

A compact snapshot camera using Kodak’s VR disc format film, produced from 1984 to 1987 with built-in electronic flash and powered by a 9-volt battery.

Overview

The Kodak Disc 3100 is a point-and-shoot snapshot camera designed for consumer use with the short-lived Kodak VR disc film format. Manufactured by Kodak, it was sold between 1984 and 1987 as part of the company's push into compact, easy-to-use photography systems. The camera features a copper-colored faceplate and a built-in electronic flash, all powered by a single 9-volt PP3 battery. It offers two shutter speeds—1/100 and 1/200 second—and is designed for straightforward operation, targeting casual photographers looking for pocketable convenience.

Specifications

Film Format	VR disc format film
Shutter Speeds	1/100, 1/200
Flash	Built-in electronic flash
Power	9 volt PP3 battery

Design

The Kodak Disc 3100 features a copper-colored faceplate and is described as a compact, pocketable snapshot camera with a built-in flash, emphasizing simplicity and portability in its design.

Context

The Kodak Disc 3100 was part of Kodak’s disc camera line, which saw brief popularity after the system’s 1982 debut. Though the format ultimately had limited longevity, it represented an ambitious attempt to modernize consumer film photography with smaller, more efficient cartridges and compact camera bodies.

Market

The original price of the Kodak Disc 3100 was 48, though the currency is not specified. Current asking prices for used units range from $30 to $40, as observed in recent online listings.