Kodak Disc 8000

A compact point-and-shoot film camera using Kodak’s short-lived disc film format, featuring a fast aspheric lens and mechanical shutter speeds.

Overview

The Kodak Disc 8000 is a point-and-shoot film camera built for Kodak’s disc film system, introduced in 1982 as part of an ambitious push to simplify consumer photography. It was positioned as a high-end model in the Disc lineup, including all features of the earlier Disc 6000 plus a self-timer and rapid-sequence shooting mode. Manufactured in the United States, the camera was designed for ease of use with .

Specifications

Lens	Kodak 12.5mm f2.8 Aspheric
Shutter	1/100s and 1/200s
Size	132 x 80 x 31 mm
Weight	222g
Picture Size	8 x 10 mm
Battery	CR2025 (clock only)

Design

The Kodak Disc 8000 features a sleek, low-profile body designed to accommodate the flat disc film cartridge, with a built-in flash and a self-timer mechanism distinguishing it from lower models. The camera uses a fixed aspheric lens to improve sharpness across the small 8x10mm frame, and A CR2025 coin battery powers the internal clock display on the back,

Context

Released in 1982, the Kodak Disc 8000 was part of Kodak’s effort to dominate the snapshot market with a new film format that promised thinner cameras and easier handling. It was likely the top-tier model in the Disc series, offering rapid-sequence shooting and a self-timer—features absent in earlier models like the Disc 6000. The disc system was discontinued by 1984