Kodak Fling (1987–1989)
A compact, single-use camera using 110 film with fixed-focus simplicity and front-mounted film advance
Overview
The Kodak Fling, also known as the KODAK FLING 200, was Kodak's first signature single-use camera, introduced in 1987 and discontinued by 1989. Marketed as a disposable point-and-shoot, it was designed for convenience and accessibility, targeting casual photographers who wanted a lightweight, ready-to-use option. The camera was manufactured in Taiwan and packaged in the USA with 24 exposures of ISO 200 film. It measures 33 mm x 84 mm x 33 mm—about the size of a box of 110 film—and is constructed from cardboard and plastic. Notably, it features a front-mounted film-advance wheel, an unusual design choice for disposable cameras of the era.
Specifications
| Film Format | 110 film |
| Film Speed | ISO 200 |
| Number of Exposures | 24 |
| Aperture | f/8 |
| Shutter Speed | 1/120s |
| Picture Size | 13 x 17 mm |
| Dimensions (Camera) | 33 mm x 84 mm x 33 mm |
| Dimensions (Packaging) | 176 mm x 130 mm x 35 mm |
| Materials | Cardboard and plastic (unidentified) |
| Versions | Two slightly different versions produced |
Design
The Kodak Fling features a fixed aperture of f/8 and a single shutter speed of 1/120 second, with fully manual film advance via a wheel on the front of the camera—a rare placement that distinguishes it from most contemporaries. The lens is fixed-focus, consistent with its point-and-shoot intent, and the overall design emphasizes compactness and ease of use. It was available only with 200-speed film, which is why the box is marked "KODAK FLING 200."
Context
Launched in 1987, the Kodak Fling marked the company’s entry into the single-use camera market, It competed with early offerings from Fuji, including the Quicksnap, and was priced at $6.95 at launch according to some sources, though others report $9.95—less than Fuji’s $9.95 Quicksnap. Though short-lived, the Fling symbolized Kodak’s push to make photography more accessible through simplified, pocketable formats using the 110 film platform.
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