Kodak Star 335 (1990–1994)

The Kodak Star 335 is a basic point-and-shoot, fixed-focus 35mm film camera with a built-in flash. Kodak introduced it in 1990 and produced it until 1994. It was Kodak's answer to the casual snapshot market, the kind of camera you'd grab for birthdays and vacations, not for artistic pursuits. The original price was $49.95, which one source wryly notes "was a bit of a stretch, I think."

The design is simple. The front of the camera is a clam-shell lens cover, and a red switch next to it controls the flash. It runs on two AA batteries. In June 1990, Kodak adopted a new design language for its consumer devices, and the Star 335 reflects that refresh, with clean lines and simple controls. A rebadged version exists called simply the Kodak 335.

Surviving documentation on this model is thin. No lens specifications, focus range, film advance details, ISO range, or viewfinder specs are recorded in the available sources. The record does show that the camera works well enough with a variety of films. Collectors have posted results using LomoChrome Purple, Kodak Gold 200, Rite Aid 400, and Shanghai GP3. One listing notes the camera was "film tested and working" in fair cosmetic condition. There is a known issue: the flash pilot LED can stop working, as noted in a Spanish-language listing, though the flash itself may still fire.

Current market prices are scattered. One Russian listing shows a tested, working black Star 335 with case at 6,590₽. A Spanish-language listing shows one reduced from $30,000 to $15,000, currency unspecified, likely pesos rather than dollars. The example photographed for this page was in very good condition, came with a carrying pouch, and sold in January 2020.

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