Kodak Star Motordrive

The Kodak Star Motordrive is a simple, fixed-focus 35mm point-and-shoot camera from the 1990s. It has a plastic body (black was the color offered), a built-in electronic flash with a red-eye reduction mode, and automatic film advance and rewind. The "Motordrive" in the name refers to that automatic film transport. It has nothing to do with motorized optics.

The lens is a 34mm f/5.6, with shutter speeds of 1/80s and 1/140s. Film speed is set automatically through the DX code on the film cartridge, so you need film that carries a DX code. Power comes from two AA batteries. The camera switches on when you open the lens cover. Dimensions are 130 x 75 x 48mm, and it weighs 160g.

Production dates are uncertain. Kamerastore lists the production run as 1990-1996, while another source narrows it to 1995-1996. The two ranges conflict, and no authoritative source settles it. The original price of 69.95 appears in the record, but the currency isn't documented. What is corroborated: it's a 35mm film point-and-shoot made in China, aimed at the casual snapshot market rather than enthusiasts. One YouTube comparison of Kodak films noted that the Star's lens lacks the modern glass treatments of Canon lenses from the same era.

Known specs:

Format: 35mm (135 film), DX-coded
Lens: 34mm f/5.6, fixed focus
Shutter: 1/80s and 1/140s
Flash: Built-in electronic, red-eye reduction mode
Film transport: Automatic advance and rewind
Batteries: 2x AA
Dimensions: 130 x 75 x 48mm; 160g
Body: Plastic, black
Made in China

These show up regularly on the secondhand market. Asking prices range from about 300 rubles on Russian classifieds to €39.99 or $50 at analogue camera shops, with eBay listings typically falling somewhere in between. Condition varies widely. Some listings note untested units with missing batteries, while others describe good cosmetic condition. It's not a rare or sought-after collector's item.