Kodak Tele Disc (1985)

A viewfinder disc camera made in Rochester, NY, with dual focal length lenses and a three-year warranty from Kodak.

Overview

The Kodak Tele Disc is a subminiature viewfinder camera for Kodak VR Disc film. It was produced in 1985 in Rochester, NY, under the Eastman Kodak Company name. Kodak built it for compact, convenient photography on the short-lived disc film format. It has two fixed lenses, 12.5mm at f/4 and 22mm at f/5.6, which give standard and telephoto framing. That's a rare feature in a disc camera. It runs on two AA alkaline batteries. Kodak backed it with a three-year warranty from the date of purchase, a notable commitment for a consumer camera of its class.

Specifications

Manufacturer	Eastman Kodak Company
Product type	Viewfinder
Medium	Disc film
Film type	VR Disc
Lens	12.5mm, f/4 and 22mm, f/5.6
Shutter	1/300 second
Dimensions	12 x 8 x 3.4 cm
Weight	180g
Battery	2 x AA alkaline (not included)
Production years	1985
Original price	£32.95
Warranty	3 years from date of purchase

Market

A vintage listing exists for a Kodak Tele Disc with the original box, manual and packaging materials, so collectors do want complete sets. No current market prices are documented in the research. Preserved units suggest ongoing niche demand among disc film and Kodak memorabilia collectors.