Kodak Pocket Instamatic 100

The Pocket Instamatic 100 represents Kodak's successful entry into the compact, cartridge-loaded camera market following the introduction of the 126 film format in the mid-1960s. Designed as an accessible snapshot camera, it prioritized simplicity and ease of use above all else. Its core features included a fixed-focus lens, a single shutter speed/aperture combination (typically 1/125s at f/11), and a basic selenium light meter to assist exposure. Encased in a straightforward plastic body, it relied on drop-in 126 cartridge loading to eliminate film handling errors, making photography effortless for the average consumer. Characterized by its modest size and automatic exposure controls, it epitomized the Kodak philosophy of capturing moments without complexity, becoming a ubiquitous tool for everyday snapshots during the late 1960s and 1970s.