KODAK DISC CAMERAS
This list is in chronological order based on the production starting date, but may be inaccurate or incomplete. If you are able to provide more accurate information than is listed here, please contact us.
(1982-1984) One of the five cameras that Kodak introduced in the first year of their disc format (Disc 2000, Disc 4000, Disc 6000, Disc 8000, and Disc 460), the Disc 2000 was designed only for export. It uses a standard 9-volt battery, and has a lever under the lens that has three settings -- CLOSED (which covers the viewfinder and lens), SUNNY, and FLASH. It had their standard, fixed-focus, 12.5mm f2.8 four-element, aspheric lens and two speeds -- 1/100 & 1/200 -- set by a light sensor cell.
(1982-1984) One of the five cameras that Kodak introduced in the first year of their disc format (Disc 2000, Disc 4000, Disc 6000, Disc 8000, and Disc 460), the Disc 4000 had two "improvements" over the Disc 2000. It uses an internal, lithium battery, and the lever under the lens has only two settings -- CLOSED which covers the viewfinder and lens, and ON. A built-in sensor sets the shutter speed and determines if the flash needs to fire. It had their standard, fixed-focus, 12.5mm f2.8 four-element, aspheric lens and two speeds -- 1/100 & 1/200.
(1982) Kodak sold their disc cameras with various name plates for special purposes -- promotional items, special events, selected locations, etc. The Photokina Köln '82 Disc 4000 was just one of them.
(1982?) Diprosone is an ointment used to treat severe dematitis. Kodak sold a specially marked Disc 4000 to the manufacturer -- who gave away a rash of them to help market the stuff.
(1982?) As a store demo/sales promotion, Kodak produced -- like many other camera manufacturers -- a transparent model for store display. This model is only partially transparent, but is probably perfectly functioning.
(1982-1984) One of the five cameras that Kodak introduced in the first year of their disc format (Disc 2000, Disc 4000, Disc 6000, Disc 8000, and Disc 460), the Disc 6000 added two special features. First, it had a front cover that flips down for use. The cover has a window in the front showing the lens panel underneath. Also, the lever under the lens now has two settings of DISTANCE and CLOSE-UP (1.5-4 feet DOF). It uses a standard 9 volt battery. It had their standard, fixed-focus, 12.5mm f2.8 four-element, aspheric lens (this time with close-focusing capability) and two speeds -- 1/100 & 1/200.
(1982-1984) One of the five cameras that Kodak introduced in the first year of their disc format (Disc 2000, Disc 4000, Disc 6000, Disc 8000, and Disc 460), the Disc 8000 was the "top of the crop". It had their standard, fixed-focus, 12.5mm f2.8 four-element, aspheric lens and two speeds -- 1/100 & 1/200.12.5mm (f2.8) fixed focus lens with close-focusing capability. Shutter speeds of 1/100 & 1/200. When the front cover is closed, it doesn't look closed because the lens panel is clear plastic and a built-in clock fills the rest of the cover. When the cover is opened the controls for close-focusing, the self-timer, and the motor drive can be used. The motor drive shoots at three frames per second -- or one complete disc in five seconds if you are not careful.
(1982-1984) -- One of the five cameras that Kodak introduced in the first year of their disc format (Disc 2000, Disc 4000, Disc 6000, Disc 8000, and Disc 460), the Disc 460 was a "Premium" model that had the same features as the Kodak disc 4000 camera. Kodak marketed "Premium" models for groups that used these cameras as sales incentives, or were provided as gifts or prizes and therefore, had no suggested list price. The camera could have various special names, insignia, colors, etc. but otherwise it was the same as the 4000. This camera was introduced in February 1982 and discontinued two years later -- replaced by the Disc 470.
(1983-1984) The Disc 3000 is an upgraded version of the Disc 2000, or a modified version of the Disc 4000 -- depending on how you look at it. It had the standard, fixed-focus, 12.5mm f2.8 four-element, aspheric lens and two speeds -- 1/100 & 1/200. It has the switch under the lens, but now it has only two settings -- like the Disc 4000 -- instead of the three that the Disc 2000 had. It is simply ON and OFF (which covers the lens and viewfinder). Like the Disc 4000, a built-in sensor sets the shutter speed and determines if the flash needs to fire. But unlike the Disc 4000, it uses a standard 9-volt battery, like the Disc 2000.
(1983?) Kodak sold their disc cameras with various name plates for special purposes -- promotional items, special events, selected locations, etc. The Bradwell & Dixon Disc 3000 was just one of them. There were several disc cameras sold under the Dixon name that were not made by Kodak, and these might have some connection to Bradwell & Dixon.
(1984-1984) Designed for export only, it is basically a Disc 4000 in disguise -- with the standard, fixed-focus, 12.5mm f2.8 four-element, aspheric lens and two speeds (1/100 & 1/200), an ON/OFF switch under the lens, a sensor to set the shutter speed (and determine if the flash needs to fire). It uses a replaceable 9v alkaline battery.
(1984-1985) To all concerned, the Disc 3100 is exactly the same as the Disc 3500, but not designed for export markets. This may sound odd, but lots of other camera companies have done the same thing -- and still do! For example, the Minolta Maxxum cameras -- in the US -- were sold as Alpha cameras in Japan, and Dynax cameras in Europe. The Disc 3100 has the standard, fixed-focus, 12.5mm f2.8 four-element, aspheric lens and two speeds (1/100 & 1/200), an ON/OFF switch under the lens, a sensor to set the shutter speed (and determine if the flash needs to fire), and a built-in lithium battery.
(1984-1987) The Disc 4100 with an added protective cover for the front that can be flipped backward to act as a camera stand -- but there is no self-timer or cable release connection, so its utility is very limited. It has the standard, fixed-focus, 12.5mm f2.8 four-element, aspheric lens and two speeds (1/100 & 1/200), a sensor to set the shutter speed (and determine if the flash needs to fire), and a built-in lithium battery.
(1984-1984) The Disc 6100 is a Disc 4100 with the addition of the close-up lens of the Disc 6000. It has the standard, fixed-focus, 12.5mm f2.8 four-element, aspheric lens and two speeds (1/100 & 1/200), a sensor to set the shutter speed (and determine if the flash needs to fire), and a built-in lithium battery. There is a DOF scale on the inside of the cover for the two distance settings.
(1985-1988) This model made some real changes. First, it uses two standard AA batteries instead of a 9 volt or a built-in lithium. More important than that, it has TWO lenses -- 12.5mm f4 and 22mm f5.6. The lens is switched by pulling out the disc to the side of the camera. Another interesting change is that it only has one shutter speed 1/300, probably to minimize blur with the telephoto lens -- equivalent to an 85mm lens in full-frame 35mm. The flip-down front cover only covers the bottom half of the camera. For some reason, it does not cover the flash or the viewfinder. The Tele Disc was available in either an all black model, or black & white.
(1985-1986) The Tele Challenger Disc was the same camera as the Tele Disc but it was a "Premium" model, Like the Disk 460 -- targeting groups that used these cameras as sales incentives, or were provided as gifts or prizes and therefore it had no suggested list price. It appears that it was only made in the black & white style.
(1985) -- Kodak used the name "HAWKEYE" on many of their cameras -- starting in 1904 -- but that is their only similarity. The Hawkeye Disc 7000 was the last Kodak camera to use the "HAWKEYE" name. It was only made in 1985 and it is basically a Disc 3100 with a brown body and a tan faceplate. It has the standard, fixed-focus, 12.5mm f2.8 four-element, aspheric lens and two speeds (1/100 & 1/200), a sensor to set the shutter speed (and determine if the flash needs to fire), and a built-in lithium battery.
(1986-1988) It is like the Tele Disc in that it has a less expensive 15mm f4 lens, a single shutter speed of 1/100, a front cover that only cover half of the front, and uses two AA batteries.
(1986) It's a special Model 3600 Disc camera in that it is marked "Expo 86 Vancouver".
(1986-1987) Identical in every way to the Disc 4100. I guess Kodak thought that a flashy name would increase sales. After all, by 1986 they were competing with hundred of disc cameras from dozens of other companies.
(1986-1987) Identical in every way to the Disc 6100. I guess Kodak thought that a flashy name would increase sales. After all, by 1986 they were competing with hundred of disc cameras from dozens of other companies.
(1986-1990) Identical in every way to the Tele Disc, except that it came in a black & gray body. I guess Kodak thought that a flashy name would increase sales. After all, by 1986 they were competing with hundred of disc cameras from dozens of other companies.
(1986-1990) -- Like the 460, the Kodak disc 470 camera was a "Premium" model that Kodak marketed for groups that used these cameras as sales incentives, or were provided as prizes and therefore, had no suggested list price. It had the same features as the Kodak disc 3600 camera.
(1986-1990) Like the Tele Challenger Disc, the Challenger was a "Premium" model -- targeting groups that used these cameras as sales incentives, or were provided as gifts or prizes and therefore it had no suggested list price -- but without the Tele lens, just the less expensive 15mm f4 lens. It was the same as the Disc 3600, but in a black & white body.
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