Kinetic

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Cameras 1985

Kinetic

Manufactured in Taiwan • Format: Toy

Technical Specifications

Film Type 35mm
Lens Model Kinetic Optical Color Lens
Lens Specs 50mm / 1.6
Lens Mount Fixed

Notes & History

Notes

The “Kinetic” camera is one of the most infamous, hilarious, and ultimately beloved “trashcams” in the history of cheap consumer photography.

It is most famous for its role as the TIME Magazine Camera. During the 1980s and 90s, if you signed up for a subscription to TIME Magazine, they would mail you this camera as a free promotional gift. (It was also licensed out to Sports Illustrated, HBO, and others, often carrying different branding or slightly different colored plastic).

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