The 110 film format was introduced by Kodak in 1972. Have you had the chance to shoot with this kind of film? Most us already know about the 35mm and 120 film format. But what about 110? Find out more after the break.
In 1963, Kodak released a series of cameras they called Instamatic. These cameras gained popularity and were very successful, as they were easy to use and reasonably priced, too. This was a response to consumer complaints regarding loading and unloading films. The first Instamatic cameras used 126 film, but in 1972 Kodak released another film for their cameras – the 110 format.
The cartridge-based film was smaller in size than its predecessor, measuring at only 13 × 17mm per frame. It was 16mm wide, having one perforation on each frame to aid in advancing the film. Just like the 126 film, the 100 has a paper backing that has frame numbers printed on it. The Instamatic cameras had a window that would allow the user to see the frame number currently being shot.
View some 110 shots from our community members:
Sources for this article include this post from Kodak Collector, the Wikipedia entry on 110 Film, and this post on Camerapedia.
20 comments
hughh
Great photos! Do you know if anyone still makes this format? I've looked for it before but the only thing I could find was 10 years expired
guanatos
wow I used to have a mickey mouse camera with 110!!! looong time ago
adam_g2000
My first camera was a hand-me-down kodak instamatic that belonged to my mother. I used to use this stuff exclusively as a kid in the 80's!
veronica_glass
j'aime ce genre d'images
je vais faire des recherches
neutral-grey
I think the camera designers at Lomo should make a sweet little 110 camera and maybe even make some 110 film. Just a thought ; )
rjltrevisan
I have the feeling that the guys at Lomography are planning 110 films and camera! And I say I'll be the first one in the line to get them!
leelovesbikestoo
alix-mansell
I once got one of these in a Christmas cracker. It looked a bit like this: http://exmosis.net/p(…)rheadz-110/
narando001
Sameone any idea on where I can buy them? I bought a 110 Holga, and I know where to develop the film, but finding it is almost impossible!
moszewing
jimeh
_marie
wil6ka
I have a great 110 Minolta SLR, really great fun to use a SLR again :)
http://www.lomograph(…)0-worldwide
fizzynothing
I got a 110 at a car boot sale. The film's still in it, but I can't find anyone who still develops it or even 110 film.
stipley
Really hope lomography do something with a 110 :)
jvujnovi
fizzynothing,
I found a mail order palce online - oldschoollab.com - that does 110. Hope it helps.
bridgetj
I also used this stuff a LOT as a kid. I even remember the special cutting machine for 110 film & prints at the photo processing plant I worked at in the early 90s. Hmmm. Wonder if my parents still have any of our old 110 cameras floating around, packed away in the attic? I sense an attic excursion in the summer heat soon...
cpetratos
jensbertram
kingofthebeach