Kodak VR35 K12 autofocus 35mm film camera w/ case (serial 036AD)

The Kodak VR35 K12 is a high quality 35mm point-and-shoot from circa 1986 with an interesting design. This camera was made by the Japanese company Chinon and is quite close to their Auto 2001 model in specifications. It features a fast and very sharp 35mm f2.8 lens and a clever flip-up lens cover that also houses the camera's flash. 

This camera requires an ordinary 9 volt alkaline battery (not included). It alternatively supports an oddball Kodak 9 volt lithium battery but this would be difficult to find (we film tested it using a 9 volt battery and it works great).

Example photos

Here are some photos another person took with this model of camera (note the K14 version is the same camera except for a date imprinting feature): https://www.mikeeckman.com/2019/03/kodak-vr35-k14-medalist-1986/#jp-carousel-11306

(We also film-tested this specific camera but the photos are property of a client, we can share them upon request). 

Condition notes

We film tested this camera and it delivered sharp, correctly exposed photos. It's in very good cosmetic condition (see photos). The original nylon case is in good condition with some wear from use (see photo).

Manual

https://www.mikeeckman.com/media/KodakVR35K14Manual.pdf (Note: this manual is for the K14 model which shares the same specifications but adds a date imprinting feature)

Specifications

• TYPE: 35 mm compact infrared auto-focus camera with auto film load, auto wind, auto rewind and built-in flash system.
• PICTURE FORMAT: 24 x 36 mm.
• LENS: 35 mm f/2.8, aspheric, 4-element all-glass lens.
• VIEWFINDER: Bright frame with AF frame, parallax marks, focus confirmation symbol, underexposure warning.
• SHUTTER: Programmed electronic shutter with automatic lock system at low voltage.
• EXPOSURE METER: Fully automatic exposure system.
• ISO RANGE: Auto Setting: (DX) 100, 200, 400, and 1000.
• FOCUSING: Infrared automatic focusing system with prefocus capability.
• FOCUSING RANGE: 3 ft (1 m) to infinity.
• MINIMUM AF DISTANCE WARNING: Built-in with flashing distance symbol.
• FILM LOADING: Automatically loads film and advances to the start position when the shutter release is depressed after the camera back is closed.
• FILM WINDING: Automatic power winder for single-frame advance and continuous exposure.
• FILM REWINDING: Automatic rewind at end of roll; by sliding rewind latch prior to end of roll.
• FILM COUNTER: Automatically indicates number of exposures taken and resets to “S” when camera back is opened.
• SELF-TIMER: 10-second electronically controlled with flashing red LED, cancellable.
• FLASH UNIT: Built-in electronic flash; included as part of the cover flash.
• RECYCLING TIME: Approximately 1.7 seconds.
• EFFECTIVE FLASH DISTANCE: 3-15 ft (1-4.6 m) ISO 100. 3-20 ft (1-6.1 m) ISO 200. 3-30 ft (1-9.1 m) ISO 400 and 1000.
• POWER SOURCE: One 9-volt Ultralife lithium power pack. A 9-volt alkaline battery can be used in an emergency, but with reduced battery life.
• POWER PACK LIFE: Approximately 100 24-exposure rolls (2 of every 3 shots using flash) with 9-volt Uitralife lithium power pack.
• OTHER FEATURES: Cartridge window, dust barrier, tripod screw, neckstrap, fill-flash, and flash defeat.
  
• DIMENSIONS: 5*/i. x 27. x 2"
• (141.5 x 73 x 50 mm) (L x H x W)
• WEIGHT: Approximately 12 ounces.