Kodak Motormatic 35

The Motormatic 35 was a mid-range 35mm camera produced by Kodak between 1960 and 1962, targeting amateur photographers seeking automatic operation without complexity. Representing Kodak's continued push into the consumer 35mm market during the late 1950s and early 1960s, it featured a coupled rangefinder for focusing and an automatic exposure system controlling both shutter speed and aperture based on film speed setting (likely utilizing Selenium or Cadmium Sulfide cells). Designed as a straightforward point-and-shoot alternative to simpler box cameras or more complex models, it emphasized user-friendliness with fixed or limited lens options, likely a Kodak Anastigmat or similar lens, and basic shutter speeds. Its construction prioritized affordability and accessibility, typical of Kodak's non-premium models of the era, utilizing metal and synthetic materials without the robustness of their professional or flagship lines.