Kodak Disc 4000 (1982–[production end year uncertain])

A compact fixfocus viewfinder camera using Kodak’s short-lived disc film format, introduced as one of the original models in the 1982 lineup.

Overview

The Kodak Disc 4000 is a compact still-photography camera launched in 1982 as part of Kodak’s initial wave of disc film cameras. Marketed as one of the fancier models in the line, it was designed for simplicity—load, aim, and shoot—with a fixed-focus lens and built-in flash. It uses the proprietary Kodak disc film, which holds fifteen 8×10.5mm exposures on a flat, circular cartridge. The camera features a sliding metal lens cover and an overall metal construction, giving it a more premium feel than typical plastic point-and-shoots of the era. Though production of the Disc 4000 ended around [1984 or 1989, sources conflict], Kodak continued selling disc cameras until phasing out the entire format in 1988.

Specifications

Film Format	Kodak disc film (15 exposures, 8×10.5mm)
Focal Length	12.5mm
Aperture	f/2.8
Flash	Built-in
Shutter	Single shutter
Dimensions	Conflicting reports: 118 x 79 x 26 mm, 152 x 79 x 29 mm, or 4.2 x 2.1 x 1.3 in
Weight	Conflicting reports: 180g, 181g, or ca. 185g

Design

The Disc 4000 features a compact, silver and black design with a sliding metal lens cover and metal construction. It includes an attached wrist strap and was built for ease of use, targeting consumers who wanted a sleek, portable camera with minimal controls.

Context

The Kodak Disc 4000 was one of the original models introduced when Kodak launched its disc camera system in 1982. Alongside the Disc 6000 and 8000, it represented Kodak’s push into ultra-compact photography using a new film format designed for slim, pocketable cameras. While the disc system ultimately failed in the long term, these models were among the most advanced consumer point-and-shoots of their time.

Market

Original pricing ranged between $60 and $66 at launch. Today, used Disc 4000 units sell on secondary markets for between $8 and $36, with no significant collectible premium. The camera’s value is largely nostalgic, and due to the discontinuation of disc film, functional use is limited.