Kodak Tele Disc (1985)

A viewfinder disc camera made in Rochester, NY, with dual focal length lenses and a three-year warranty from Kodak.

Overview

The Kodak Tele Disc is a subminiature viewfinder camera designed for use with Kodak VR Disc film, produced in 1985 in Rochester, NY. Marketed under the Eastman Kodak Company, it was built to offer compact, convenient photography using the short-lived disc film format. The camera features two fixed lenses—12.5mm at f/4 and 22mm at f/5.6—providing standard and telephoto framing options, a rare feature in disc cameras. It runs on two AA alkaline batteries and Kodak backed the Tele Disc with a three-year warranty from the date of purchase, a notable commitment for a consumer camera of its class.

Specifications

Manufacturer	Eastman Kodak Company
Product type	Viewfinder
Medium	Disc film
Film type	VR Disc
Lens	12.5mm, f/4 and 22mm, f/5.6
Shutter	1/300 second
Dimensions	12 x 8 x 3.4 cm
Weight	180g
Battery	2 x AA alkaline (not included)
Production years	1985
Original price	£32.95
Warranty	3 years from date of purchase

Market

A vintage listing exists for a Kodak Tele Disc camera with original box, manual, and packaging materials, indicating collector interest in complete sets. While no current market prices are documented in the research, the presence of preserved units suggests ongoing niche demand among disc film and Kodak memorabilia collectors.