The Kodak Printomatic Instant Camera Is on Sale for $60 Right Now
The Kodak Printomatic Mini Instant Camera is the size of a power bank, light enough to slip into your pocket, and quick to respond when something photo-worthy happens. You take a photo, it prints, and you get a little photo sticker that you can stick on your album, phone case, bedroom wall, or wherever. No cables, cartridges, or waiting for the app to sync—you can just point, shoot, and print, and it’s on sale right now on StackSocial for $59.99 . Obviously, this is more of a playful gift or party gadget than something you’d use for serious photography, but if you want to share instant memories, especially with kids or during events, it will get the job done with minimal fuss and no mess.
As mentioned, you’re not buying this camera for the image quality. The maximum resolution is 5MP, so photos are more for fun than cropping. However, 2×3-inch prints are smudge-proof and waterproof thanks to Zero Ink technology, Kodak ZINK photo paper that eliminates the need for ink cartridges. You don’t get any cinematic depth or editing capabilities here. There’s an 8mm f/2 wide-angle lens and an automatic flash that fires in low light, but you won’t be shooting your next short film with this thing. However, you can continue taking photos while it prints in the background, making it a worthy companion for chaotic birthdays or travel days when you’re switching from one image to another.
As for the fine print, there’s no charging cable included in the box, which is an odd omission considering it uses a built-in rechargeable battery and charges via MicroUSB. And while it comes with a small starter pack of ZINK paper, if you’re planning on going full scrapbook mode, you’ll want to stock up on some. You’ll also need a separate microSD card if you want to save photos digitally. There’s no screen – just a simple viewfinder – and no real control over what your images will look like. But for people who just want to point, shoot, and print something instantly, it’s just a joy .