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Kodak instant cameras at IFA 2026: Smile+, Printomatic and ZINK printing bring back the fun of physical photos. Kodak's Smile+, Printomatic and portable ZINK photo printer were showcased at IFA 2026, combining instant 2 x 3-inch sticker prints with playful, easy-to-use photography. Reading time: 4 Minutes Kodak did not have a fully dedicated booth at IFA 2026, but several of its instant-print cameras and portable photo products were on display within the C+A Global area. During its visit, the focus was on Kodak's compact instant cameras and a portable smartphone printer, all built around ZINK zero-ink printing technology and aimed more at fun, casual photography than traditional camera enthusiasts. Smile+ adds physical filters to instant photography. One of the cameras shown to Smarti Live was the Kodak Smile+, introduced in 2024. Its most distinctive feature is a rotating filter-changing lens with three options: Natural, Retro and Star. The representative demonstrated how users can switch between the three looks before taking a photo, giving the camera a more playful, analog-style experience. The Smile+ uses a 5MP camera with an f/2.8 wide-angle lens, along with a built-in flash and optical viewfinder. Rather than saving photography entirely for a phone screen, the camera immediately turns the shot into a physical print. ZINK means no ink cartridges. The Kodak models demonstrated at the booth use 2 x 3-inch ZINK photo paper. Unlike conventional printers, ZINK requires no ink cartridges or toner. The color-forming materials are embedded inside the paper and activated during printing. The resulting prints have a sticky backing, so they can also be used as stickers in notebooks, scrapbooks, on walls or other surfaces. Kodak describes the paper as water-resistant, tear-resistant, smudge-resistant and designed to resist fading. Printomatic keeps the concept even simpler. A second Kodak instant camera was also part of the display. The booth representative described it as the more straightforward model without the Smile+ filter system. This corresponds to Kodak's Printomatic family, which focuses on simple point-and-shoot instant printing. The Printomatic automatically produces 2 x 3-inch full-color ZINK prints without requiring ink cartridges or toner. Its appeal is deliberately simple: take the picture, wait for the print and hand it to someone immediately. Peyman Golkar 2026-09-09 3 C+A Global also introduced the updated Printomatic+ earlier in 2026, continuing the same instant-photo concept with refreshed features and styling. A portable Kodak printer turns smartphone photos into stickers. The third product demonstrated to Smarti Live was not a camera at all. It was a portable Kodak photo printer that uses the same ZINK paper but receives images from a smartphone. During the demonstration, the representative selected an image on a phone and sent it to the printer. The finished 2 x 3-inch print emerged in roughly 45 seconds to one minute, according to the booth explanation. The concept is useful for people who prefer taking photos with their phone but still want small physical copies without carrying a dedicated instant camera. Kodak's 2 x 3-inch ZINK paper is compatible across several of its instant cameras and printers, including the Printomatic, Step and Smile product families. Kodak's instant products are actually handled by C+A Global. One useful detail from its conversation was the business behind these products. The representative explained that the stand itself belonged to C+A Global, which was showing both Kodak and HP-branded products. C+A Marketing is an authorized Kodak brand licensee for this category and handles the design, manufacturing and distribution of photographic products including Kodak instant-print devices. So while the products carry the familiar Kodak name, this particular instant-print portfolio is developed and distributed through C+A Global under license. More about fun than photography specs. What stood out at IFA was that these products are not trying to compete with mirrorless cameras or premium smartphones on image quality. The appeal is the experience. The Smile+ adds physical creative filters. The Printomatic offers one-button instant printing. And the portable printer turns smartphone images into physical sticker-backed photos in under a minute. In a show filled with AI cameras and increasingly sophisticated imaging technology, Kodak's instant products stood out for almost the opposite reason: they make photography deliberately simple, physical and a little nostalgic. Peyman Golkar 2026-09-08 3 "Some times I write about breakthrough startups, digital ecosystems, and how innovation is changing the way we build businesses." Hmm is C+A Global just slapping Kodak badge on these? Curious about long-term support, paper cost and the fade claims... anyone tested it? Wow, that rotating filter is cute! ZINK stickers sound fun but 5MP and sticky prints tho... more party toy than serious camera, still would buy

Exclusive: Kodak are releasing a new 'premium' compact travel zoom camera - and I can't wait! 9 September 2026 / 10:38 BST Kodak were showing a completely new compact camera - the Kodak PixPro FZ155 - with a 15x optical zoom lens. It looks like a premium compact camera or travel zoom compact, filling in the gaps left by other brands in the market, with only Panasonic still making travel zoom compacts with this level of zoom in a compact camera - the TZ300 also featuring a 15x optical zoom lens. The FZ155 name is not a typo, although if you do search for FZ155 on the internet, you'll find other people posting about the camera, but they are most likely talking about the FZ55, a compact camera with a 5x optical zoom lens. Kodak also recently officially announced the PixPro C10, a retro looking camera, as well as the P1 - another budget camera. Kodak PixPro cameras tend to be very competitively priced, so it will be interesting to see how much this new model costs, when officially announced. Kodak PixPro FZ155 Key features. * 15x optical zoom lens, 24-360mm equivalent zoom * 20MP BSI CMOS sensor * 4K/Full HD video recording * 3inch screen * Optical image stabilisation * Lithium-ion battery Amateur Photographer reached out to GT Company (Kodak PixPro and AgfaPhoto licensees / distributors) for more information, and they replied to say "The product is not yet available in the market and we are waiting on final specs plus mass production timelines". Kodak are popular in a number of markets, being a camera brand that offers affordable digital cameras, from well under $100, as well as more expensive bridge / ultra-zoom cameras, often at prices much cheaper than other brands like Canon, Panasonic, Sony and Fujifilm. They also advertise the real resolution of the cameras, with accurate megapixels, rather than the "scam" cameras from other cheap brands, that offer "64 MEGAPIXELS" or "18 MEGAPIXELS" even though they only have an 8MP sensor. (AgfaPhoto DC8200 Amateur Photographer is looking at you, and still annoyed, just be honest.) Related reading: Do you want to win some great prizes for your photography? Enter your photos in its International Amateur Photographer of the Year competition. Free entry for photographers aged 13-21. Joshua Waller About. Joshua Waller has been reviewing cameras since 2004, originally setting up an online review site DigiCamReview. Following this he joined ePHOTOzine in 2011 as Technical Editor where he was in charge of reviews, and setting up a detailed test system. Josh joined Amateur Photographer in 2021, and as Online Editor, is responsible for bringing great content to the site, as well as reviewing cameras, lenses, smartphones and more.

Godox takes on Canon, Instax, Polaroid and Kodak with its new dye-sub portable printer. Published 6 hours ago This new dye-sub printer from Godox challenges the Selphy, Mini Link and Hi-Print status quo Godox has just extended its tentacles even further into the wider realm of photographic accessories, challenging the best portable printers from Canon, Instax, Polaroid and Kodak. The Godox P100 Portable Color Photo Printer offers portable, even pocketable, credit card-sized printing. However, unlike many affordable pocket printers that use underwhelming Zink technology, the P100 employs high-end dye-sublimation printing. The dye-sub process delivers rich colors and deep blacks that are near-photographic print quality, with a laminated top layer to protect the image from handling. It produces 86 x 53mm prints (on 97 x 53mm paper) at 300dpi, with 1,256 printhead heating elements able to render 16.7 million colors. These specs put it in competition with the likes of the Canon Selphy QX20 and Polaroid Hi-Print 2x3, both of which are actually slightly lower in resolution. However, Godox doesn't state how fast the P100 prints - only that it delivers "quick printing, fast results" - so it will be interesting to see how it compares to the Selphy's 40-second prints and the Hi-Print's 60-second offerings. The P100 pairs with the Godox app, available for iOS and Android, which offers features like ID photos, filters, frames, stickers and collages. The device also works via Bluetooth and even supports NFC for quick connection. At just 142.5 x 86.8 z 26.8mm and 320g, it's the perfect size for throwing in a shoulder bag or leaving on the table at parties and events. And I personally think it's a much prettier little printer than its rivals. The best camera deals, reviews, product advice, and unmissable photography news, direct to your inbox!