Kodak Pro-Star 222: How to use - Video manual

[@ZaharaSodiac]

Thank you very much for making this video and solving my urgent problem. You really helped me a lot. I want to say I love you.❤

[@buisaomai1267]

Thanks a lot for your video. It's very helpful for me, who just bought the first 35mm camera by chance and know nothing about this device 😍 keep working and you'll be get the popular.

[@FilmCameras]

Thanks! I'm glad you found it useful! Have fun with your camera!

[@miguelheezg]

Thank you so much for your video, is really helpful! I have a Star 275, it’s very similar to the one in your video, but I have an issue, it has new batteries, new film and everything seems alright, except for the sound when i take the photo, it’s so simple, it doesn’t sound like the video, it’s just a clic, i’m worried it’s not working correctly

[@FilmCameras]

Kodak Star 275 does not advance the film automatically like Pro-Star 222 on this video. Each time you take a photo you need to advance the film by rotating the wheel on the top right of back (with your thumb). That is why you only hear a click.

[@ttiimmuurr]

тоже в комоде нашли мамин фотик?

[@ИванНоздрин-т9г]

20 лет назад снимал на такой, откопал вдруг в шкафу

[@sortaupset6743]

you literally saved my life thank you !

[@bananamustard1151]

There is way too much effort put into these videos for you to only have 141 subs

[@АртурКаримов-ю8л]

There is a good explanation why I do not make such good videos: I have zero subs xDDDD

[@multimemedia7537]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS !!!

[@presciouslovesaddalon7998]

Thank you!

[@ievgenieris300]

Very good video, as usual! If you know, could you please tell the difference between Kodak Pro Star 333 and this one? Visually they are same.

[@FilmCameras]

Thank you! I think that the Pro Star 333 has a feature on the back with a screen that allows you to have the date and time printed on a photo when you take it. Apart from that they are the same.

[@ievgenieris300]

@@FilmCameras Oh, thank you so much. Glad to hear they shoot the same way. Found many examples of pictures taken with 222, but only a few by 333.

[@LinhNguyen-uu3cn]

love the video ❤ but what film do you use??😊

[@FilmCameras]

You can use any 35mm film you like. In this video I use a blank 35mm canister, just for demonstration purposes.

[@michaelrobinson9255]

Videos are a lifesaver! What ISO films does it recognise? Because currently I am using 200iso and they are either majorly over/underexposed. Does it only recognise 100&400 iso film?

[@FilmCameras]

According to the manual, the camera should accept 100, 200 and 400 ISO. Maybe the problem occurs when using the flash? The flash has different ranges depending on the ISO: 100 ISO - up to 3m, 200 ISO - up to 3,7m and 400 ISO up to 4,5m.

[@juliakossowska246]

Hi, i have the question. If I didn't put the film roll to the camera yet but i put the new batteries in, when I pull the flash switch the red light should turn on? Or the film must be inside? :) I just don’t know if the flash works or not

[@FilmCameras]

Yes, the light will turn on even without film, because the flash is charging. During this time it will not fire. When the light goes of, then you can press the shutter release button and the flash should work (even without film inside).

[@s3nnh145]

Hi! Not sure if you'll even respond but i recently found a Prostar 555. Not the same as in the video but there's not much information on the internet. The camera seems fine: film advances and rewinds, shutter works, but flash switch isn't moving and there's a constant red light in the viewfinder, right at the top of the frame. How do i turn on the flash and disable that light? You're kinda my only hope in understanding this cam as i can't find anything about it, even the manual

[@FilmCameras]

Hi. I'm not certain, since I don't have that camera, but from what I can see online, I think that the flash is automatic. That means that you can't turn it on and off but it fires on its own. I don't know what the light means. Maybe that the flash is charging? You should give the camera a try with film and evaluate your results. These cameras were poorly made and it is very probable that the flash is somehow broken. Also try using normal batteries. Not the modern extra strong ones. That sometimes causes problems.

[@issa8144]

Hello! Found my mom's vintage film cam (kodak prostar 222) and I want to use it. However, I am confused as to what kind of kodak film is compatible with the camera? I'm not familiar anymore with films and I am very confused since when I searched online, there are multiple kodak film variants. Thank you!

[@FilmCameras]

You can use any 35mm film, either kodak or any other make too. You can choose black & white or color. It depends on you. Each film has its own aesthetic. Try searching online for 35mm film comparisons to see which one suits your taste best!

[@issa8144]

@@FilmCameras thanks for this!!

[@hanmie2560]

Hi , i have a Kodak Pro Star 333 , after tried, i think it doesn't work . Can it be fixed ?

[@ReaonKaufman]

An you do a video on the Kodak KV270

[@eichichi6100]

Hello. I found my grandmother's Kodak pro 222, I put in a battery and i have a problem with the film camera, the button in the cam is not working well, I can't press the button because the button is not up like the film camera in the video. The Autowind is working well, but the electronic flash is not indicating that it's charging it doesn't Flash red in the side of the viewfinder. Is there a way to fix them???

[@FilmCameras]

Hi, If you can't press the shutter release button it is probably broken. Even without film inside, if you have batteries, the camera should work when you press the shutter button.

[@Manuel_zz]

I have a Kodak Star Motor F camera that is very similar to the one in the video. My question is if they are the same camera or if they are different models but the same on the outside, could someone please tell me.

[@FilmCameras]

All these cameras are more or less the same in function. The design slightly changes.

[@mohak1479]

Hi! I have a Star 111, and it is visually similar to this one, is there any differences in usage that I should know about?

[@FilmCameras]

I think that in Star 111 you need to advance the film yourself (by rotating the advance dial on the back, top right). Also it will not rewind automatically the film once it ends. You will do it yourself by rotating the rewind crank on top of the camera. There must be a rewind release switch somewhere, probably on the bottom, that you need to press in order to start rewinding the film. Apart from these, the camera must be the same. The batteries in 111 are needed only for the flash.

[@mohak1479]

@@FilmCamerassorry for the late response but thanks a lot! very difficult to find info on this camera online

[@adilshamji4035]

Omg thank you

[@itaewonclassofficial6043]

How to review Kodak PRO•STAR 111 please!!! 🙏🙏

[@nicoletuan5004]

Hi, I have the Kodak Pro-Star 555 and I am unsure how to see how many more snaps do I have left because there’s no indicator. How would I determine that? Thank you!

[@FilmCameras]

You can see the snaps in the small window next to the shutter release button, as you see in this video in 01:46 If the indicator is not moving it is either broken or the film is not properly rolled in and it doesn't move. If its broken you will need to remember or take notes on how many exposures you've got. Usually its 36 in total

[@zanehi6428]

Hello, I have a prostar 222 and I inserted batteries and it still works (the winding). However the camera seems to be winding non stop when it is at the right, I tried to turn it to the left but to no avail, it automatically turns back the right and continue winding. May I know what happen? And when I insert the film do I manually wind the film or use the winding button? Please help me

[@FilmCameras]

Try the following: open the back of the camera without any film. Push the rewind button at the bottom, against the two arrows. It should remain there. Load the film and close the back. The film should now advance normally, one frame at a time. Now, when you finish taking photos, push the rewind button towards the direction of the arrows. It should start rewinding the film until it is fully rolled back into the canister.

[@zanehi6428]

Oh okay thanks I will try

[@acyscorner]

Hi, not sure if you'll still respond since this is an old video but I recently discovered an old Prostar 222 exactly the same as the video but when i put on batteries and tried the flashlight it's orange and won't flash?

[@FilmCameras]

Hi! When you have the flash activated (by pulling the switch as in the video) and after having waited for about 30 seconds, can the camera still take a photo? Do you hear the advance mechanism working as in without flash? If so, the flash bulb might be broken and can't fire. (you don't need to have a film roll inside to test these)

[@acyscorner]

@@FilmCameras Yes. It won't turn off either like you showed in the video. I'll just have to get it checked out. Thank you so much for responding, I appreciate it. It's pretty hard to come by people who look at film cameras nowadays. Also, can I ask one more thing? Is it okay if the shutter doesn't move? (it doesn't have film yet so it's just at S)

[@FilmCameras]

The film counter will stay at "S" if you don't have film inside. If you can hear the mechanism while pressing the shutter button, you'll probably be ok. But to make sure you'll have to test it with a film.

[@akenddf5943]

I want to know if with this camera I can take double exposure photos

[@FilmCameras]

No, you can't. It advances automatically.

[@ВикторияБаранова-ф6ц]

hi, maybe you can tell me why the auto-roll button doesn't work? The button seems to be jammed and does not want to switch to the left :(

[@FilmCameras]

Have you finished taking all the photos in the film? Sometimes it gets stuck, or it might be broken. If you have film inside, you can do the following: In total darkness (for example, totally dark room) open the back of the camera and push the rewind button at the bottom, against the two arrows to make sure it remains there. Then close the back and push the rewind button towards the direction of the arrows and see if it works now. Also try using fresh batteries. If nothing works it means it is stuck, so you should try pulling the film out with your hands (very carefully and in total darkness!!!). You can also take it to a photography shop and they will take it out safely for you.

[@FilmCameras]

@@clarapras Unfortunately, if the button is broken, the only way to roll the film is as I described above.

[@stellamelkk]

after i take a photo should i move the film like i did from S to 1?

[@FilmCameras]

No, it automatically advances the film when you take a photo.

[@jjkole5467]

hii, i wanted to ask, does the red light (the flash ) have to go off? because it kinda doesnt go off (on mine), is it alright? , by the way great video! :))

[@FilmCameras]

Hi, the light should go off at some point when the flash is ready charging. Try using new batteries. But if you can still use the flash, you won't have any problem.

[@wo.nkvrttt]

What is the function of the lock button? Regards.

[@FilmCameras]

This button on the bottom of the camera, if pushed to the left rewinds the film when you have finished taking photos ( see 2:18 ). But in all other cases it must be positioned on the right ( 0:48 )

[@bresingngendahayo7575]

Is there any way u can put the photos into your phone or laptop?

[@FilmCameras]

This is not a digital camera so you can't directly have them on your device. You need to develop the film, print the photos in a traditional way and then scan them to have them available on your devices.

[@prisca9056]

Hello,how can I view the pictures I have taken on the film

[@FilmCameras]

Hi. You can see the pictures only when the film roll is full and you take it for development. This is not a digital camera.

[@geapafin4592]

hi! pls helppppp. the light indicator of my flash isnt turning off. what do i do?! :(

[@FilmCameras]

If you can take photos without a problem, then don't worry about it. If you can't, try changing batteries, or check if you have correctly loaded the film. Otherwise, better take it for repair.

[@ethanfaridvalerodriguez6473]

Hi! My mom gave me a "Kodak Autocolor Motor" and it's exactly like the one in the video, I watched the video because I didn't know how to use it and...the shutter doesn't move, it stays in "S" and I don't know what to do...help :)

[@FilmCameras]

Make sure you are using new batteries and that you've had them inserted the correct way. Then open the lens on the front (see 1:22) and press the shutter release button. If everything is ok, the camera should work, even without film inside. If it doesn't, try switching the flash on (1:52) and see if the charging red light goes on. If nothing of the above happens, then there must be something wrong and better take it for repair.

[@multimemedia7537]

how to know if the camera is working before putting on the film roll ??

[@FilmCameras]

If you put batteries inside it should function properly, even without a film. If the shutter release button is pressed and makes sound, if the counter moves and if the flash works, it should be ok.

[@multimemedia7537]

@@FilmCamerasthank you so much for replying : ))

[@adhityalimantana3154]

hi i wonder why my kodak prostar 222 can't turn on even i've put on the new batteries

[@FilmCameras]

Probably needs a repair

[@ngocdieptrankim1266]

I wonder.What kind of film Kodak prostar 222 is used ?

[@FilmCameras]

You can use any type of 35mm film you want

[@ngocdieptrankim1266]

I don't know about indate film and outdate film. When i ordered the film for this Kodak they said i should buy an indate film. But i don't know clearly about it. Would you like to share to me ab this problem ? Thank you.

[@FilmCameras]

@@ngocdieptrankim1266 Every film has an expire date. If you buy an expired film it will be cheaper but the quality might not be the best. If the film is new, the quality will be good for sure. Usually if a film has expired not very long ago, you might not notice any difference.

[@ngocdieptrankim1266]

Many thanks

[@melanyhurtado1145]

​@@FilmCameras How could I know if my film has expired? and If I want to take a vintage photo (like the 90´s filter) what kind of film I have to buy?

[@jenika7783]

Hi! I just bought my Kodak Pro-Star 222 and was able to successfully load my Kodak 35mm film, however, the number that reflects at the top is "38." It didn't start with S. I tried taking photos, and I hear it winding, but the number on top is not moving. Is it possible that the camera is successfully taking photos but it's just that the numbers on top is not working properly?

[@FilmCameras]

Since you opened the back door and the number stayed at "38" then probably the film counter is broken. If so, the film will advance properly but you'll have to remember how many frames you've got left.

[@vishnu-cz3tb]

Battery name}?

[@YNOSECUANTO]

yo me quiero comprar una y no consigo :'(