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Once again my ignorance cost me. I wanted a 110 film camera for the collection. This one cost $16.28 incl tax from a thrift store. Came with original box, a magicube, and the flash extender. I didn't know this model (and a few others) used the infamous "K" battery (seen below in yellow), which is now un-obtainium. Mine came with one, which seems to still work, probably not for long. There are several videos showing how to modify a dead one, or buy a 3d printed openable case that uses currently available button batteries. The camera itself seems to be OK. It uses Magic Cubes like my other instamatics, so I've collected a few from local thirft shops, for around $2 bucks each.

Here are some pics of the camera, below will be shots taken with it.
It arrived in the original box. It originally had a box of film also, but it came with a flash extender.
It arrived in the original box. It originally had a box of film also, but it came with a flash extender.
View inside showing the dreaded K battery in yellow.
View inside showing the dreaded K battery in yellow.
Bottom, showing the tripod socket, and the broken strap bracket.
Bottom, showing the tripod socket, and the broken strap bracket.
Cable release socket next to shutter release button.
Top, showing the big green shutter release and a cable release socket.
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