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The term "Framed" refers to the act of enclosing or presenting something within a frame, which is a common practice in photography to enhance the visual appeal of an image. "Shot" relates to capturing a photograph, often used to describe the act of taking a picture. Together, "The Framed Shot" suggests a focus on both the artistic presentation of photographs and the moments captured, implying a professional and curated approach to photography. The name evokes a sense of artistry and attention to detail in the photography business.
126 Film (Kodak Instamatic)
126 film is a cartridge-based roll film format, introduced by Kodak in 1963 for its Instamatic cameras, that simplified film loading and was produced until the early 2000s. It uses 35mm-wide film but has only one perforation per frame, which registers the frame advance, unlike standard 35mm film which has multiple perforations per frame. The film is housed in a plastic cartridge, making it easy to load and unload without manual threading. The film is housed in a plastic cartridge and is 35mm wide, though the image area is smaller than standard 35mm film. The design was intended for ease of use, with the cartridge only fitting one way into the camera, eliminating incorrect loading. It also included pre-exposed frame lines and numbers, and did not require rewinding. A key difference from 35mm film is that 126 film has only a single registration hole per frame, which advances the film and cocks the shutter in many cameras. Introduced in 1963, the 126 format was popular for its simplicity but became obsolete as Kodak discontinued the Instamatic cameras in 1988 and the film in 1999. Manufacturing eventually ceased around 2007 or 2008.
