Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) Practice Exam

What type of cameras were compatible with the 135 format created by Kodak?

1. Medium format cameras

2. Digital cameras

3. Retina cameras

4. Instant cameras

The correct answer is: Retina cameras

The 135 format, also known as 35mm film, was developed by Kodak for use in their Retina cameras and became a widely adopted standard in photography. These cameras utilize a roll of 35mm film that runs in a single strip from one side of the film chamber to the other, making them compact and user-friendly. The Retina cameras were specifically designed to leverage the 135 format, which helped establish a strong presence in the market and influenced future camera designs. This standard allowed photographers to achieve a desirable combination of image quality and portability, leading to the widespread popularity of 35mm photography. While medium format and instant cameras can also produce high-quality images, they do not use the 135 format. Digital cameras can simulate the effect of 35mm film but are fundamentally different in their use of digital sensors rather than film. The correct choice relates closely to the historical context and specific design of the Retina cameras that embraced the 135 format as part of their functionality.