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Message: <blockquote data-quote="480sparky" data-source="post: 436124" data-attributes="member: 15805">The Autographic is a series of models with a small door on the back of the camera.  It allowed the user to impress a small handwritten note on the film using a special type of paper that was layered between the film and the paper backing.  It was literally the first 'data back'.  One could write "Niagara Falls 3/1/18" or "1/100 f.8" or "Helens 3rd birthday" right on to the film using a metal stylus that came with the camera. I recall reading where Kodak paid $300,000 for the rights to the idea.  Earlier models that were not sold with the Autographic feature had new backs offered so users could 'upgrade' their older cameras to allow the use of Autographic film spools. However, the idea was never really too popular and eventually phased out.</blockquote>