this is literally the only good review on this camera on YT that shows it needs to be used in bright light and with 800 film. brilliantly done thankyou
I just went out on my balcony with my Sekonic L-758 light meter and checkt the exposure under very cloudy light because: Exposure should be fine under the sunny 16 rule with an aperture of f9, a 120th of a second shutter and 400 speed film. And it is. I’m getting a 125th of a second shutter speed at f9 at 400 ASA. So I think the conditions that she was shooting under were a really cloudy. You should also make sure that you’re not shooting expired film because that looses its speed over time. The other thing is expectations. Pretty much all 400 speed films can handle underexposure by one stop fine and will give still usable but moody looking images.
This is odd I used gold 200 and ultramax 400 no issues. FYI you can switch to a more open aperture by enabling the flash. Take out the battery if you don’t want the flash to go off. I think it’s F7 flash on and F9 flash off. It just won’t focus to infinity tho.
I really appreciate that this review acknowledged the user error at the start rather than just saying "Oh it's a bad camera". This is a great video and both sets of photos are honestly incredible, but going through the "proper" way of shooting it and showing what's possible was so valuable. Thanks for taking the time to do it right!
Honestly, there are tons of similar camera that went out and are similar to this one : Dubblefilm Show Camera, Kodak M35, Harman Reusable, Yashica MF-1.
@@ericlecreateur yeah I get the fun aspect, it's just that it seems like he wants to get his first film camera. All I'm saying is that he may be disappointed with the results because the video doesn't show half the under exposed frames.
I'm a wedding photographer who has been looking for an excuse to get into film, so I just pre-ordered it and grabbed a roll of Portra 400. I love the simplicity it offers and I'm stoked to capture life with it.
Hey! Hope you guys don’t mind me asking I’m just a tad lost, so you can use any kind of 35mm film (doesn’t have to be the same brand?) whether it be 400 or 800?
@@sophierobinson9082 yes, you can use basically any brand as long as it’s 35mm. The difference between types like 200, 400, 800 all just affect how the pictures come out by essentially adjusting the exposure in a way
Seriously SO excited about receiving this camera, I love that it’s plasticky cause it’s light as a feather. Plus it looks cool. And the quality is so good!
Thanks for sharing this video. After 50 years of shooting film, and having way too many pro cameras expensive film cameras in my closet, collecting dust, I bought a point and shoot a couple of weeks ago. I did the same thing. I went out and shot a roll; and had so much fun pointing and shooting, and not really thinking about anything except composition. I'm thinking about shooting 1600 instead of even 800, two more stops will get me in a realm of reality at somewhere between f4 and f5.6, theoretically. Please stay well. By the way you're a great photographer. This proves that it's more about the person behind the camera than the camera. Right? ;-=)}
Took up film for the look and to slow down and think of my shot more...now I may want to slow down even more and just go fullsend into not worrying too much. Just to..be there. In the ~moment~ if you will.
And before you discount a toy camera folks check out what Nancy Rexroth did with her plastic Diana camera in Iowa back in the 1970's. Tremendous photos! Anyway, thank you Miss Moment for the video! It's great to see this UK 1879 company still in the game after a hundred-and-forty years of making film. Oh - and like the beach pics!
I came here to check this camera, but I stayed for the amazing cinematography !! not sure if it's the camera or post work but the greens (and the whole colour work) in the video really appealed to me. I love it !
I'd highly recommend a used Olympus Trip 35, XA or Mju II if you want a no thrills 1 button camera that also works when there's clouds. Shouldn't cost much more.
They are all 170 usd + these days. I even saw defective ones going for like 200, and some working mjus for 400. So this is definetly better for getting started!
@@Julian-ie3jz Dang that's insane. In the Netherlands they have gone up a little since my comment, but you can still get them for 40-80 bucks (the Trip). There are loads of them for sale, everybody seemed to have one back in the day. I think they were more around 40-50 when I posted this.
There are also cheaper plasticy Trip models, I have the trip 500? With a 28mm lens that is pretty fun. It has a few different shutter speeds so it can be used in cloudy weather and it cost me a tenner in mint condition a decade ago. Could very well be much more now, but there are so many models, should be possible to find a cheap camera unless the market in your specific region is just a little out of wack bc of the current analog hype. With some film prices soaring up camera prices could go down, I for one don't expect to ever shoot film again at the current prices...
Would love to see the unretouched photos please. Been thinking about getting one of these to have some fun. Was curious how they looked before you went over them in Lightroom.
@@moment wonderful! Thank you! The photos really turned out great. I used to have a similar camera when I was a kid but I lost it when I accidentally dropped it in a lake.
I grabbed one of these today. I've got some recently expired Kodak T-Max 400 in it. I'll definitely aim for bright days which shouldn't be an issue considering Australia is in Summer currently. Love your photos, especially of Goonies beach! Being a kid in the 80's, that was one of my favourite movies. When friends ask me why I went back to film, I say because looking at a film shot reminds me more of what I see in my memory when I am remembering something. It isn't a perfectly clear shot in my memory, but something like a burnt in real image that will never leave (plus I missed film after growing up since the late 1970's and my first foray in to photography in the late 1980's was obviously film).
This actually looks almost exactly like the Kodak Ultra F9, which I know is being manufactured by a third party. There's also a Kodak m35 and m38 (previous 'models' in the same line), and they seem to perform very similarly. I'm curious if its the same manufacturer.
i was just looking at this one in the store , i didn't buy it but after seeing this i really have made up my mind to just go for it ! thank you for this great video very much appreciated
Do you guys happen to have a tutorial video of this camera? Such as loading the film and unwinding it? Just got mine in the mail and I’m a total noob. 🥲
you should get a harman ez-35 film camera its a new point and shoot Camera that has motorized load, frame advance and rewind and is very easy to use and a f stop 11 and takes really good photos i would love to see you do a video on it
Great video ! I've bought a similar point and shoot cameras for the exact reason that you are mentioning : simplicity. I own a 70D for 6 years and I just wanted something really simple to use and fun also.
Hey, I know nothing about photography but I do really like the darker aesthetic of the lower speed film. It this purely caused by starving the sensor of light?
I shoot a lot of antique cameras, Kodak box cameras, Kodak tourist and such. It is fun to try and get good images in spite of the limitations of your equipment. I love the Christmas feel of anticipation waiting to see if I get a great present of a good image or a lump of coal in my stocking. I shoot digital for money but film is for fun.
Thanks for a good explaination of this camera. I wanted to use it as a pocket camera to carry around for those unexpected shots. I see that it will be perfect for just that. In south TX it is hot and sunny most of the time so it will be perfect. I love overcast days for shots and we get very few of those even in winter. Again Thanks, I will be getting one of these to carry in the backpack just as a back-up.
This video proves that only the eye of the photographer is responsible for excellent photos. I love the scenery of the photos, which is often enhanced by the 'poor' technology of the camera.
Why am I so late at commenting, maybe because I'm old😁. Great review and absolutely amazing images. I hope my daughter will be interested in starting film and enjoy it as much as I do. It seems the only thing you need to know is how light it is when you shoot.
Thanks for the very nice review but I am scared by its cheapness! Too many reviews on Amazon mention that film advance & rewind system breaks. It's a pity that cameras such as the totally automatic Minolta Riva AF 35 from the 90's are not made any more. It was the perfect camera to take on holiday apart from places where flash was banned. These are the specs: 'The Minolta Riva AF 35, Freedom AF 35 in America or Mac 35 in Japan, is a cheap autofocus compact camera released around 1990. It is a full-auto camera, meaning auto-loading, auto-advance, auto-rewind, auto-flash, auto-exposure and auto-focus. It has a built-in flash and self-timer. The lens is protected by a sliding cover. Like so many Minolta cameras of the same age, it only exposes films at ISO 100 or ISO 400. A dateback version was also available. '
I wish they had made it just a little bit faster, 5.6 vs 9 is a pretty big difference if you're shooting in a place where it's cloudy even though it's just oneish stop. I like what ilford intended but I'm afraid new people to film will just see poor quality images after taking photos in low light like the beginning of the video and be turned off of shooting film as a result. Only being able to shoot this on sunny days kind of limits the market but I guess for only $35 + the cost of developing and scanning isn't bad.
Hi, I have this camera, but cannot decide on what fim roll to get. What film roll did you use with this camera? Should I buy the Porta 400 film stock, Fujifilm 400, or Kodak? Thank you
Amazing Review! Just purchased and this will be my first film camera ever. This is maybe a dumb question but how did you get the film scanned for online upload to showcase in the YT video? (:
I received mine today, one question does it have a satisfying click when you click the shutter? Because mine doesn't and I'm not sure if it is taking a photo or not :)
Just bought this camera from the moment shop doing a one frame around the world with it on a Facebook group called film photography chat. Tagged moment on my ig stories too. Btw I’m excited for the film festival too
this is literally the only good review on this camera on YT that shows it needs to be used in bright light and with 800 film. brilliantly done thankyou
I just went out on my balcony with my Sekonic L-758 light meter and checkt the exposure under very cloudy light because: Exposure should be fine under the sunny 16 rule with an aperture of f9, a 120th of a second shutter and 400 speed film. And it is. I’m getting a 125th of a second shutter speed at f9 at 400 ASA. So I think the conditions that she was shooting under were a really cloudy. You should also make sure that you’re not shooting expired film because that looses its speed over time. The other thing is expectations. Pretty much all 400 speed films can handle underexposure by one stop fine and will give still usable but moody looking images.
The only good review is from the people that make the camera?
can you recommend any 800 film ?
@@uwingo7339 portra 800 is beautiful. Lomo 800 is a cheaper alternative!
This is odd I used gold 200 and ultramax 400 no issues. FYI you can switch to a more open aperture by enabling the flash. Take out the battery if you don’t want the flash to go off. I think it’s F7 flash on and F9 flash off. It just won’t focus to infinity tho.
I really appreciate that this review acknowledged the user error at the start rather than just saying "Oh it's a bad camera". This is a great video and both sets of photos are honestly incredible, but going through the "proper" way of shooting it and showing what's possible was so valuable. Thanks for taking the time to do it right!
Considering they are selling them it's not really a surprise...
One button? Cant use it wrong?
HOLD MY BEER.
🤣🤣
my thoughts exactly :D
I've always wanted to look into film photography for fun, and I guess now this is my sign to do so. Thank you :)
Honestly, there are tons of similar camera that went out and are similar to this one : Dubblefilm Show Camera, Kodak M35, Harman Reusable, Yashica MF-1.
Imo don't go for this camera, you can find plenty of cheap point and shoots and slrs in thrift stores
@@samskordi6079 If you are talking about slr then you don’t get the point of these cameras at all.
@@ericlecreateur yeah I get the fun aspect, it's just that it seems like he wants to get his first film camera. All I'm saying is that he may be disappointed with the results because the video doesn't show half the under exposed frames.
@@ericlecreateur then they should get a Canon SureShot 85zoom film camera instead. It's even cheaper but it's better. The Ilford is a pass
Getting into film photography quickly turned into getting into camera repair, so this camera seems like a relief
Yeah I've seen people complain about price but hopefully will be more reliable than thrifted items
Don’t buy cheap film cameras and you won’t have a problem. I’ve had my Canon EOS 1v for 3 years and never had an issue.
@@exist Same here for me and my Nikon F100
Those are solid photos! I love cheap little cameras like this. No fiddling with lenses and gear - just take pictures.
The photos of the OR coast put a huge smile on my face. It’s my number one happy place ♥️
I’m glad Ilford made this camera! Hopefully this gets a lot of beginners into film!
I'm a wedding photographer who has been looking for an excuse to get into film, so I just pre-ordered it and grabbed a roll of Portra 400. I love the simplicity it offers and I'm stoked to capture life with it.
@@garrettmaynrd super awesome! Welcome to the wonderful world of film!
@@garrettmaynrd The price of the film is a 1/3 of the price of the camera 😂
Hey! Hope you guys don’t mind me asking I’m just a tad lost, so you can use any kind of 35mm film (doesn’t have to be the same brand?) whether it be 400 or 800?
@@sophierobinson9082 yes, you can use basically any brand as long as it’s 35mm. The difference between types like 200, 400, 800 all just affect how the pictures come out by essentially adjusting the exposure in a way
I usually just buy disposable cameras but wanted to find a cheap 35mm camera I can just reload with film instead. Putting this in my cart :)
Seriously SO excited about receiving this camera, I love that it’s plasticky cause it’s light as a feather. Plus it looks cool. And the quality is so good!
these photos got me feeling a type of way and i love it
Thanks for sharing this video. After 50 years of shooting film, and having way too many pro cameras expensive film cameras in my closet, collecting dust, I bought a point and shoot a couple of weeks ago. I did the same thing. I went out and shot a roll; and had so much fun pointing and shooting, and not really thinking about anything except composition. I'm thinking about shooting 1600 instead of even 800, two more stops will get me in a realm of reality at somewhere between f4 and f5.6, theoretically. Please stay well. By the way you're a great photographer. This proves that it's more about the person behind the camera than the camera. Right? ;-=)}
Can we click unlimited photos with it
What film did you use on the second use? 400 or 800? Loved both I'm so used to using 400 so want to make sure you used 400 the second time as well!
I was wondering the same thing!
Took up film for the look and to slow down and think of my shot more...now I may want to slow down even more and just go fullsend into not worrying too much. Just to..be there. In the ~moment~ if you will.
And before you discount a toy camera folks check out what Nancy Rexroth did with her plastic Diana camera in Iowa back in the 1970's. Tremendous photos! Anyway, thank you Miss Moment for the video! It's great to see this UK 1879 company still in the game after a hundred-and-forty years of making film. Oh - and like the beach pics!
I came here to check this camera, but I stayed for the amazing cinematography !! not sure if it's the camera or post work but the greens (and the whole colour work) in the video really appealed to me. I love it !
timestamp your favorite photo that Taylor took! 📷
5:57 is my favorite with the 3:10 a close second.
3:07
4:15
7:59
6:21 is the best one for me😍
I love the idea of Ilford making cameras. One with a few more bells and whistles would be nice for myself.
8:04 was at ecola & cannon that first sunny day after the snow storm, choosing to believe that's me slouching around the beach
I'd highly recommend a used Olympus Trip 35, XA or Mju II if you want a no thrills 1 button camera that also works when there's clouds. Shouldn't cost much more.
They are all 170 usd + these days. I even saw defective ones going for like 200, and some working mjus for 400. So this is definetly better for getting started!
@@Julian-ie3jz Dang that's insane. In the Netherlands they have gone up a little since my comment, but you can still get them for 40-80 bucks (the Trip). There are loads of them for sale, everybody seemed to have one back in the day. I think they were more around 40-50 when I posted this.
There are also cheaper plasticy Trip models, I have the trip 500? With a 28mm lens that is pretty fun. It has a few different shutter speeds so it can be used in cloudy weather and it cost me a tenner in mint condition a decade ago. Could very well be much more now, but there are so many models, should be possible to find a cheap camera unless the market in your specific region is just a little out of wack bc of the current analog hype. With some film prices soaring up camera prices could go down, I for one don't expect to ever shoot film again at the current prices...
@@OttosTheName Yeah there are Probably cheaper ones out there. The analog hype definetly has downsides😔 Have a nice day!
Those coastal landscapes looked beautiful. The still shots and the video.
I live in Portland too!! This motivates me to shoot film because it’s always cloudy over here
Would love to see the unretouched photos please. Been thinking about getting one of these to have some fun. Was curious how they looked before you went over them in Lightroom.
Only the photos at the gardens were put through Lightroom-all I did was raise the shadows. Everything else is untouched!
@@moment wonderful! Thank you! The photos really turned out great. I used to have a similar camera when I was a kid but I lost it when I accidentally dropped it in a lake.
Been thinking of getting one when I saw this one on your website, and I’ve been waiting for this review. Thank you Taylor 🙏🏻
3:42 I forgot what I was watching and enjoyed this little clip waaay more than I should have haha I need more of these please!
I grabbed one of these today. I've got some recently expired Kodak T-Max 400 in it. I'll definitely aim for bright days which shouldn't be an issue considering Australia is in Summer currently. Love your photos, especially of Goonies beach! Being a kid in the 80's, that was one of my favourite movies. When friends ask me why I went back to film, I say because looking at a film shot reminds me more of what I see in my memory when I am remembering something. It isn't a perfectly clear shot in my memory, but something like a burnt in real image that will never leave (plus I missed film after growing up since the late 1970's and my first foray in to photography in the late 1980's was obviously film).
This actually looks almost exactly like the Kodak Ultra F9, which I know is being manufactured by a third party. There's also a Kodak m35 and m38 (previous 'models' in the same line), and they seem to perform very similarly. I'm curious if its the same manufacturer.
i was just looking at this one in the store , i didn't buy it but after seeing this i really have made up my mind to just go for it ! thank you for this great video very much appreciated
Back in the day, one of my favourite things to do was to push Ilford a stop to make it more moody and grainy.
I was here for camera but stayed cause I like how you filmed this video it’s so nice and relaxing
Do you guys happen to have a tutorial video of this camera? Such as loading the film and unwinding it? Just got mine in the mail and I’m a total noob. 🥲
Really like the nice, subtle and ethereal vignette. #somuchfun
Definitely down to see Taylor continue to be the film photography guru for Moment from now on. I could watch film videos forever.
you should get a harman ez-35 film camera its a new point and shoot Camera that has motorized load, frame advance and rewind and is very easy to use and a f stop 11 and takes really good photos i would love to see you do a video on it
This is the first camera Ive ever purchased and I'm so excited to shoot with it
Im so happy im not the only one who refers to money as “bones”
"Bones are their money, so are the worms"
Great video ! I've bought a similar point and shoot cameras for the exact reason that you are mentioning : simplicity. I own a 70D for 6 years and I just wanted something really simple to use and fun also.
What camera did u buy? :)
@@mary-gormly Show by Dubblefilm
I pre-ordered both and I'm still waiting! B&H needs to hurry up!
Lovely video nice flow and excellent music you are such a talented soul
Thanks for sharing with all of us
Big hugs from Santo Domingo
This was such a cool video, it’s made me buy one and I loved the music and your photos!
Can you also make a video on how to process these at home and editing?
What film did you use for these pictures to coke out so good
I may have to look into getting one of these to use when I don't feel like/comfortable with grabbing my 1981 Nikon F3 and lenses. Pocketable film fun.
Reminds me of like a Holga 120, with the plastic body and lens. Love these kinds of cameras!
Hey, I know nothing about photography but I do really like the darker aesthetic of the lower speed film. It this purely caused by starving the sensor of light?
For me this is the best review on this camera, love it. I have a question that how to scan film from camera to PC like ur video?
✍️ nostalgia noted. also, what gear was used to film out in the gardens + the trip to cannon beach?
A Fuji XT-4 :)
Im gonna buy it after watching this video. Thanks for showing photos taking with it
Very nice shots! Who would have thought that such a plastic box would be that good for trip photos
All hail Taylor. We need more of her. The people have spoken
Thank you for sharing, it's helpful to make peoples more clear to choose 35mm film camera.
Its wonderful to see all that young people getting into film photography :)
Nice review, can you tell me what your background support system is in this video?
I shoot a lot of antique cameras, Kodak box cameras, Kodak tourist and such. It is fun to try and get good images in spite of the limitations of your equipment. I love the Christmas feel of anticipation waiting to see if I get a great present of a good image or a lump of coal in my stocking. I shoot digital for money but film is for fun.
Wich films did you use at first, and after your first shoot? The Link doesn´t work for me. Happy about an answer. Best
How abt we turn on the flash on the cloudy day, will the piture turn out great?
I love this review, is a great video and the music is perfect! I know deeply this camera and your review talk about it in a great way!
Ordered mine last night! Can’t wait!
Ilford XP2 is the film for this camera.
Thanks for a good explaination of this camera. I wanted to use it as a pocket camera to carry around for those unexpected shots. I see that it will be perfect for just that. In south TX it is hot and sunny most of the time so it will be perfect. I love overcast days for shots and we get very few of those even in winter. Again Thanks, I will be getting one of these to carry in the backpack just as a back-up.
Wow, absolutely loved this video and the photos you took were incredible!!!
Just picked one up from blue moon camera on a trip to Portland 😎🔥🤘🏼 stoked to give it a try
What kind of film were u rocking?
i'd like to know too!
What film did you use? I just got this camera and want to make sure I get the right film
which film should we use for this camera🤔
This video proves that only the eye of the photographer is responsible for excellent photos. I love the scenery of the photos, which is often enhanced by the 'poor' technology of the camera.
So the second time, did you use the 400 or 800 film?
Did you use the 800 film on the sunny days as well?
I have just pre-ordered one. Thank you so much for the review!
Beautiful photos! I just ordered one of these and can't wait to shoot with it.
Simple and clear so, great...
Did you keep the flash on for the beach photos??? Greaat video bts
Why am I so late at commenting, maybe because I'm old😁. Great review and absolutely amazing images. I hope my daughter will be interested in starting film and enjoy it as much as I do. It seems the only thing you need to know is how light it is when you shoot.
Just had a thought, do you have access to a box camera using 120 film? A comparison might make a good video.
Would love to know on where you purchased that backdrop ? I’d appreciate it.
Thanks for the very nice review but I am scared by its cheapness! Too many reviews on Amazon mention that film advance & rewind system breaks. It's a pity that cameras such as the totally automatic Minolta Riva AF 35 from the 90's are not made any more. It was the perfect camera to take on holiday apart from places where flash was banned. These are the specs:
'The Minolta Riva AF 35, Freedom AF 35 in America or Mac 35 in Japan, is a cheap autofocus compact camera released around 1990. It is a full-auto camera, meaning auto-loading, auto-advance, auto-rewind, auto-flash, auto-exposure and auto-focus. It has a built-in flash and self-timer. The lens is protected by a sliding cover. Like so many Minolta cameras of the same age, it only exposes films at ISO 100 or ISO 400. A dateback version was also available. '
I just got the ilford for my boyfriend! honestly it’s so cheap that it’s worth it
So i have a question, on a sunny day what type of film should i use? 400 or 800? I loooved the video :)
Even on a sunny day, an Ilford HP5 400 was not enough for me...
400
What roll would you recommend for this camera ?
HI! may I know what film are you using? I can't seem to open the link you provided. Just purchased this camera because of your video! Thank you!
How do you develop the film? Like at a CVS or Walgreens? Sorry i don’t know anything about film cameras but this one seems cool 😅😅
You can google film labs in your area and they can develop film for you
I wish they had made it just a little bit faster, 5.6 vs 9 is a pretty big difference if you're shooting in a place where it's cloudy even though it's just oneish stop. I like what ilford intended but I'm afraid new people to film will just see poor quality images after taking photos in low light like the beginning of the video and be turned off of shooting film as a result. Only being able to shoot this on sunny days kind of limits the market but I guess for only $35 + the cost of developing and scanning isn't bad.
Yeah just a Mony grab on people that don't understand photography
I think that would give too limited depth of view if the lens is fixed.
Looks perfect! Which film should be used? Where can I get it? How do you charge the camera? Thank you :)
Hi, which film do you think I should get for this camara? Thaks
hi !! i just have one question : can i use a 400 film if i shoot inside ?
this review is really interesting, thank you for that !
Hi, I have this camera, but cannot decide on what fim roll to get. What film roll did you use with this camera? Should I buy the Porta 400 film stock, Fujifilm 400, or Kodak? Thank you
Loved this - thanks for sharing!
did you use film with iso 800 for the second attempt of the camera? thanks :)
The results do look better than those Fuji disposable cameras
Yup. These kind of cameras are a notch above disposables in terms of quality !
Amazing Review! Just purchased and this will be my first film camera ever. This is maybe a dumb question but how did you get the film scanned for online upload to showcase in the YT video? (:
Ask ur lab for digital files👍🏾
have you tried shooting portraits with this camera
I had Canon,Minolta&Nikon slr in the 90s.
I can’t believe you got your hands on one, I’d pre ordered mine since January. Still waiting :(
Wtf no way
So what film do you recommend purchasing for this camera?
thank you so much, this was a great video!! im ordering it rn!
I received mine today, one question does it have a satisfying click when you click the shutter? Because mine doesn't and I'm not sure if it is taking a photo or not :)
thank you! Great, fun inspiring video.
Maybe you said it, but, which film, you used? (the 800 one). bybye
What kind of film was used for these?
Just bought this camera from the moment shop doing a one frame around the world with it on a Facebook group called film photography chat. Tagged moment on my ig stories too. Btw I’m excited for the film festival too
hi can you tell me what roll did you use?