The $50 Film Camera You Should Actually Buy.
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
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I think, in all honesty, this camera is pretty much perfect for what it is.
It's cost efficient, the brown/yellow models are very fan-servicey in their retro design, it's light, it's cheap, it's compact, it's fun.
I'll definitely buy one.
cheap!? For 50 bucks you can just buy 10 real retro compact cameras. For 50 you can get a nice SLR with a whole lens lineup.
Please point me towards these cameras because yes you CAN try and find one at a thrift store, but not always by any means
@@OttoLP Can you list them? I wanna know of some 10 dollar cameras to buy
@ProdEnraged sure, most of nikons entry level slrs from the 80s and 90s, like the f50 f55 f60 etc f601. The equivalent canon cameras as well, like the eos 5000 1000 300 etc. But there are uncountably many from all different companies. Minolta maxxum 500si, dynax 500 super, Revue sc3, praktica tl 1000. Those are some specific ones, but just typing in retro camera or slr depending on what you're looking for will give a flood of results for less than 10 bucks.
I have had the odd one or two that didn't work fully, but for the price that's fine with me.
@@OttoLP I can't find many working film cameras under $10 right now, but there are a lot that are less than $50 that are definitely better than this kodak. So yeah, I don't think it's as much of a bargain as I thought before I saw your comment.
It’s a lot harder to get through a roll than I thought 😂 I’ve shot two weddings with it and still have like 20 frames left.
it gets easier with time 😂. Your mind will start to find beauty in everything and want to capture it trust me.
@@json4821that is how I am. I need to get a phone, because I just want to picture everything. The reason I dont have a phone is because it got stolen
Thats exactly the reason i love analogue photography. Even though it shouldn't matter in how you shoot i seem to slow down and during a single shoot day i go from shooting 100+ digital frames to shoot barely one 36 frame roll with about a 80% success rate instead of a 5% succes rate on digital.
So how many photos can you shoot with one roll?
72 photos on a 36 exposure roll
Another good thing about this camera is that it’s a new product. So the mechanics, the electronics and the light seals should be somewhat reliable. Sometimes you can’t be sure about a camera that’s a few decades old.
thanks duolingo owl
Can you give such old cameras to repair shops? I got a fairly old one from my mother and she told me that it was super expensive back in the day and I'm planning on getting into it
@@MrJDG2011 I guess it depends on the country/ area you live in.. I got a film camera from 70s passed down from my dad and repaired it in a local camera repair-shop. Paid 10 bucks for that. However, I am in Europe, so I don't know about possibilities overseas
@@MrJDG2011 At least where I live. There is a camera repair shop that is dedicated towards repairing damaged 35mm and 120 cameras. But it’s usually rather costly.
@@theowlfromduolingo7982 Cameras back then were built to a much, much higher standard. Also the quality of materials was actually decent.
Honestly dumbfounded it is that cheap - I swear that 97% of the time I watch a "Cheap camera" video it still shakes out to hundreds of dollars. Undeniably bought one just for the fun, killer recommendation (it hasn't even gotten here yet but love that it's legitimately an affordable item w/ neat aspect).
Those 'cheap cameras' were cheap once upon a time, before retro markets took off. I have some old shitty cameras I bought for nothing that are somehow worth hundreds now.
@@kentozapater8972 it's a shame really, there are tons of great cameras out there you can get for a fraction of the price, especially if you're looking for more of a glorified point-and-shoot. some of my favorite cameras ever have come out of thrift stores for $20 or less and work perfectly
do you still like it?
I've had my dad's old point and shoot film camera laying around for a while, seeing this really showed me I don't need super fancy equipment to enjoy shooting film. Thanks for a great video, hopefully I'll be able to go out and shoot some pictures soon!
The main reason to get this would be to have something that forces me to slown down while working on my vertical aspect ratio skills :) Edit : also vertical is the magazine ratio which a lot of people seems to forget about...!! My teachers mainly Dominc Nahr from Time Magazine always said to practice shooting vertically, but it sucks to have to turn the camera sideways every time. So carrying one of those when you wanna do a critical single-page is a great idea too!
The half frame idea is great for this kind of camera. Could see myself throwing this in the bag on trips with friends.
all those photos are beautiful 😍 i love how it makes everything feel so nostalgic
i can't explain but the wedding pictures just made it looks much more personal and intimate. i loved it! congragulations for the video!
One of my childhood cameras was a chaika, which also had narrow frames and could take 72 frames with a 36-frame film. At that time, slides were more popular, because you could get a relatively large picture on the wall in the 80's.This is an interesting camera, some pictures alone can't tell if the shadows were drawn dynamically in a photo studio, or if such a cheap camera really has such relatively good optics
I’ve been looking for an inexpensive film camera for just memories I want to keep just for me and this seems like it’s perfect. Thank you for sharing.
This video reminded me that I have a BELOMO Agat 18K, tiny plastic half-frame camera from Soviet Belarus. It's really a hidden gem with f2.8 28mm lens and manual focus/exposure control, no built-in flash though.
i really appreciate that you added so many photos for us to look at!
really nice camera. I wanted to buy one, but when i was talking about it in my family,. My aunt came with an old kodak camera which i instantly loved. The kodak retina IIIc from 1954. i was so surprised at the options you had back in the day and now im just really impressed how the cameras of nowadays havent changed alot, except its all smaller ofcourse
a Kodak Retina IIIc from 1954. Keep it, use it, forget the cheap crap introduced in this video
Your photos look great. Nice lesson in not getting hung up on expensive equipment, and maybe also shooting at smaller apertures, among other things.
Yep! Bought mine 4 weeks ago after watching Chis Chu! Great fun and a reminder that photo experiences don't have to be serious. Taken through London and Paris!
The Instamatic was my first camera back in the 1980s when I was like 10. I might get this Ektar, seems like so much fun.
This camera is so fun! Perfect for amateur bowling photography as well, which is a genre I'm attempting to get better at.
What is amateur bowling photography? Does it have amateur bowlers or amateur photographers? What kind of bowling?
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This looks like a fun camera! I may grab one.. using your link of course! Thanks for posting this video! Great work! 👍🏾😀
Great video and great images, Benj! I'm very interested in something like this, but it's been over a decade since I've done anything with film. Is there a film development service you recommend, or have you developed these yourself? I'd love to be able to keep the frame of film info around images but from my old CVS developing days I think they would cut down right to the image.
Loved! I’m excitedly waiting to get mine in the mail now -thanks for the recommendation
The pictures that you were showing while talking about resolution were all I could think of. NATURAL. UNEDITED. PERFECT.
SOLD! Another piece of equipment that I spontaneously buy! Thanks!
It's just like the Kodak Instamatic I learned photography on as a kid in the 70's. Except we had to buy separate flash cubes and attach them on top. They took the 126 film cassettes.
Great review sir! Thank you for showing us this film camera
I always forget that you live nearby until I see something so local like Frisko. I like the film videos and the digital videos. Keeping rocking, man. 🤙
Yes! More film. Always more film! Thanks for the vid. :)
Looks awesome! Great video, will definitely consider getting one of these some time.
Took one of these on a study abroad trip to Scotland. Low key got some of my favorite film photos ever
Looking at the posted comments, I think mine is likely very much off the topic. But then I decided to go ahead anyway. My first camera was an inherited 6 by 9 cm bellows one, for which I don't recall any other relevant data. Then at some point I got non-remarkable 36 mm camera and advanced to color films, tentatively at first, due to cost considerations. Eventually I progressed to buying a Canon Pellix system camera all the way until the First Kodak digital one caught my attention. The main benefit was size (weight) and built in macro capability, meaning less lenses to carry. From there I proceeded through a couple of Nikon cameras to another oddball Canon, model TX-1. That is really tiny, only my palm size, but has unbelievable set of capabilities, including my first video. Also, not to forget a 10:1 optical zoom plus 20:1 digital "zoom", and a fantastic macro. It was evidently too expensive ( $650 )for the mushrooming digicamera markets, and Canon obsoleted it after just the first production run. Learning about that, I ordered a second unit for a spare, and luckily got it. Presently I use mostly my phone and my iPad Mini, but in the meantime have had a couple of Canon EOS5 cameras. And I almost forgot -- early on, I also used a Minolta Pocket camera. Actually I still have all these cameras, except the very earliest 2, as well as the Kodak digital one, which have been lost one way or other. Anybody else heard of the Canon Pellix? Or about the TX-1?
That camera is very similar to my first camera (bought in the late sixties). It was called a Kodak Instamatic and apart from the half frame aspect, it looks and appears to function identically. In the early 70's I travelled overland from UK to Australia this was the camera I took. I don't recall my camera needing a battery. My travel pictures still look pretty good.
Back then they used the flash cubes. So I think that's why there was no battery. First thing I thought of was the kodak instamatic.
It's a lot of fun. I have a nice Olympus Pen F and all and love shooting with that but when I'm using that I want to carry my additional lenses around for options. Meanwhile I can just throw this in the bag when I'm not planning on a big photoshoot and I'd be a lot less sad if I somehow lost or broke it compared to the Pen F. It punches above cheap/disposable cameras for sure, and the pics are more than enough for social media. Take dual frame diptychs or just get a lot of mileage out of your 36 exp roll, it's WAY easier to recommend this over the Ilford Sprite/Kodak M35/Yashica MF-1. Reto also makes a love letter to the Vivtar Ultrawide and Slim that's even cheaper around 20-30 bucks if you want a super compact in the same vein but with wide angle.
And the Reto Ultra Wide and Slim can take a reasonable photo too. My local photo lab sells them, and he was surprised at some of the results.
@Liz Koppert I absolutely love the Reto Ultrawide & Slim. For such a cracker jack toy of a camera it really takes some great pics. While i like this half frame camera, the Reto is the reloadable disposable I recommend. Might be THE best reloadable disposable the market, especially for the price
Kodak brings out the 1963 Instamatic! At the time he used 126 cartridges. It was an interplanetary success. A good idea to revive Kodak.
I immediately bought it mid way the video! Great Work!
Finally a thorough review
The first sample photos you show I recognized instantly, Amangiri in southern Utah. I worked there for 2 years, I probably made the food you had when you were there!
ah no way! yeah, it's an incredible spot. I was there to work that wedding so I sadly didn't get to partake in anything other than a little sandwich :)
I have one! Haven’t finish the whole roll. I guess I should bring this to my Vegas trip together with a digicam 😊
wonderful shots and cool camera!
This camera is more nostalgic than anything else ... in this camera world.
Thanks for sharing :)
Some Beautifull pictures you made man!
I picked this up for my month long trip to Japan. Thanks for the recommendation.
Your pictures looked amazing and I can't wait to get one I will be sure to purchase through your link since I discovered through your video
looks like a fun cam!!! plus the extra shots!!!!
Yayy!! I was gifted this camera and I just took my first shot. I’m looking forward to how the pictures turn out
I bought an Agfaphoto cheap camera, very much like this one, a year ago, costed like 35$. Mine takes a full frame picture unlike this one, but I've had so much fun taking pictures with it that now I take it regularly with me for any occasion.
Noob question, but for casual point and click use is is any better than an Iphone 13 pro camera or Sasmung S22 ultra camera?
@@nuckv7544 it very much depends on what you want, really. I know I treat the pictures I take with a film camera differently than when I use a mobile phone. With cheap film camera, you will never get the fidelity of a recent mobile phone, and that's perfectly fine. The point is to have fun, get pictures long after the time has passed, and have some cool filter-like effect, which is really the way film behaves. If you're okay taking pictures with your mobile phone, and you're having fun, then that's fine too.
Thanks for the rec! I don’t know how colour I want, great options 😭
This is gonna be my first camera and I’m so excited to get into photography with it
Surprisingly great photos!
Really, this is just a modern Instamatic (nearly identical styling!) but half-frame to save cost. Really a great little piece of film fun.
I love the look of it it looks so vintage.
just purchased this camera off amazon some weeks ago and tomorrow will be my first time using it I love the images thank you for taking the time by making this video 🙂
how was it!!?
I love that your pictures were on the gorge! A beautiful way to see my area. :) [sorta, clsoer to seattle but instantly recognized the area]
Wow, this looks like an updated Instamatic 33 from the late '60s - early '70s. Had one of these as a kid, but it took 126 film instead of 35mm. Very neat!
Nice review! Seems like a great little camera.
Lucky for you I DID actually buy it and it's on its way over to me!
Ngl the results are amazing! Considering to buy one 😩
Hey Dude! First time watcher. Loved the video, and im looking into purchasing one as i type so please excuse any typos lol. Will subscribe and look forward to more content specially photography content which i've abandoned a bit as i got more into video. THANK YOU!
Good informative video!! those photos you took remind me of where I am from here in central Washington!!
Entiat!
I'd love to see a comparison to some of the other cheap film cameras out there, whether half frame or not. Holga, other 'lomo' cameras, etc.
Liked the video!
Been loving your work for over a decade on insta - had no idea you were YouTubing these days - great video
Appreciate it!
in this age of high-res color popping photos this is a breath of fresh air
Video @ 8:47 - That's a Minolta V2 rangefinder camera that has a 2,000th of a second 'Leaf Shutter' ! - Great camera that was way ahead of its time.
BTW, try to shoot more horizontal with this little Half-frame camera...
I have an Olympus half-frame from the 50's; very high-quality optics and all metal mechanics. Maybe I'll get one of these Kodaks and do a comparison. Also, it is no sweat to tip these half-frames on their sides and do landscapes.
I’m glad to hear you use this song. i’ve know him for years and he’s such a good guy. great video too!
I was pleasantly surprised by the results I got with this camera.
Just grabbed one because of you. Great little camera, I can’t wait to get the film developed.
Where can you get the film developed?
@@ANDRE1mang depending on where you live. I get mine developed at Boots. There are also online places you can find, where you post your films to get developed.
Sick camera mind if i ask what film did you use or an all rounder film for most use case i.e indoor or outdoor
very cool i can see why you would buy 8-16 exposure rolls now. didnt know such a thing existed
Hey great review and i appreciated that you showed so many pictures 👍🏻 Ive a question, i want to buy film camera to capture my little kids and my family on random moments at home, outside playing and etc, im probably not gonna be at a lot of parties and action with it, is it gonna come useful for portraits? ive good dslr for great quality so im not looking for sharp and quality pictures, just that scrappy vintage vibes
Olympus used the same release for advancing, rewinding and opening the camera on their famous XA series. Mine's 43 years old and works perfect still.
But that is a metal release? This camera uses a plastic one that I think won't survive a year..
@@HwL01 Release is plastic on the Olympus XA. Is used to advance and rewind film, and open back for reloading. Purchased mine in 1979, been going strong since.
Just order it, idk if that was impulsive or not, but my girlfriend was looking for a point n shoot, so i take my chances!
Thanks for the video and the example photos, it was really interesting to see examples from day n night!
0:00 The Hasselblad looks pretty intriguing. I wonder if I could rent one...
That's really neat. I miss having a basic film camera to take on trips and stuff. I hate phone cameras so much. I may have to grab one of those. The retro design is super cool.
First world problems hu
Reminds me of the old Kodak Instamatic. It was my dissatisfaction with the pictures I got with an instamatic that led me to proper 35mm photography with an SLR, interchangeable lenses and all that.
Done. Purchased. Thanks for the tip.
all well and good, but WHERE does one get the film developed?
Beautiful photography, what film do you use ? Thanks
Old skool look, love it.
I'm glad they make this, but as an enthusiast I'd get an original Oly Pen if I wanted half-frame. And the 22mm is a deal breaker.
Awesome stuff with those shots man, might grab some ideas if I may! Can I ask the film that you used? Would a lower ISO film ne better given that it shoots brightly on well lit environments?
Here is an alternative:
Find at flea market, garage sale, an Olympus Pen EE (EE2, EE3), even with a cell out of order for 5 or 10 dollars... and with the rest of the budget, buy yourself a few rolls of film
Why ? Even an Olympus out of service, the "flash" mode gives us a more than correct speed (1/40th), magnificent glass optics Zuiko with control from f2.8 to f22 and it is much more solid than the all-plastic H35 !
This H35 is just a much too expensive plastic bin, for that price there are much better alternatives:
-Agfa Parat/Paramat
-Belomo Agat 18k/Chaika
-Canon MultiTele/AutoBoy
-Fujica Half
- Ricoh Petri/Compact
-Yashica Mimy/Samurai
-...
i was looking at this too. I'm curious how the photo labs handle the half frame stuff. but maybe i missed it in the video or this is common place?
Which film did you use for these shots?
So its like a little bit more sophisticated (and 35mm) Holga? I like it!
8:35, Insanely good photo!
Nice :) I haven’t shot film in a long time but this has rekindled my interest. Where do people even get film developed these days? Anyone have any recs in the LA area?
film noob question, how would I get the film from a camera like this developed? Do i need to get my own tools to develop it?
Well now I have hope that my roll may turn out decent haha. Great shots man.
I have one and love it!
We also have a Kodak Instamatic 233X camera with a similar body that is 40 years old. It works with 24-exposure film and 4-exposure external OSRAM flash, which was always very expensive in the past. Almost all the photos he took are blurry. I don't remember any clear photographs of him.
Okay, you won me over - I bought it. I'm interested in using this to shoot b&w, and would love a recommendation for which black and white 35mm film to use. Thanks!
I like Tri-X 400 but I could see HP5 being a good option as well
What kind of film are you using for this?
Great review. I have never seen roll of film for sale anywhere. Also never seen anywhere that you can get the film developed and pictures printed. I'm guessing it would be very expensive.
It is. And you think about every photo. How, why and when to take it. I kinda miss that. :)
I have a question so I just shot my very first roll of film and I would like to know where I could get it developed while receiving quality images and getting my negatives back.
When the roll of 35mm film is more than 5$ a pop, if you even able to find one today, we have some old film close to expiration date in one obscure photo-enthusiasts club's shop, or the internet where it is just long expired films. It is not really cost-time efficient. You can buy some cheap Canon D1100 or such for like 30$ + some cheap planar-like lens, and get pretty much the same photos by just shooting in 2-3 stops lower exposure and then do a "compensating exposure" in RAW-editing software(I use RPP for mac, it does a brilliant job on that for just 14$). And it's shutter is good for a few thousands of shots if heavily used already.
It looks quite cool, just ordered one, through your link ;)
Appreciate it!
question re @ 1:25 has shooting film gotten more expensive? I'm picking my film camera back up after ages and I always thought it was more economical that digital, (if I remember correctly) it was part of the reason my hs photography teacher taught us on film
Yes, there has been a film shortage making it more expensive + more people have been shooting film 🫠
What's the difference between this and the kodak ultra f9?
Where do you get the film processed these days locally?