It’s no secret that film (and developing costs) have gotten helluva expensive recently. A roll of 35mm now starts at around $12 but can be vastly more. That’s a lot of money for 36 shots – which is why we love the Kodak Ektar H35 half-frame film camera – it takes double the number of shots so you can capture even more memories on one roll!
I love shooting film, there is a quality to it you just don’t get on digital even when you edit your photos with that film aesthetic. With no preview, getting them developed is always a surprise, and even the ones that don’t quite turn out how you expect have a certain magic to them. What I love about the Kodak Ektar H35 is you can be very creative with your shots and take two different perspectives or two complimentary shots to create one final image.
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Even though I own one of the best film cameras ever created (the Nikon FM2) I still love a cheap, easy-to-use point-and-shoot. If I’m out with friends, it’s so much easier to have a camera with a built-in flash and simple exposure controls so that anyone can use it. Trying to explain how to focus and check the light meter on a “proper” film camera takes time and energy I just don’t have.
Since it’s made of plastic, the Ektar H35 is lightweight and pocket-sized, so you can take it with you pretty much anywhere you go. It comes in four different colors, brown, black, sage, and sand – although brown is the only one currently down to $35.20 (and, in my opinion, it’s one of the best-looking!) The camera has that real vintage feel to it but it’s worth noting that it’s only a leather look and not actual leather.
Whether you’re looking to get into film photography, or after a cheapish camera you can take everywhere with you, the Kodak Ektar H35 is perfect for beginners to more serious photographers. You might have to watch a video on how to load the film correctly (otherwise you’ll end up with a blank roll of film which is very disappointing) but that will be the most challenging bit of using this camera.
The deal above is for Amazon US – if we can find them, local prices appear below.
