Loaded mine with Portra 400 and it was the most fun I had shooting film ever! 72 shots is so forgiving, along with the size/weight and ease of use in social settings. Lightroom is your friend for cameras like this, some of my shots came out unbelievably sharp and vibrant after some love on Lightroom!
@@exquisitearc8498 I tend to over expose my shots so first thing is usually bring down the highlights and up the contrast. Might also apply a simple s curve depending on the shot. I balance for colour temp based on the film stock (more blue for Fuji and more warm for Kodak). Then I look at vibrancy and saturation - make sure those are representative of the colours. Finally I might sharpen the image if my focus was just slightly off and/or crop the image to frame up exactly what I wanted. This is a very quick run down, obviously it’s a bit more nuanced and relies on me judging what the photo needs a bit more of. Best of luck!
Sorry to be a noob. Just got this for Christmas, after snowing my wife some videos. What is lightroom? Trying to get into novice photography! Any guidance is appreciated 💜 merry Christmas!
It’s supposed to take ektar film which is iso100 which matches the camera iso. Any film you use above 100 will be over exposed by 1 stop. So 200 film will be 1 stop overexposed, 400 will be 2 stops. If you use 100 film you will get the best shots. It’s also ultra fine grain which helps the half frame negative create better prints 😊
film cameras don't have iso, that's literally what the film is for... shooting 200 or 400 iso film won't matter in this camera and it won't "overexpose" it. The camera is set to 1/100s shutter and f9.5 aperture. The film will give you the third piece of your exposure triangle, and whether the images are under or overexposed depend on the setting of where you're taking the pictures and the available light. this camera was named ektar just for nostalgia and branding. it has nothing to do with ektar film nor is it supposed to take ektar film to match it's iso.
im using my first Ektar H35 shot with Cinestill 400. I read the same thing @_ buttertigers has mention. We have 9.5 as aperture and 1/100 as speed. Which means our EV should be around 13 - 15 with ISO 100.( Perfect for sunny days ). If I use ISO 400 that will increase my EV around 9.5 - 11. (Perfect for afternoons or nights with a lot of street lights). We are talking about Exposure Triangle. @bonsees can you please confirm if this information is accurate? :)
Those of us who have been raised on cheap film cameras, fixed aperture and shutter speed, know that the third variable of the exposure equation is the film speed, or now ISO. There is no DX mechanism on this camera. You chose the film speed to match the subject light conditions. Generally, 100 speed is for sunny days, 400 speed is for cloudy days, and 800 speed is for indoors, your results may vary. @_buttertigers is completely correct.
It's possible you know this already, but in the manual, it says to turn off the flash while the LED is not glowing, otherwise, it will flash even when the ring is set to the "off" position. It's a normal quirk of the camera.
I think the reason the flash still fires after it's turned off is because energy is still stored in the capacitor that powers the flash. Over time it will dissipate, but if using the camera immediately thereafter will trigger the release of that energy and the flash.
@@Bonsees -- I have an H35 and yep -- mine does the exact same thing. And it's correct that if the flash (capacitor) is charged, the flash is ready for another shot -- but all of my other various cameras "cancel" that when you close the flash or switch the flash off. So it's a minor oversight when they manufactured this camera, but not terrible. I enjoyed using it and for the most part the 1/2-size results looked about as good as similar full-frame plastic cameras.
I first saw that camera in a local store yesterday. It's form and function concept remind me of the 1963 Kodak 104 Instamatic. Minimalist controls in a smaller package than more complex cameras while producing a smaller image size. It lacks the easy load 126 film cartridge, but the built-in electronic flash replaces the old Flash Cube system. Thanks for posting the very interesting video and lovely photos.
Such an impressive little beast! The results you shared really took me back. I might even get one of these down the line and try compose my frames the same way you did back a couple of videos. Also how dare you load Ultramax into the Kodak EKTAR H35 Bon! Such sacrilege 😂
Thanks Brendon! In-camera Diptychs are fun, 10/10 would recommend haha and lmao what do you mean sacrilege 🤪 I should load Fujifilm Pro400H in next hahaha 💀
I just bought this camera along with Kodak Gold 200 and Ultramax 400 after watching your video!! The steps were very clear for me to load the film in and set up the camera
I showed this a bit on my video on the Vibe 501F (th-cam.com/video/FhE4Vm28XV8/w-d-xo.html around 5:08), but always use the flash in-doors and in low light. If you’re outdoors with plenty of light, I suggest using it when your subject is backlit (i.e., the sun is behind your subject) or if the subject is in shadow
turning the wheel primes the shutter so its ready for the next button press and shot so if your going to be taking another photo soon you can advance to be ready for that but if your putting the camera away in the bag I suggest not advancing the wheel after your last shot to avoid the shutter from going off in your bag/pocket and then wasting a frame, happy shooting x
Thanks for your video! When the camera ready to shoot? I took 3 shots and I dont really know if it works because it is still on #1 And how do you know if you make a pair of photos ? Merci :)
It skips a few numbers (something like 1 • 4 • 8 … ) because you can’t fit all 72 numbers in the small gear counter ⚙️ It’s sort of a guess work, I usually just shoot 2 photos consecutively so I don’t forget or mess up the pairing 😅
Just got one from my friend, and I found your video. Great video, thanks for sharing. Fun fact, my friend said I can use it for my Canada trip, and I'm actually going to Toronto in two days, and that's where you shot your film. Haha!
Thanks , Bon, for the excellent explanation of how this simple camera works,and some very nice pics of my favourite parts of Toronto. I read there is a way to get a sharper image by using very high-end film. Am pretty sure it was one of the Fuji types.
Hi, at 4:26 you mentioned that the default is in portrait, so if I were to take a photo in landscape, would the sides be "chopped off"? So in the viewfinder I should put all my subjects in the middle of the shot so that the main focus isn't cut off? Thank you!
No, landscapes won’t be chopped off, but they will be rotated by 90° on the final image. Check this photo I took as an example www.dropbox.com/s/rn9o4w5g0somvls/post%20-%20000069800004.jpg?dl=0
@Bonsees Thanks for this video. I just got my H35, and this was far more informative than the one accessed by Kodak's QR code. Most of it seemed obvious, having been around cameras for years (my first camera was a Canon G-III (1975)), but it was great to get a little insight on the quirks and pitfalls of the instrument. I added this little camera to my collection to explore point-and-shoot film photography. I also have a Kodak M38, as well as two vintage medium format cameras, a 1950 Pho-Tak Foldex 20 and a 1949 Universal Meteor for this project.
Hello! I just got my h35. Question: can I use this camera without a battery? My understanding is that I'll only need the battery if I want to use the flash. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
Hi! Quick question, since it uses half a frame, does it automatically stop to the second half of the shot once I advance it after taking a photo? I really do want to get this as my first film camera. Hoping for your reply! Thank you!! 🥰
I just developed my roll and got 36 shots only :( seems like when i advanced it, it went onto the next frame, so i never took half frames. Any tips? Am i not understanding it correctly?😢
Yes it’ll be landscape, and you don’t necessarily have to advance the film immediately after taking a photo, but you need to advance it to ready the shutter to take the next one
hi! question, if I take a photo on a landscape mode it will crop the photo right? so taking photos in a portrait mode is a must to get a fuller view? thanks!
Not sure what you mean by ‘crop.’ If you take a landscape photo, it’ll just be rotated on the film like this www.dropbox.com/s/oryh8xg7yfxp4wc/post%20-%20000069800014.jpg?dl=0
Hi! Given that daylight photos are over exposed at iso 400, how do you think it would work for an indoor concert with venue lighting? Would 800 be too much? I've ordered this camera and I'm thinking of doing my first roll at a local gig.
Hmm I haven’t seen someone use this at a concert yet. I think it depends on how bright the stage is and how close you are. I know some folks who’ve used a similar camera (something similar to the Ilford Sprite II) to take photos of a concert and it looked good, but they were in the pit, close to the stage and the camera is “full frame.” I’d suggest using a black and white film like Ilford Delta 3200 if you really want to, it’ll be really grainy but it can be a look You can also test the light of the scene through a light meter app, put the iso of the film you’re using and aperture of somewhere around f/11 (or 9.5 if you can select it). If the shutter speed shown is less than 1/100 (e.g., 1/30) then the photo will be underexposed so I wouldn’t use the camera then Also check if the venue allows for flash, sometimes they don’t. Flash can illuminate a scene that’s within 3 meters ish
Congratulations on the review: so detailed. Then the vibe of the video is amazing. Yesterday I bought an Olympus i3000 Analogue Camera for only £10. I can't wait to try it. I am in England and it's Autumn which means that we have a lot of cloudy days and by 3.30pm it starts to be darker. Do you think I should use a 400 ISO?
Yeah, 400 or higher would be ideal. I find that Daylight balanced colour film on cloudy days don’t seem as great though (that’s just my opinion), so maybe experiment with using black and white or tungsten balanced film (like CineStill 800T) too 😄
all your shots are sooo beautiful! :') 💗✨ film photog is totally new to me, but just a noob question: were the sample photos u showed had any post-processing (?) in lightroom/ps? or were they purely straight out of the cam? i really loved the grains & bright colors, i just wanna know if they really come naturally with film cams hehe. thank you so muuuuuch!
I post process my photos on Lightroom. If you wanna compare my edits to the original, check it here www.dropbox.com/sh/cbv045udj9mgrml/AACiDgGoTMZjCP473MdlynKJa?dl=0
Like the film advance wheel? How many photos have you taken? The wheel will stop turning once you reach the end of the roll (48 for a 24 exposure roll or 72 for a 36 exposure roll)
Hi Bon!! I bought this camera and it is my first time using film. I inserted corectly but when i click the shutter, nothing happens. No click, and the frame does not move to next slide. Also the “s” does not change into 1,2,3 etc it stays on S. Do you know how to take a photo? Lastly, how many times you have to roll the advance wheel to go to next frame? Thank u!
Does the film advance wheel stop when you turn it? You have to turn it until it stops, only then can you take a photo. If it doesn’t stop, that means the film didn’t catch on to the take up spool so you’ll have to reinsert your film. Turning film advance wheel should also move the counter forward
Go for classic grain film stocks. Like Kodak Tri-X or Ilford HP5 for black and white. You’re a bit more limited with colour film because most are new emulsions nowadays, you can buy expired film which could give you a grittier look, but you can also just stick to Kodak Gold and ColorPlus with warm tones that could look vintage. There are new film stocks like LomoChrome colour 92 and Harman Phoenix that look gritty with high contrast too if you wanna check those out. Hope this helps!
I wouldn’t recommend, but if you really wanna do that, take note of how many photos you’ve taken, then rewind the film as if you finished it, but leave the film leader (the starting portion of the film that’s not the same size as the rest of the film) out of the canister. Then if you wanna continue, reload the the film as usual and, while covering the lens of the camera, shoot as many times as the amount you already shot, then shoot the rest as normal. If you don’t cover the lens, you’ll get double exposures. You might get an overlapping frame at the part where you previously ended shooting too
Not rewind, but you have to advance the film every time you want to take a photo. And yes, even if it’s half-frame (the film advance mechanism in half-frame cameras move the film in half-frame increments, this is also how the shutter gets ready for the next shot)
Yes, sorry, to advance the film with the roller that is on the bottom left side of the camera (if you see it from the "visor-side" from the "visor-side") until it stops. Thanks and thanks for the explanation about half-frames increments.@@Bonsees
Please don’t open the back until you finish a roll and rewound it, you’ll ruin the film 😅 if you do accidentally open it, shut it back as quick as possible, you’ll get light leaks but you could save some of the photos. If you can take photos, that means the film is getting advanced which activates the shutter, so I wouldn’t worry too much about the counter per se. The counter on this camera also counts like S • 1 • 4 • … 72 so it moves slowly 😅
I usually go to Downtown camera but I’ve also gone to Aiden cameras before, they’re both located in Toronto. You don’t usually need to specify anything but you can tell them the film has half frame photos
Hey, so I accidentally hit the film rewind button on my Ektar H35 after taking 8 or so photos. I'm scared of double exposing my film... how do I know how much to turn the wheel in order to get to the unexposed part of the film?
As long as you didn’t wind the film back, you’re most likely fine. Just keep turning until it stops. There might be some tiny overlap or change in the spacing between photos but it won’t be a full-on double exposure
Hi! I just tried testing my new ektar h35 with film to see if the flash can work then I rewind the film so I can put it back to its original canister. Did I made a mistake? i only took 1 shot then rewind it back.
Thank you so much ! I found this camera at an island this summer in Greece and I have this I suppose the film was brand new ! When the film will be done I’m thinking exposing them and try finding the owner if there is a photo of the owner!
Fantastic !!! I was waiting for this one. 🥰 My Ektar H35 ( same color as yours BTW ) is still loaded, wisely with an ISO 200 film as I have already seen from other reviews, that 400 is a little bit too much for this camera on a sunny day. A good chance for trying the new Adox Color Mission film. I already took quite a few pictures, but hey, shooting 72 frames seems to take forever … hahaha …
Hi, I’m beginner and want to learn how this camera works. In shooting, how to do the pattern “advance film,shoot”. I search over the youtube and can’t find tutorial with this pattern. Does it need to roll the advance film until it stops for next to shoot? And for the battery, is it okay not to unload the battery if I’m not using the camera? Thank you in advance.😊
Yes, “advance film, shoot” means you manually turn the film advance wheel ⚙️ until it stops, then you can take a photo. This action moves the film forward to the next frame and readies the shutter to fire the next time you hit the shutter release button. I would unload the battery if you’ll be storing the camera for long periods like a half a year or so. But it shouldn’t be a problem for shorter periods like days or a few weeks
I am really interested in buying this camera, but I am new to film photography. Can someone help me and explain what would be the best film rolls to use? Like brands and what works with this camera. Would love to take this camera on my holiday
kodak or fuji for colour film, and ilford or fomapan for black and white film ISO100-400 for sunny days outside, ISO400 and above is for low light but really grainy, I suggest using a 400 rated iso film as it'll be good in both situations
The counter resets if the film door is opened/unlocked. Not sure how you stored in overnight but maybe it got poked a bit? It’s probably ok if you can still wind the film & take more photos
Hi! Thank you for the video. Can you tell me how big photos can I develop from this camera without losing a lot of quality. For example for a standard, oldschool fotoalbum 10x15cm :)
Hi, my film counter still stuck on “S” after taking several photos, and I think I insert the film correctly. What should I do? If I continue filming, does the photo will result good? 🥺
If you’re able to fire the shutter & shoot, the counter is probably broken, but it’s most likely fine and your photos will still turn out. See if the store you got it from have warranty or get it exchanged if you can
Hi! I loaded my film to the Kodak Ektar H35, but when I try and advance the film, the film rewind crank didn’t move. And I pressed the film rewind button 😢 and now I can’t use my new film. Any tips on whether I can reuse my current film?
If the film advance wheel stops, allowing you to take a photo, it’s ok. The rewind button will pop right back out the next time you advance the film. If the film advance wheel just keeps turning and you can’t take any photos, the film didn’t attach to the film take up spool. Just open the back and reload the same film, it’s still good. Hope this helps
Does anyone have any info on why my film negatives came out completely blank?? I loaded it correctly and assumed everything was okay when I dropped them off to be developed and was given a call about them having zero images on them. I used it from October 2022 to this month and lost all those memories 😢
Oh no, I’m sorry to hear 😞 There’s a lot of reasons this could’ve happened, maybe ask the lab if the film looked like it was burnt (exposed to light) or if it looked like it didn’t got shot (blanks).
Nope. I found out that the problem I was having with the flash is specific to this one. On my other one, the flash doesn’t fire if I turn it off even after loading it. My problem’s also not a big deal, the flash unloads for a while after turning it off, and it will not fire after the next shot once turned off
Just shoot until you can’t anymore, sometimes I’m able to get 3-4 more half frames past 72. Just don’t force the film advance wheel so you don’t accidentally rip the film out of its canister 😂
Fujifilm 400 is now produced by Kodak so it’s probably the same as Kodak 400 😅 unless you get the Fujicolor 400 made in Japan. Either way, they function pretty much the same, it’s just that they have different looks, Fuji tends to be neutral with greenish shadows while Kodak have warm tones overall
Dang, the Agar 18K looks so cute! I might get one for my collection 😆 and thanks, I’ve had the TX-1 for a year and a half now so I think I’m ready to do a long-ish term review for it
TLDR: if you want full frame photos go for the F9, if you want half-frame photos go for the H35. They both have similar image quality (the Ultra F9 just wins a bit with it being "full-frame"). The real difference is that the Ultra F9 will get you about 36 photos on a 36-exposure roll of film, while the Ektar H35 will get you about 72 photos (but half the size). This can save you some money. There's also the aesthetic choice, personally, I like how the Ektar H35 looks and it's also smaller. Hope this helps!
You just have to trust the process 😅. Joking aside, you can’t really be 100% sure if you’re getting photos when shooting film. But you can increase your confidence by checking some things like if you can advance the film and it stops to cock the shutter, if you hear the shutter sound when you snap a photo, if you make sure to use the flash in low light situations, etc.
Sorry I’m late. How is it? Are you able to take photos or does the film advance keep turning? (If you can take photos, it might be a problem with the counter, if the film advance wheel just turns, you have to reload the film because it didn’t catch onto the take up spool)
For a beginner to film cameras, which one would you recommend the most? I love the Ektar H35 and the fact that it's a half-frame camera (so more exposures!!), but I'm not sure if the portrait mode of the H35 will bother me. I'm currently looking at Ektar H35, the M35, M38 and Vibe 501F.
Personally, I didn’t mind the default portrait orientation of the H35, but I can see how that could bother someone. The M38 has a brighter flash than the M35, while the vibe is pretty much the same as the M38 (spec-wise). Among these, I’ll probably go for the M38 or H35. Hope this helps
Hi! Im completely new to photography, especially film photography and this is my first camera. Can i switch to another roll if the exposure or situation changes during the day or do i have to take all 72 photos without wasting the rest of the film?
I hope you didn’t open the camera after taking photos… you won’t see anything on the film until you get it developed. Exposing the film to light before processed will destroy the photos shot on it
Hi !! I was thinking about buying the H35 camera but i wanted to know if you could also do full frame pictures with it or if it was only half frame ? Thank you :))
I usually go to Downtown Camera, love their scans. I’ve also gone to Aiden Cameras before, they separated each half frame photos individually, while downtown camera gives you photos with two half-frame photos in it
Hi! I just got this camera and was trying to test out the flash without loading the film but the flash does not fire but the red light is on. I'm new to film and photography in general so I was not sure if this is normal and if the flash only fires if there's film loaded to the camera?
The flash will only fire if the shutter is cocked, which you can do by having film inside… but there’s a way to trick the camera that there’s film in it, I don’t really recommend it, but if you wanna try, open the film door and inside you’ll see a gear ⚙️ now as you wind the film advanced wheel, turn that gear to the same direction as the wheel and at some point the shutter should cock. I hope that doesn’t sound too complicated. Maybe I should make a shorts for this haha
@@Bonsees ah thank you! I was lowkey scared that I got a defective unit but I got it to work with your instructions 😄 a shorts for this would be awesome though 😊
Your video is what the tutorial link they provide should go to, covered all the features it seems to have compared to the official which leaves a bunch out
Usually the counter would say 72 for a 36 exposure roll, 48 for a 24 exposure roll. But most of the time you can get one or two more after that. The film advance wheel will stop rolling once you reach the end of the roll, like you’d feel resistance (don’t force it cause you might rip the film out of the canister)
I love all your review! I've just buy it, and I'm using 200 iso Kodak Gold on it. Is it good for you? Another question is: you don't raccomend use 400 iso in this type of camera? Thank you!
Hey thanks! Not that I don’t recommend 400 for this camera, it’s probably good when it’s cloudy or when using indoors. It just looked over exposed when I used 400 ISO outdoors in sunny conditions
You’ll have to finish the roll of film then get it developed and scanned by a photolab so you can get digital copies of the photos that you can send to your phone
Hi there - Wondering if someone can help. Apologies if this is a stupid question. I'm hoping to find a digital camera that can produce the look of disposable camera photos, similar to this. I was thinking if I buy an ultra cheap older digital camera this may work? My reasoning behind this is I'm conscious of the environmental impact of film and personally I'd like to use a digital model but I really love the look of film photos - No hate toward film photographers, it's just a personal preference. Is this something I could achieve by doing the above? Thanks in advance
Older digital cameras will have their own distinct look (Like, you can tell when a photo was taken in the early 2000s and they’re very different from from the film look). I don’t think you’ll find a one-to-one mapping of the aesthetic of plastic film cameras with older digital cameras. If you want to use an older digital camera, you’ll have to settle with the look of older digital cameras instead (I used to a have a canon SD1000 which was pretty nice, but will definitely give you MySpace photo vibes haha). Other than that, you can edit your digital photos to make them look like they were taken with a toy camera. Or… this gave me an idea haha. You can try Lomography’s experimental plastic lenses like the Diana F+ Lens that you can mount on a DSLR/mirrorless. Maybe find an old canon dslr from 2009 and slap on the plastic lens and you might get some interesting looks.
@@Bonsees Thank you so much for that information! What’s got me thinking along this line is the “Papershoot” camera that keeps popping up on my Instagram. Somehow they’ve managed to give the feel I’m looking for - but the lack of viewfinder for a $120 price tag is kind of throwing me off. I just can’t figure out how they’ve managed to replicate the kind of photo look I’m going for with a digital device. And I was trying to find another avenue of doing this - but with a viewfinder!
Oh the papershoot camera is actually kinda cute. Have you tried the HUJI app? It’s a camera app so it’ll be a phone thing (which you might not like hence why you’re looking for a separate camera 😅), but I thought their effects look nice
@@Bonsees I really do love the idea of it. I think I’m just a little thrown by the fact the framing of your photo is pure guesswork I’ll definitely look into that app too! Thank you so much for your help
Loaded mine with Portra 400 and it was the most fun I had shooting film ever! 72 shots is so forgiving, along with the size/weight and ease of use in social settings. Lightroom is your friend for cameras like this, some of my shots came out unbelievably sharp and vibrant after some love on Lightroom!
Can’t agree more 😆
what did you do in Lightroom to touch them up?
@@exquisitearc8498 I tend to over expose my shots so first thing is usually bring down the highlights and up the contrast. Might also apply a simple s curve depending on the shot.
I balance for colour temp based on the film stock (more blue for Fuji and more warm for Kodak).
Then I look at vibrancy and saturation - make sure those are representative of the colours.
Finally I might sharpen the image if my focus was just slightly off and/or crop the image to frame up exactly what I wanted.
This is a very quick run down, obviously it’s a bit more nuanced and relies on me judging what the photo needs a bit more of. Best of luck!
Sorry to be a noob. Just got this for Christmas, after snowing my wife some videos. What is lightroom? Trying to get into novice photography! Any guidance is appreciated 💜 merry Christmas!
@@elvisburns Lightroom (or Lightroom Classic) is a photo editing software/app from Adobe 😊
I’ve watched 5 different videos on how to take film pics and none of them could explain the way you explained thank you soooooo much
Glad you found thought so 😆 thanks
Now this is a high quality content creator.
Aw thanks, appreciate it a lot ☺️
It’s supposed to take ektar film which is iso100 which matches the camera iso. Any film you use above 100 will be over exposed by 1 stop. So 200 film will be 1 stop overexposed, 400 will be 2 stops. If you use 100 film you will get the best shots. It’s also ultra fine grain which helps the half frame negative create better prints 😊
film cameras don't have iso, that's literally what the film is for...
shooting 200 or 400 iso film won't matter in this camera and it won't "overexpose" it. The camera is set to 1/100s shutter and f9.5 aperture. The film will give you the third piece of your exposure triangle, and whether the images are under or overexposed depend on the setting of where you're taking the pictures and the available light.
this camera was named ektar just for nostalgia and branding. it has nothing to do with ektar film nor is it supposed to take ektar film to match it's iso.
@@_buttertigers You are incorrect on so many levels lmfao
im using my first Ektar H35 shot with Cinestill 400. I read the same thing @_ buttertigers has mention. We have 9.5 as aperture and 1/100 as speed. Which means our EV should be around 13 - 15 with ISO 100.( Perfect for sunny days ).
If I use ISO 400 that will increase my EV around 9.5 - 11. (Perfect for afternoons or nights with a lot of street lights). We are talking about Exposure Triangle.
@bonsees can you please confirm if this information is accurate? :)
Those of us who have been raised on cheap film cameras, fixed aperture and shutter speed, know that the third variable of the exposure equation is the film speed, or now ISO. There is no DX mechanism on this camera. You chose the film speed to match the subject light conditions. Generally, 100 speed is for sunny days, 400 speed is for cloudy days, and 800 speed is for indoors, your results may vary. @_buttertigers is completely correct.
Ahhh that would have been good to knkw before buying my first roll, which is kodak gold 200 lmao
It's possible you know this already, but in the manual, it says to turn off the flash while the LED is not glowing, otherwise, it will flash even when the ring is set to the "off" position. It's a normal quirk of the camera.
I think the reason the flash still fires after it's turned off is because energy is still stored in the capacitor that powers the flash. Over time it will dissipate, but if using the camera immediately thereafter will trigger the release of that energy and the flash.
That makes sense, though I haven’t had this issue with my other reusable film cameras 😅 I’m not sure if it’s designed this way or not
@@Bonsees -- I have an H35 and yep -- mine does the exact same thing. And it's correct that if the flash (capacitor) is charged, the flash is ready for another shot -- but all of my other various cameras "cancel" that when you close the flash or switch the flash off. So it's a minor oversight when they manufactured this camera, but not terrible. I enjoyed using it and for the most part the 1/2-size results looked about as good as similar full-frame plastic cameras.
This was so helpful and you're very articulate and clear when explaining things! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
This video is so perfect ❤️
Thanks Edvan 🙏🏼
Thank you for this video! Not only is it super interesting and a great explanation, I also enjoy listening to you. Keep up the great content :)
Thanks for your kind words! Will do 😊
I first saw that camera in a local store yesterday.
It's form and function concept remind me of the 1963 Kodak 104 Instamatic.
Minimalist controls in a smaller package than more complex cameras while producing a smaller image size.
It lacks the easy load 126 film cartridge, but the built-in electronic flash replaces the old Flash Cube system.
Thanks for posting the very interesting video and lovely photos.
Cool Info!
I found one of those in my grandma’s house a few years ago, but it sucks how they don’t make that film anymore
Such an impressive little beast! The results you shared really took me back. I might even get one of these down the line and try compose my frames the same way you did back a couple of videos. Also how dare you load Ultramax into the Kodak EKTAR H35 Bon! Such sacrilege 😂
Thanks Brendon! In-camera Diptychs are fun, 10/10 would recommend haha and lmao what do you mean sacrilege 🤪 I should load Fujifilm Pro400H in next hahaha 💀
Great vid and info! I rarely comment on videos, but yours was so thorough and impressive I had to!
Oh thanks 😊
thank you for this review and video! it was very informative. it was also aesthetically pleasing.
Glad you liked it! Thanks 😊
Finally! the review of yours that I've been waiting!
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Great tutorial for using film. Very understandable
Thanks 😊
I just bought this camera along with Kodak Gold 200 and Ultramax 400 after watching your video!! The steps were very clear for me to load the film in and set up the camera
I showed this a bit on my video on the Vibe 501F (th-cam.com/video/FhE4Vm28XV8/w-d-xo.html around 5:08), but always use the flash in-doors and in low light. If you’re outdoors with plenty of light, I suggest using it when your subject is backlit (i.e., the sun is behind your subject) or if the subject is in shadow
Thank you Bon, very cool! I've been interesting in grabbing one for myself, but i'm still trying to decide between this and an Instax.
Thanks Nathan~ those are very different cameras, give in to the GAS and get both😂 jk
i’m new to using film cameras and i have a question. what do i do after taking a photo? should i turn the film advance wheel?
turning the wheel primes the shutter so its ready for the next button press and shot so if your going to be taking another photo soon you can advance to be ready for that but if your putting the camera away in the bag I suggest not advancing the wheel after your last shot to avoid the shutter from going off in your bag/pocket and then wasting a frame, happy shooting x
Thanks for your video!
When the camera ready to shoot?
I took 3 shots and I dont really know if it works because it is still on #1
And how do you know if you make a pair of photos ?
Merci :)
It skips a few numbers (something like 1 • 4 • 8 … ) because you can’t fit all 72 numbers in the small gear counter ⚙️
It’s sort of a guess work,
I usually just shoot 2 photos consecutively so I don’t forget or mess up the pairing 😅
Just got one from my friend, and I found your video. Great video, thanks for sharing. Fun fact, my friend said I can use it for my Canada trip, and I'm actually going to Toronto in two days, and that's where you shot your film. Haha!
That’s awesome! Hope you enjoy it 😆 definitely check out Kensington market (the place where I took some of the photos on this video) when you’re here
Great review! Love to have a fun camera like this to my collection.
It’s a lovely camera alright 😁
Thank you for this! Your video was so helpful
Glad you liked it!
Great video bro 🙌🏻
Thanks 🙌🏼
Thanks , Bon, for the excellent explanation of how this simple camera works,and some very nice pics of my favourite parts of Toronto. I read there is a way to get a sharper image by using very high-end film. Am pretty sure it was one of the Fuji types.
I like to pair it with Kodak Ektar 100 which has very fine grain~ helps with getting photos that look a bit more sharp
Hi, at 4:26 you mentioned that the default is in portrait, so if I were to take a photo in landscape, would the sides be "chopped off"? So in the viewfinder I should put all my subjects in the middle of the shot so that the main focus isn't cut off? Thank you!
No, landscapes won’t be chopped off, but they will be rotated by 90° on the final image. Check this photo I took as an example www.dropbox.com/s/rn9o4w5g0somvls/post%20-%20000069800004.jpg?dl=0
@@Bonsees Ah, with the example I understand, thank you so much!
Hello, if i want a landscape picture, that means i have to rotate the camera when taking photos right?
@Bonsees
Thanks for this video. I just got my H35, and this was far more informative than the one accessed by Kodak's QR code. Most of it seemed obvious, having been around cameras for years (my first camera was a Canon G-III (1975)), but it was great to get a little insight on the quirks and pitfalls of the instrument.
I added this little camera to my collection to explore point-and-shoot film photography. I also have a Kodak M38, as well as two vintage medium format cameras, a 1950 Pho-Tak Foldex 20 and a 1949 Universal Meteor for this project.
Your photos are so beautiful.
Thanks, you’re very kind 🙏🏼
Hi! While unloading my film, the mechanisms seized. The film rewind button is stuck and the film advance wheel will not turn. Any suggestions?
Loved the vid mate, I'm eager to use it as soon as possible. Thx for the info
Have fun! Thanks 😊
It's so helpful. Thank you so much
Thank you! 🙏🏼
Hello! I just got my h35. Question: can I use this camera without a battery? My understanding is that I'll only need the battery if I want to use the flash. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
Yes, you can use the camera without a battery. You’re right that it’s only needed for the flash to work
Thank you, I guess I have to return my camera, I can see the red light for the flash but no flash coming when I take the pic
Ah yeah, that’s definitely a problem
Hi! Quick question, since it uses half a frame, does it automatically stop to the second half of the shot once I advance it after taking a photo? I really do want to get this as my first film camera. Hoping for your reply! Thank you!! 🥰
Hey Kyle 👋🏼 it’s still one photo per film advance like other manual film cameras. Its just taking a smaller exposure. Hope this helps!
I just developed my roll and got 36 shots only :( seems like when i advanced it, it went onto the next frame, so i never took half frames. Any tips? Am i not understanding it correctly?😢
hi. may i ask if put my camera in a vertical way, will it become landscape? and after i take one photo, should i roll it again?
Yes it’ll be landscape, and you don’t necessarily have to advance the film immediately after taking a photo, but you need to advance it to ready the shutter to take the next one
Im planning to buy my first ever cam 😌 and i dont know which film is better, the 200 or 400 ISO?? I've seen others using the 200 😅
I’d use 100-200 with this camera especially for sunny days (like Kodak Ektar and Gold)
Cloudy days and low light, I’ll use 400
Hope this helps!
Thank you, your video is very helpful!
Glad it helped! 😊
hi! question, if I take a photo on a landscape mode it will crop the photo right? so taking photos in a portrait mode is a must to get a fuller view? thanks!
Not sure what you mean by ‘crop.’ If you take a landscape photo, it’ll just be rotated on the film like this www.dropbox.com/s/oryh8xg7yfxp4wc/post%20-%20000069800014.jpg?dl=0
I come back to your video every time I need to load and unload film. 😅
that's probably why this video has a lot of views haha
@@Bonsees Sana you're getting all that sweet adsense money! 😂
Hi! Given that daylight photos are over exposed at iso 400, how do you think it would work for an indoor concert with venue lighting? Would 800 be too much? I've ordered this camera and I'm thinking of doing my first roll at a local gig.
Hmm I haven’t seen someone use this at a concert yet. I think it depends on how bright the stage is and how close you are. I know some folks who’ve used a similar camera (something similar to the Ilford Sprite II) to take photos of a concert and it looked good, but they were in the pit, close to the stage and the camera is “full frame.” I’d suggest using a black and white film like Ilford Delta 3200 if you really want to, it’ll be really grainy but it can be a look
You can also test the light of the scene through a light meter app, put the iso of the film you’re using and aperture of somewhere around f/11 (or 9.5 if you can select it). If the shutter speed shown is less than 1/100 (e.g., 1/30) then the photo will be underexposed so I wouldn’t use the camera then
Also check if the venue allows for flash, sometimes they don’t. Flash can illuminate a scene that’s within 3 meters ish
Congratulations on the review: so detailed. Then the vibe of the video is amazing. Yesterday I bought an Olympus i3000 Analogue Camera for only £10. I can't wait to try it. I am in England and it's Autumn which means that we have a lot of cloudy days and by 3.30pm it starts to be darker. Do you think I should use a 400 ISO?
Yeah, 400 or higher would be ideal. I find that Daylight balanced colour film on cloudy days don’t seem as great though (that’s just my opinion), so maybe experiment with using black and white or tungsten balanced film (like CineStill 800T) too 😄
Would you say this is a good camera for a beginner? I saw this camera and thought I could make it a casual hobby.
A fellow Torontonian! Was looking at purchasing this camera and this review was very helpful.
Awesome! Say hi if we bump into each other 😆
Hiiii , which camera u prefer? This one or the Agfa’s? 🙏🏼
Look at the update to this camera, the Kodak Ektar H35N, I posted several videos on it as well 😌
Great review. Thanks!
Thank you 😄
Great video ❤
Thanks!
Hi, I loaded film and shoot it a few times but it still says S at the counter. How should I know is it rolling or smth is wrong?
I have the same problem, was your pictures good? It continued saying S?
all your shots are sooo beautiful! :') 💗✨
film photog is totally new to me, but just a noob question: were the sample photos u showed had any post-processing (?) in lightroom/ps? or were they purely straight out of the cam?
i really loved the grains & bright colors, i just wanna know if they really come naturally with film cams hehe. thank you so muuuuuch!
I post process my photos on Lightroom. If you wanna compare my edits to the original, check it here www.dropbox.com/sh/cbv045udj9mgrml/AACiDgGoTMZjCP473MdlynKJa?dl=0
Hi and thank you very much for your video. I’m afraid I broke the wheel.
The wheel no longer turns at all even when I took a picture. Is it broken?
Like the film advance wheel? How many photos have you taken? The wheel will stop turning once you reach the end of the roll (48 for a 24 exposure roll or 72 for a 36 exposure roll)
Hi Bon!!
I bought this camera and it is my first time using film. I inserted corectly but when i click the shutter, nothing happens. No click, and the frame does not move to next slide.
Also the “s” does not change into 1,2,3 etc it stays on S. Do you know how to take a photo?
Lastly, how many times you have to roll the advance wheel to go to next frame?
Thank u!
Does the film advance wheel stop when you turn it? You have to turn it until it stops, only then can you take a photo. If it doesn’t stop, that means the film didn’t catch on to the take up spool so you’ll have to reinsert your film.
Turning film advance wheel should also move the counter forward
Can someone tell me what film rolls I need to buy if I’m looking for an older look to photos? I want to make sure I get the right film.
Go for classic grain film stocks. Like Kodak Tri-X or Ilford HP5 for black and white. You’re a bit more limited with colour film because most are new emulsions nowadays, you can buy expired film which could give you a grittier look, but you can also just stick to Kodak Gold and ColorPlus with warm tones that could look vintage. There are new film stocks like LomoChrome colour 92 and Harman Phoenix that look gritty with high contrast too if you wanna check those out. Hope this helps!
What if I did not finish the roll but I wanna change to different film for different aesthetic? How to load/resume old film?
I wouldn’t recommend, but if you really wanna do that, take note of how many photos you’ve taken, then rewind the film as if you finished it, but leave the film leader (the starting portion of the film that’s not the same size as the rest of the film) out of the canister.
Then if you wanna continue, reload the the film as usual and, while covering the lens of the camera, shoot as many times as the amount you already shot, then shoot the rest as normal. If you don’t cover the lens, you’ll get double exposures. You might get an overlapping frame at the part where you previously ended shooting too
@@Bonsees omg you are the best thankyou!!!
@@Bonsees just subsribed to you!!
Hi! A basic question but every time I want to take a photo I have to rewind the roll until it stops? Even if it's half frame? Thanks.
Not rewind, but you have to advance the film every time you want to take a photo. And yes, even if it’s half-frame (the film advance mechanism in half-frame cameras move the film in half-frame increments, this is also how the shutter gets ready for the next shot)
Yes, sorry, to advance the film with the roller that is on the bottom left side of the camera (if you see it from the "visor-side" from the "visor-side") until it stops. Thanks and thanks for the explanation about half-frames increments.@@Bonsees
First film camera, if I open the back does that ruin the film exposed? Also I am 5 pictures in and the counter hasn’t moved
Please don’t open the back until you finish a roll and rewound it, you’ll ruin the film 😅 if you do accidentally open it, shut it back as quick as possible, you’ll get light leaks but you could save some of the photos. If you can take photos, that means the film is getting advanced which activates the shutter, so I wouldn’t worry too much about the counter per se. The counter on this camera also counts like S • 1 • 4 • … 72 so it moves slowly 😅
@@Bonsees Yah I think I definitely ruined my first photos cause I opened the back lol. It wouldn't ruin the whole roll would it?
Hi, i never try half frame camera before. I’m curious, do the viewfinder framed the shot in potrait or landscape? Thx before
It’s on Portrait
Hi! One question, every time that I want to take a pic do I need to roll it until it stops? Or simply roll it a bit? Thanks in advance😊
Roll until it stops 😄
hi! where do you develop half-frame film? is there any specification i should mention when i send it to develop?
I usually go to Downtown camera but I’ve also gone to Aiden cameras before, they’re both located in Toronto. You don’t usually need to specify anything but you can tell them the film has half frame photos
@@Bonsees thanks!
I've been turning the film advance wheel and shooting multiple times but the counter still is stuck at S. Is there something I could do to fix that?
maybe the hatch isn't fully closed so it isn't registering the advancements, if not go into your local camera repair store and get their opinion
Hey, so I accidentally hit the film rewind button on my Ektar H35 after taking 8 or so photos.
I'm scared of double exposing my film... how do I know how much to turn the wheel in order to get to the unexposed part of the film?
Will it stop automatically at the part where it is unexposed?
As long as you didn’t wind the film back, you’re most likely fine. Just keep turning until it stops. There might be some tiny overlap or change in the spacing between photos but it won’t be a full-on double exposure
Hi! I just tried testing my new ektar h35 with film to see if the flash can work then I rewind the film so I can put it back to its original canister. Did I made a mistake? i only took 1 shot then rewind it back.
I don’t see anything wrong~ did you cover the lens when you took a shot? If not, you’ll just have an exposed frame on the film
Hi wanted to ask when do I know when my film is fulfill?
When you can’t advance the film anymore and it says 72 on the counter (for a 36 exposure roll)
Thank you so much ! I found this camera at an island this summer in Greece and I have this I suppose the film was brand new ! When the film will be done I’m thinking exposing them and try finding the owner if there is a photo of the owner!
@@kikakob5775 that would be so cool! hopefully, you can find them~ I'd like to help if you want haha
Hello, is it Ok to use an ISO 800 film in this Kodak Ektar H35? I plan to do so for a night time indoor party with low light.
Yes, 800 would be great for that, and don’t forget to use the flash 😆
Fantastic !!! I was waiting for this one. 🥰 My Ektar H35 ( same color as yours BTW ) is still loaded, wisely with an ISO 200 film as I have already seen from other reviews, that 400 is a little bit too much for this camera on a sunny day. A good chance for trying the new Adox Color Mission film. I already took quite a few pictures, but hey, shooting 72 frames seems to take forever … hahaha …
Thanks Berndt! I wish I got a hold of the Adox colour mission haha, alas I didn't. 72 photos is nothing to me, I burn through rolls fast haha 😅
Hi, I’m beginner and want to learn how this camera works. In shooting, how to do the pattern “advance film,shoot”. I search over the youtube and can’t find tutorial with this pattern. Does it need to roll the advance film until it stops for next to shoot?
And for the battery, is it okay not to unload the battery if I’m not using the camera?
Thank you in advance.😊
Yes, “advance film, shoot” means you manually turn the film advance wheel ⚙️ until it stops, then you can take a photo. This action moves the film forward to the next frame and readies the shutter to fire the next time you hit the shutter release button.
I would unload the battery if you’ll be storing the camera for long periods like a half a year or so. But it shouldn’t be a problem for shorter periods like days or a few weeks
@@Bonsees got it. Thank you so much 😊
I am really interested in buying this camera, but I am new to film photography. Can someone help me and explain what would be the best film rolls to use? Like brands and what works with this camera. Would love to take this camera on my holiday
kodak or fuji for colour film, and ilford or fomapan for black and white film ISO100-400 for sunny days outside, ISO400 and above is for low light but really grainy, I suggest using a 400 rated iso film as it'll be good in both situations
Hi! I just got my Ektar H35 and loaded it with Kodak 400 film. After letting it rest for a night, the outer went from 12 to S. What does this mean?
The counter resets if the film door is opened/unlocked. Not sure how you stored in overnight but maybe it got poked a bit? It’s probably ok if you can still wind the film & take more photos
Thank you, very informative.
Glad you think so! Thanks 😊
Hi! Thank you for the video. Can you tell me how big photos can I develop from this camera without losing a lot of quality. For example for a standard, oldschool fotoalbum 10x15cm :)
Hi, my film counter still stuck on “S” after taking several photos, and I think I insert the film correctly. What should I do? If I continue filming, does the photo will result good? 🥺
If you’re able to fire the shutter & shoot, the counter is probably broken, but it’s most likely fine and your photos will still turn out. See if the store you got it from have warranty or get it exchanged if you can
Hi! I loaded my film to the Kodak Ektar H35, but when I try and advance the film, the film rewind crank didn’t move. And I pressed the film rewind button 😢 and now I can’t use my new film. Any tips on whether I can reuse my current film?
If the film advance wheel stops, allowing you to take a photo, it’s ok. The rewind button will pop right back out the next time you advance the film.
If the film advance wheel just keeps turning and you can’t take any photos, the film didn’t attach to the film take up spool. Just open the back and reload the same film, it’s still good. Hope this helps
Does anyone have any info on why my film negatives came out completely blank?? I loaded it correctly and assumed everything was okay when I dropped them off to be developed and was given a call about them having zero images on them. I used it from October 2022 to this month and lost all those memories 😢
Oh no, I’m sorry to hear 😞
There’s a lot of reasons this could’ve happened, maybe ask the lab if the film looked like it was burnt (exposed to light) or if it looked like it didn’t got shot (blanks).
Is processing the only way I could see my photos? Like I don’t need it in my phone, I just wanna see it
You have to process it
great video!
Thanks 😊
So do you have to take the battery out each time you don’t want to use the flash?
Nope. I found out that the problem I was having with the flash is specific to this one. On my other one, the flash doesn’t fire if I turn it off even after loading it. My problem’s also not a big deal, the flash unloads for a while after turning it off, and it will not fire after the next shot once turned off
Hi, how can i know if my roll is ready to develop cause it shows that my shots were already 72 but i still can take more pictures with it?
Just shoot until you can’t anymore, sometimes I’m able to get 3-4 more half frames past 72. Just don’t force the film advance wheel so you don’t accidentally rip the film out of its canister 😂
@@Bonsees hahaha alright thanks a lot!!!
Hey Bon, your videos had been helping me a lot. Keep going on! Also, can you do review for Kodak i60? Thanks Bon!
Thank you for your kind words! I have used the i60 and will be making a review about it soon 😄
Thank you for the review!
pleasure!
How about Fujifilm 400 , does it will be better than kodak 400??
Fujifilm 400 is now produced by Kodak so it’s probably the same as Kodak 400 😅 unless you get the Fujicolor 400 made in Japan. Either way, they function pretty much the same, it’s just that they have different looks, Fuji tends to be neutral with greenish shadows while Kodak have warm tones overall
Hi, i want to take it to a concert (in a venue) with me, what film should I put in it ?
Try ISO 800 and above film
Excellent review! I see one in my future to go with my Agat 18K. Also please do the review of the TX-1 If you get the chance!
Dang, the Agar 18K looks so cute! I might get one for my collection 😆 and thanks, I’ve had the TX-1 for a year and a half now so I think I’m ready to do a long-ish term review for it
Please help me choose between Kodak Ultra F9 and Kodak Ektar H35 🥺🥺🥺🥺
TLDR: if you want full frame photos go for the F9, if you want half-frame photos go for the H35.
They both have similar image quality (the Ultra F9 just wins a bit with it being "full-frame"). The real difference is that the Ultra F9 will get you about 36 photos on a 36-exposure roll of film, while the Ektar H35 will get you about 72 photos (but half the size). This can save you some money. There's also the aesthetic choice, personally, I like how the Ektar H35 looks and it's also smaller.
Hope this helps!
@@Bonsees thanks a lot 🥺❤
How do i know if the pictures are actually being taken
You just have to trust the process 😅.
Joking aside, you can’t really be 100% sure if you’re getting photos when shooting film. But you can increase your confidence by checking some things like if you can advance the film and it stops to cock the shutter, if you hear the shutter sound when you snap a photo, if you make sure to use the flash in low light situations, etc.
Question, my counter is not turning after 4 shots. Still in "S". Is there a problem with my camera? Thanks.
Sorry I’m late. How is it? Are you able to take photos or does the film advance keep turning? (If you can take photos, it might be a problem with the counter, if the film advance wheel just turns, you have to reload the film because it didn’t catch onto the take up spool)
I was able to take photos. Maybe the counter has a problem. Just sad that I just bought it last December 2022 and try taking photos a month after.
Great tutorial
Thanks!
Did you use the flash for your photos outside?
Can I open the door while the camera is still with film?
Don’t, that’ll ruin the film. Only open if once you’ve finished a roll and rewound it back
For a beginner to film cameras, which one would you recommend the most? I love the Ektar H35 and the fact that it's a half-frame camera (so more exposures!!), but I'm not sure if the portrait mode of the H35 will bother me. I'm currently looking at Ektar H35, the M35, M38 and Vibe 501F.
Personally, I didn’t mind the default portrait orientation of the H35, but I can see how that could bother someone. The M38 has a brighter flash than the M35, while the vibe is pretty much the same as the M38 (spec-wise). Among these, I’ll probably go for the M38 or H35. Hope this helps
@@Bonsees thank you for the reply! I got the Ektar H35 in the end, can’t wait to explore with it!!
@@rslynesays have fun 🤩
Hi! Im completely new to photography, especially film photography and this is my first camera. Can i switch to another roll if the exposure or situation changes during the day or do i have to take all 72 photos without wasting the rest of the film?
you cant change the roll in the middle. you will ruin the film.
can you please help coz mine just stays on S and dont turn to 1 but the flash works
Are you able to take photos? 🤔 you have to shoot around 2-3 shots before it gets to 1
Hi! I follow all the stepson but when I take a photo there's nothing in the film is it normal?
I hope you didn’t open the camera after taking photos… you won’t see anything on the film until you get it developed. Exposing the film to light before processed will destroy the photos shot on it
Hi !! I was thinking about buying the H35 camera but i wanted to know if you could also do full frame pictures with it or if it was only half frame ?
Thank you :))
It’s only half frame 😄
thank you so much !!
can you do a video on targets heyday 35 mm camera? i just got it and i’m super excited about it, but i’m worried i’m gonna break it
Beautiful photos and the review! Where do you develop your films in Toronto? Any places you could recommend?
I usually go to Downtown Camera, love their scans. I’ve also gone to Aiden Cameras before, they separated each half frame photos individually, while downtown camera gives you photos with two half-frame photos in it
@@Bonsees Thank you!!!
Very comprehensive review Bon! Have you seen LOMO'S new wide angle lens camera? Hope you can review that next. Cheers!
Got it preordered 😉
Hi! I just got this camera and was trying to test out the flash without loading the film but the flash does not fire but the red light is on. I'm new to film and photography in general so I was not sure if this is normal and if the flash only fires if there's film loaded to the camera?
The flash will only fire if the shutter is cocked, which you can do by having film inside… but there’s a way to trick the camera that there’s film in it, I don’t really recommend it, but if you wanna try, open the film door and inside you’ll see a gear ⚙️ now as you wind the film advanced wheel, turn that gear to the same direction as the wheel and at some point the shutter should cock. I hope that doesn’t sound too complicated. Maybe I should make a shorts for this haha
@@Bonsees ah thank you! I was lowkey scared that I got a defective unit but I got it to work with your instructions 😄 a shorts for this would be awesome though 😊
@@heymiiki12 glad to help! 😆
Sbody know the model name of this Fujifilm camera?
Which one? If you mean the one at 9:02 it’s a Fujifilm TX-1
Your video is what the tutorial link they provide should go to, covered all the features it seems to have compared to the official which leaves a bunch out
Thanks 😂
How did you convert it to digital photos?
I got the film developed and scanned at a photo lab
how do we know when we've used all the films?
Usually the counter would say 72 for a 36 exposure roll, 48 for a 24 exposure roll. But most of the time you can get one or two more after that. The film advance wheel will stop rolling once you reach the end of the roll, like you’d feel resistance (don’t force it cause you might rip the film out of the canister)
I love all your review! I've just buy it, and I'm using 200 iso Kodak Gold on it. Is it good for you? Another question is: you don't raccomend use 400 iso in this type of camera? Thank you!
Hey thanks! Not that I don’t recommend 400 for this camera, it’s probably good when it’s cloudy or when using indoors. It just looked over exposed when I used 400 ISO outdoors in sunny conditions
May i know how to transfer the photo to the phone?
its a film camera not a digital camera
You’ll have to finish the roll of film then get it developed and scanned by a photolab so you can get digital copies of the photos that you can send to your phone
@@Bonsees thanks
Hi there - Wondering if someone can help. Apologies if this is a stupid question.
I'm hoping to find a digital camera that can produce the look of disposable camera photos, similar to this. I was thinking if I buy an ultra cheap older digital camera this may work?
My reasoning behind this is I'm conscious of the environmental impact of film and personally I'd like to use a digital model but I really love the look of film photos - No hate toward film photographers, it's just a personal preference.
Is this something I could achieve by doing the above?
Thanks in advance
Older digital cameras will have their own distinct look (Like, you can tell when a photo was taken in the early 2000s and they’re very different from from the film look). I don’t think you’ll find a one-to-one mapping of the aesthetic of plastic film cameras with older digital cameras. If you want to use an older digital camera, you’ll have to settle with the look of older digital cameras instead (I used to a have a canon SD1000 which was pretty nice, but will definitely give you MySpace photo vibes haha). Other than that, you can edit your digital photos to make them look like they were taken with a toy camera.
Or… this gave me an idea haha. You can try Lomography’s experimental plastic lenses like the Diana F+ Lens that you can mount on a DSLR/mirrorless. Maybe find an old canon dslr from 2009 and slap on the plastic lens and you might get some interesting looks.
@@Bonsees Thank you so much for that information!
What’s got me thinking along this line is the “Papershoot” camera that keeps popping up on my Instagram.
Somehow they’ve managed to give the feel I’m looking for - but the lack of viewfinder for a $120 price tag is kind of throwing me off.
I just can’t figure out how they’ve managed to replicate the kind of photo look I’m going for with a digital device.
And I was trying to find another avenue of doing this - but with a viewfinder!
Oh the papershoot camera is actually kinda cute.
Have you tried the HUJI app? It’s a camera app so it’ll be a phone thing (which you might not like hence why you’re looking for a separate camera 😅), but I thought their effects look nice
@@Bonsees I really do love the idea of it. I think I’m just a little thrown by the fact the framing of your photo is pure guesswork
I’ll definitely look into that app too! Thank you so much for your help
@@hollietoronto anytime!