Looks like we are spoiled this summer when it comes to cute and easy-to-use film cameras. Kodak just announced the Kodak EC35, a beginner friendly point-and-shoot camera costing just $34.99 / £34.99.
Kodak EC35 at a glance:
- Price: $34.99 / £34.99
- 35mm film camera
- 25mm acrylic lens
- Shutter speed: 1/100s
- built-in flash
- Power: 1x AA battery
As its name suggests, the EC35 takes 35mm film stock; you wind and rewind the film manually, as this adorable camera has as few electronic elements in there as possible. The one AA battery it needs is to power the built-in flash. So unless you shoot exclusively at night, it will last a while – that said, it’s always wise to carry a spare battery.
The lens is a 25mm, F10, 2-element optical-grade acrylic optic. The wide 25mm focal length can cover street photography, landscapes and portraits, basically a perfect travel companion. Shutter speed maxes out at 1/100s so you can capture most scenarios, while for freezing fast motion and for low light there’s also a built-in flash unit.
Dropping it in your bag and having it ready anytime is a no-brainer, since it weighs only 102g. The lens is protected by a sliding cover which also doubles as a shutter lock, so when it’s closed you won’t accidentally take pictures inside your bag.
After the release of the Kodak Snapic A1 earlier this year, which felt – though producing pleasing images – a bit overpriced, the cheap and cheerful Kodak EC35 now comes in 7 appealing pastel colours: Midnight Black, Vanilla White, Butter Yellow, Lavender, Powder Blue, Blush Pink and Avocado Green, and officially the cheapest 35mm film camera in Kodak’s repertoire.
For only a little more than you would pay for a disposable, you get a stylish reusable film camera. While the cost of film development and processing isn’t included, you can choose among prints, digital scans, or both when you have your film developed. Even with these additional costs, it’s still a relatively affordable way to enjoy full-frame film photography—especially when compared to the price of full-frame cameras.
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