Fotofilm Pro Disposable Camera Single Use Film Ultramax 400
Fotofilm Pro Disposable Camera Single Use Film Ultramax 400 27 Exposure Flash – 2 pack
| Dimensions: | 13.6 x 12.2 x 4.1 centimetres |
| Brand: | FotoFilm |
| Dimensions: | 13.6 x 12.2 x 4.1 centimetres |
Great for Capturing Nostalgic Moments
The Fotofilm Pro Disposable Camera is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to capture moments in a classic way! The quality of the photos is surprisingly good, with vibrant colors and decent clarity. I took it on a recent trip, and it was so much fun to not have to worry about my smartphone or digital camera. The single-use feature adds a nostalgic touch, making every shot feel special. The camera is easy to use, even for those unfamiliar with film. Overall, it’s a great option for events, travel, or just for a fun day out!
Good
I’m almost amazed these thing still exist, we got them so our daughter down have to take her expensive camera to Italy with the school next year, she had no idea what it was, she’s amazed you have to wind it on to take the next photo, I’m feeling so old right now. Nice and cheap, haven’t processed the pics yet but sure they will be fine, they are easy to use and work well
A Convenient Capture Solution!
User-Friendly Design:
This single-use camera is incredibly simple to operate. It comes preloaded with ISO 400 film that has 27 exposures, making it perfect for anyone, whether you’re a photography novice or just looking for a fun way to capture memories without the fuss of digital cameras.
Compact and Portable:
What I love most about this camera is its slim design. It’s the thinnest disposable camera I’ve used, easily fitting into my pocket. This portability makes it an ideal companion for outings, parties, or spontaneous moments when you want to capture memories on the go.
Versatile Lighting Performance:
The camera is designed for both daylight and low-light conditions. I found it worked great in bright sunlight, producing vibrant photos without needing the flash. However, the built-in flash is a fantastic addition for those dimmer environments; it recharges automatically after use, allowing for uninterrupted shooting.
Wide-Angle Lens:
The wide-angle lens is a great feature that helps capture a broader field of view. This is especially useful for group shots or scenic views, ensuring you get everyone and everything in the frame.
Multipack Savings:
Buying the twin multipack is a smart choice if you’re planning an event or just want to stock up. It’s a great value, especially since these cameras are so convenient for various occasions.
Waiting to use
I am going to be using these for an upcoming trip to Switzerland, so as of yet, they have not been used.
The cameras themselves are lightweight, and I wouldn’t say they’re pocket sized, but would fit in a small bag.
The film is for 27 photos which seems like more than enough (as I will still have my phone to take other photos).
I know the quality will not be like a digital, but I do not mind that. In terms of developing, ASDA (last I checked) can develop them for 8.50. This makes it quite pricey all together (although I got this as part of the Vine programme). But it’s a price you pay now.
I’m looking forward to using this and it will be fun to use instead of a phone camera and really makes me think about what I’m taking a photograph of.
The flash looks like it can be turned on and off with a slider on the front of the camera.
I am really looking forward to using this. I just hope going through airport security doesn’t damage the film.
Old style and fu
Do we still need single use cameras when we have smartphones? Definitely not. However, I think it’s fun using one of those if you did grow up with them. It makes you think at the shot before taking it since you can’t take five and delete the bad ones.
Overall the photo quality is not bad, and you can still take really nice photos if you put a tiny amount of effort into it.
At 15 each, they feel quite expensive, but it’s okay for a one off experience.
Great disposable cameras
Like most other people who’ve reviewed these cameras I used to use disposable film cameras in their 1990’s heyday. So, yes, these seem a little expensive, but bearing in mind this is now a very niche product I personally think the price is okay. They come loaded with ISO 400 film – good for shooting indoors! They also have an inbuilt flash (which not all disposable cameras had back in the day, particularly the cheaper ones). These are really easy to use, great fun and would probably make a nice gift for someone young who might not have used a film camera before.
Not just for beginners
As you may have deduced from the photo disposable film cameras are not my usual fair but being a film nut I wasn’t going to turn down the opportunity to receive these for free in return for a review.
At the time of the photo the camera was obviously still sealed and I suggest you do this until you are ready to start using them, I have since shot a few frames in somewhat bright sunlight and got a feel for the camera.
Of course there isn’t much to get a feel for, providing you are a couple of meters or more away from your subject everything should be in focus as you have no way to manually focus this being fixed, and that is the idea, it is the epitome of point and shoot.
Whilst it may be some time before I am ready to develop the film I think I have enough experience of Ultramax 400 to say it is the perfect film for this kind of camera, Ultramax is a Kodak film very similar to their Gold 200 but with the higher ISO, as such it performs well in quite a wide range of lighting situations and, in my experience at least, produces fine grained, nicely exposed and fairly saturated images across the board, shooting in very low light you have the onboard flash to give it a helping hand but don’t expect miracles.
27 exposure is an odd number as if you were to buy a roll it would be 24 or 36, the price may seem a little steep if compared to the cost of buying the film but you have tio factor in that you are also getting a camera, albeit a single use camera.
Being C41 film there are still plenty of places to drop these off for processing though I tend to do my own nowadays, nit as hard as it sounds.