EKTAR H35 Half Frame 35mm Camera, Reusable, Focus-Free, Lightweight, Easy to Use (Film and AAA Battery Not Included) (White Pack with 24-Exposure Film)

Just had photos printed and I am obsessed! This is my first time using a film camera in years and my first time with a half film camera. Few things to note: 1. Half film just means you get double the photos with the film. 36 exposures will equal 72 photos. When these are developed, you can either have them placed on the same photo and get 36 “prints” or you can have them separated into individual photos for 72 2. The camera works GREAT in extremely low light as long as you use the flash 3. The camera does not do very well in bright light rooms or I haven’t figured out the trick for these to show better. 4. Full sun photos are great too Highly recommend this camera. Everyone loves the photos. It was easy to learn for a beginner!

I'm still relatively new to film photography but, I can confidently say that this camera is very nice to have. I personally just wanted a film camera with the quality of disposables, and this is absolutely perfect. BUILD QUALITY Now as you could guess, the camera itself doesn't have a great build quality, it's pretty much plastic, which wasn't an issue for me, but I know could turn off some buyers to it. The leather and the part above it feel nice to the touch though. One small complaint I do have though is that the battery compartment is a bit sensitive and just grazing it could open it. But I solved the issue by slightly changing where I put my left thumb on the camera. FLASH The flash itself needs a AAA battery and works great. It's very bright and gets the job done for painting the subjects in the dark from about six feet away I'd say. To turn on the flash, you sort of have to spin the border around the lens, there's a spot to grab on to for your nail right at the top, to make it easy. It's also pretty much impossible to turn the flash on and off by accident. LOADING/UNLOADING Loading the film is very easy on this, as you just pretty much put it in there and wind it up until you hear that first click. SUPER IMPORTANT, when unloading, don't forget to click down the rewind button near the battery compartment before unwinding the film. If it unclicks itself during the process, just press it again then it should stay for sure. VIEWFINDER/EXPOSURE COUNT The biggest issue that I have with this camera is the exposure count, as it is more difficult to view than other cameras. I'm not sure why they made it that way, but it is what it is. I don't really worry about it as I have 36 exposure rolls I use (which turn to 72) and always have a spare with me. The viewfinder has little meshlike blocks on the left and right sides, to show what will be taken out of the shot. SHOOTING TIPS I got my film back and it is safe to say that this thing performs really well outdoors on a sunny day. I like the softness and the grain on the images I got back. One note that I will add, is to ALWAYS use flash indoors unless there is a good amount of natural sunlight and use flash when it's not sunny outside. Even if it's light out, if it isn't bright, use flash if capturing subjects. I included an example of what it looks like when you shot in low light without flash (I was using a roll of Kodacolor Ultra Max 400). CLOSING REMARKS I think this is an excellent camera for the price and if you want an alternative to disposables. It's really easy to just pass the camera to a friend who is inexperienced with this camera, as it's pretty much wind, point, and shoot.

The yung generation are happy and interested to use this Camera because of the old style of this camera.

Update: the flash stopped working about 8 months into having this camera. It still works for outdoor use but I can’t use it in low light or indoors anymore. I probably got about 6 rolls out of the camera before I started having issues. Still a fun camera and a good price point but not as durable as I had hoped. It is made of plastic. ___________________________________ I’ve been looking into half frames for a while, but I wasn’t sure if I would like them, so I tried this one out before investing in a slr half frame. It’s the perfect camera to take with you on trips or to hang out with friends. I’m not worried about it getting damaged like my professional cameras and it’s pretty sturdy. Obviously it’s a fixed lens (no adjusting the shutter, focal length, or aperture) so it does poorly in low light and it’s garbage indoors but the flash is bright so that compensates a bit. The viewfinder is slightly off center so I’ve had to learn to adjust my framing accordingly after several pictures I thought were symmetrical came out off center. Overall a fun camera to play around for the price point.

The KODAK EKTAR H35 is one of the best and most fun analog cameras I’ve used. Since it’s half frame, you get double the photos on every roll, which makes shooting even more exciting. It’s also beautifully designed and super easy to carry everywhere. A perfect little camera for everyday moments.

Es una buena opción para comenzar a tomar fotos en película. Es muy fácil de usar. Es la segunda que compro, esta vez la compré para un regalo. Es bonita, ligera y estética. La recomiendo siempre.

Really cool to use in the summer. I bought this camera in 2023 and only got to leave a review now. These were all taken with a Kodak Gold 200 film. As you can see, it’s really dark when you’re in-doors even during day time. So it’s a must to use the flash. If not, better to use a film with 400 ISO and up. Of course, quality is compromised since it’s half-frame and the edges are blurry but then you also get twice the number of photos (72 photos for a roll of 36). I enjoyed travelling with this. Super lightweight and can easily put in your pocket/bag.

Non potevo essere più felice del mio acquisto! Questa macchina fotografica istantanea è davvero una meraviglia: compatta, elegante e semplicissima da usare, ma capace di regalare foto bellissime e dal fascino retrò. L’ho scelta bianca, e dal vivo è ancora più bella! Appena arrivata, l’ho provata subito e ho già stampato le prime foto: il risultato mi ha lasciata a bocca aperta! Le immagini hanno un tocco nostalgico e una resa che ricorda le vecchie pellicole. In più, il formato doppio è una trovata fantastica: si possono ottenere scatti verticali molto originali, perfetti da attaccare al muro, da mettere in agenda o da regalare agli amici. È leggera, intuitiva e divertente: sembra davvero un piccolo giocattolino del passato riportato al presente, ma con tutta la qualità e la precisione di oggi. 🔹 PRO: Design elegante e vintage, bellissima anche da esporre Facilissima da usare, ideale anche per chi non è esperto Foto di ottima qualità, con colori realistici e luminosi Formato doppio che permette scatti verticali originali Perfetta come regalo o auto-regalo per chi ama la fotografia 🔸 CONTRO: Le pellicole costano un po' e bisogna anche spendere per sviluppare, però le fa doppie quindi un rullino dura.

Além do visual massa, ela é bem divertida de usar. Sou nova nesse universo de câmeras analógicas e optei por ela como camera de entrada justo por isso. Ainda não revelei o filme, mas já tá na metade.

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