KODAK FunSaver 35mm Single Use Camera

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So-called "accident camera kits" containing film-based disposable cameras [9] [10] are increasingly being carried in vehicles to take images as evidence after an accident. [11] The absence of batteries allows instantaneous usage even after extended storage, for example in a glove compartment. The disposable camera is the ultimate tool for casual photography. It’s made for non-photographers, vacationers, first-time film shooters, and even experienced shooters looking to simplify their kit. But what’s really remarkable about the disposable camera in the digital age, is its enduring popularity – one can still find a disposable camera in nearly any drug store. The most common of these disposables (at least in the United States) is the Kodak FunSaver, which also happens to be the camera that introduced me to photography. Disposable cameras are bare-bones film cameras designed for single-use operation. They come pre-loaded with a roll of 35mm film, and the shutter speed, aperture and focus are all preset. Most disposables come with a flash that you can toggle on and off, but other than that you simply need to point and shoot. The film is advanced after each shot by rotating a thumb wheel, and once you reach the end of the roll, there’s no need to rewind or remove the film canister – instead, you drop the whole camera off for development. Where can I get disposable cameras developed? He is a Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts, holds a Foundation Degree in Equitation Science and is a Master of Arts in Publishing. He is member of Nikon NPS and has been a Nikon user since the film days using a Nikon F5 and saw the digital transition with Nikon's D series cameras and is still to this day the youngest member to be elected in to BEWA, The British Equestrian Writers' Association. Shot count is a biggie. While the majority of disposable cameras offer 27 shots, you can find models that take up to 39 shots. While these higher-capacity cameras tend to command a higher upfront cost, they’ll usually offer better value overall as most labs charge a flat rate for processing.

This article's tone or style may not reflect the encyclopedic tone used on Wikipedia. See Wikipedia's guide to writing better articles for suggestions. ( September 2023) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)The Kodak FunSaver is like all single-use cameras with a simple plastic lens, manual film advance, and 27 exposures. The Kodak FunSaver comes with a built-in flash and loaded with Kodak film. Color and contrast are pretty good, especially considering it’s a single-use camera with a small, plastic lens. Most disposable or single-use cameras come with built-in 35mm film, in either 27 or 36 exposures. Some differ in ISO, typically either 400 or 800, but also sometimes 200. ISO determines how sensitive the film camera will be to light, and, in turn, what type of settings it will work best. If you’re planning to use your disposable camera at an indoor event like a party or wedding, it’s wise to choose one with ISO 800 film as it will perform better in low-light situations. Higher ISO does produce photos that appear more grainy, but that adds to the old film look. If you plan on using your single-use camera outdoors in the daylight, a lower ISO will work well with the brighter setting, so your photos don’t look washed out.

Depending on how you plan to use your disposable camera, a built-in flash can be important. Most single-use cameras come loaded with ISO 400 or ISO 800 film combined with a preset aperture and shutter speed that should ensure well-exposed outdoor images. If you want to take pictures indoors or in the evening, however, you’ll need a camera with a flash. At first glance, the FunSaver looks like a toy. And with a design and a name more at home in a Toys R Us than at a camera store, the Kodak FunSaver is a toy. A closer look at the camera affirms this idea. Build quality is straight up consumer grade, complete with a loose shutter button made of flimsy gray plastic, a paper cover for the flash button, and a loud, rough advance wheel. The lens of the FunSaver is also exceptional by disposable camera standards. The 30mm f/10 lens found in the FunSaver features two aspherical plastic elements, which helps it achieve a sharpness uncommon in disposables. The lens’ center sharpness is good, while the aberrations and vignetting that occur (quite rampantly) in the corners give a pleasant, casual character akin to those loved by Lomography weirdos. While the images it makes won’t hold a candle to any high falootin’ glass or multi-element lens, the FunSaver delivers a considerably better image than should be expected, even beating some of the cheapest fixed-focus, non-disposable point-and-shoots.

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There’s a shutter button, a flash button, and an advance wheel. The camera is limited to a single shutter speed of 1/100th of a second, loaded up with Kodak 800 speed film, exposed through a fixed focus 30mm f/10 lens. There’s no way to adjust exposure besides holding down the flash button and hoping for the best in low light. Grundberg, Andy (1988-03-20). "CAMERA; This Newcomer Is Disposable". The New York Times . Retrieved 2007-12-27.

Things like shutter speed and aperture won’t factor in as much as ISO since they’re fixed settings on disposable cameras, with most having an aperture of f/10 and a shutter speed of 1/100s. That means the aperture is at a mid-range to control how much light is let into the fixed lens and the depth of field. The shutter speed is the length of time the shutter is open, affecting brightness and how motion is captured. At 1/100 of a second, disposable cameras have a good middle-of-the-road setting for basic photography. Camera comes with a single AA battery installed and the charge will last much longer than shooting the 27 pictures with flash. Considering that and the plastic body, the camera isn’t eco-friendly. The DarkRoom will send them to a recycling facility to recover much of the materials The FunSaver uses a 30mm F10 lens. The combination of a wide-angle focal length and an F10 aperture means there's no focusing mechanism at play. The FunSaver is quite literally a point-and-shoot camera. The FunSaver's lens includes a pair of plastic aspherical lens elements, which capture surprisingly sharp images considering that it's a cheap, single-use camera.KODAK: History of KODAK Cameras: Tech Pub AA-13". Archived from the original on 2007-11-14 . Retrieved 2007-12-27. Ferrania Dual Cassette System". Ferrania Technologies. Archived from the original on 2006-10-23 . Retrieved 2006-11-17. Kodak: History of Kodak: Milestones 1980 - 1989". Archived from the original on 2007-11-11 . Retrieved 2007-12-27. DISPOSABLE CAMERAS— VARIOUS-COLOURS". Archived from the original on 2015-05-08 . Retrieved 2007-03-05. The Kodak FunSaver comes from a very different era of American consumer product design. Unlike the Brownie (specifically the wildly popular No. 2), which featured metal construction and a glass lens, the FunSaver is made from plastic, some paper, and more plastic. For better and worse, the FunSaver is completely emblematic of the philosophy of expendability that characterized mass-market design in the 1980s, ‘90s and early 2000s.

Whether you're searching for 'disposable cameras' as a quality investment for your photography passion, a creative outlet, or a fun tool to introduce your kids to the joy of capturing moments, Wilkinson Cameras has got you covered. Explore our range, and experience the thrill of film photography as each snapshot transforms into a tangible keepsake. The feel of analog photography simply can't be replicated with a phone. In contrast, disposable cameras let you experience the delayed gratification of pressing the shutter and not knowing how the shot came out for weeks on end. Best of all is, you get physical prints that you can hang up or keep in a scrapbook, rather than digital files left to languish on a hard drive.

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The First Disposable Camera". Modern Mechanix. September 1949. ISSN 0025-6587. Archived from the original on 2011-09-27 . Retrieved 2008-11-25. Throw-Away Cameras Gain A Loyal Following in Japan". The New York Times. 1993-01-01 . Retrieved 2007-12-27.