Ilford Sprite 35 II Black Silver

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According to Ilford, It takes 15 seconds for the flash to charge for a full shot. In practice, I’ve had the flash recycle time take anywhere from 3 to 20 seconds depending on how cold it is outside, and how much juice is left in the battery. What’s the difference between the Ilford Sprite 35-II and the Harman Reusable Camera? If aesthetics are more important to you, then the Ilford Sprite 35-II is definitely the way to go. The camera does look and feel better than the Harman Reusable Camera. But the Harman Reusable Camera is a better deal out of the box, as it comes with 2 rolls of film and a battery for the same price as the Sprite. The only times where the camera won’t work is when you want to get close to your subject, or when you want to take group selfies. The camera doesn’t focus closer than 1 meter, or 3.3 feet, meaning anything closer than that will be blurry. The Ilford Sprite 35-II continues this legacy. It meets the needs of people experimenting with 35mm film and looking for a camera that is “no frills” easy to use. It is an advance over single-use cameras because it is reusable and does not create additional waste. All in all, it offers a highly interesting and inexpensive opportunity to get into analog photography and experience the fine grain of silver-based photographs.

ILFORD revives the popular retro film camera from 1964 and introduces the new »ILFORD Sprite 35-II« Ilford presents a bundle consisting of Ilford media and the new retro camera: “ILFORD Sprite 35-II.” The reusable 35mm compact film camera pays homage to the original “ILFORD Sprite 35” from the 1960s. This stunning camera shoots images using just half a regular 35mm frame in portrait format, doubling the capacity of each roll. Using this camera, you’ll be able to take 48 or 72 images per roll instead of the usual 24 or 36. Last is the flaring. The lens is pretty good overall, but the flaring can be a big distraction in some images. Unless you like that look (which it can definitely be used for some cool effects), then you will always have to take photos with the sun outside of the frame. Shooting with the sun behind you is how you get the best light on your subjects anyways, so I don’t see it as too big of a issue. Final thoughts: Who is The Kodak Ektar H35 camera for? This article isn't a comparison piece between the Ilford and Kodak cameras, as these options are similar in quality, price, and use case. Instead, think of this editorial as an overview of the best choice in the film camera game of 2023.The great thing about the Ilford Sprite 35-II is that it comes with a built-in flash. So while you can’t change the settings, you will be able to capture photographs of people at night, or in darker circumstances.

After loading the camera with 200 or 400-speed 35mm film, all you have to do is aim the camera and press the shutter. I’ve used these rechargeable batteries, which will last longer than 8 months in the Ilford Sprite 35-II on a single charge. In older models, the flash will make a whining sound when first charging (newer models don’t make this sound), and lights up a red LED on top of the camera when it is ready to fire. The Kodak Ektar H35 is one of the most fun reusable cameras to hit the film photography scene this year. The Ektar H35 is built for all photographers who love capturing moments on film, but wish they were able to eek out just a couple extra frames per roll. When shooting directly into the sun, the Kodak Ektar H35 camera does create some significant flaring around the edges of the frame. In this image, it actually has a pretty cool effect, but to get to most out of it, you will have to have your subject in the center of the frame. If you are new to analogue photography, or someone who has always favoured 35 mm film, the Ilford Sprite 35-II is an affordable and fun little film camera. In the 60s, the original Sprite 35 was ‘the' go-to model due to its cheap price and easy-use. The ILFORD Sprite 35-II continues this heritage with a fixed shutter speed (1/120s) with a 31mm, single element f9 fixed-focus wide-angle lens; perfect for well-focused daylight scenes. This 35 mm film camera also comes with a built-in flash with a 15-second recycle time for night shooting. The ILFORD Sprite 35-II Film Camera is a re-usable, solid step up from your disposable camera. It's stylish, smart, and great for those that wish to capture a couple of snaps without the fuss/expense of going digital.Everybody seems to be confused about who really wants this camera, some are left head-scratching... I am here to clear the air. I was born in '89, and grew up around throw away cameras (Kodak). With that said, I don't know anything about film. I am starting to grasp some photography terminology, but it's a lot to learn. Anyways, I want to get that throw away camera feeling with 4x6 prints and it seems that this camera will help me achieve that. I simply do not need all the bells and whistles when taking photos... Ilford recommends using ISO 200 and 400 films with the Ilford Sprite 35-II. ISO 200 is great for full sun, while ISO 400 film works for every scenario, including when taking snapshots at sunset and sunrise, or when taking images at night with the flash on. The corners are completely unsharp while suffering from vignetting, lens flare, chromatic aberration, and dramatic distortion. The center of the frame is a little better, but that’s about where it ends. If you’re capturing landscapes, this camera isn’t going to capture photos that get featured in National Geographic (though, they could probably make it in Vogue!) The lens is not the sharpest, and the shutter speed is slow enough that it will make blurry images if you’re moving, but that’s actually a benefit for this camera. Because The Kodak Ektar H35 isn’t as sharp, it makes skin look flawless, and people look younger. People’s faces glow in an extremely flattering way. It’s still more than sharp enough to capture expressions, eyes, hair, textures, clothing. But it doesn’t make acne, fly away hairs, or wrinkles stand out — especially when the flash is turned on.

The simple, fuss-free operation of the camera makes it the perfect choice for anyone who wants to have fun capturing candid photos of their friends and family. I capture so many more smiles on a camera like this than any other in my kit. And that includes digital, where I can shoot 10 frames per second. Learn how to get the most out of your new Ilford Sprite 35mm-II Camera and the ins and outs of the film photography game in our Beginner’s Master Guide to Film Photography -- totally actionable and totally free! The Ilford Sprite 35-II continues that heritage and will meet the needs of people experimenting with 35mm film and looking for a camera that’s ‘no frills’ simple. It’s a step up from disposable cameras, and being re-usable, it won’t create extra waste.The camera has a fixed shutter speed (1/120s) with a 31mm, single element f9 fixed-focus wide-angle lens, perfect for capturing most well-focused daylight scenes, and also features a built-in flash with a 15-second recycle time for night time shooting. Here is the translated press release: Spring promotion: New camera and inkjet photo paper in a bundle The next big issue is the rewind knob. It works, but it feels flimsy — like it could fail if there was ever a big more pressure. Take it easy when rewinding the film using the button on the bottom of the camera. Don’t ever force it, of you may end up not being able to rewind the film.