KODAK FunSaver 35mm Single Use Camera

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This wasn’t by choice; the FunSaver was just about the only camera that could be safely handled and operated (and dropped) by a hyperactive six-year-old. And it did as advertised – it made photography simple and fun, and helped me make countless terrible childhood field trip snapshots.

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? 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. Grundberg, Andy (1988-03-20). "CAMERA; This Newcomer Is Disposable". The New York Times . Retrieved 2007-12-27. DISPOSABLE CAMERAS— VARIOUS-COLOURS". Archived from the original on 2015-05-08 . Retrieved 2007-03-05.

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. 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. Read next: The best action cameras The best disposable cameras to buy in 2023 1. Kodak FunSaver Camera: Best colour disposable cameraThe 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.