KODAK EKTAR H35 Half Frame Film Camera, 35mm, Reusable, Focus-Free, Lightweight, Easy-to-Use (Brown) (Film & AAA Battery are not Included)

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 QUALITYNow 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.FLASHThe 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/UNLOADINGLoading 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 COUNTThe 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 TIPSI 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 REMARKSI 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.

Love my camera. Battery life is long - make sure to switch flash to off when not in use otherwise red light remains on. Great size - easy to travel with. Can’t wait to develop first film roll for results!

I got this as a gift for my dad who is not a photographer but loves taking phone photos of his dog and sending them to me. He LOVES it. It is definitely the best gift I've ever given him!! The camera really works best in daylight and has virtually no low-light capacity, but for a point-and-shoot it is exceptional. I got Kodak color film to go along with it and the photos came out beautiful. The first roll which was developed at CVS was pretty worse for wear, but once I got him connected with a high-quality professional film developer, we got back the gorgeous photos attached. I'm now coming back and buying one for myself!!

This little half-frame camera is honestly a blast to shoot with. You get double the shots per roll, which is super satisfying—especially with film prices these days. It’s lightweight, easy to carry around, and has that nostalgic vibe I love when I’m out exploring or just hanging with friends.That said, it’s not gonna give you tack-sharp images. If you’re looking for pro-level clarity, this isn’t it. But for casual shooting, memories, and just having fun with film? It’s solid. I’ve gotten some really cool shots with it, even if they’re a little soft.Definitely recommend if you’re into the vibe of film and don’t mind trading a bit of sharpness for twice the frames.

Absolutely LOVE this camera! It’s the perfect handheld size, and looks so cute. The amount of times someone has complimented the camera and asked where I got it! The quality is amazing, it works great and is super easy to set up and use! The battery life is great BUT if you leave the flash turned on it does kill the battery. Took me quite a few times to figure out I was the problem there. Super durable and again, super cute!10/10 recommend!