The next big topic with this camera is the image quality. And I have to say, despite using an optical-grade acrylic plastic lens (same as glasses), this camera really gives the other half frame cameras a run for their money.

After loading the camera with 200 or 400-speed 35mm film, all you have to do is aim the camera and press the shutter. ILFORD revives the popular retro film camera from 1964 and introduces the new »ILFORD Sprite 35-II«

ILFORD Sprite 35-II Film Camera Key Features:

A fixed shutter speed and single element f9 fixed-focus wide-angle lens that’s perfect for daytime photography.

And although it has automatic capture settings, it features a manual film advance winding lever that allows you to rewind each exposure. The camera boasts a 31mm, single-element F9 fixed-focus wide-angle lens, allowing you to capture stunningly-focused daylight scenes. Its fixed shutter speed of 1/120s ensures vibrant, sharp images and also comes with a built-in flash. For that reason, this camera is way better as a film camera than it could ever be as a digital point-and-shoot. Film makes the process easy, thought-free, and fun. Throw in a roll of Kodak Ultramax or Lomo Purple and have fun. Shooting analog is a unique and rewarding experience, and in this article, we compare two newly manufactured and highly affordable film cameras — the Kodak EKTAR H35 Half-Frame and the Ilford Sprite 35-II. 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. There are some awesome half-frame cameras out there, like the Yashica Samurai, or even the underrated Olympus Pen F which has interchangeable lenses. But the Kodak Ektar H35 camera holds up surprisingly well in most cases.There are no technical barriers, no settings to mess with, nothing to distract you from what you're doing, and nothing to disguise ( or make up for) any weaknesses, creatively speaking. Taylor hits the nail right on the head in her review video. At first ( or even second) glance, the Ilford Sprite 35mm-II doesn’t seem quite impressive, and that’s because it’s not. Not in the traditional sense anyway. Effortless to carry at an ultra-lightweight 122 grams. Take the Sprite II anywhere you want to snag new old-school analog photos.

While Ilford doesn’t advertise this, the aperture does get larger when you turn on the flash. That means you can get a brighter exposure by turning on the flash — even if you’re taking landscape photos. The camera has a fixed shutter speed (1/120s) with a 31mm, single element f/9 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. 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. Features a manual film advance winding lever that moves through each exposure & rewinds the roll when finished. 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 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. speed B&W films, like Ilford HP5, also perform extremely well in this camera when shooting contrasty scenes. B&W films work best when there is a simple composition and good light. So as a general rule, I use color film when taking snapshots of friends, and throw in some HP5 or Kentmere films when out for walks. Which films should I avoid using with the Ilford Sprite 35-II? 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.