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

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The shutter is limited to one speed, a relatively slow 1/100th of a second. In addition, there’s no way to adjust the lens aperture. Therefore it is imperative that we load an appropriate speed film for whatever the conditions may be in which we expect to be shooting. If it’s a bright, sunny day and we’re shooting outside, we should choose a slow film (low ISO). If we’re shooting indoors or at night, a fast film (high ISO).

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After loading the camera with 200 or 400-speed 35mm film, all you have to do is aim the camera and press the shutter.But there are some nice things as well, and some of the camera’s weaknesses can even be seen as strengths, depending on the user’s perspective. You need to take your time with these cameras because the shutter speed is only 1/100. This means that there’s a chance that you could take a blurry shot if you’re not taking your time.

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Figure 1. On the left (1), a scene with a slight underexposure, scanned without colour correction. Middle (2), is a colour-corrected (1) via Photoshop’s Color Balance sliders. Right (3) is the same scene exposed with two extra stops of light with no colour correction. Ektar’s colours. The new Kodak Ektar H35 half-frame is one of several recent plastic point-and-shoot 35mm cameras produced by Retopro. The Ektar H35 half-frame film camera is officially licensed by Eastman Kodak and is the second product the company has produced under the Kodak brand; in 2020, Retopro produced a set of 1970s-inspired metal film cases.For many new or casual users, these optical aberrations and flaws will be irrelevant and may even be desirable. Lomography has made an entire business out of selling lo-fi camera gear. There’s space for this sort of imperfection in this hobby, and the H35 adds to that space. In this film review, I’ll share my findings, including tips for getting the best results. But first, the basics: a brief history and technical characteristics of Kodak Ektar 100. A brief history of Kodak’s Ektar brand. The Kodak Ektar H35 isn’t necessarily anything special, but when we’re comparing it to the Ultra F9, I think the design is much better. I can tell that they’ve actually had these specifically produced because it resembles the old Kodak Instamatic cameras. This time Reto (Yup the Reto UWS folk) are behind this. They just licence the name and Kodak are more than happy to get the free press. This important relationship just feels neglected and negated with the H35’s viewfinder. I can forgive a wobbly rewind crank and find the erratic frame spacing somewhat endearing, but the viewfinder is something that I don’t think should have been compromised. Is it a deal-breaker? Not for the low-priced fun that the Ektar H35 offers, but it does drive me mad to see a camera that is so close to a perfect slam dunk instead bounce off the rim. Easy, Out-of-the-Box Fun

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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. I know this because I looked into producing my own film cameras before these came out and they were exactly the same).

I found that 35mm Ektar 100 has almost no visible grain when scanned, even at 40MP . Especially when no sharpening is added in post. In medium and large format, you’ll need a drum scanner to see any resemblance of grain.

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Additionally, the viewfinder could be better. As is, the Kodak H35 has a mesh pattern to indicate where the exact frame is. In particular light, it isn’t always easy to see. The manufacturer should have spent an extra dollar to shade it out completely. Then, in 2022 a new star was born, the Kodak Ektar H35, a half-frame camera that kind of seems like some thought actually went into it. Looking similar to some of Kodak’s first cameras, (like the Kodak Instamatic), this actually seemed to have been designed and considered. If you don’t think there’s enough light to fully expose your ISO 100 film, Ektar is better to be left at home. Or pushed in development. This reversal of roles, finding scenes to fit the camera rather than making the camera fit the scene, might be a refreshing change of pace for veteran photographers and may provide a unique perspective to newer photographers. And the half-frame format does this too, also by causing a different approach to content.

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The only way to avoid this is to be careful when shooting into the sun. I suspect it is because the sun is right on the edge of the frame. So it may be best to ensure the sun doesn’t sit directly on either side of the frame. In this image, you can see a light leak from one spilling over into the next Alternatives I honestly kind of like the overall aesthetic of the H35, it’s got a nice vintage feel, and I think they decided to go for something similar to the old Kodak Instamatic.