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Title: New/ Kodak film camera
Post by: astrobeck on November 04, 2019, 03:32:24 PM
I just bought one of these in minty green....will have a review with photos sometime later.
Sorry if this has already been posted. I'm not always current with what I see or know....    8)

https://pastlanes.com/Kodak-M35-Film-Camera
Title: Re: New/ Kodak film camera
Post by: AJShepherd on November 04, 2019, 05:23:38 PM
It certainly looks identical to the recently introduced Harman Reusable Camera, only in a more colourful plastic!

Look forward to reading your verdict.
Title: Re: New/ Kodak film camera
Post by: astrobeck on November 04, 2019, 08:12:44 PM
oooh, I've been waiting for a Harman one too....seems they are not available here yet.
I hope Santa is listening..... 8)
Title: Re: New/ Kodak film camera
Post by: Francois on November 04, 2019, 08:51:41 PM
I must admit that the color ones look cute.
I wonder if any of them will have that magical Vivitar plastic lens?
Title: Re: New/ Kodak film camera
Post by: Faintandfuzzy on November 04, 2019, 08:55:03 PM
I'm curious how well some street work with Delta 3200 pushed will look
Title: Re: New/ Kodak film camera
Post by: John Robison on November 07, 2019, 02:14:00 PM
Oh dear, a bit steep on the price. These can’t be that much more complex than single use cameras so why three times (or more) the price. If this is to promote an introduction to film, then why put up a barrier right out of the gate.
Title: Re: New/ Kodak film camera
Post by: Francois on November 07, 2019, 08:54:48 PM
They might have a better lens... I'm not saying which one  ;D
Title: Re: New/ Kodak film camera
Post by: AJShepherd on November 07, 2019, 10:05:01 PM
With the Harman one you get two free rolls of Kentmere. Did think of picking one up but they're not out until some time next month.

Also, reusable counts as more environmentally friendly than 'disposable' where plastics are concerned, though I gather Harman do some recycling and reuse of the ones they get back for processing.
Title: Re: New/ Kodak film camera
Post by: Francois on November 07, 2019, 10:31:19 PM
Well... with these new models it's a win win situation for them. Since they don't take cameras back anymore they don't have to set-up a recycling process.
This is something I never quite got with the disposable cameras. Why make them disposable when it's so easy to make them reusable?
Title: Re: New/ Kodak film camera
Post by: John Robison on November 08, 2019, 12:00:55 AM
It’s obvious that I haven’t been paying attention to prices of single use cameras. They’ve gone up quite a bit so these aren’t so outrageous. I’ve several plastic reloadable 35’s that were picked up in places like Value Village, usually now for $2 to $3. Even found a Vivitar Slim & Wide.
Title: Re: New/ Kodak film camera
Post by: astrobeck on November 08, 2019, 04:53:15 AM
I think the price is a bit steep too, but film prices have climbed and disposables are more costly than they one were....
At any rate i splurged just to see how it works out....plus it was purchased in a fit of insomnia one night which explains some of my madness.  8)
I haven't received it yet since it's coming direct from China, but hope it arrives before my trip to California.
Title: Re: New/ Kodak film camera
Post by: astrobeck on November 12, 2019, 10:12:31 PM
Camera arrived today...    8)
blister packaged, no frills.
Taking it on a little adventure later this week.

Title: Re: New/ Kodak film camera
Post by: Francois on November 12, 2019, 10:45:04 PM
Cool. Can't wait to see how you like it :)
Will you be doing color or B&W with it?
Title: Re: New/ Kodak film camera
Post by: astrobeck on November 13, 2019, 01:32:55 AM
Thinking about some tri x....
Title: Re: New/ Kodak film camera
Post by: Francois on November 13, 2019, 02:33:06 PM
Tri-x is always a good choice in my book. Especially if the camera requires 400 film for daylight.