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Francois

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Ilford brings back the Sprite 35
« on: December 16, 2020, 04:33:33 PM »
Just saw this
https://www.diyphotography.net/ilford-revives-its-1960s-sprite-35-film-camera-after-60-years/

Ilford brings back the Sprite 35 point & shoot camera... sort of.
While the name remain the same, the look is completely different. Though I should say that the new one does look good (but not as funky as the original).
It's priced to compete with Kodak's recent offerings.
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Re: Ilford brings back the Sprite 35
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2020, 06:12:38 PM »
For those in the US B&H is selling the Ilford Harman reusable with much the same specifications for 29.50 including two 36exp rolls of B&W film. Order up enough extra film to bring the total to $49+ and shipping is free. Don’t know long they will have these, they could perhaps be discontinued with this new item introduction. But, right now a much better deal than this new camera.

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Re: Ilford brings back the Sprite 35
« Reply #2 on: December 24, 2020, 04:44:28 PM »
I saw this and thought it might be interesting to load with fast b&w and to do some street photography.  Should be fun!

Francois

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Re: Ilford brings back the Sprite 35
« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2020, 06:18:40 PM »
Definitely.

One of the things I like is that it still looks good while being unobtrusive.
Also, the price is cheaper than the price of the Dubblefilm Show...
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Re: Ilford brings back the Sprite 35
« Reply #4 on: December 25, 2020, 11:09:41 AM »
That original Sprite is straight out of Thunderbirds - am I showing my age!
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Re: Ilford brings back the Sprite 35
« Reply #5 on: December 25, 2020, 03:32:58 PM »
You're right about that.
Somehow I really miss the retro-futuristic look of those old tv shows. I just wish we lived more in a Jetsons world...
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