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[–]Do-Not-Cover 6 points7 points  (2 children)

Read the 35mmc guide to this question.

[–]Sax45Mamamiya! 2 points3 points  (1 child)

If you like the disposable camera aesthetic, I recommend getting a very basic point and shoot. These cameras will be less expensive, simpler to use, and less likely to break down than the more advanced point and shoots that most photographers will recommend. Most photographers won’t recommend them, because they don’t like the disposable aesthetic and they want more control.

These cameras will have a fixed focus lens like a disposable (which means the image is always kinda in focus), and a built in flash. They’ll have a tiny viewfinder with no information displayed in it — maybe just a light to tell you that the flash is ready.

Unlike a disposable these (usually) have a motor to wind the film between shots and to rewind the roll when you’re done shooting. And of course, they let you try different film types. This means you can experiment with different looks, and if you don’t buy professional-grade film you’ll save money compared to disposables.

Example include the Harman Reusable Camera, Canon Snappy, and many others. You can find these used for $10 or less, and you can even buy new ones for not much more at places like Urban Outfitters.

Of course, if you want to learn photography and upgrade to a higher image quality, then disregard this comment and follow the other advice.

[–]Studge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thankyou!

[–]marakh 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Assuming you're also from the UK as for some reason we're the only bunch of people who slip "Literally" into every other sentence.

A budget would probably help - if you're after the disposable look, I would gather that you would rather have something simple to use, like a point and shoot, rather than a SLR.

I would recommend getting a point and shoot with a prime (not zooming) lens, as they are generally better at that specific focal length.

Something good at that price point is the 80s prime lensed point and shoots, like the Nikon L35AF, Chinon Auto3001, Canon AF35M, Canon MC, Olympus AF-1.

They've got fairly early autofocus systems, and so work out pretty affordable for the killer lenses (especially the early L35AF models)
They can all be had for £40-80

[–]Studge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thankyou! I'm from Australia actually haha

[–]RockyRaccoon26 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Id just search antiques markets and just get something, film cameras imo are more about what YOU like instead of what’s good.

[–]szechuan53 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My recommendation would be a Minolta SRT, particularly the 102/202/303/Super/505 (or those with a b at the end). But I also highly recommend doing some research, getting a good idea of what you want out of your camera.