Re: Another 35mm film post


"Scott W" <biphoto@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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On Aug 29, 9:41 am, "Ken Hart1" <kwha...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
You can't expect razor sharp prints from a disposable camera, but OTOH, if
I
needed a camera and didn't have anything else, a disposable sure beats
trying to make a pinhole in a coffee-can.

And yes, I do carry one in my truck glovebox for insurance purposes.

Very true.

For the money they don't do too bad, in very good light at least.

You can get a decent 4x6 inch print from them, and at one time that
was what many people were after.

But even a couple of years ago it seemed like I saw a fair number on
the beaches, not very few.

My best guess is cell phones have replaced them, and before others
say, it most cell phones take way worse photos, IMO.

Scott


Hi Scott.

I agree with you that cellphones are the norm for casual photography. Most
of my friends want the photos on their PCs and it is easy to transfer photos
from the phone to the PC.


Still plenty of single-use cameras in the shops here in the UK.
Surprisingly, there's also plenty of film.

Regards, Ian.
Nottingham, UK.


.

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