STOCKING FILM-ERS
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As the run up to Christmas is catching up with us, here are some thoughtful while affordable stocking fillers for those who love to take photos. Whether you’re buying for beginners or enthusiasts (or maybe you’d even like to treat yourself this Christmas?), we have got you covered with our exciting range of cameras to add to your list; both analogue and instant.
Polaroid Now + Generation 2 – £139.99
The app-connected Polaroid Now+ Generation 2 instant camera gives you creative control through the Polaroid App: Aperture priority, light painting, double exposure, self-timer, manual mode and more — plus 5 lens filters you can attach to the camera. All in a classic design, and now made with 40% recycled materials. Compatible with Polaroid i-Type & 600 film in the original Polaroid instant film format.
Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera – £79.99
Take it easy. The mini 12 features automatic exposure and flash control, so you can simply aim and click. No messing around with settings, or remembering to turn the flash on; just joyful one-off snaps every time, whether you’re going for gold, silver or all out Fun with a capital F.
The INSTAX mini 12 is designed to keep up with life, wherever your adventures may take you. Which is why this camera is kitted out with super simple controls so all your friends can have a go. Twist to turn on. Twist further to enter Close-up mode. Twist to turn off. That’s it, lesson over.
KODAK Ultra F9 Film Camera – £49.99
Perfect for travel, the KODAK Film Camera Ultra F9 has a fixed focus lens, manual film winding and rewinding and a switch to turn flash On/Off. Just like it’s range of disposable cameras, Ultra F9 has fixed focus lens, manual film winding and rewinding and switch to turn flash On/Off. Simply purchase a roll of 35mm film and load it in, take your photos, rewind and bring the film roll to develop at photo developing stores.
ILFORD 35MM Sprite Reusable Film Camera – £49.99
Get started in film photography with this reusable camera by ILFORD. The perfect starting point for experimenting with 35mm, the iLFORD Sprite is easy to use and super lightweight for carrying around with you. Featuring a fixed shutter speed (1/120s), f9 fixed-focus wide-angle lens and a built-in flash, the camera is ready to capture snapshots in the daylight or late at night.
35mm Film Stock:
ILFORD XP2 Super 400 Black and White Film (C41)
ILFORD Delta 400 Professional Black and White Film
ILFORD DELTA 3200 Professional Black and White Film
Instant Film Stock:
Instax mini x 20 sheets
Polaroid Colour 600 film x 16 instant photos
Polaroid Colour 600 film x 8 instant photos
Polaroid Colour i-Type Film x 8 instant photos
Text and images: Katie Aird
