First-Time Film Photographers & Casual Everyday Shooting — Ektar H35 (2022): A delightful entry point into film — affordable, simple, and produces genuinely lovely half-frame pairs. The best value film camera on the market.
Parties, Festivals & Holidays — FunSaver 800: The original fun camera. Kodak 800 film gives warm, punchy colours with pleasing grain — especially with flash. Perfect for events and holidays.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The funsaver 800 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35 (2022) | FunSaver 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £40 | £12 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 35mm full-frame (24 × 36mm) — Kodak ISO 800 colour negative film |
| Video | N/A — film camera | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Fixed focus (~1.2m to ∞) |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | Built-in alkaline battery (non-replaceable) |
| Weight | ~125g (without battery) | ~145g |
| Dimensions | 105 × 62 × 37mm | ~115 × 66 × 35mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder | Simple optical viewfinder |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | 27 exposures pre-loaded (ISO 800 colour negative) |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | Pre-loaded 35mm film (non-replaceable) |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35 | FunSaver 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Parties & Events | — |
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