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FUJIFILM QuickSnap Flash 400 35mm Film Camera Everybody takes pictures on vacation. If we didn’t, how would we be able to torture our friends with our photo albums filled with 65 pictures of us standing on the beach? If we didn’t live in the era of the digital camera, how could we make those pictures into wallpaper for our computers so we could assault every person who enters our home with pictures of us standing on the beach? And let’s not even talk about Christmas cards without pictures. It would be a sad, sad day if there were no vacation pictures. This is why we have a digital camera, of course. A digital camera that the children are not allowed to touch. Ever. So what’s a family to do? Certainly not put up with whining the whole trip over this strictly imposed rule. No, a far better response is to buy cheap, disposable (single use) cameras for the children. They may then take whatever pictures they please without endangering Her Royal Digitalness and everyone is happy! Now, when it comes down to it, it seems that most of these single use cameras cost about ten bucks and have 27 exposures on them – in other words, they all look about the same. So how did we choose this Fuji Quicksnap 800 Waterproof Camera? Was it the 35 mm film? The 27 exposures? Perhaps the fact that the thing takes pictures underwater to a depth of 35 feet? That would be a good reason. But that wasn’t it. We chose the Fuji Quicksnap 800 Waterproof Camera because, between my two children, they got four of them – yes, four - for their birthdays. Apparently our extended family members are aware that we cruelly deprive the offspring of the right to Digitalize with our camera. And each and every one of them chose this exact model. Coincidence? Perhaps. I’m far more inclined to believe is was…….fate. Why, you ask? (and I know you do) Because this little $10 camera takes excellent pictures! We really put these babies through their paces. The kids hauled them all over the place, taking pictures on the beach, in the pool, in a volcano, at the Ironman. You name it, they snapped at it. There were even several beautiful, up close and personal self portraits, revealing exactly how big a human eye or nose can appear through the lens of a camera, in the shallow end of a swimming pool. The camera itself is cute – sort of a transparent casing with a little wrist strap and a lever type, um, lever that you push to take the picture. I have no idea what that thing is called, but it isn’t a button, it’s a cute little lever. The film needs to be manually advanced (be means of a little wheel on top), which I count as a good thing. For the kids, it meant far fewer accidental pictures of walls and feet, though no fewer intentional pictures of noses and parents looking goofy. There is no flash on this camera, so it really is best for outdoor use. If you plan to vacation exclusively indoors (or in a location with perpetual gloom), you might want to choose a different model. When getting the photos developed, we had the option of getting negatives, prints, a disc or all three. We chose the disc and have been very happy with the quality of the pictures. When downloaded to the computer, each photo is 1800x1215 pixels. This is more than big enough to do a little cropping and maintain image integrity. The images are almost without exception (okay, a few exceptions during self-portrait hour) focused beautifully (this is a point and shoot camera, no manual focus adjustments are possiRead full review
These cameras are great for photographing festivals or just throwing in your bag to take with you. I never think twice about carrying one, because they are so lightweight and durable!
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The film is expired, I personally have not tried using it to take pictures yet. For me it's more about the collectabilty. The original packaging is imaculate, it even has an original price sticker on it. And the camera itself well that is still in it's wrapper. The second one that I purchased will be used to take pictures with it. Well see how many develop fine. I will update when after the pics come in!
Good film I like to have regular pictures. if you internet goes down then you lose your pictures. here got a photo item and them to look back on.
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pros it is versatile and simple. Keeps photos in good condition even though you may not use all the film at one time
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