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The Kodak EC35 is a pocketable, beginner-friendly 35mm film camera

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Why This Matters

The Kodak EC35 offers an affordable, beginner-friendly entry point into film photography, making it accessible for new enthusiasts and consumers. Its compact design, ease of use, and variety of colors help revive interest in analog photography in a digital age. This development signals a continued interest and market for affordable, portable film cameras among a new generation of photographers.

Key Takeaways

There's a new Kodak-branded camera from Charmera-maker Reto, and it's a super-cute point-and-shoot film camera that won't break the bank. The $35 Kodak EC35 announced this week is meant to be as accessible as a disposable camera, featuring a 25mm lens with a fixed f/10 aperture, fixed 1/100 second shutter speed and a built-in flash (which requires a AA battery). It also has a slide cover that protects the lens and serves as a shutter lock, so you can throw it in a bag or stick it in your pocket without worrying about accidental snaps.

For beginners to film cameras, the new Kodak EC35 offers an even lower barrier to entry than Reto's $100 Kodak Snapic A1 camera and the $50 EKTAR H35 half frame camera from a few years ago. The EC35 comes in seven colors: Midnight Black, Vanilla White, Butter Yellow, Lavender, Powder Blue, Blush Pink and Avocado. You can get the Kodak EC35 on its own or buy it in a bundle with a roll of Kodak Ultramax 400 film for $10 more.