Don't Break the Bank with Film Photography - Our Top 5 Budget-Friendly Film Camera List
In a time when the cost of living is constantly rising, it is no surprise that money has become the centre of most conversations. These days, everyone's buying needs over wants. But the urge to spend money - to strike a balance between work and play - does not have to be a costly one.
If you are a creative, or someone just looking to try something new and you have a bit of extra cash left over at the end of the month to treat yourself after the hard slog of weekday life. Why not get into photography? document those commutes to work, capture the chaos of Thursday night outs or preserve the fleeting freedom of your two day weekend.
Here is our list of 5 budget-friendly cameras that won’t break the bank.
Canon T50 Film Camera Bundle
Got a bit extra in the bank? Thinking about getting into photography but don't know where to start? Want the whole package without the stress of hunting down every accessory? Why not check out our film camera bundles?
Our bundles are an economical way to get more for your buck. You don't just get the camera - you also get an extra lens to experiment with, a strap and essential accessories like a flash to enhance your photography. This particular bundle features the Canon T50, an automatic 35mm SLR film camera that only requires you to change the ISO, focus on the picture, and click the shutter button. With shutter speeds from 2 to 1/1000 sec, a self-timer, automatic film loading, and motorised film advance, the Canon T50 is a super-easy-to-use film camera that blends the philosophy of a point-and-shoot with the feel and quality of an SLR.
Find our 35mm film camera bundles [here].
Vivitar TL25 35mm Point and Shoot Film Camera
The Vivitar TL25 is a steal at under £50 - the perfect easy-to-use Point and Shoot camera for your everyday photographic needs. It's not just a basic point and shoot, it features a dual-focus 35mm lens with both wide and telephoto modes that provides you with the flexibility to either capture landscapes or zoom in on details. It also comes with a built-in flash for low-light or indoor environments, and autofocus to make shooting even easier.
Find the Vivitar TL25 35mm film camera [here].
Disposable Expired Film Point and Shoot Film Cameras
Do you want to go even cheaper, with the 35mm film already included? Or maybe you are just looking to try out film photography for a day? Why not give our disposable 35mm Point-and-Shoot film cameras a go? These one-time-use film cameras are the perfect way to scratch that creative itch or test out a photograph before you invest in a more advanced and pricier set-up. Our disposable film cameras feature expired film, so if you are looking to not just have a classic film look, but perhaps something more experimental. You’ll get photos that feature unique textures, different colour palettes and beautifully aged aesthetics that digital is unable to touch.
Find disposable 35mm Point-and-Shoot film cameras [here].
Minolta Dynax 404si 35mm SLR Film Camera
Not looking for a Point-and-Shoot, but still want something more advanced yet budget-friendly to get into film photography? Averaging around £75, the Minolta Dynax 404si is the perfect film camera to introduce you to the world of SLR film cameras. Featuring a wide range of exposure modes, including manual, program, aperture and shutter priority, as well as shooting presets such as portrait, landscape, close-up, sport and night. You will never get bored with the number of creative options. With a shutter range from 20 seconds to 1/2000 seconds, ISO settings from 6 to 6400 and a built-in flash, you are getting a full-featured camera without the premium price tag.
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Olympus Trip 35
Thinking of a long-term investment? But don't want to invest hundreds? why not try out the Olympus Trip 35 - it’s earned the title as a cult classic and for a reason.
This compact 35mm film camera features a fully automatic, sharp and high-quality lens of 40mm f/2.8. No batteries are required as it runs on the built-in selenium light meter that surrounds the lens. Instead of the traditional focusing system you find in rangefinders and SLRs, the trip instead uses zone focusing. Meaning all you have to do is change between the four distance icons, portrait, two people, group, and mountain (perfect for landscapes and distant subjects), allowing less stress and more time to focus on the moment.
Find our Olympus Trip 35 selection [here]
Shooting film doesn't have to be expensive. In a time of hardship and money trouble, it’s important to ensure that, if you can, find ways to invest in yourself and your creativity. If you are looking for budget-friendly options, check out our under £50 section on our website by following the link [here].