Kodak EKTAR H35N Half Frame Film Camera, 35mm, Reusable, Focus-Free, Bulb Function, Built-in Star Filter, Coated Improved Lens (Film & AAA Battery are not Included) (Striped Black)

A surprisingly great little camera! I plan to use it professional for funky shots in between my higher res ones, but also as a great way to grab quick vibey candid things at wedding cocktail hours and dance floors. It's also going to be my go-to for family trips and things, it's so simple and quick to use. Something I didn't realize until I got my first roll back: Since each exposure is split in half, you actually need to hold the camera vertically to take a horizontal photo, and vise versa. The view finder is a square so that makes it less obvious, so I'm glad I realized that before taking it to work! The images out of this are definitely not the sharpest, but beautiful anyway. I love the character that the photos have, and when there is a lot of sun in the lens it naturally does some fun light strips and rainbows things which I love. I haven't tried the star filter setting yet but I'm sure that's fun. The flash on it is surprisingly powerful which will make it a great camera for dance floor candids, similar to using a holga but for WAYYYYYY cheaper per roll.

This quirky half-frame camera brings an exciting twist to 35mm film photography. The EKTAR H35N's half-frame format cleverly doubles your shots per roll, making film photography more economical while creating interesting diptych possibilities. The striped silver finish gives it a sleek, retro-modern aesthetic that draws attention without being flashy. The focus-free lens delivers surprisingly sharp images for such a compact camera. While it may not match the precision of high-end SLRs, it consistently produces photos with pleasant contrast and minimal vignetting. The built-in star filter adds a creative option for light sources, though it's subtle enough not to overwhelm your shots. Operation is wonderfully straightforward - perfect for both film photography beginners and experienced shooters wanting a fun point-and-shoot. The bulb function is a welcome addition for low-light experimentation, though you'll need a steady hand or surface since there's no tripod mount. The improved coating on the lens does help reduce flare, though you'll still get some character in backlit situations. The build quality feels solid despite the lightweight plastic construction. One minor drawback is the slightly stiff film advance wheel, though it smooths out with use. The battery door could be more robust, but overall, the camera feels like it can handle daily carry. For anyone interested in film photography, whether as a primary camera or a creative tool, this half-frame offering from Kodak provides excellent value and unique creative possibilities.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

I bought an Ektar H35N for a light, cheap point & shoot travel camera. The idea purposes of this camera are: documenting daily life, travel, learning photography, and playing with different film types. (I’ve shot 35mm film professionally and as a hobby since the 1980s so I’ve used SLRs and other types of film cameras.) Pluses about the H35N: The camera’s half-frame format is just fine for casual photography, for sharing photos online, and can make decent 4x6 prints. You get twice the number of shots per roll (72 photos on a roll of 36, for example) so good value there. The camera is lightweight, yet the shutter button, film housing, and rewind crank feel solid, and it looks like a camera, unlike other options in this segment which resemble toys or science fair experiments. The glass lens element helps to keep the image sharp-ish across the entire frame, unlike all-plastic lenses which tend to have softer focus away from the center of an image. It accepts 30.5mm filters so you can add a ND filter for using 800 ASA film in daylight or a yellow filter for B&W film. The flash is good indoors and as a fill-in for shooting pictures in dim light. The bulb setting and tripod mount let you take long-exposure night shots or use low-speed film. The controls are very simple and viewfinder works OK. Minuses: The shutter speed is a little slow, so you have to be careful to hold it steady. This camera is best paired with 200 ASA film for travel photography. If you’re learning film, then this camera will help/force you to attend to the basics: how different film types affect your photos, paying attention to light, and thinking more about composition over fiddling with camera settings. Load it up with some cheap 200 ASA film and go make some pictures!

This type of camera makes me feel so nostalgic, not very sturdy for a camera, my cat nocked it over the counter and the top piece on the front came off 😅 the flash only works when you take off and then put back in the battery 💀 and even like that sometimes it doesn’t work. But I got it to take cute pictures for the summer and it works great!

i’ve been using it for more than half a year now and i love how easy it is to use and love the results as well. i take it with me whenever it’s sunny outside. highly recommend for beginners!

If I could give this lower than a one I would , I’m st bts / bt21 collector as you can see in the picture so trust me when I say this camera is garbage. It’s so light and cheaply made because Kodak I just learned went bankrupt twice and got taken over by someone else . This camera is flimsy , it’s so cheap when you get it , I laughed receiving it , it should have cost 10 dollars . It looks good in the picture but that’s because you have not held it

I got this because I love the way film photos look. So far I have only used it to take some fun photos at a few get togethers but I am planning on using it for some simple and photography eventually. So far though I love it and the way my photos come out! A little difficult to figure out at first if you don’t have any prior knowledge but it comes with good instructions and it’s easy to use once you figure it out!

La compré como regalo de cumpleaños de mi hermana que es fotógrafa artística y la verdad ella fue muy feliz de poderse reencontrar con lo analógico e imágenes que no puede controlar

This has made me enjoy taking photos again! I pretty much stopped because I was just taking photos and they were sitting on my phone. With this camera I KNOW that all of the photos that I take will get printed out. It has also made me think a lot more about the photos that I take and how to compose them. I would definitely recommend this camera it's a great little thing to have.

Bu kameranın incelemelerini mutlaka izleyin. Ben Kodak ultramax 400 film ile kullandım. Bilmeniz gereken önemli noktalardan bazıları: 1. Son derece ucuz, hafif, plastik bir analog fotoğraf makinası 2. Yarım kare formatında çekiyor, her bir fotoğraf filmi karesine dikey olarak yan yana iki fotoğraf sığdırıyor, yani 36 karelik 35mm bir film rulosu ile 72 fotoğraf çekebiliyorsunuz. 3. Kameranın lensi plastik ve oldukça küçük, çok az ışık alıyor. Kapalı alanda çektiğim fotoğraflar gündüz vakti olmasına, oldukça parlak ampul aydınlatması olmasına ve 400 iso film kullanmama rağmen çok karanlık çıktı. Açık alanda ya da doğrudan güneş ışığı alan bir yerde değilseniz flaş kullanmanız şart. 4. Bu makina güneş ışığı altında fotoğraf çekmeye daha uygun olduğu için iso 400 yerine iso 200 film kullanmak daha uygun olabilir. Güneş ışığında çektiğim manzara fotoğrafları da 400 iso film kullandığım için istediğimden biraz daha parlak çıktılar. Bir sonraki sefer için Kodak Gold 200 film alıp ağırlıklı olarak dış mekanda gündüz vakti çekim yapmayı düşünüyorum. Fakat gece flaş kullanarak 400 iso film ile çektiğim fotoğraflardan memnunum. Sonuç olarak fiyatı Türkiye'de yaşayanlar için hak ettiğinden çok daha pahalı olsa da bana göre bu fiyata alabileceğiniz, rahatça yanınızda taşıyabileceğiniz en güzel yeni analog fotoğraf makinası. Ben oldukça memnunum. Bahsettiğim özelliklerin farkında olarak satın alacaksanız tavsiye ederim.

Great quality photos & so easy to use for beginners

Very satisfied at first but now the flash is not working anymore for no reason after 4 months of use and good care. Seems like a recurring problem and the customer support from amazon and kodak is bad