9 Fun, Super Affordable 35mm Film Cameras for Beginners

ILFORD SPRITE 35-II Camera

The Best Selling

This bad boy is one of the more popular (and super cheap) options for those wanting to jump into analog. The Sprite 35-II will meet the needs of those experimenting with 35mm film and looking for a camera that’s ‘no frills’ simple. It’s a step up from disposable cameras and being reusable; it won’t create extra waste. The camera has a fixed shutter speed (1/120s) with a 31mm, single element f9 fixed-focus wide-angle lens, perfect for capturing most well-focused daylight scenes, and also features a built-in flash with a 15-second recycle time for nighttime shooting.

Brand: Ilford

Product Type: Reusable 35mm film camera.

Unique Feature: Fixed-Focus Wide-Angle Lens Optical Viewfinder.

Best For: The perfect camera for really... anything. Higher image quality than most on this list and is a huge best-seller.

Kodak EKTAR H35 Half Frame Film Camera

The Best For Vibrant, Poppy Images

The super fun KODAK EKTAR H35 Half Frame Camera is ideal for photographers looking to reduce film usage, capture your memories at a moment's notice, and remain sustainable.  Best Part? You can have twice as many images per roll; for example, a film roll with 36 exposures can yield around 72 half-frame photos - doubled! It features a built-in flash and a small-and-light body designed to be extra handy when you need it most. Sporting Kodak's famous name, this is the perfect option for those wanting a fun camera to fit in the fanny pack at your next music festival.

Brand: Kodak

Product Type: Reusable Film Camera

Unique Features: Insanely easy to use and ports bright colors for super poppy images.

Best For: Adventure, travel, street. A lighter option for those wanting bright, vibrant images.

Holga 135BC 35mm Bent Corners Film Camera

The Best Toy Camera For Experimental Nostalgia

This plastic sweetheart from Holga is the nostalgic toy camera for craters who prefer light leaks, minor soft focus, and retro vignetting to create distinctive photographs. Due to its simple and affordable design, this camera has become one of the most iconic toy cameras on the market. The unique traits that define Holga's reusable camera line would be considered flaws in any other camera. But that's why everyone loves it! 

Brand: Holga

Product Type: Reusable 35mm Film Camera

Unique Features: Funky features for light leaks and vignettes; quite the experimental approach.

Best For: A fun option to bring to a party, or for those wanting something different or outlandsih.

Holga 120 N Camera with Hotshoe

The Most Affordable 120 Film Camera... Ever?

The Holga 120N is one of the most iconic toy cameras, distinguished by its exceptional image quality, simple design, and basic controls. This particular capturing tool is most recognized for its standard-length 60mm f/8 plastic lens, which produces a soft, dream-like look, further highlighted by the inherent vignetting and light leaks created by the plastic body and simplistic construction. Simple to use but produces insane results. Plus, this might be the cheapest 120 cameras on the current market.

Brand: Holga

Product Type: Reusable Film Camera

Unique Features: The fixed 60mm lens for bokeh-licious portraits and style.

Best For: Those wanting a more elevated 120 film camera at a super affordable price.

Diana Mini & Flash

The Stylish Starter For Flash Lovers

Get flashy and spunky with the popular Diana Mini camera from Lomography. The Diana Family's little plastic winner is bundled with a Diana F+ Flash to keep your dreamy 35mm squares and half-frame shots in all lighting conditions. With the flick of a little switch, you can move from the retro square format to the fantastic half-frame format, giving you the ability to take 72 shots on one 35mm film roll. There are Multiple and Long Exposure features, a tripod mount, and a cable release attachment to further enhance creative possibilities. Plus, it looks super cute for those who care about product aesthetics.

Brand: Lomography

Product Type: Reusable film camera w/ flash

Best For: Experimental shots and fun vibes for flash lovers.

Simple Use Color Negative AQUA 35mm

The Take-Anywhere Waterproof Camera w/ Flash

Preloaded with Color Negative 400, this intrepid image maker will follow its owner to the ends of the earth and capture their analog adventures in dazzling color — dress it up for underwater exploration and down for on-land occasions too. Reload color film any time, have fun with a fixed 31MM lens focal length, and snap happily with the built-in flash.

Brand: Lomography

Product Type: Reusable Camera

Unique Feature: Rugged, waterproof, and pre-loaded with Color Negative 400 film.

Best For: Simple camera ready to go out of the box for those who like to get down and dirty.

B&W Simple Use Camera

Another banger from Lomography _ this black & white Simple Use Camera is preloaded with Lomography Lady Grey ISO 400 film. It is perfect for beginners wanting a monochrome solution to capturing memories. Capture in low-light situations with the help of its flash, and reload with any film you want to get the best bang for your buck. 

Brand: Lomography

Product Type: Reusable B&W Film Camera

Unique Feature: A black-and-white capturing solution for those wanting a moody memory bank.

Best For: Monochrome lovers.

QuickSnap Flash 400

The Ole Reliable

A convenient disposable camera for indoor and outdoor shooting, the QuickSnap Flash 400 from Fujifilm is loaded with a 27-exposure roll of Fujicolor Superia X-TRA 400 color negative film for bright, vivid results in a variety of lighting conditions. This is the go-to camera for party-goers and memory-keepers. Its classic outer green design is recognized everywhere in convenience stores, but why not stock up from our online inventory? The median ISO 400 is ideal for everyday use in most lighting situations, meaning you never happy to worry about getting a dull shot. Easy, peasy, lemon squeezy.

Brand: Fujifilm

Product Type: Disposable Camera

Unique Features: The 400 ISO in tandem with a built-in flash means a good shot anytime, anywhere.

Best For: Everyone looking for a vibrant disposable camera that offers flash and automatic settings.

Professional Tri-X 400 Single-Use Camera

The Easy and Disposable, For Monochrome Lovers

An easy disposable solution to 35mm film camera, but in black-and-white. This classic monochrome film perpetuates maximum push-ability when wanted, while its wide exposure latitude leverages even the most challenging lighting situations. And the distinctive grain structure adds a level of realism as dramatic and profound as you envision.

Brand: Kodak

Product Type: Disposable Camera

Unique Features: For monochrome lovers and for those wanting a single-use option to test the black-and-white waters.

Best For: Photographers wanting a detailed yet textured film camera to boast moody imagery for any fine art project.