EKTAR H35N Half Frame Film Camera Bundle with Kodak Ultramax 400/24EXP 35mm Roll Film (Striped Black)

This is such a fun little half-frame film camera, but if you’re brand new to film (like me), a few things were confusing at first — so here’s what I learned to save you some time: • The camera itself is fully mechanical — it doesn’t need batteries to shoot. The single AAA battery is only for the flash. • To avoid draining the battery, just make sure the flash switch is down (off) when you’re not using it. When the switch is up, the red light means the flash is charging. • After every shot, you must wind the film using the black wheel on top until it stops — otherwise you’ll either double-expose or the shutter won’t fire. • Loading film: tuck the film leader into the slot on the take-up spool (the empty black cylinder on the left), make sure the sprocket holes sit on the teeth, then advance until it catches. Once the counter hits 1, you’re ready to shoot. • The star filter switch is just a fun effect: • Down = normal photos (N). • Up = ✦ star filter on (lights turn into starbursts at night). I can’t wait to share the photos that come out of this little camera! I’ll update this review once I’ve developed my first 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!

I bought this camera because i wanted an alternative to buying disposable film cameras. at first the counter couldn't move, so i wasn't sure if the pictures i was talking would be captured. Secondly I decided to take this camera on a two week trip to Europe and I took pictures of monuments, sites and everything else travel related. When I returned and got the film roll developed nothing came out well. Two entire rolls were spoiled. All the photos had a pitch black haze over it. To add insult to injury i decided to give this product one last chance before i tossed it in the trash. About 30 shots in the film advancer slide and the capture button were stuck. The guy at my photo development studio told me that this kind of film camera wasn't worth it and that I'm better off sourcing a used older film camera online. The disposable fuji and kodak cameras are so much better an easier to use than this. this product is a complete waste of money.

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!

Love this camera! Half frame exposures make it so much more economical. The waterproof housing made it great. I love it and the kids had a blast with it too! Was so much fun watching them be creative

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

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

Una excelente relación calidad precio. Puedes experimentar proyectos interesantes sin meterte tanto en las complejidades técnicas