The digital cameras sold by CVS had a resolution of 2 MP, included a fully automatic flash, exposure control, and a 10-second self-timer but could only hold 25 images. The secret for getting good photos from a disposable camera lies in knowing the cameras limitations. feet) — a valuable feature given that people usually aren’t huddled together in large group settings.

Adjust the camera to change the composition of your subject so that the people, landscape, or still life are framed in an interesting way. Use a lens cleaning liquid for glasses and a q-tip or soft cloth ( like this kit ) to get anymore stuck debris. This allows you to focus on framing and composing the scene while not having to worry about getting the correct focus. For those that want a more sustainable camera but still want the specific disposable or single-use camera look to their images, there are reusable cameras available that come preloaded with film or refilled by the consumer to be used over and over like the Ilford Sprite 35-ii.

The effect is similar that you might have got from an Eastern European film from the cold war era - with colors that look slightly wrong, but which give your photography its own artistic edge. The continuous flash switch makes it easier to take multiple shots, letting you concentrate entirely on the pictures! Regardless of the setting, having your subject too close will ruin what would have been a good image. Then simply point at your subject, look through the viewfinder until your focus is where you want it and press the button on the top of the camera to make an exposure.

Loaded with Kodak Max Versatility 800 speed film providing 27 exposures and equipped with a manual flash that needs to be ‘charged’– by holding down a button – between each use, this is your bog standard disposable camera, being lightweight and compact enough to slip into any pocket. Best of all is, you get physical prints that you can hang up or keep in a scrapbook, rather than digital files left to languish on a hard drive. This makes it a great option if you’re traveling to a rainy destination or don’t want to worry about the camera getting ruined at the beach. It doesn’t stop there — the Lomochrome Purple features three swinging color gels that can be positioned over the flash to manipulate its output.

The low cost of the camera and how easy it was to use, it only had one button and no other controls other than the viewfinder, made photography available to everyone rather than only professional photographers. For example, the flash is only good between 4 – 10 ft, the camera will only focus on objects 4 ft from the camera while anything closer will be blurry. This bulk pack gets your four cameras loaded with ISO800 film - which will give you the latitude to cope with sub-aqua shooting or overcast days. Since the disposable camera is fully mechanical except for the flash, there is no computer chip to tell the camera what date or time it is.

Now, it's available in a single-use camera, which may make for the perfect gateway drug for anyone looking to dip their toes into analogue photography. For example, these are the kinds of cameras nature-lovers would like take on a hike or take on a mountain climb. Disposable or single-use cameras are becoming popular again even though we have the clarity and convenience of digital. For more information about developing your disposable camera see this article about what it costs and how long it takes.

Why we love it: With a 4 metre flash range, the Ilford retro disposable takes great photos both indoors and out, and doesn't cost that much either. If you have a reloadable disposable camera, like the Ilford Sprite 35-ii , then you will need to supply 1 AAA battery for the flash to work. To determine how many photos you have left, look at the top of the camera next to the button you use to capture photos. The absence of batteries allows instantaneous usage even after extended storage, for example in a glove compartment.