Manchester on Film

A typical everyday life on film

I know that the hype of using a film camera has been around for quite some time. I've been wanting to buy a film camera for awhile but I never got the chance to actually buy one. So this time, for my first experiment using this kind of camera, I'm using the FujiFilm QuickSnap with Flash (ISO 400). This is a disposable camera because I'm not ready to commit to an actual film camera yet. And it's cheaper.

To waste time this holiday, I might as well snap some things from my daily routine. The streets I walk, the places I go to, and the view I see every day. Well, almost every day. Manchester is not as big as my hometown, Jakarta, but it is enough for me to live in. Enough things to do but not too many that it will distract me from my studies.

Well, that's enough blabbering. Let's see some of the snaps I took...

Somewhere in Oxford Rd

Somewhere near city centre

Somewhere near home

Somewhere in St. Anns

Somewhere in University of Manchester

Somewhere in Oxford Rd

Somewhere in Piccadilly Garden

Some pictures with friends

A quick review

Overall, it's quite fun to try this disposable camera. However, I must admit that it is unusual for me to use this kind of camera. I got anxiety of how the pictures will turn. Using the regular camera give me more certainty because I can see the result right away. I must admit, it is a little bit impractical to use this but if you love how it turns out (you know, those old picture colour tone and stuff) like I do, it is worth to try. The disposable camera itself worth from £7 to £9.

It cost me £8 to see the results (with the CD and film roll). I'm not sure I'm ready to spend that much money on 27 snaps. But, for the sake of trying new things it is worth it and I would definitely do this again. In fact, I was kinda debating whether or not I should buy a more professional film camera.

Tips:

Make sure you have enough light when you're taking a picture with this camera. The ISO is pretty low, so if you don't, the picture might get really dark. Use the flash if you're not in a broad daylight.

Make your shots count. 27 snaps are not that many. Make sure you take pictures that are worth it.

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