I bought this CDR-King 35mm film camera for P50 (about US$1.20). This was my first choice for a "trial" camera when I decided to start with analog photography. I was still unsure of pursuing this hobby so I wanted to get a test camera. This is probably the best camera to start with since it's really cheap. However, if you have a film SLR then it's much better.
For that price above, you're already getting a free film (Fujifilm Superia 200) and an AA battery along with your camera. Unfortunately, the one I bought didn't have a battery in the package, for some strange reason. I also failed to check with the sales lady before I paid for the pack. Thank goodness I've got tons of spare batteries at home that still worked so I didn't have to buy a new battery. You can see the package that I got here.
It was really easy to operate the camera since the camera also came along with a manual. It's definitely user-friendly and lightweight. The thing with this camera is that I find it fragile. I think like a wrong move might break the camera or something.
I personally think that it was really a bargain to get a camera and a film (expired) for only P50. The camera took decent shots, which I mostly love. This can also be a great experimental camera, if you wish it to be. You can create filters or burn the lens at the sides for a fun effect on your photos without feeling sad for the camera. You can tweak it a bit just for fun.
The photos that I got with the camera weren't bad at all. I just found some weird empty photos after having the first roll developed. I didn't tweak it or anything. I'm still not sure what happened to it. I think it's because the place is too dark, or I don't know. I got a few of these photos:
Below are some of the decent shots that I got with my first roll. It's not really that nice but I think it's a good start. Most of them are a bit dark but then I like them that way. My second roll is coming up so I'll be posting some more. Check out my entire roll here.
is it disposable?
ReplyDeletethe cd-r king camera?
Hello Justine! The staff in the CD-R King branch said that this was a disposable camera. However, unlike most disposables I've used, the interior is definitely very much like the usual P&S film cameras and you can reload films over again. So, I think it was built to be reused. :)
DeleteSo, it is disposable..... yet, not so disposable because it can be reused. xD haha
Deleteokay.okay. Thank you Ms. Ortiz. ^_^
oh, one more thing.. Is it available in all CD-R King branches? that.. thingy. :)
I'm not sure if it's available in all of the branches. Here in Cebu,you can't find it in any branch anymore. I've also tried the CD-R King branch in Dumaguete and they don't have one. You can try your luck at your nearest branch. Hope you find one. :)
DeleteHaha. I hope so too.
Deletethank you Ana ! :)
is this still available??
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