Harman 35mm Film Camera - Reloadable
Description
A new film camera developed by the wonderful Harman folk (who also look after the Ilford and Kentmere brands in the UK)
The camera is a fab little machine: a fast shutter (1/120s) and a mid-range aperture (f/10) means that most subjects from 1m-infinity will be in focus from the wide-angle (31mm) lens.
The flash is powered by AAA battery for fast recharge and long-life (battery included) and your camera comes with two Kentmere 400 35mm films to get you started straight out of the box.
A fantastic gift for a new film photographer to learn the basics of analogue photography, composition and exposure.
The film is able to be developed by all B&W labs.
Specification
| Format: | Reloadable 35mm Camera |
| Colour: | B&W (included) but reloadable with all 35mm films |
| Type: | Negative (included) but reloadable with all 35mm films |
| ISO: | 400 (included) but reloadable with all 35mm films |
| Exposures: | 2 x 36 Films included |
| Pack size: | 1 |
Where we ship
When you buy your Harman 35mm film camera from us we can ship it across the UK, Europe, USA, New Zealand, Australia and Canada (more countries planned soon!) So grab one and dive back into the fun of 35mm film photography!
Warranty
Please note the following from Harman Tech: The Harman Reloadable Camera is an entry point camera, and is not designed to be repaired or refurbished. Should the camera fail to work properly with the initial 2 films with which it is supplied, the product will be replaced free of charge upon its return with at least one of the films with which its performance was defective. Harman technology offers no further warranty beyond the use of 2 films
I was excited to try this reusable. The photos using the included kentmere film came back from developers and are very spooky, great for Halloween/ Autumn shoots although the picture isn’t very clear. Very lightweight camera but for travelling but unfortunately the flash is now broken and the photos will come out very dark without it.
...here's a selection from my first use of Kentmere 400 in the Harman camera.
I'm impressed with the film - grain is OK for a 400ASA emulsion and it's 'scanner friendly' - no curling !
The film was dev'd in Rodinal at 1+25 for 7.5 minutes and minimal post-processing with PhotoScape X
This camera is not too bad considering the price. You pay for what you get for, so the the image quality is not very sharp, but it’s a good camera for someone to get into film or just to keep in your jacket pocket.
I wish the camera came with a lens cap of some description. The film is very easy to load, however it feels like you're gonna break the film when rewinding, so be VERY gentle.
Flash works relatively good at night too.
All in all, pretty decent for £30 and 2 rolls of film.
I'm torn over this camera. Optically it's one element lens is surprisingly good and better than any disposable I've used and the new Yashica MF-1 but the camera otherwise is a bit dull looking and winding/rewinding it is bloody scary. To say it is tight is an under statement - think buttock clutching worry that either the camera is gonna explode or the film will snap. I had to break out the cutlery to depress the rewind button (and that's no joke).
Optically images are a little soft but better than any disposable I've used. it even manages the trick of being okay at distances (slightly softer) which most disposable class cameras suck at.
Sample shots on XP2 not the boxed Kentmere.
Does what it says on the tin really nice way to get that disposable look while being kind to the environment
