What is Disposable Camera?
A disposable or single-use camera is a simple box camera meant to be used once. Most use fixed-focus lenses.
Where Can I Buy Disposable Camera In South Africa?
Cameraland
Address: 68 Long St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ and close at 5 pm
Phone: +27 21 423 4150
Orms Pro Photo Warehouse
Address: Shop 5 Roeland Square, Cnr Roeland and, Upper Canterbury St, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ and close at 5 pm
Phone: +27 21 465 3573
Cape Film Supply
Address: 7 Orphan St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
Areas served: Southern Africa and nearby areas
Hours: Open ⋅ and close at 5 pm
Phone: +27 87 470 0421
Digilens
Address: Shop 6193, Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre, Breakwater Blvd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes at 9 pm
Phone: +27 21 425 3180
What is the best Disposable Camera to buy?
Best Overall: Kodak Funsaver Disposable Camera ISO-800
Best Color: Ilford Ilfocolor Rapid Retro Single-use Camera
Best Black and White: Ilford XP2 Super Single-Use Camera
Best Underwater: Fujifilm Fujicolor QuickSnap Marine
What to consider when buying a Disposable Camera?
Pay attention to the ISO – In the same way that you can choose the ISO if you buy the film for reusable cameras, you can select the sensitivity of a disposable camera.
Most cameras are loaded with a 400 ISO film, but if you know you’re going to use the camera in low light situations, get one with 800 ISO.
How long do Disposable Cameras last?
Most disposable cameras will have a use-by date of 2-3 years from production but after that, the camera can still be fine to use for 5-10 years.
After around 5 years the film inside the camera will gradually degrade over time so your pictures may be slightly underexposed or foggy.
What can damage a Disposable Camera?
Besides heat, moisture can have a huge effect on the film. It is possible that moisture in the form of condensation can build up on the inside of the canister (inside of the disposable camera).
Moisture inside of the canister can damage the emulsion or cause abnormal effects on the film itself.