Forget iPhone photos, the disposable camera is back

Just like our favourite fashion trends, it seems that everything deemed 'old' will become new once more.

This is definitely true for photography trends, with so many people now seeking an authentic 'feel' for their images, no matter the medium used to take them (your phone, your cheap digital camera, your DSLR, etc). What began with a Valencia filter on Instagram has seen a generation of people turn away from screens and images that look 'too digital'.

Fujifilm QuickSnap

Check it out here!

Fujifilm and its instant-printing brand, Instax, are popular among those who want a vintage look to their images. With several instant-printing cameras now available, they're helping photo-lovers capture a moment in time. Their X-range also offers film options that can be saved digitally.

However, if you're after a cheaper option for authentic photography, they've now re-launched the cheaper option for authentic photography. Deeply reminiscent of the 90s and early 2000s, it's a disposable camera featuring Fujifilm's classic film canister, offering 27 photographs for the user to take. There's nothing high-tech or new-fangled about it – you only get to see the images once you get them developed.

Why use the Fujifilm Quicksnap?

We can so easily take photos on our phones now, so shouldn't disposable cameras be a little redundant?

Their appeal comes from their novelty. The idea of not seeing a photo the moment you take it, and instead heading to a store to have the film developed before lovingly looking over the pictures you've created, offers a whole other feeling.

"The launch of QuickSnap taps into a growing appetite for authentic, hands-on experiences, especially among Gen Z and creative communities," said Mary Georgievski, General Manager, Photo Imaging at Fujifilm Australia. 

"It's a celebration of the joy of imperfection, spontaneity, memories and the timeless beauty of film photography."

How do you use the Fujifilm Quicksnap?

Point and shoot! There's not much else to it. 

The camera does have a small viewfinder, and it's recommended you use the flash, unless you're in an incredibly bright outdoor setting already.

Take your 27 photos, and then Google your nearest photo-developing place. While these are rarer than they used to be, it's still not very expensive to have pictures developed.

Is the Fujifilm QuickSnap reusable?

Unfortunately, no. It's a disposable camera, which is also why it's so affordable at just $29.95.

However, you can buy some cameras with refillable film without spending a fortune. Check out some options below.

Kodak M35 Film Camera

$39.95 here

Kodak M38 Film Camera with Flash

Get yours for $49.95

Kodak i60 Film Camera

Was $109, now $82.46

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