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And I was very lucky to have been testing two film cameras too.

So, I ditched my trustyGoogle Pixel 7 Proand relied on the 35mm film format only.

Two photos of Christmas decorations taken on a Kodak Ektar H35 Half Frame film camera

Taken on a Kodak Ektar H35 Half Frame camera.

ANovocolor Swiss+Goand aKodak Ektar H35 Half Frame.

The results, you ask?

Fantastic, with that lovely vintage aesthetic social media has been gaga about these past few years.

Kodak Ektar H35

Taken on a Kodak Ektar H35 Half Frame camera.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Future)

The Kodak Ektar H35 Half Frame is fantastic value for money as it essentially doubles the shot-count.

It takes lovely, lo-fi photos, and its easy to use and highly portable.

The Novocolor Swiss+Go does just that.

Novocolor Swiss+Go

Its great value for money too.

Trust me, you won’t regret it.

Let me show you why.

Two photos of Christmas decorations, taken on a Kodak Ektar H35 half frame film camera

Taken on a Kodak Ektar H35 Half Frame camera.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Future)

That’s because these cameras aren’t equipped with the same technology you’ll find in thebest mirrorless cameras.

Just look at that example above.

The above photos were taken on a Kodak Ektar H35 Half Frame camera and you do lose some detail.

A Kodak Ektar H35 Half Frame 35mm film camera

(Image credit: Future)

But I still really like the photo.

And how gorgeous is the photo of the carousel?

The Ektar H35 produces lo-fi images and it’s an aesthetic I’ve fallen in love with.

A photo of a Christmas tree taken on a Novocolor Swiss+Go 35mm film camera

Taken on a Novocolor Swiss+Go 35mm camera.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Future)

Pick up either of these two cameras for less than $50 and you’ll see what I mean.

The only thing that may confuse you is loading film.

Here’s ahandy tutorialthat applies to most film cameras.

A Novocolor Swiss+Go 35mm film camera

(Image credit: Future)

Once you’ve loaded up the film, you might start snapping straight away.

And that’s another fun aspect of film cameras: the film winder!

Unless you’ve done it, you won’t know just how good it feels.

A Kodak Ektar H35 Half Frame 35mm film camera

A Kodak Ektar H35 Half Frame film camera.

Film cameras are so loveable.

you could see a couple more examples above.

While the first photo of our Christmas dinner isn’t in focus, it still looks great.

A photo of a plate of food taken on a Novocolor Swiss+Go 35mm film camera

Taken on a Novocolor Swiss+Go 35mm camera.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Future)

Therein lies the charm.

35mm film is usually easy to procure.

Developing film costs $20 / 17 which, in the long run, can become expensive.

A photo of a Christmas tree taken on a Novocolor Swiss+Go 35mm film camera

Taken on a Novocolor Swiss+Go 35mm camera.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Future)

you might always learn to develop it at home but this will require skill and investment.

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