Film cameras have been making a steady comeback, and Kodak’s latest budget-friendly shooter might be one of the most charming entries yet.
The Snapic A1, produced by Hong Kong-based Reto under a Kodak license, ships next week for just $99, and despite its disposable-camera aesthetic, it’s far more capable than it looks.
The Snapic A1 uses a three-element 25mm glass lens with a fixed f/9.5 aperture and a 1/100s shutter speed.
As PetaPixel notes, that combination means the camera will likely lean heavily on its built-in flash, which includes red-eye reduction and an automatic mode that fires when the A1 detects low-light conditions. It’s not fast glass by any means, but for a point-and-shoot film camera at this price, it’s a reasonable compromise.
There’s no autofocus, but Reto keeps things simple with two focus zones: a close-up or portrait setting for subjects between 0.5m and 1.5m, and a second, wider zone that taps into the camera’s deep depth of field for landscapes and general shooting. This split-zone approach is basic yet effective which is ideal for beginners or anyone after a nostalgic, uncomplicated shooting experience.
The double exposure toggle is a nice touch
The standout feature, though, is the double exposure toggle. A small switch next to the shutter button lets you stack two exposures on the same frame, making creative overlays effortless and removing the need for any manual film rewinding tricks.
It’s one of the easiest ways to experiment with analogue artistry without diving into more complex film cameras.
Power comes from two AAA batteries, good for up to 10 rolls of 24-shot film, and a small OLED display on top keeps track of battery life, remaining exposures, and focus mode. Unlike Reto’s earlier Kodak Charmera, which arrived in blind-box packaging, the Snapic A1 actually lets you pick your color: rhino gray or ivory white.
For $99, the Kodak Snapic A1 isn’t trying to be a pro tool, but it nails what matters for a fun, approachable film camera. It’s cute, it’s simple, and it lowers the barrier to experimenting with analogue photography, especially if double exposures have been on your creative wishlist.
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