By June Ramli
Sydney, July 28: I’m sure many of our readers remember the days when we had to take rolls of film to be developed after holidays or family functions.
I frequently visited a shop in Bangsar next to Mahbub for this purpose.
However, with the advent of digital cameras, this process quickly became a thing of the past.
Fast forward to today, Australian entrepreneur Michelle Owen is aiming to revive these nostalgic moments.
Intrigued by her effort, I requested a camera for a trial, and to my surprise, Owen agreed to provide a unit for review.
As someone with experience using both manual and digital cameras, I’ve always preferred digital due to the convenience.
Physical photographs from manual cameras can become cumbersome, especially for someone like me who has moved from Malaysia to Australia.
I have many old photos that I plan to digitise and then dispose of to live a clutter-free life.
Despite my preference for digital, I decided to give Owen’s Snaaps camera a try.
The camera is stylish, lightweight, and easy to use, even for those unfamiliar with manual film cameras.
It comes with a guide and a roll of film (sold separately).
However, I wasn’t sure where to develop the film and assumed it would be costly in Sydney, so I decided to leave the film undeveloped for now.
Therefore, this review won’t cover the quality of the photographs.
Using the Snaaps camera reminded me of the joy I used to get from taking pictures with a manual camera.
One advantage of digital cameras is that you don’t have to worry about physical photos, but if you accidentally delete a digital photo, it’s gone forever.
With manual cameras, you always have a physical copy to hold on to.
I’m not entirely sure why Owen decided to bring back this old-fashioned way of taking pictures.
I usually take photos with my iPhone Plus or my trusty digital camera, which cost nearly $1000.
However, Owen’s camera is affordable and easy to use.
For example, if you’re going on holiday to a place like Bali, where monkeys at the Uluwatu temples might snatch your camera, a cheaper, disposable camera like Snaaps can be a good investment.
If the camera gets scratched, you can still develop the film and discard the camera.
The Snaaps camera is great for traveling to places with uncertain security or for Gen Z and millennials who want to experience pre-digital photography.
Priced at $74.95, Snaaps is perfect for anyone looking to capture the timeless allure of film photography.
Each package includes one camera, a manual, and a strap for portability.
This innovative reusable camera, crafted by Almost Real, is tailored for beginners and photography lovers alike.
For more information, visit Almost Real.
Highly recommended.
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