Disposable wedding camera test. Results inside.-From Ally722(TheKnot)

Original post by buckles

Nov 17, 2004 01:39 PM

I was just reading TheKnot and I found this...WIth all the questions and such about disposible cameras I thought you all would like to see this:

ok. i really really want to have disposable cameras, despite the fact that several people have told me they are a waste. So in order to increase my chances of good pictures, I decided to go out and buy 4 different brands of camera. Here are the results:

Best: Fuji or Kodak Brand.

Fuji: I purchased the Fuji Camera with the pop up flash indicator. The pop up glows red and makes it clear that the flash is on. You don't have to look for the red flashing light or listen for the high pitched hiss to know the flash is on. The pictures came out clear and the flash worked great. I paid 19.86 for a four pack of 'celebration' decorated cameras with table cards (at walmart) 800spd film 27 exposures

Kodak - I bought the max cameras with 400spd film. I like the flash on the fuji better. The pics also came out great, but if you buy the wedding pack, its 36$ for 4 cameras with cards

OK- polaroid brand
I bought the polaroid 400spd disposable. You get 6 cameras for 24$ at walmart with table cards. The flash didn't work as well so some of the farther away shots were dark and the pictures were a little grainy

WORST:
I bought the white wedding cameras that you can find all over ebay and the internet (including the knot) loaded with Afga film. The price ranges from 2$ -6$ and the pictures were awful! 1/2 of them didn't come out, the other half were grainy, and most of them had a red line running down the print. Convinced I had a bad camera, I bought another one from a different place and had the exact same problem.

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In the end I went with the fuji celebration 4 pack from walmart(they even have a developing coupon in the box)

AnniesSS Posted: Apr 22, 2005 11:51 AM

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Well, I already bought the cheap ones, so we'll see how they go! lol

Sonicstef Posted: Apr 22, 2005 11:55 AM

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Keep in mind that you cant compare cameras when there are different speeds of film inside. A camera that has 200 speed film inside will take better photos outside than a camera with 800 speed film (assuming both cameras are equally good). And more importantly, 200 speed film will never result in good photos in a very dark room.

When I go to evening weddings, I use 'faster' film like 800 speed film. If I go to an outdoor event, I use 'slower' film like 200. So thats something to consider when buying your cameras.

MCDO15 Posted: Apr 22, 2005 11:57 AM

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Posted by Sonicstef

Keep in mind that you cant compare cameras when there are different speeds of film inside. A camera that has 200 speed film inside will take better photos outside than a camera with 800 speed film (assuming both cameras are equally good). And more importantly, 200 speed film will never result in good photos in a very dark room.

When I go to evening weddings, I use 'faster' film like 800 speed film. If I go to an outdoor event, I use 'slower' film like 200. So thats something to consider when buying your cameras.

Good point stef

iso number will be listed on ebay and on the box when you go to shop

troutster Posted: Apr 22, 2005 03:00 PM

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Thanks for the info. I actually bought fuji cameras 400 speed film. (not exactly the ones u have) but they are on sale now at stop and shop if anyone is interested

VogueBride Posted: Apr 22, 2005 03:06 PM

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thanks, thats great to consider. is everyone getting wedidng celebration cameras? or are some people going with plain ones???

JacnRob729 Posted: Apr 23, 2005 07:58 AM

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someone just posted that today is the last day for a camera sale at stop and shop....its fugi 2 pack buy one get one....so you get 4 cameras for 9.99!!!

ChrissynRicky Posted: Aug 31, 2005 12:31 PM

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TY...this is GREAT!

glinda_goodwitch Posted: Sep 09, 2005 06:32 AM

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BUMP for Gonnacatchapeacock!

ChrissynRicky Posted: Sep 26, 2005 11:59 AM

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bmp

Nadia Posted: Sep 26, 2005 12:55 PM

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thanks for posting it's very helpful.

mable Posted: Sep 26, 2005 04:37 PM

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Thank you soooo much.. I actuall just bought camera covers so I am going to take your advice and get the fuji ones..

Maybride07 Posted: Sep 26, 2005 05:31 PM

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Wow that is soooo helpful!! Thanks

mariela2006 Posted: Sep 26, 2005 05:52 PM

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thank you for your research.

steflily Posted: Sep 27, 2005 07:49 PM

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bump for Esor

Gonnacatchapeacock Posted: Oct 07, 2005 12:19 AM

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BUMP b/c I've been to two walmarts and can't find wedding camera packs :(
help!

103005FallBride Posted: Oct 07, 2005 08:49 AM

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Posted by JacnRob729

someone just posted that today is the last day for a camera sale at stop and shop....its fugi 2 pack buy one get one....so you get 4 cameras for 9.99!!!

I still have the raincheck from this...they haven't had them since then!