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I posted nine days ago about a new flight bag camera I was carrying around the Kodak Snapic. I finally got two rolls of film shot through it, developed, and scanned. You can see what you get with this very small, lightweight point-and-shoot camera.

Pros:

  • very small
  • lightweight
  • double exposure feature
  • flash
  • macro setting
  • uses two AAA batteries, which are common and easy to find

Cons:

  • the placement of the flash setting in the upper-left corner is prone to bumping
  • there is no indication that you are using the macro setting, which in turn means you have to remember to switch it back
  • film door latch is not covered. If you carried this in your pocket, you could pop the back open. I’ve carried mine in my pocket for over eight miles without any issues.

One huge benefit is how small it is; you can shoot pictures without people really knowing what you are doing. I’ve talked in the past about street shooting and feeling self-conscious about it, or people giving you the stink-eye. I haven’t had any of those issues with this. It fits in the palm of your hand, and when you hold it up to your face, it doesn’t look like a camera.

This is perfect for parties or being out with friends and passing the camera to them to shoot some. I used to carry a full-size camera on the road, but the weight and bulk just aren’t worth it. The Snapic will stay in my bag and go with me on my walks alongside my iPhone for shooting. You can see Becca Farsace’s video on why cheap cameras are better.

Let me add, just because I’m super proud of it, that both of these rolls were developed and scanned by me. The Tri-X was my first roll of film I’ve developed since 1987. Film borders, as you can see, are all over the place. I did not take the time to crop; you get the real deal of film border with these shots, no fake film borders on digital pictures with these! I intentionally used generic Frontier scanner settings so you can see what you get with this little point-and-shoot. Overall, I’m very happy with the quality of the shots. The Tri-X is just old-school, iconic, grainy black-and-white. The Portra is just the classic 1970s muted look that I’ve always loved. There are some low-light and very low-light shots, so you can get a feel for them.

Kodak Portra 400 Photos Shot With The Snapic

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A concrete sidewalk displays a white circular marking with NW 0.8 stenciled in black, next to a patch of dry grass.A large tree with sprawling branches leans over a flowing river surrounded by greenery.A narrow, rectangular doorway leads into a dark, empty space within a plain, white wall.A flowing waterfall cascades over a concrete ledge surrounded by leafy green branches.A marker sign on the side of a shaded pathway indicates the 1-mile point of an Ironman event sponsored by Hoka.A white bicycle is parked at a bike rack near a bench and signs for Green Acres Food Truck Park on a sunny day.A sign for Green Acres Food Truck Park is displayed outdoors with food trucks and people visible in the background.A small white building with a steep roof is surrounded by trees and situated near a paved path with yellow lines.A quaint green and white wooden building is partially obscured by tree branches with sunlight filtering through.A modern two-story building is situated beside a well-maintained lawn with several mature trees providing shade.Bright yellow flowers with dark centers are densely clustered together in a vibrant outdoor setting.A colorful mural depicts a scene with a woman in traditional clothing, a man playing a drum, a butterfly, and various nature-inspired elements like leaves and waves.A dark tunnel leads to a bright outdoor area with trees and a fence visible at the exit.A paved pathway runs through a shaded park area with a large tree on the left and dense greenery on the right.A wooden sign welcomes visitors to Green Acres Food Truck Park, with icons indicating available amenities and information.A close-up view of the front fan blades of a jet engine with a spiral design in the center.The close-up view of the nose of a blue aircraft displays the text MAX 8 along with its landing gear and engines visible in the background.A concrete underpass with a bike path marked by yellow lines runs beneath a roadway labeled Americana Blvd.A tranquil river or lake is surrounded by dense trees with sunlight filtering through the leaves, casting reflections on the water.A No Alcohol sign is posted among dense bushes and trees in a wooded area.A vibrant cluster of yellow flowers with dark centers is growing amidst dry soil and mulch.A long, white pedestrian tunnel with a yellow line in the middle extends under a bridge where two people are walking in the distance.A dark tunnel with faint double lines on the ground leads to a bright exit revealing a road and trees in the distance.A sign for the Boise River Greenbelt trail stands next to a building and a paved pathway surrounded by grass and trees.A river flows under a concrete bridge with large rocks piled along the riverbank beneath it.A nighttime urban scene shows dark buildings with faint lights and a tree branch silhouetted against a deep blue sky.Three illuminated circular rings are suspended from the ceiling, emitting a soft glow against a dark background.A cityscape is shown at dusk with dark building silhouettes against a colorful sky transitioning from blue to orange.

Kodak Tri-X B&W Photos Shot With the Snapic

A stone memorial plaque displays a quote from Ronald Reagan emphasizing the importance of remembering the genocides of the Armenians, Cambodians, and the Holocaust, along with a definition of genocide and dates/estimates of these atrocities.A dimly lit tunnel leads to a bright outdoor area where two people are walking along a path.A brick wall features the number 300 and a vertically mounted light fixture.A city street corner features the Grove Hotel with a distinctive cracked wall design, traffic lights, and street signs for Front Street.A golden retriever appears to be captured with motion blur, giving the impression of multiple overlapping images.A large fallen tree trunk extends into a body of water where ducks are swimming, with people visible in the background near the shore.A fenced outdoor area features a tented market with a sign advertising a Tuesday night market every week from 5 to 9 PM.A wooden utility pole with multiple power lines stretches across a clear sky above dense trees.A tunnel with vividly painted walls and ceiling leads to a brightly lit outdoor area.A small wooden building with a peaked roof is surrounded by trees and located near a waterfront.A signpost displaying a map and information about the Boise River Greenbelt is situated next to a paved path surrounded by trees and grass.A sign for Green Acres Food Truck Park featuring a graphic of a car with a rising sun is displayed outdoors among trees and buildings.A calm river flows gently between dense, leafy trees on both banks under a clear sky.A pathway shaded by large, hanging tree branches is being walked on by people enjoying a peaceful outdoor setting.A tunnel features colorful murals on its walls and ceiling, with light visible at the end of the pathway.A person and a child are walking through a tunnel towards the bright outdoor area.A brick wall features the number 300 and a vertical light fixture.A calm river flows through a densely wooded area under a clear sky, with tree branches partially framing the top of the scene.A sign for Green Acres Food Truck Park features a graphic of a truck with a sun rising behind it.A calm river flows gently between dense trees on both sides under a clear sky.A calm river flows between dense trees under a clear sky.A large fallen tree extends into a calm body of water where two ducks are swimming near its base.A utility pole with electric wires stretches above dense trees under a clear sky.