Kodak Ektar H35N Half-Frame
Announced October 1, 2023
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Reviewer Consensus
Good
The Kodak Ektar H35N is a lightweight and affordable half-frame camera that offers a cost-effective way to shoot analog by doubling the number of exposures per roll. While its simple, point-and-shoot design makes it an accessible entry point for beginners, its plastic construction and limited manual controls reflect its budget-friendly nature.
Weighted from 14 reviewer scores
Pros
- Simple and easy to use for beginners
- Compact, lightweight, and portable design
- Doubles the number of images per roll of film
- Affordable price point
- Creative features like bulb mode and filter support
Cons
- Cheap, flimsy, and plasticky build quality
- Limited manual control over exposure and focus
- Poor performance in low light or backlit conditions
- Difficult or stiff flash controls
- Inaccurate or uncomfortable viewfinder
- Launch price $64.99 (USD)
- Film format 135 (35mm) 17 x 36 mm
- Lens mount Fixed lens
- Shutter 1/60 sec
- Weight 110g
What the Reviewers Say
All 14 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- PetaPixel 6/10
The new features make a lot of sense by themselves but feel somewhat at odds when paired together in one camera.
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As a beginner film photographer, I found the Kodak Ektar H35N to be a good entry-level film camera, one that has a few more tricks up its sleeve that make it a step up from disposable cameras.
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The newer model of Kodak's H35 has a noticeably improved lens that increases my hit rate. It's lightweight, affordable, and its ability to double shots from a roll feels like a real saving.
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The Kodak Ektar H35N brings some thoughtful upgrades that make it a worthwhile splurge over its predecessor, the H35.
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The experience of using the Kodak Extar H35N was liberating, and opening the packet of prints from the lab, 10 days later, genuinely brought a smile to my face.
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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 it’s easy to use and highly portable.
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It’s great for people who want a fun, easy, creative lightweight camera to carry around.
- ExpertPhotography 80/100
It is hard not to fall in love with this camera.
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The Kodak Ektar H35 film camera is made for a very specific kind of customer.
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[T]his is a simple camera; it’s relatively inexpensive, and it feels a little cheap in hand.
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The Kodak Ektar H35N Half Frame camera is a delightful tool for anyone looking to explore the world of analog photography and a great choice over a one time use camera.
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So for me, I have absolutely loved using this camera. I find that the limitations of this are somehow even more freeing and it really just forces you to focus on the moment.
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[A]t just 5 more it makes sense for folks without to buy this over the H35.
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If you want basic pictures that are similar to a disposable camera's but you want to save money and also not be throwing a disposable camera away all the time, then get the Kodak Ektar H35N.
