Kodak's new point-and-shoot 35mm film camera comes in 7 vibrant colors, costs just $35, and brings back one of my favorite pieces of camera design

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Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:19:54 +0000

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Reminiscent of the classic Olympus Mju, the new 35mm film camera costs just $35.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Reto Project has released a new Kodak-branded film camera, the Kodak EC35 Its a total point-and-shoot, with focus and all settings fixed However, it features a stylish sliding lens cover, in the style of the Olympus Mju from the early 1990s A new Kodak film point-and-shoot camera has just been announced. And the reason for the tortured use of the passive voice in the previous sentence is that it isnt actually made by Kodak.

The Kodak EC35 is a 35mm film camera made by Reto Project, a company that licenses the Kodak name to produce a range of both analog and digital
cameras. While my personal favorite is the Kodak Snapic A1 , a sleek little 35mm film, its most popular release by a considerable margin has been the little digital keychain camera, the Kodak Charmera . Reto generally produces simple point-and-shoots, and the Kodak EC35 is exactly that. It takes 35mm film, and all its settings are fixed, with a 1/100sec shutter speed and f/10 aperture. The lens is fixed-focus there isnt even the option to switch from near to far focus like there was on the Snapic A1 and is a 25mm optic. The camera also has a built-in flash. Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

What really caught my attention about this camera, however, is its design. Specifically, the fact that it has a gorgeously curved sliding lens cover
that protects the optic when its not in use. Its a chip off the Olympus film camera block the iconic Olympus Mju immediately comes to mind. (Image
credit: Kodak / RETO) All style, some substance While I tend to associate sliding lens covers with the Olympus XA2 thats sitting on my desk as I write this, with the curved design of its plastic body, the Kodak EC35 is pretty clearly meant to evoke the look and feel of the Mju. You may like Kodak Charmera returns in new Millennium Edition that's pure Y2K nostalgia Cheap Kodak point-and-shoot cameras are flying off the shelves, for a surprising reason Lomography's new point-and-shoot is like a disposable with double the shot count it comes pre-loaded with film

And I also like the idea of having a lens cover in a practical sense not
just aesthetic! A lot of these cheap film compacts, like the Snapic A1, the Ektar H35N , etc, dont have a lens cap or lens protection of any kind,
meaning its easy for the lens to get dirty, dusty or bashed around. The cover also doubles as a shutter lock, meaning that the camera won't end up accidentally firing off shots while it's in your bag.

The EC35 is being released in an attractive range of colorways: Midnight Black, Vanilla White, Butter Yellow, Lavender, Powder Blue, Blush Pink and Avocado Green. Im normally give me black or give me death when it comes to cameras, but Ill admit, that yellow version is pretty striking. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

The EC35 is powered by a single AA battery (which is only needed for the flash), and weighs a pleasingly slender 102g. Its available on its own for $34.99 / 35.99 (about AU$50) or in a bundle with a 24-shot roll of bright and colorful Kodak Ultramax 400 for $44.99 / 45.99 (about AU$65). (Image credit: Kodak / RETO) Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred
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