Ilford Sprite 35-ii: How to Use + Sample Photos

[@ireneonly]

I like that you emphasize on the use of the camera: to have fun.

[@Bonsees]

Gotta enjoy the little things in life 😂

[@Mayanyanyan]

Binge watching ur vids. Finally, I found an awesome channel were I can learn about reusable film cameras. This channel is a very big help especially to those people who are planning to buy a reusable film cameras. Thank youuuu and stay safe 💖

[@Bonsees]

Thanks, Marianne 😊

[@TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel]

of all the reusable throwaway cameras the sprite II is definitely my favorite. your lomo 400 colors are on point again! 😀

[@Bonsees]

Thanks! Lomo 400 is pretty good 😌

[@BerndtOtto]

Another nice video. 👍🏻 The pictures seem to be slightly overexposed at 400 ASA, but it looks good actually and brings out details in the shadows. The Lomography 400 film performs better than I expected.

[@Bonsees]

It’s pretty good for what it is~ I like it 😂 I also prefer overexposing/exposing for the shadows so I can get a flat (but not too flat) look rather than having striking shadows when I edit my photos most of the time 😋

[@cowboylike_zoe]

the camera store is the best was excited to see it in the sample photos

[@Bonsees]

I miss that store haha

[@jamaerahbezjackmua1396]

I love this video from the information about the camera to the walk around downtown Calgary. I miss that city so much

[@Bonsees]

Calgary has its charms 😊

[@ashen4757]

Your videos are great! I'm thinking of getting a reusable camera and watching your videos has helped me a lot! Of all the ones you've tried, which one is your favorite?

[@Bonsees]

Thanks! I wouldn’t say I have a favourite, but the agfa photo, ilford sprite, and dubblefilm show are high up there for aesthetics for me 😂

[@NunoAlmeidaPhotography]

I love the matte black finish on the camera's body!

[@Bonsees]

It’s pretty sexy 😂

[@brentsummers7377]

A very nice video & sample photos. A big plus for the Ilford is having a viewfinder. While a person could probably get sharper photos from a $100 smartphone the screen visibility would be terrible in bright sunlight. A big minus for film cameras in 2022 is the insanely high prices for the film and processing. Depending on where you live you might have to courier or post the film for processing - even more expense.

[@Bonsees]

Thanks! And I agree, film costs have sky rocketed this year, it’s absurd 🥺 I hope it calms down

[@cameron1551]

I could watch your videos all day they’re so calming 😊

[@Bonsees]

Aw thanks 😊

[@miamietz1509]

I cannot tell you how relaxing watching this video was! Awesome content and beautiful photos, love the compositions and the colors! I originally wanted to purchase the Kodak Ektar H35, but this video made me rethink. Any opinions on which camera to buy when mainly useing it for indoor pictures (when I'm with my friends) as well as sometimes outside when on a walk?

[@Bonsees]

thanks! They're pretty much the same, except the Ektar H35 is half-frame so you get twice the amount of photo per roll of film (albeit with less quality). I think the film you use will affect how your images will turn out more than the camera. I tend to overexpose film with ISO 400 with the Ektar H35 outdoors, so maybe it'll be better indoors when using a 400 or 200 ISO film (haven't tested this). They both have a flash though, so that makes them both good indoors when taking photos of subjects up to 3-meters away

[@denilson_azarias]

wow...the photos came out really good!! ❤❤

[@Bonsees]

Thanks 😊

[@eyespolaroid2089]

Dear brother, I enjoyed your lovely analog photo walk. I felt like I almost accompanied you in the walk. Please make more videos in the future. I am also making a humble suggestion as well. Please try to shoot some monuments and landscapes too with this awesome retro camera.

[@Bonsees]

Thanks! I just moved cities so I’m a bit preoccupied trying to settle in. But I have some more footage to edit and planned videos soon 😆

[@mjolk6069]

Great video and super informative. Thanks so much for filming this. Good photos too. 🌷

[@Bonsees]

thanks!

[@vampthbill13]

Thank you for this really well made video ❤so simple but awesome I cant wait to try my illford camera 😊

[@Bonsees]

Thanks! Hope you enjoy it as much as I did 😄

[@thomassantomartino7337]

Good job. Thanks for making these interesting videos about cameras that photo snobs would leer at.

[@Bonsees]

Thanks Thomas!

[@danemilsaracanlao7158]

WOWWWWW I LOVE ALL THE PHOTOSSSSS

[@Bonsees]

Thank you 😊 appreciate it!

[@deadlycreature3359]

thanks for the tips on the camera.

[@Bonsees]

Anytime 😊

[@Lolvedt]

Thanks you for this helpfull vidéo !

[@haydenmchugh]

Great video!! I want one of these cameras real bad right now

[@Bonsees]

Get it~~~ join us 😂 thanks!

[@builtbytitan]

I just got this camera :) thanks for the video

[@Bonsees]

Glad to help 😊

[@arpeggio7012]

I love your Photo Walk! 😢

[@Bonsees]

Thanks 😊

[@vaishnavrao3726]

Hi , Can you please suggest me which full frame camera to purchase for bigginers, I am confused to buy the best. I love taking pictures of nature's, old monuments etc.

[@remie.2101]

Very helpful video and your pictures are great! Thanks (:

[@Bonsees]

Thanks Remi!

[@ricardojaned229]

Hi, I love your video it was so helpful. How do I know when to use the flash and when not to?

[@Bonsees]

I showed this a bit on my video on the Vibe 501F, but always use the flash in-doors and in low light. If you’re outdoors with plenty of light, I suggest using it when your subject is backlit (i.e., the sun is behind your subject) or if the subject is in shadow

[@aw9224]

Love your channel!!

[@Bonsees]

Thanks!

[@marisolko6515]

Hi i just bought the ilford at a shop yesterday and im really new to this. Thank u for the video! Helps a lot. Btw is the photo coloration due to the lomo 400? Or is there filter u used?

[@Bonsees]

Thanks! I edit my photos on Lightroom, mostly adding brightness, bringing the shadows up, and adding some saturation ☺️ lomo 400 has a pretty good base colour profile

[@moony1505]

Wait, quick question and I hope someone can respond asap. What if the film's rewind crack gets stuck? I think I turned it the wrong way and now it looks like it pushed itself inward.

[@surajjh2746]

Between the Kodak m38 and Ilford sprite which one do you think is better for beginners - in both indoor and outdoor settings. Also thank you so much for such an easy to understand tutorial!!

[@Bonsees]

They’re pretty much the same so pick the one that speaks to you (either through aesthetics or price)

[@surajjh2746]

@@Bonsees okay thank you so much!

[@chryonz]

Between the Ilford Sprite 35-II and the Dubblefilm Show, which would you personally recommend for beginners?

[@Bonsees]

They are both good for beginners, they operate the same way, just different aesthetics

[@maxmichael_]

Been wanting to get into film photography as a hobby and this video is super helpful. Love the shots! What's your favorite 35mm reusable cheap film camera to use?

[@Bonsees]

I guess it depends on what is “cheap” haha I was able to get a Fuji auto-7QD for $5(the shipping was more expensive 😅) on eBay in 2019 and it’s pretty good, planning on making a video on it for a while now haha

[@0rurin]

mine couldn't progress the roll after around 10, can't load a new one either I think the spring got loose, and there's no simple way to open the camera the winding mechanism has no slit, so the film just comes off buyer beware, I guess

[@soybonitayque1]

New subscriber, love how you explain everything about the camera, I have a question and hope you can help, I’m thinking about to buy my fist film camera, I have 3 options, Agfaphoto, Minolta AFE or Kodak prostar 100, which one you recommend? Thank you

[@Bonsees]

Out of these three, the Minolta af-e has the nicest lens. If you can find one in good condition, it’s the best out of the tree. Instead of the Prostar 100, check out the Harman EZ35, which you can get new. The problem with these old point & shoots is that they’re old (I think the Minolta AF-E is 30+ years old now) so their electronics are bound to break at some point. The Agfaphoto won’t give you the same image quality as the Minolta AF-E, though its new and doesn’t really need batteries to work. It’s a fun toy camera. Hope this helps

[@anianoaseniero8724]

Hi ! bon you nice another cute camera

[@Bonsees]

Thanks pa 😆

[@fry1015]

looks like the Polaroid One Shot 35mm film camera one for you to look out for

[@Bonsees]

Oooh 😯

[@japrats]

Out of all your reusable cameras, which is your favorite?

[@Bonsees]

Hard to say, I like most of them… I’d say the Agfaphoto is my top choice atm… But really, the Ilford Sprite, Kodak M35/38, and Dubblefilm show are just as good Heck even the Lomography simple use is fine. The Yashica is ok too, I was a bit harsh on it because I had a bit of a higher expectation for it given its price and was disappointed haha It mostly boils down to which camera aesthetic I’m feeling at the moment 😅

[@japrats]

@@Bonsees thanks! Love your videos on these btw! And you take great photos✨

[@Bonsees]

@@japrats thank you 😊

[@Tommy-mh3jd]

do a video on the Harman 35mm Reusable Camera

[@Bonsees]

I have this one ☝🏼

[@Untiliwinthelottory]

Do you think I would be able to shoot 100 speed film with the this camera?

[@Bonsees]

In very sunny conditions, yes

[@phoenixmunro1992]

great video

[@Bonsees]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@declanlynch7023]

Hey mate, love your videos. Can you please let me know your favourite of the cheaper film cameras? Whether it is this, the Kodak F9, Agfa 35mm etc? I’m really torn on what to go with. Thanks heaps

[@Bonsees]

Hey Declan, thanks 👋🏼 It’s hard to play favs but I’d say the one that I used the most is the Agfa Photo. Closely, I also like the Kodak i60 (haven’t edited the review video but it’s coming 😂). The Kodak Ektar H35 and Reto UWS are a bit different (half-frame and ultra-wide, respectively) but they’re nice too. Hope this helps. If you can’t get your hands on these, easily, the Kodak Ultra F9 and Ilford Sprite are also ok, they all pretty much have the same image quality so I’d suggest going for the easiest to get, the cheapest, or the one that appeals to you the most (aesthetically speaking 😅) Cheers!

[@maeve3046]

gorgeous photos po kuya!

[@Bonsees]

Thank you!

[@skippersam2760]

do you like this one more or the agfa?

[@Bonsees]

They’re pretty much the same, though the gears on my Agfa feels a little bit smoother than this

[@agustina5581]

hi, How are you? I wanted to ask a question about how I pass the photos from the ilford sprite 35 camera to my cell phone, they told me that I had to process it by the computer, but there is no case that they are transferred to the cell through an application?

[@Bonsees]

Hello 👋🏼 who are “they”? The film has to be processed by a photo lab and usually they will offer scanning services too. When they scan the film, you will get digital photo files that you can then send to your phone

[@paulterl4563]

The double show seems also to be the only one with a cell meter. It is for the exposion or for the flash metering, or both? Thanx.

[@Bonsees]

All of them don’t have a meter… dubblefilm just looks like it has one 😅 these cameras have fixed aperture and shutter speed, you can only control the ISO through the film you’re using

[@itsdavid658]

Helloooo, I have a question so I received my Ilford Sprite today along with my film (Kodak Ultramax 400) but it keeps getting stuck on S, also do I keep having to move the film advance wheel after every shot? It doesn't let me otherwise

[@Bonsees]

Do you mean stuck as in the film advance won’t physically move, or does it move but doesn’t click to the next counter?

[@itsdavid658]

@@Bonsees So i figured out why it kept getting stuck on S but everytime I take a picture it doesn't allow me to take another unless I move the film advance wheel, is that how it's supposed to be?

[@Bonsees]

@@itsdavid658 yes, this is right. You have to manually advance the film each time 😅 you should check out the Harman EZ35 or old motorized point and shoot cameras if you prefer something a bit more automatic. I actually have review footage for the EZ35 and a Fuji Auto7QD point and shoot, I just haven’t edited them yet haha 😅

[@pigglyjiggity2407]

hi bon, I've been looking for a reusable film camera and watched several of your vids. What do you mean in 12:15 when you said the agfa photo camera is better in terms of the viewfinder and distortion? Also which do you think is better between the Ilford sprite and agfa camera in terms of photo coloring, quality and saturation? Your pics from both vids look great so I can't decide!

[@Bonsees]

It’s not too noticeable, but I find that my ilford Sprite had a more noticeable pin cushion distortion in its images than my Agfa. Both cameras have viewfinders that don’t show 100% of the image you’ll be capturing, but framing with the Agfa seemed better (I might just be biased though haha)

[@pigglyjiggity2407]

@@Bonsees got it thank you! I ended up getting the agfa one yesterday!

[@paulterl4563]

Of all those reusable which is your fave? And, why the stick cam does disappear? Thanx

[@Bonsees]

I wouldn’t say “favourite” but I really like my agfaphoto and ilford sprite. They’re all pretty much the same haha, it’s mostly style preferences. As for the stick cam, I was using an Insta360 one x2. It’s made to disappear on video haha

[@tiaprall1885]

If the film rewind crank isn’t Turing but the number dial is, is the film not loaded correctly? can I open the camera to try and fix it or am I at risk of damaging the film ?

[@Bonsees]

Does the film advance wheel stops and let’s you take photos? Or does it go on forever (as in it won’t ‘lock’ and you can’t take a photo). Sometimes, depending how the film is tightly spooled, the first few shots won’t turn the crank, but if it is incorrectly loaded, then the film advance wheel won’t cock the shutter and you won’t be able to take a photo (for this specific camera, at least). TLDR: If you advance the film and the shutter cocks and let’s you take a photo, then it’s ok, the more you do this you’ll start to see the rewind crank move too

[@mutiakirana4777]

between afga photo and ilford, which one do you like the most?

[@Bonsees]

I think I like my Agfa photo just a little bit more~ but practically speaking, they’re the same. Ilford is cheaper on B&H though, I had to buy my Agfa through an eBay seller

[@freshaanggeni9538]

i have this ilford but the film rewind does not work correctly. it wont stop and click. it just keeps rolling. is there any way to make it works?

[@Bonsees]

The film rewind or the film advance wheel? The film rewind is supposed to just keep rolling, if the film advance wheel doesn’t stop and cock the shutter, it means the film wasn’t loaded properly (it didn’t attach to the take up spool)

[@Marte_H]

I'm so unsure whether I should get the Ilford Sprite 35-ii or Agfa Photo 35mm 🤔

[@Bonsees]

they're pretty much the same~ my agfa is little nicer (the gear mechanics sounds better IMO). I'd say go for the one that's easier to get where you are, cheaper, or the one that looks the most appealing to you 😉

[@hayhaytube5120]

Good vid

[@Bonsees]

Thanks

[@SorakaDancingIntheRift]

Nice photos! You sound kind of like the daily dose of internet guy :)

[@Bonsees]

Thanks 😂

[@whatevraa]

How do you edit colours/ crop image? Do u do this stuff at home or do you deliver it to the shop?

[@Bonsees]

I edit the scans that I get from the photo lab. I use Lightroom ☺️

[@isabelaherrera3995]

Thinking on getting this camera, I assume there is no app to get all the pictures I take to my cellphone right ? I will probably need to scan it? Thanks!!

[@Bonsees]

Yeah, you’ll need to get the film developed and scanned, either by yourself or at a photo lab. I recommend going to a photo lab first if you’re a beginner 😅

[@victorialc13]

My camera is still not showing the number 1 on the indicator even though I have done the winding and hit the shutter button multiple times. It’s still reading “s”

[@Bonsees]

That probably means the film didn’t catch on to the take up spool. This also means the shutter doesn’t “click” when you press it and the film advance wheel just keeps turning with no resistance. If so, open the back and reattach the film to the take up spool

[@alliahsarmiento6676]

hello! i am planning to buy my first ever film camera. can you help me which i shoulf choose from these choices? : ilford sprite 35-ii, kodak m35, kodak m38, or kodak ultra f9

[@Bonsees]

The ones you mentioned here are all pretty much the same, except that the M38 has a brighter flash than the M35. I’d say go for the easiest one to get a hold of where you are. If you’re on a budget, the cheapest. Or, the one that looks most aesthetically appealing to you 😊 you will get the same image quality from all of these, but you’ll enjoy the process more if you like the camera you’re using

[@hihello-vb1vt]

between ilford sprite 35-ii and the dubblefilm show 35mm camera, which would you say is better and also between kodak colourplus 200, gold 200 and kodak ultramax 400, which one would be best for sunny outdoor shoots and for a more dim inside shoot?

[@Bonsees]

Those cameras are pretty much the same, it’s mostly aesthetic differences. Though dubblefilm hand checks each camera with film before shipping them. I like both 😂. As for the films, I prefer using ISO 400 or 800 on these cameras (even on sunny days). Sometimes, even ISO 400 will look a little underexposed

[@izounokuda5461]

ISO 100 for day. ISO 400 for both day and night ISO 800 best for nights. I prefer Agfa to Kodak...preferably printed in matte photo paper.

[@colbythomson3624]

what would happen if i shoot w 100 iso with this. new to film

[@Bonsees]

The photos might turn out dark (underexposed)

[@heatherericaaquino8010]

Which do you thing is better agfaphoto or Ultra F9? Im thinking of what to buy

[@Bonsees]

I’m still waiting on my F9 but it looks the same as this ilford sprite. I’d say my agfaphoto is slightly (like very slightly) better built than my ilford sprite. But really, you’ll get the same quality of photos with either. I’d say go with what sparks joy haha or what’s easier to get/cheaper where you’re at 😊

[@paulaoteromompean2464]

Hii! i would like to know how many numbers does your camera show? i mean if i use a reel of 36 photos, the camera has 36 numbers? or maybe it has like a max of 20, and when you take the photo number 21, then it shows again the number 1, i don't know if i'm explaing sorry, i'm not english :3. thaanks!!!

[@Bonsees]

The maximum number that this camera will show is 36. If you use a roll that has less (like 24), once you reach around 24, you won’t be able to advance the wheel to the next photo anymore (sometimes it could be 26 depending on how you load your film). Once you can’t turn the advance wheel anymore, you’ll have to rewind the film. It won’t reset the counter, the counter only resets when you open the film door

[@RokisGames]

How do u get the photos on ur phone

[@Bonsees]

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[@b_6931]

I'm still kinda confused what the pictures look like in the end? Like can you see them on the film properly?

[@Bonsees]

You'll have to wait until you get the film developed and scanned (or printed) to see the photos 😅 Please don't open the back of the camera to look at photos on the negative before rewinding and developing because you'll just ruin it

[@b_6931]

@@Bonsees ahh that makes sense ty!

[@julesnicolsontabuno2550]

This or the Kodak Ultra F9?

[@Bonsees]

They’re pretty much the same

[@nandinibisht5569]

Which one is better agfaphoto analogue or Ilford sprite 35?

[@Bonsees]

tough choice... I think I prefer my AgfaPhoto just slightly haha

[@crs-ya-kai]

this looks just like KODAK ULTRA F9 Is there any different ?

[@Bonsees]

I just got my F9 in the mail but I haven’t used it yet. They are pretty much the same, IMO

[@skippersam2760]

do you like this one or the kodak m38 more?

[@Bonsees]

I think I like this a little bit more than the M38, but they’re pretty much the same… just aesthetically different 😅

[@cetoandradeiii]

Hi! After taing a picture, does the film automatically move on to the next shot or you need to manually wind it to take the next picture? =

[@Bonsees]

Hi 👋🏼 you’ll have to manually wind it using the film advance wheel

[@kairajain283]

hey, can i use kodak ektar 100 film with this?

[@Bonsees]

100 ISO might be a bit too slow for this, but if it’s a really sunny day, maybe it’s ok. For myself, I would only use 400 ISO and above

[@aryanamalek]

hiii! I wanted to know between Ilford and kodak m35 which one do you suggest?

[@Bonsees]

They’re pretty much the same, You’ll get a similar form factor and the same quality of images. I suggest going for what’s easier to get where you live, what’s cheaper, or what “sparks joy” based on aesthetics 😂

[@aryanamalek]

@@Bonsees thank you so much!

[@Bonsees]

@@aryanamalek anytime!

[@chewy091]

What would you recommend - Ilford, m35, yashica or kodak f9 ?

[@Bonsees]

The ilford sprite and Kodak f9 are pretty much the same, and the m35 is very similar (I think just aesthetic differences). They’re pretty ok for what they are. The Yashica is ok too but it’s more expensive than the others. But you’ll pretty much get the same quality with any of these… I’d say go for the one you get easily where you leave, or maybe be base it off price or aesthetics

[@chewy091]

@@Bonsees thank you for the reply. appreciate it

[@Bonsees]

@@chewy091 no worries!

[@djangita]

Do you need a battery on this camera to get photos?

[@Bonsees]

No. The battery is just for the flash

[@Elmerj24k]

Do you have to crank it after every photo taken

[@Bonsees]

Yup

[@anabelzuniga2165]

Hello does it work without a battery? if you dont wanna use the flash? thanks

[@Bonsees]

Yeah, you can take pictures with it without a battery. It’s only required for the flash

[@anabelzuniga2165]

@@Bonsees Thanks! I thought I wasted the film when I realized I didnt put in a battery. Good to know. Love your videos!

[@Bonsees]

@@anabelzuniga2165 thanks! Glad to help

[@mamiyapress]

You should have included the Cat !

[@ramalbano8644]

Photos are posibble to upload on instagram?

[@Bonsees]

You can get the photos scanned as digital files, which you can then upload to Instagram, so yes.

[@41y64]

how do i upload them to my phone/laptop ?? i would like to know !! :)

[@chavarblake9507]

I'm new to film in general so take my explanation with a grain of salt but from what I've seen once you get your film developed and get the pictures (this isn't something you can do unless you own a photolab) you take the pictures and scan them using apps with software to get rid of any light gear or for even better results you can get a film scanner (with the film scanner you would have to request the develop film from your film developer).....but perhaps the easiest way to get pics in your phone is to choose a film developing company that will send you "digital copies" to your phone... if this sounds like too much then digital might be better but admittedly there's a certain flare and organic feel to film pics that digital couldn't achieve without editing... (hope this helps and correct me if I'm wrong)

[@41y64]

@@chavarblake9507 Ty !! i will try that

[@Ak-ey5db]

How can I Upload pictures in my phone?

[@Bonsees]

You have to get the film developed and digitally scanned at a photo lab

[@Ak-ey5db]

@@Bonsees how about Bluetooth or USB in this camera?

[@Bonsees]

@@Ak-ey5db this is fully analog, so nope 😅

[@kahliyachristine]

amazing photos, did you use flash or no flash for all of them? 🤩

[@Bonsees]

Mostly no flash because it was sunny. I used flash on the selfie though 😂

[@ronaldspencer547]

Too bad the old 126 cartridge cameras are gone. Also they used to have flash cubes activated by a plunger on the camera so you didn't need batteries.

[@Bonsees]

Sounds interesting! 😮

[@joelsimmons3788]

Dude costs 1 elixer

[@javiricharte3535]

This one or the Dubble Show?

[@Bonsees]

They’re pretty much the same so I’d say either is good. This is cheaper (about half Show’s price on B&H) but Show has cute colours, if you’re into that 😅

[@javiricharte3535]

Is Agfa Photo Camera really better than both ilford and DubbleFilm?

[@alyssapadron3880]

My camera never gets a red glow

[@Bonsees]

And there’s a battery inside it? Check if the battery is rightly positioned (+ and -) if yes, it might be a faulty one.

[@alyssapadron3880]

@@Bonsees would it still Work in high light if the flash is faulty?

[@Bonsees]

@@alyssapadron3880 yeah, you don’t really need the flash when you have plenty of light. Just make sure your subject is not back lit.

[@adityapatra5465]

Can I get this camera? As a giveaway... I was looking for this everywhere but didn't get it🙃

[@Bonsees]

Sorry, this one's a keeper for my collection 😅 but I'm thinking of doing a giveaway once I reach a milestone... like 5K subs or something haha might take a while at this rate

[@adityapatra5465]

@@Bonsees you'll reach real quick buddy! I am one the list of giveaway though haha😉

[@Wombat_Dad]

I just got one from Moment, they're currently on pre-order and won't ship until November

[@user-ge3ny7sx1r]

コダック同様にフイルム会社がフイルム販促用に開発した簡易カメラ、 コダックカメラと形とデザインがほぼ同じ、違いはカラーだけ、Chinaの同じ工場製であろうな、 もう一つの勇ドイツフイルム会社AGFAは前から優秀なカメラを生産していたが簡易カメラには手を出していなかったので、これから参戦する可能性型在る。