Disposable Camera Street Photography Challenge (Kodak FunSaver)

[@arholderik]

Love the video! Fun fact with the ‘disposable’ cameras is that they’re usually returned to Kodak/Fujifilm. They pop in a new battery, film roll and sell the camera again.

[@cierraoconnell9616]

oh that's pretty cool ! more sustainable that way

[@thequeen4140]

Do you know how to send it back to them? This seems pretty cool

[@mdjmurray]

I hope this is true!

[@Silly_Goose32109]

@@thequeen4140 if you go to get your film developed they should keep your camera and give it to the company

[@StanleyKubick1]

I used to work at a 1hr photo shop and that's not true at all. we break them apart, strip out the battery and recycle the housing

[@filmfauxtos]

3:08 sums up the fun of street photography, being able to capture and compose such a beautiful moving shot

[@arloharnish]

I love how the guy's checking out the wall wondering what you're taking a picture of... while you're taking a picture of him.

[@HEYitsTRAV]

Loved the shot of the guy at 8:27. He stopped when he saw you lining up the shot. He never expected it!

[@ChloeBanderas]

Some really nice shots! The camera is 30mm, f10 at 1/100s and ISO800. Fixed focus. There's nothing automatic going on, just the latitude of the film.

[@anothernovelty]

Wow, so many memories! That sound too! As a 90s kid, these were always a go-to for shows and parties because it wasn't so bad if you lost them. They were also a mainstay for many wedding tables because you could get some truly random and funny shots taken by the guests. Fun video and some really nice shots!

[@atroche1978]

So true! I've got a ton of printed images I made on these over 25 years ago in an album and they are actually of pretty impressive quality. And I too remember seeing these on tables at weddings. Fun times.

[@charlestonealmacen]

That click click click while reloading is soo satisfying!

[@FaizalWestcott]

I was afraid it was going to be annoying 😂

[@kt8362]

7:14 that's my favorite shot. I fall in love with it

[@scottnelle]

Oh man, the vibe that launched a thousand preset packs. Takes me back to my childhood in the 80s, when this is what New York looked like (as far people like me who didn't live in New York could tell). What a fun experiment, and some really cool shots!

[@james.barnes]

BRO! When you snapped that photo at 6:30 I just paused the video and my jaw dropped, this is my favourite type of photography when the moment captured truly tells story and immerses you inside it! Great snap man, these disposable cameras are next level!!!

[@micahmackenzie]

4:16 I love the interactions between the ticket master and the guy standing to the side. Great timing! Great shot!

[@jesusisapisces]

I loved the shot with the man in the suit checking his watch. It had a very nostalgic 90s NYC street photography feel. A lot of your photos did. If just goes to show it's not about the camera you use, but the photographer. ❤️

[@anyuisbjoern]

Same for me ❤

[@KelseySmithPhotography]

You absolutely killed this as always Faizal! These videos are always such a nice vibe. Beautiful images!

[@FaizalWestcott]

Thank you!!

[@RyanTroy]

Yeah he did a way better job then i did on the one i uploaded

[@Todomo]

my mom used to send me on field trips with one of these, such great memories of running out of film before we saw the third zoo animal

[@hachewie]

We had one on each table at our wedding reception. (2002). We got some great shots.

[@30f6]

We used to carefully pry these apart and send a sack (think large postal sack) full of these off for recycling. In the early 2000s we probably sold and processed hundreds of these in the Summer, in a small shop in a small town in the UK. Eventually (by 2007), we ended up giving really simple 35mm cameras out at a camparable price, including a film and battery, to spare using the 'disposable' models.

[@Lorisv]

a disposable camera is actually what got me into film photography. i once picked one up out of courisity and i really loved the vibe of the pictures. after that i asked around in my family if someone has an old slr and now i almost exclusively shoot film.

[@HEYitsTRAV]

I have a couple disposable-like cameras. I have the Ilford Sprite 35-II, and another similar one from Lomography. They are reloadable cameras, but give you that simple point and shoot/disposable feel. The benefit is that you can load some decent film in them and get surprisingly good stuff. I use them both all the time.

[@tallpaulify]

The imperfections of these photos are what makes it beautiful. I've been wanting to do this for ages. Thank you for sharing

[@adamjohnschultz]

8:26 killed me lol. Great work man, this is really superb.

[@greefire_]

3:09 this shot was so perfect wow

[@marciolabio]

Most of my childhood memories, especially related to school trips, had been captured with these cameras.

[@97nelsn]

I bought a Fuji disposable camera recently after looking at a bunch of my old photos that I had recovered from my basement after it was flooded due to Hurricane Ida and well, I want to go back out and shoot like they did back in the 90s. This video is giving me the strong encouragement to do so.

[@brandontenney4659]

The photo of the guy looking at the green wall was gold! Well done, great video.

[@kevindiossi]

The shots turned out great man. If you want to be a little more stealthy then remove the covering from the camera. My friend did this to document a work trip we all had together and the photos turned out pretty spectacular and he just was able to pocket it with him all the time and use it when the time was right and got some sick snaps.

[@mitchelldervin8979]

Literally killing it with the pics of people and they have no idea 😭😂 so cool

[@GS7snaps]

This looks like way too much fun! I will need to try it here in London!

[@cinnamonrollkittykat_0.0]

These pics are gorgeous ngl

[@bwc1976]

Very cool project! They do make cameras now (Lomography Simple Use, Ilford Sprite 35 II) that are essentially a reloadable version of a disposable, I'm thinking of picking up one myself so I can keep one in the car or carry one with me without worrying about being out a bunch of money if it gets stolen or damaged.

[@TopshelfJunior]

3:05 was a MOMENT !!! Nice shot !

[@karenvp9272]

do you ever get confronted by people you take pictures of? I want to try this but Im a little worried about getting in trouble

[@111nick6]

Most pedestrians are too busy with their day to confront a photographer. if they noticed you, a nice smile and a nod can go a long way.

[@BestxBelieve]

7:53 damn would've been a keeper. Love the feel of the photos too

[@nicksucio]

love the framing of the shot at 5:05

[@FaizalWestcott]

Thanks! I was happy about that "everyone wants it" text in the background being there. Didn't notice it in the moment

[@walk_dont_walk]

That interaction with the guy in front of the green wall was hilarious. Great video and amazing shots as always.

[@jeffp0rn]

I love the, I guess vintage look it gives to the photos. Very cool. Haven't used one of those in probably 20 years.

[@GarrettWare]

Man your channel is so laid back and a joy to watch! Much love from East Tennessee🙏🏼

[@FaizalWestcott]

thank you!!

[@kennethmyrez]

classic faizal videos. I'm personally sad that most of his videos now are turning into some kind of cinematic style of street photography as opposed to raw POVs but I'm still here, a loyal supporter for whatever journey his channel is going to :)

[@れにおん]

8:25 oh yeah

[@maxm.2824]

You have an incredible eye when it comes to reflective surfaces. My personal favorite is man's hand on sign.

[@twuuwttwu]

To your final thoughts at the end of the video. These disposable cameras are fixed focus, fixed aperture at f10, fixed shutter speed at 1/100s and iso 800 film :) This makes it impressive that the exposure is almost always decent :)

[@FaizalWestcott]

Thanks for the insight! f/10!! crazy

[@cins21]

THIS LOOKS BETTER (WAY BETTER) THAN I THOUGHT!!!

[@bublylybub8743]

man! your video makes me missing NYC so much right now.

[@tedportnay4086]

Well done Amazing what you can do with minimal resources. I’m a newbie Street Photographer and watching your POV videos continues to teach me lessons in composition, timing and lighting. One thing that would be cool is to show the unedited and then edited photo based on the POV. This would be very instructive as I try to learn how and when to take photos and what can be done with the photo with editing. Keep it up!!!!! Also - the link to your “favorite camera strap” is not working. I’m in the market for a thin/lightweight strap to use with my Fuji XT30 Keep up the great work

[@nurfatihahnajihah768]

I want to ask something... How i want look the result? I need to go photo shop for print?

[@georgehands_]

I swear sometimes I forget how beautiful street photography can be

[@japaboss2010]

Great shots as always! Loved the video!

[@roberto-ix9sy]

these are some really good shots. i love your work man!

[@lennartpennart]

Amazing vibe!!! Super cool photos, I must try this

[@Zvynb]

the photos made me smile 💗💗💗

[@chiefdan209]

Don't forget to do a double exposure but taking a photo then smacking the bottom of the camera to trigger another without winding. Classic funsaver trick.

[@zsilver650]

Michael Ernest Sweet was the OG with the disposable camera. He was doing this stuff way back!! He always used disposable on the street because there was no shutter lag. He has a book of disposable street photos its called "Disposable". I think it is out of print now but I have a copy. It's quite good.

[@KenanConvey]

that stop sign construction worker. perfect. good vid my dude

[@cassiadams4131]

Did you use flash when taking the pictures ? Because a lot of people are saying to use flash even in the daylight

[@Mike_Wazowski_z]

A lot of these images were sick. Surprised me a bit haha keep up the amazing photos!

[@FaizalWestcott]

Haha yeah I was surprised too how well they came out

[@KEN7ELTV]

I will always click on a disposable camera video 😂

[@FaizalWestcott]

😂

[@patyeaman]

Loved the novelty of this idea and the photos you captured.

[@marccontreras2239]

That fresh cut tho! Fire vid dawg!

[@stevenrobinson2012]

Wow those were so much better then I remember them being when I was a kid. Like, those looked legitimately nice. That was a good idea for a video too.

[@yasinmikail]

my man's scrolling that wheel like his life depends on it lol

[@antwon8902]

Man, you're amazing! keep it up!

[@FaizalWestcott]

Appreciate you!!

[@LaskyLabs]

Street photography interests me, sadly the largest city closest to me is Detroit, and I don't go there enough to be able to do this. But man, it's just so great, all of these small moments frozen in time. Somebody stopping for a rest on a hot day, or somebody else feeding the birds. Outwards looking in, this means nothing, but when you consider the story that each person has to tell as to how they go there, it gets much more interesting all of a sudden.

[@dot_frost]

this is interesting. for me these kinds of cameras are the only way i can shoot film when travelling abroad. since i live in a country that has little to no one shooting film, cameras and film here are stupidly expensive so I dont own a film camera. when i travel tho, I usually buy one of these for each of the people that are with me and get them developed just before I leave. it's always super fun and we get great photos that would look disposable if taken with phones (see what i did there?), and even prints that can be used as souvenirs . so yeah, for me it's the most affordable way to shoot film

[@reneedeephotography]

This is so inspiring, thank you for sharing!

[@colingerard7863]

Very entertaining, Faizal.

[@pakniatar]

7:37 is a totally banger. Man i love it

[@vasilisbessas]

This video seems so fun! I've shot couple times for fun with a disposable but shooting with a film camera is better in way more was. Great video Faizal as always :D

[@nicolasklinke5713]

Loved the new hair, great video as always Faizal :)

[@FaizalWestcott]

Hah thanks man

[@patrickispeppa]

7:14 perfect match with music!

[@anyuisbjoern]

Great Video! There is a version with some extra pictures. It’s an Kodak iso800 film inside. Some people on KZbin also reload the camera by themselves. I used a kodak funsaver to extraxg the film and use it in my nikon slr. And i find for 14€ it’s a fair price in 2023 for a iso800 film with 39 pictures.

[@JonasMondrup]

My first time ever shooting with any camera was a disposable film camera, me and my dad, were going on a trip to the north cap in Norway. We were driving from Denmark, 3k KMS to the north cap. I told him I wanted to take pictures on the trip, and he didn't want to buy an expensive film camera, so we got a similar to this one. I had 28-30 shots for the whole trip which was 1 month long, and we were going to pass some of the most scenic landscape in the world, today professional photographers would kill for the opportunity to shoot that far up in Norway. Furthermore, I got some good shots on the way and saved 2 shots for when we arrived at the Museum at the North cap, and we took a two selfies up there. Good memories and that got me interested in photographing, now i want to do the same trip with my mirrorless camera :D

[@powpow99]

Yes I've shot with disposable cameras many times. However I would often by them second hand and they often would be expired with half a roll of film on them. While I thought that maybe I'd find some great shots from the previous owner of the camera, most of the time it was someone's birthday party or holiday get together with their family. But it is fun to shoot with them though for me. I usually only pay a few dollars for them, at the most 4 dollars. Cool video!

[@rosalie6180]

Did you use the flash for any of the pictures? I always turn mine on but i really like your pictures( mine are getting developed so idk what they look like yet)

[@cadsklib1278]

And what was the result?

[@x4virom]

Loving the vibe, and yeah, these disposable cameras are pretty fun to shoot with!

[@noahmarkunas452]

Im gonna be myself by using one of these when i go to Cleveland for the eclipse and im really looking forward to the task even if it might be difficult

[@cins21]

I was wondering what was the name of the music since 1:22? Thank you!

[@kledi3817]

how is the dynamic range so good in your pictures wow

[@whoschrischu]

I lol'ed at 8:27

[@FaizalWestcott]

Can't get in the way of my wall photo

[@raynaldgodin3314]

I like the old fashion look of some of your pictures, well done!

[@rizkiadtyam]

When see the results of my first disposable camera. The results was beyond my expectations. Great video btw keep it up 🔥

[@FaizalWestcott]

Thanks so much!

[@shana200]

Question: would you recommend to turn on flash in daylight ?

[@TheCaffeinator]

i work at a clothing store and for whatever reason we got one of these in a shipment box of clothes, so I bought it for $7! what a bargain. I have bought like 5 in the past month because they're so harmless when just hanging out with friends and saving memories, compared to my 35mm rangefinder or slr. I loved how your photos turned out, a lot of them were indistinguishable from a glass lensed' camera in my opinion. Great stuff :) of course still no replacement for high quality cameras but certainly a fun gimmick to just point and shoot some photos

[@FaizalWestcott]

Thanks! I agree that these are a lot more playful and great for those kinds of environments so I see why they're popular for that kind of stuff

[@martincasadoblanco7799]

I love the picture in your background!!! 👌🏻👌🏻

[@iemwill9429]

love your glasses! what is the brand of it? let me know

[@David-rf2eo]

killed it!!!!!

[@428mero7]

Hi, I would have a question, but if you take a picture, there is such a piece of paper, but how can I put the whole picture on the machine? So that I can print out most of it. I'm doing it for my dad's birthday. : D HELP THANK YOU

[@golden_icon]

You make me feel old. Lol. That’s what I grew up using. I need visit NYC again

[@michaelbello_tobi]

This is such an amazing video… I gonna try this

[@sbcinema]

I reload and mod these cameras, as long as the ISO is right you can use any 35MM film, especially with B/W film you can achieve very nice results.

[@ben2653]

What’s yer Fitbit saying!?

[@cjr-hv8mn]

would love another one with the fuji ❤

[@mamiyaonfilm]

Great photos man! Where they dslr scanned or lab scanned?

[@scratchingtheitch]

do you use flash even in the morning?

[@maelseigneurie]

C’est vraiment incroyable

[@pinmag]

I always pick one up when I’m on a trip! Apparently they shoot at f8.

[@ghedelacruz3331]

Try the fujifilm disposable camera as well please

[@greghorn7371]

do you edit your film after you get them back?

[@mariaclemente3151]

cuando compras la cámara ya te viene con un carrete dentro o se compra a parte?

[@vickyroy4796]

Love the vibes bro🌞 and yeah! You lookin good👍

[@NaimaGavazzi]

hi! does someone know what happens if you accidentally wind the film in the opposite way? i did it the first time i used it because i didn’t know how it worked, and now i’m scared i have damaged the rest of the film

[@aisling8308]

Great shots! Did you take these with flash on or off?