Ilford Sprite 35 II Black Silver

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It’s no secret that the Ilford Sprite 35-II cameras do not capture sharp images. But that’s not what this camera is about.

And although it has automatic capture settings, it features a manual film advance winding lever that allows you to rewind each exposure. The camera boasts a 31mm, single-element F9 fixed-focus wide-angle lens, allowing you to capture stunningly-focused daylight scenes. Its fixed shutter speed of 1/120s ensures vibrant, sharp images and also comes with a built-in flash. This is not a camera for pixel peepers or people who care more about the quality of images than the memories captured in them. For that reason, this camera is way better as a film camera than it could ever be as a digital point-and-shoot. Film makes the process easy, thought-free, and fun. Throw in a roll of Kodak Ultramax or Lomo Purple and have fun. Taylor hits the nail right on the head in her review video. At first ( or even second) glance, the Ilford Sprite 35mm-II doesn’t seem quite impressive, and that’s because it’s not. Not in the traditional sense anyway.

What's in the box?

Effortless to carry at an ultra-lightweight 122 grams. Take the Sprite II anywhere you want to snag new old-school analog photos. This article isn't a comparison piece between the Ilford and Kodak cameras, as these options are similar in quality, price, and use case. Instead, think of this editorial as an overview of the best choice in the film camera game of 2023. There are some awesome half-frame cameras out there, like the Yashica Samurai, or even the underrated Olympus Pen F which has interchangeable lenses. But the Kodak Ektar H35 camera holds up surprisingly well in most cases.

The great thing about the Ilford Sprite 35-II is that it comes with a built-in flash. So while you can’t change the settings, you will be able to capture photographs of people at night, or in darker circumstances.

The next big issue is the rewind knob. It works, but it feels flimsy — like it could fail if there was ever a big more pressure. Take it easy when rewinding the film using the button on the bottom of the camera. Don’t ever force it, of you may end up not being able to rewind the film.