Compact and lightweight film camera 'RETO Ultra wide & slim' that can be aimed at Instagram with super easy operation Appearance review & film set procedure summary
Film cameras are attracting attention from people who want impressive photos because they can take pictures with a different atmosphere from smartphones and digital cameras. However, when considering the purchase of a film camera, we tend to run into problems such as 'the price is very high even if it is used' and 'it seems to be complicated to operate compared to a smartphone camera and it is uncertain whether it can be used well'. With the compact and lightweight film camera '
RETO Ultra Wide & Slim – RETO Project
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◆ 1: Check the appearance of RETO Ultra wide & slim in detail
The package of 'RETO Ultra wide & slim' looks like this. In addition, 'RETO Ultra wide & slim' has 5 colors of muddy yellow, charcoal, marquee blue, pastel pink and cream, but this time we will use muddy yellow.
The package contained the 'RETO Ultra wide & slim' body, instructions, storage bag, and strap.
A lens is attached to the front. The focal length of the lens is 22mm, the shutter speed is 1/125 second, the f value is 11, and the focus is from 1m to infinity. In other words, 'it is possible to shoot a slightly wider range than the standard camera of a general smartphone, and you can take a clear picture if you are more than 1 m away from the subject.' The flash is not installed.
A viewfinder and a film winding dial are mounted on the back.
The back opens suddenly. The large space on the right is where you put the film.
A shutter button and a film counter are mounted on the top surface.
The film counter looks like this. You can check the number of shots taken with film.
A film rewind knob and a rewind button are located on the bottom.
There is a hole on the left side to attach the strap.
Only screw holes for disassembly on the right side.
The dimensions of 'RETO Ultra wide & slim' are 59mm in height x 100mm in width x 29mm in depth. It looks like this when placed side by side with the '
The actual weight is 69g.
Because it is small and lightweight, it can be held in a stable state with one hand.
It's quite small, so you can store it in a small bag with plenty of room.
It also fits in your chest pocket. Since it weighs only 69g, I didn't feel any discomfort when walking with it in my chest pocket.
◆ 2: Explain the film setting procedure with photos
'RETO Ultra wide & slim' does not come with a film, so you need to purchase it separately at a home electronics retail store or online shop. 'RETO Ultra wide & slim' can be set with '
To set the film on 'RETO Ultra wide & slim', first slide the lock located on the right edge of the back ...
Open the back with a snap.
Then open the film. Generally, a 35mm film package contains a film case ...
The film is stored in the film case.
After removing the film, push out the rewind knob from the inside of the main unit before setting it in 'RETO Ultra wide & slim'.
Next, put in the film ...
Rewind the rewind knob.
Next, turn the film winding dial counterclockwise until the slit part comes out.
There is a protrusion on the side of the slit so that it can be caught in the hole in the film.
When the slit comes out, insert the edge of the film ...
Turn the film winding dial counterclockwise while pressing the film so that the hole in the film is caught in the protrusion.
Turn the film winding dial so that the protrusions on the red frame get caught in the holes at the top and bottom of the film.
Close the back ...
Keep turning the film to the left until the film winding dial does not turn, and the film setting is complete. It takes time at first, but once you get used to it, you will be able to set it in tens of seconds.
After that, you can take a picture just by pressing the shutter button. After taking one photo, turn it counterclockwise until the film winding dial does not turn before the next shot. If you open the back of the film before rewinding it, the film will be exposed and the photo will be completely white. Therefore, never open the back of the film until the film is used up and the rewinding operation is performed. not.
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An example of an actual shot taken with 'RETO Ultra wide & slim' and an article explaining the procedure for rewinding the film are available at the link below.
I tried taking pictures with a retro atmosphere with 'RETO Ultra wide & slim', which is recommended for my first film camera --GIGAZINE
'RETO Ultra wide & slim' is available on Amazon.co.jp for 3900 yen including tax at the time of writing the article.
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