Reto Ultra Wide & Slim Film Camera

I wanted a simple camera with a very wide-angle to keep in my car. I wanted it for taking snaps when I'm traveling and see anything note worthy. Right now I have it loaded with Ilford 100 B&W because I already have an Olympus OM with color film at the ready. I'm anxious to see how the pictures turn out.

A handy and light everyday film camera

I'm having such fun with my Reto Ultrawide and Slim. It travels with me everywhere as it's so small and light it fits nicely in my pocket. It was novel to find it survived an accidentally dropped on rocks once too.I like the way the camera handles flare, though of the taking into account of the fixed settings is otherwise important if it isn't sunny. Shooting from under the trees into light, for instance, doesn't work even with a colour Kodak Ultramax 400 film (used with all the sample shots).In sum, if you're after a camera with control, that looks more than a little plastic box (though that has a kind of charm for me too), or want to be able to shoot in dark or indoors this isn't the camera for you. For a reloadable that takes things back to basics I'd ... MoreI'm having such fun with my Reto Ultrawide and Slim. It travels with me everywhere as it's so small and light it fits nicely in my pocket. It was novel to find it survived an accidentally dropped on rocks once too.I like the way the camera handles flare, though of the taking into account of the fixed settings is otherwise important if it isn't sunny. Shooting from under the trees into light, for instance, doesn't work even with a colour Kodak Ultramax 400 film (used with all the sample shots).In sum, if you're after a camera with control, that looks more than a little plastic box (though that has a kind of charm for me too), or want to be able to shoot in dark or indoors this isn't the camera for you. For a reloadable that takes things back to basics I'd recommend you give the Reto Ultrawide and Slim a go.

A really fun pocket camera

I love that this camera is smaller than my phone (and super lightweight) so I can carry it easily in a pocket. The lens really is ultra wide, so occasionally my fingers make an appearance in photos - I think it's part of the fun, but you can avoid it by not holding the front of the camera!Lens quality is a step up from the disposable and plastic cameras of my 90s childhood. I'm impressed that images come out in focus from about .5m to infinity.I've been using mine for about 10 months so far and it has survived plenty of rough handling, surprisingly sturdy for a little plastic camera.Definitely recommend as an easy entry into film photography, or as a portable option for quick fun photos.

Cracking Little Camera

The Reto was a total impulse buy on my part. I'm glad I did though. It's lightweight and compact. Perfect for shoving in your pocket or bag. I've only run one roll of Silberra 160 through it so far but was surprised at how well it did. It was a little fiddly to load (you have to get the cartridge just so) and those with bigger hands than mine might struggle to keep their fingers out of the way when shooting with it. But with a range of colours to choose from, it's fun and easy to use. A perfect little plastic wonder.

Excellent lo-fi wide angle shooter

The Reto Ultra Wide and Slim is a great light weight very pocketable take anywhere camera. It gives great wide results and is sharp centrally. Downsides it's cheap plastic and it really isn't designed to go beyond 24 shots as it starts to make noises like the plastic winder is under stress going up to 36. Despite this the counter does go up to 36 and so far I've got away with using several full rolls. Beware of the viewfinder. It's really only a guide to the centre of the image. There will be extra image on all sides on the final shot. Also hold it with your fingers holding only the sides of the camera as if you hold the front they will be in shot. Ditto the strap. Make sure you know where that is. Sample shots on P3200 worked well with the slow lens.

Film, unfortunately, is now too expensive for random phot...

Just my humble opinion: I think this camera is a great idea, having a small form factor and an ultra-wide lens - both factors greatly appreciated. However, at current prices and rising, shooting film with random flares from camera-back leaks and plastic lens artifacts - see manufacturer's own picture samples - seems too unpredictable for most users, especially those like me that do not develop and scan their own film. My hard cost for most film is $35 with a name-brand emulsions, decent (not great) quality scans, tax, and processing per roll, which exceeds the price of this camera. I would rather pay two to three times the price for a camera with no leaks, maybe a better lens - maybe glass- and maybe a few other tweaks (additional shutter speeds?) Of course, I will ... MoreJust my humble opinion: I think this camera is a great idea, having a small form factor and an ultra-wide lens - both factors greatly appreciated. However, at current prices and rising, shooting film with random flares from camera-back leaks and plastic lens artifacts - see manufacturer's own picture samples - seems too unpredictable for most users, especially those like me that do not develop and scan their own film. My hard cost for most film is $35 with a name-brand emulsions, decent (not great) quality scans, tax, and processing per roll, which exceeds the price of this camera. I would rather pay two to three times the price for a camera with no leaks, maybe a better lens - maybe glass- and maybe a few other tweaks (additional shutter speeds?) Of course, I will defer to the well-established Holga crowd that mostly still enjoy, or previously enjoyed their results, but many of their interesting images came at a time when film and processing cost were much less than now. Even brand name, long- expired film is selling for an (IMO) unjustifiable premium these days...

Reto Ultra Wide and Slim

This little camera is a lot of fun.If you are looking for something you can put in your pocket and not even feel like you are carrying it this is the one.Just pull it out and shoot!Be mindful of light though, and make sure you are loading film with appropriate ISO or you may you get underexposed shots.I have a few photos with my fingers in, beware the Ultra Wide 22mm lens.I am holding mine in my forefingers and thumbs and shooting 'Jazz Hands' style to avoid this.Overall I prefer the B/W shots I have got with this to the colour ones, but it's early days and I have only shot two films so far - I am shooting film three as I type.

Super fun!

Just a really fun camera to pop in your pocket on a day out. Great colours and feels like a disposable that produces a bit better quality images.Best way to shoot with this is to just try it: pop a cheap roll in and have fun. Although be careful of getting fingers in front of the lens as when it says ultra wide, it means it!

great gift

I bought this camera for a close friend who was interested in a point and shoot 35mm camera. This little camera is great! It’s tiny and with a crazy wide angle (make sure your fingers are out the way)! But it’s cute and takes rather good quality picturesI recommend buying this for a teen who’s interested in film or someone who is just starting… or if you have small hands… if you have big hands this tiny camera is a fafBut I love it non the less