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Best Disposable Cameras

They're back in style, so we evaluated three, plus a reusable model, to find out which one takes the best photos

Consumer Reports Home & Trends Writer, Jodhaira Rodriguez.

By Jodhaira Rodriguez
Home & Trends Writer

December 15, 2023

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four disposable camera from Kodak, Ilford, and Fujifilm — We evaluated the Fujifilm QuickSnap, Ilford Ilfocolor Rapid Retro, and Kodak FunSaver as well as a Kodak reusable camera (second from left) to find out which one makes the best choice for teens with an eye for artsy shots.

When my sister first asked for help finding a local store that sold disposable cameras this summer, I was confused. Why in the world would a 16-year-old want a disposable camera? Turns out, it’s cool to take pictures that look just a little out of focus.

Like many other things that go out of style, disposable cameras are back—in a big way. Quick Instagram and TikTok searches produce a long list of content around the old gadgets. There are videos of teens taking them along for school trips, and plenty of inspiration for creating artsy Instagram posts with the prints, too.

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Jodhaira Rodriguez

Jodhaira Rodriguez is a senior multimedia content creator at Consumer Reports. Before joining CR, she tested and wrote about cleaning and organizing products and major appliances like washing machines and dishwashers at Good Housekeeping. In her free time, you’ll find her reading, listening to true crime podcasts, or working on her latest hobby of the month.