Ilford Sprite 35-II camera blue-silver

Ilford Sprite 35-II Camera

There are many good reasons why some love the authentic look and feel of photos shot on film; there's also the discipline of working with just 24 or 36 exposures, and the anticipation of having a roll developed. And then there's the desire to slow down from the relentless pace of digital technology and instant gratification.

In the 1960s, there were few cameras as easy to use and as affordable as the Sprite 35. Forget shutter speeds, apertures or light meters - just load a roll of film, press the shutter release and push the film lever. It was an attractive camera for people who wanted to take a few snapshots without worrying about getting the settings right.

The Ilford Sprite 35-II continues that legacy, meeting the needs of people experimenting with 35mm film and looking for a simple "no frills" camera. It is a step up from disposable cameras, and because it is reusable, there is no additional waste.

The camera has a fixed shutter speed (1/120 sec) with a 31-mm wide-angle lens with f9 fixed focus, perfect for most well-focused scenes in daylight, and also has a built-in flash with a 15-second repeat time for nighttime shooting.

Users can load the Sprite 35-II with their favorite film, whether color negative or black and white, to capture quick snapshots or atmospheric black and white scenes. The camera features a manual film advance lever that allows users to move through each exposure and rewind the roll when the film runs out.