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Best disposable cameras that are great for parties, holidays and weddings

 (Kodak)
(Kodak)

Even with all the advances in modern camera technology, there is one old-school method of picture taking that has never lost its appeal - using a disposable camera.

Cheap and cheerful, quick and easy to use, and producing high-quality photos, they make the perfect device for recording your favourite moments, whether on holiday, at a party or special occasion.

Pull them out at events, strike a pose and once it’s shot, that’s it. No editing, no take-two, just a totally candid snapshot of that moment. And what’s best is that, once developed, you have a physical print to remember that time forever.

What to consider when choosing a disposable camera?

There are a couple of things to consider when choosing the right disposable camera for you…

Number of photos: Check out how many photos the camera is able to take. The average number tends to be about 27, while some take fewer – around 16 – and others can take up to 39. The price usually coordinates with this.

Colour of photos: Do you want your prints in colour or black and white? Depending on your decision, make sure you choose a camera with the correct colour film.

Design: Opt for a camera which is compact and lightweight – it will make it more portable and easier to use.

Features: Where will you be using your camera? Underwater, by the sea or in misty rain? Choose a waterproof camera and you can still have high-quality photos produced. Many also have optional flash control so you can use it in all types of lighting, and inside or outside.

Where can you develop your photos?

Once the poses are struck, the photos have been shot and the film has been used up, it’s time to get your snaps developed. While there may not be an abundant amount of photo printing shops kicking around anymore, places like Snappy Snaps and Jessops are still open and ready to develop your pics. Other shops including Boots and Asda often have a photo-printing service too.

Now shop our top picks of the best disposable cameras…

Kodak Fun Saver Disposable Camera

Snap up 27 shots on Kodak’s classic disposable camera – it’s been around for years for a reason. With a fixed-focus lens, it will produce high-quality results and can be used in low-level lighting thanks to its optional flash feature. A reliable design for inside and out.

Buy now £21.99, Amazon

Ilford XP2 Super Single Use Black + White Disposable Camera

Go retro with this black and white disposable camera and capture your favourite moments in a monochrome palette. The funky orange-striped camera is covered in a protective plastic coating and loaded with 27 exposures and a built-in flash.

Buy now £16.00, Urban Outfitters

Kodak M35 35mm Reusable Film Camera

Whip this camera out on your holiday and catch all your best memories on film. Battery powered and simply requiring a roll of 35mm film, load it up and use it over and over again. Featuring a wide-angle lens and integrated flash button, this is the ultimate adventure companion. Available in a variety of colours including olive green, bright yellow and pastel pink.

Buy now £23.98, Amazon

Fujifilm Single-Use Camera

Don’t miss any of the action with Fujifilm’s disposable camera. Its powerful built-in three-metre range flash makes it great for all light conditions, indoors and outdoors, and can snap up to 27 shots.

Buy now £13.99, Amazon

Kodak Tri-X 400 Black and White Film Disposable Film Camera

Add a vintage look to your holiday snaps with Kodak’s black-and-white camera. Taking 27 shots through an old-school lens, the camera is easy to use with flash control and will bring a real sense of nostalgia to your holiday album.

Buy now £19.99, eBay

Kodak Weekend Underwater Disposable Camera

Make a splash underwater in front of this waterproof disposable camera, ideal for beach days, water sports or sitting by the pool. Featuring a rugged plastic case for protection and a convenient wrist strap to avoid mishaps, go deep (up to 50 feet) and capture up 27 colourful shots to print.

Buy now £46.64, Amazon

AgfaPhoto 35mm Reusable Camera

Take your disposable camera to the next level with Agfa’s reusable option, finished with a cool 70s-inspired vintage exterior. Pop in a 35mm film, either in colour or black and white, and get snapping, using the built-in flash when required. It comes with a handy carry strap and camera bag for convenient transportation.

Buy now £35.00, Urban Outfitters

Weddingstar Disposable Camera with Flash

Scatter some of these disposable cameras across your wedding tables and let guests have some fun capturing special, candid moments from the big day.

The pretty silver heart pattern will fit in beautifully with the occasion’s aesthetics and each camera can take 16 shots. Featuring built-in flash and a three-metre focal range, these will be pictures to add to your album and look back on in years to come.

Buy now £14.99, Amazon

AgfaPhoto LeBox Ocean Disposable Camera

Take to the water with AgfaPhoto’s camera and you can snap away at 27 pictures in clear focus and with high-quality colour saturation. Suitable for down to three metres, the compact and lightweight design is the perfect swimming, snorkelling or surfing buddy. It’s also sandproof so a great option for beach days and sandy walks.

Buy now £19.96, Amazon

Vintage Design Disposable Camera

Pull this camera out at a wedding, birthday party or special occasion and have a colourful keepsake of the day. The chic vintage design will add some fun and style, while the 16-exposure film with manual flash will produce sharp and clear pictures.

Buy now £16.00, Etsy