Ilford XP2 Super Single-Use Camera with Flash
- XP2 Super 400 ISO film, black and white
- 35mm film format
- 1 m to infinity focus range, fixed lens
- 1/100 second shutter, mechanical, auto exposure
- 0.5x optical viewfinder
- 0.1 kg, 5.12 x 1.57 x 4.72 inches
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A point and shoot film camera loaded with black and white film for parties, trips and first tries at film. Everything is fixed, so dim rooms and close portraits are hard to get right.
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ASIN: B00AKTR4KAModel: XP2 SuperCategory: Single-Use Cameras
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Overview
Weddings, festivals and street walks are where a loaded black and white film camera like this one gets passed around. You frame through the optical viewfinder, press the mechanical shutter and the fixed settings handle exposure.
Film grain and a black and white look with no settings to learn make it fun for groups and beginners. Exposure, focus and shutter are all fixed, so shots inside or up close need care, and the flash is not confirmed in the specs.
Who it's for
Events, trips and film beginners fit it well, since anyone can shoot it. Photographers who want manual control or color prints should look at a reusable film camera.
Pros and cons
- Black and white film already loaded
- No settings to learn
- Fast film for daylight and shade
- Light enough for a pocket
- Flash and exposure count not in the specs
- Fixed shutter limits low light
- No close focus below one meter
- Not water resistant
Performance notes
Results depend on light, since the shutter and aperture never change and the fast film carries the exposure. Subjects nearer than the focus range come out soft. Grain and contrast come from the film itself, giving a classic monochrome look.
Specifications
| Brand | Ilford |
|---|---|
| Model | XP2 Super |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item dimensions | 5.12 x 1.57 x 4.72 inches |
| Item weight | 0.1 kg |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Focus range | 1 m to infinity |
| Shutter speed | 1/100 seconds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Film color type | Black and white |
| Other details | |
| Film format | 35mm |
| Iso | 400 ISO, XP2 Super |
| Shutter type | Mechanical |
| Viewfinder | Optical, 0.5x magnification |
| Exposure control | Automatic |
| Water resistance level | Not water resistant |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ilford XP2 single use camera a digital camera?
No. It is a 35mm film camera loaded with XP2 Super 400 ISO black and white film, with an optical viewfinder and no screen.
How close can I shoot with the Ilford XP2 camera?
The listing gives a focus range of 1 m to infinity, so subjects nearer than that will be soft.
Does the Ilford XP2 camera have adjustable settings?
No. Exposure is automatic with a mechanical 1/100 second shutter.
Is the Ilford XP2 camera waterproof?
No. The spec sheet lists it as not water resistant.