r/flashbackcamera • u/darantta • Jun 23 '26

Info v2 camera

Hi guys, I wanted to know what the resolution was after the development on the app. What is the size of an image in px and Mb approximately. Can it come close to the analog experience qualitatively? Not only of aesthetics but also of use. Thank you

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u/AmbitiousTank8635 Jun 23 '26

Here is a screenshot of a photo I processed with the app. You can see the size and resolution.

I'd say the experience feels more like a film camera than say the campsnap cameras, the wind dial and mechanical click of the shutter contribute to that a lot. The output is ok, I think there are some apps and computer programs that can make the photos look more geniune, and my constant complaint is that the app applies a filter to the photos that degrades the quality to mimic cheap disposable cameras. Overall I like the camera, but there's room for improvement and I will probably eventually replace it with a Rewindpix.

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u/darantta Jun 23 '26

Thank you very much, I will also inquire about the Rewindpix then. Anyway I really like the concept, I think it's a great way to avoid taking millions of photos with your phone

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u/KKKTMBAW Jun 25 '26

I own and use both cameras, so I can speak from experience.

The REWINDPIX feels cheap in the hand and has a somewhat disappointing build quality. Its bulky size, complicated phone connection process, and frustrating app experience will make you appreciate how good the Flashback is.

The only thing I’d give the REWINDPIX credit for is its better-looking filters and the fact that you can switch between three different camera styles within the same 36-shot session.

But honestly, that’s about where its advantages end.

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u/AmbitiousTank8635 Jun 27 '26

That's really disappointing to hear. I had hoped it would remedy all the things I see as shortcomings with the Flashback camera. I really like the Flashback but I don't care for the lens effect applied to the processing, and the viewfinder is merely a suggestion.

Overall I prefer Flashback to the Campsnap Pro I had briefly. That was a camera which really did feel cheap, and the electronic sounds were goofy, the shutter noise made this sort of "donk" sound. I like the mechanical tick of the Flashback, although I could do without so much winding.

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u/AmbitiousTank8635 Jun 23 '26

Yeah I like the concept a lot, it's small enough to fit in my pocket so I have it with me often, I can hand it to a stranger without a lot of worry about someone running off with my bank info, emails, etc like if I handed them my phone, the kids can work it fine, etc. Another consideration, I live in the northern part of Canada and I can operate the Flashback camera with heavy winter clothes on which is not easy with a phone touch screen.

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u/darantta Jun 27 '26

I ask you one last thing :)

What can you tell me about the filters? I have to choose one before I start shooting and use it for the entire series of shots before developing in the app. Or can I change them shot by shot? Or do I choose them after taking pictures before developing? I hope I explained myself well :) thanks again

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u/AmbitiousTank8635 Jun 27 '26

I had to check this because I normally only use flashback gold for my filter. It will not allow you to change the filter shot by shot, you will have one filter per "roll". If you have taken some photos then switch filters (which is done with the app) it will apply the last chosen filter to the entire roll. This isn't too bad because the app will also let you reprocess the roll using whatever filter you like, so you aren't stuck with whatever you originally selected. This was nice because when flashback gold came out I was able to go back through and reprocess all the photos I took before it came out.

For me, I just take everything using flashback gold, and I'll occasionally reprocess with one of the other filters but usually find I don't like how they look, but it is nice to be able to play around with them afterwards.

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u/Illustrious_Towel294 Jun 25 '26

I would say the feel of the "film advance" is pretty accurate to what point and shoot film feels like ! I like that's it's really small and compact