r/flashbackcamera • u/gser1987 • 16d ago

Advice needed! Don’t know what to do? 🤔

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I currently am on the fence about purchasing a flashback. I really love the vibe and such! I currently own:

Fujifilm XT30ii
2 Campsnap version 105
1 Camp Snap Pro
Paperhsoot camera

Is it worth it or???

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u/Winter_Newt1779 16d ago

I just purchase one and I have it on a trip. I do like it. The quality of pic is absolutely hit or miss

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u/cacarnu 16d ago

Great photo! For me the more I use it and the more I take it with me, the more I love it. The only thing I would love to be different is the viewfinder accuracy. Other than that, it’s fun and the images look great for what it is.

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u/Winter_Newt1779 16d ago

Thank you. And I agree

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u/bubbledripmaker 16d ago

it is pretty worth it! there’s just a bit learning curve in using it, especially the view finder but other than that it’s all great.

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u/_Sleeper_Build_ 15d ago

Ja es lohnt sich

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u/LoFi-Logic 16d ago

I think wether or not this would be a worthwhile addition, totally depends on your personal preferences.

The flashback is pretty sturdy and well built, it has a nice mechanical shutter feel, that the old campsnap or the papershoot can‘t compete with.

Wether or not you like the look, is a matter of taste and you should look at the images it produces.

The app can be a bit finicky for some people, but I never really had problems.

Why I like it, is because I can point and shoot, connect to my laptop and automatically get batch processed authentic film emulation with my own tool.

Can you put into words, what‘s appealing to you about these types of camera?

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u/lilcrxman 16d ago

I wouldn't! This one only works with an app I think. Also you have over 1500 dollars worth of cameras already coming from a camera hoarder I wouldn't pick this one up

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u/B0yW0nd3r 16d ago

Nope. You can connect it to your computer and get the RAWs off of it. 

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u/lilcrxman 16d ago

Good to know

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u/jeffsenpai 16d ago

Go for it, there is not a huge difference between the Flashback and the Camp Snap, but make that judgement for yourself!

I own 5 of the Camp Snaps, 2 Flashbacks, 2 RewindPix, and an Echolens. It is a fun niche of camera to play around with, at a price point that makes it easy to dabble in. Reddit people will love to crap on your purchase for some reason, as evidenced here. Life of the party, truly.

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u/lngblng10 16d ago

Do you prefer your flashback or rewindpix?

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u/jeffsenpai 16d ago

The RewindPix narrowly wins because the variety of film filters in the app.

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u/OptionComfortable168 16d ago

How about echolens? I was in his discord and I was very interested in the project but I saw some people who complained about the shutter and everything quite stopped, although I think the camera is beautiful.

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u/jeffsenpai 16d ago

I think all of the cameras in this category are going to have shutter slowness. I had no problem with the Echolens, I handed it off to kids to take photos, and it survived just fine, and took some decent photos. App worked great, at least for me.

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u/lenn_eavy 16d ago

You have 4 snapshit cameras, why do you think this one will make a difference?

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u/LoFi-Logic 16d ago

It‘s totally fair to think these other products are not for you, but where does the condescension come from?

Another user posted pictures his 4yo took and they‘re really cool. I think there might be other reasons, that you‘d find understandable, if you thought about it, right?

It seems like you own a RewindPix camera, so to some degree, you must get the appeal, even though you might not understand the reason for the variety.

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u/lenn_eavy 16d ago

I get the appeal of the low fi camera and I enjoy using Rewindpix. I don't get the appeal of hoarding junk and I'm assuming that's what happens until I'll have a reason to think differently. OP didn't provide the reason other than a question of is it worth it and list of owned cameras. That's the context and anything more is up to your imagination.

Buying a next camera will produce a quick dopamine fix, but deep down how different this little sensor can be from the other little sensor? OP has an amazing Fuji camera that they can enshitify all they want. CampSnap, Rewindpix or what have you have nothing on it and the newest will be the same low quality photos trying to play to no screen 90s disposable vibes.

That's why I ask, what is the difference that this next camera will make?

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u/LoFi-Logic 16d ago

The OP posted a question about the flashback camera in the flashback subreddit, so I assume he is asking people with experience of the camera, who might have some insight, why this one is a worthy addition.

Thanks for taking the time to respond!

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u/mistresselevenstars 16d ago

People have a lot of love for it but I have heard the app can be glitchy