Found disposable cameras

[Paft Dunk]

I’ve found three unprocessed but exposed disposable cameras. I reckon they are from around 2001-2004. I was a regular user of these back then, I’m a bit curious what’s on them, probably something bad if I didn’t get them processed back then… What are my chances of actually getting something from the film? Cameras have been in an office drawer, so not stored in extreme conditions like the loft etc.

From one of the other threads I see https://www.ag-photolab.co.uk can process this for me for £30 or so, but I won’t bother if it’s a lost cause.

Thanks.

[Blib]

Personally, my curiosity would drive me to get at least one of them done, if the cost was reasonable.

Don't forget to post some of the results on here, if you do!

[S1bs]

First thing I'd suggest is to check the frame counter on them to see if they have actually been used.

If they have been used, inside the camera is just a normal roll of 35mm colour negative film, so you should be able to get them processed anywhere that offers film processing.

To save some money, if you are not sure what is on them, the best route would be to ask for 'Develop Only' - The company you mentioned in your link, will do that for £2.91 per camera.

You then get back a set of negatives, and by holding them against the light, you will be able to see roughly what the content is.

If there are any images that are important or memorable to you, send the negs back to them and ask them to individually print those frames.

If it's just rubbish or the film is damaged, then just bin and you've only lost a tenner.

Hope this helps.

[Paft Dunk]

Thanks, didn’t spot the develop only option. Sounds like that’s the best route. Both cameras are fully spent, am looking forwards to explaining to the wife why I developed a load of 20 year old comprising pictures of ex girlfriends.

[Blib]

Paft Dunk said:

......a load of 20 year old comprising pictures of ex girlfriends.

Blib said:

Don't forget to post some of the results on here, if you do!

[satans worm]

Old unprocessed film is very cool these days, not sure how many you have but stick em on ebay and your get a decent return, alternatively use them and have some fun! make sure you take pictures of friends and families to get great nostalgia prints

Note the images may come out a little dark as they recommend adding a stop of light to every 10years of expirey, not that you can do that with a disposable

Funny thing is last week i dusted off my old Canon EOS3 and found it still has a roll of film in it at number 27, i think i was in Bratislava when i used that last, maybe Switzerland, but will be fun finding out!

[Simpo Two]

satans worm said:

Old unprocessed film is very cool these days, not sure how many you have but stick em on ebay and your get a decent return, alternatively use them and have some fun! make sure you take pictures of friends and families to get great nostalgia prints

They've been exposed.

[The_Jackal]

If you get the negatives back, remember you can hold them over a light box and take a photo with your phone. Then just invert the image and you will get a much better idea of what the photos were.

[46and2]

They say you should overexpose by one stop per decade for expired film, so it may be wise to ask the lab to overdevelop by 1.5 to 2 stops. I.E if its 400 ASA then develop as if its 100 ASA.

Something like that anyway.

ETA . This may only be possible with black and white film

Edited by 46and2 on Tuesday 3rd August 14:07