Snap-together camera

Leonard Goh | Mar 07, 2008

If you thought the process of assembling a camera is tedious work involving precision and a lot of small mechanical parts, think again.

The 35mm Model Kit Camera ships in a box containing the unassembled model kit. With the instruction booklet by your side, carefully pry out the stated plastic parts from the frames and snap them together. Before long you will be rewarded with a camera you can claim "I made it myself". Well, almost.

Unfortunately for digital buffs, this camera accepts only 35mm film (which is still very much available). The shutter speed and aperture are fixed at 1/125 of a second and F9.5, respectively. There is no zoom on the plastic 28mm wide-angle lens, so you have to take a couple of steps forward to get closer to your subject. On the upside, this shooter doesn't require any batteries to operate, and the process of fitting it together should bring you an hour or two of fun.

Available here at S$40 a pop, this inexpensive camera will also make a great educational tool for kids, although they may ask, "where is the screen"?

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