Film + Development
Subscription
3 new rolls of film + development every 3 months. Save 27%
Never run out of film again. Easy development via post.
- ▣3 fresh rolls every 3 months
- ◈Development included, every roll
- ✉Prepaid mailer for film returns
- ↻Digital scans in your inbox in a week
3-Month Subscription
- ✓3 × Niras 35mm films, 24 shots eachRRP £42
- ✓3 × development credits, scans includedRRP £40
- ✓Corduroy travel bagFree
What you are paying for
£60 every 3 months covers 3 rolls of our own 35mm film, development and scanning all 3, and the prepaid return mailer. Save 27% v. buying rolls and development separately. The camera comes free with your first box.
How the returns work
- Prepaid return mailer provided
- Easy QR code drop off
- Photos developed, scanned and returned in 7 days
The free camera
- 28mm wide lens, built-in flash
- Mechanical wind, single AA battery
- Reusable, reload after every roll
- Free with your first box and yours to keep
Shipping and guarantee
- Free UK shipping, dispatched in 48 hours
- 90-day money-back guarantee
- Camera stays yours, even if you refund
We take the fuss out of film, so you can focus on shooting.
Film turns up before you need it
3 fresh rolls land every 3 months, so there is always one in the drawer before the trip, the wedding or the weekend. No last-minute hunt for a shop that still stocks 35mm.
Already paid for
Every roll in your box comes with its development credit. No second bill when the film comes back, no queue at a lab, no deciding whether this roll is worth £13 to find out.
Returns are handled for you
A prepaid mailer sits in every box. Drop it off with the QR code, no postage to pay. Photos are developed, scanned and returned in 7 days.
Your film journey in 4 steps.
The box arrives
Free camera, 3 films, travel bag, prepaid mailer. Dispatched within 48 hours.
You shoot it
24 shots a roll. Point, shoot, wind on. No screen, no retakes, no editing.
Post it back
Prepaid mailer, easy QR code drop off.
Photos land, film reloads
Scans by email, and 3 new rolls on their way for the next quarter.
Trusted by thousands.
★★★★★ 4.9 from 1,333 verified reviews. 91% five star.
"First time I'd ever shot film. The tips you sent made it actually fun to learn, not intimidating. Photos came back and it felt like being back there. Way better than the phone photos from the same weekend."
"I was fed up of scrolling so I took a CATCH on holiday instead of my phone. The photos are so cool. Easy to share afterwards. Genuinely the best thing I did on the trip."
"Since I got my CATCH, I've spent less time on my phone. The photos are sooo nice. It's the only camera I use now for trips that matter."
"So much better than a disposable. And the mail service makes the development so much easier. Love it!"
Why not just use your phone, or a disposable?
| CATCH subscription | A disposable | Film + dev bought separately | Your phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera cost today | Free | About £15, every time | £60 | You already own one |
| Reusable | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Film keeps arriving | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | n/a |
| Development included | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | n/a |
| Prepaid mailer for returns | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | n/a |
| Cost per photo | £0.83 | About £1.30 | £1.14 | Free |
| What you end up with | 72 photos every 3 months | 27, then bin the camera | 24 a roll, when you get round to it | 4,000 you never open |
Every roll is handled by a person.
- Every roll is checked in by hand when it arrives, and matched to your account
- Developed in small batches so the chemistry stays fresh, not run to exhaustion
- Every frame scanned individually, then colour-checked rather than batch-processed
- If a roll has gone wrong, someone emails you rather than sending 24 blank frames
- The prepaid mailer, packaging and return postage are all in the £60
We are a small team. The subscription exists so we can keep doing it this way rather than sending your film to the cheapest bulk lab we can find.
£142 of kit today. Then £60 a quarter.
- CATCH CameraFree gift with your first box. Reusable 35mm point-and-shoot, yours to keepFree
- 3 × Niras 35mm filmsOur seasonal stock. 24 shots per roll, 72 photos in totalRRP £42
- 3 × development creditsWe develop and scan every frame, then email you the photosRRP £40
- Corduroy travel bagSo it survives the bottom of a rucksackFree
- Prepaid return mailerEasy QR code drop off. No postage to payFree
Then every 3 months: 3 fresh rolls, 3 more development credits and a new mailer, for as long as you want them.
BUYING THE SAME THING PIECEMEAL
Every one of those prices is on our own shop, so you can check them. After the first box it is £60 a quarter against £82 buying the same three rolls and three development credits on their own. That is £22 a quarter, or £88 a year.
A £60 camera, on us.
- 28mm wide lens with a built-in flash that works at 1am, not just golden hour
- Mechanical wind, single AA battery. Nothing to focus, nothing to set
- Reusable. Reload it after every roll, for as many years as you want
- Yours to keep forever, even if you cancel or refund
New film every season.
- 24 shots per roll. 72 moments every 3 months
- Golden. Works both indoors and outdoors
- Airport safe. Goes through scanners without a problem
- Next quarter a different seasonal film delivered
CATCH in the wild.
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Honestly answered.
What am I actually getting?
A film and development subscription. Every 3 months we send 3 rolls of our own 35mm film and pay for development and scanning all 3. It is £60, billed today and then every 3 months. The camera is a free gift with your first box: a reusable 35mm point-and-shoot, RRP £60, yours to keep forever even if you cancel. When you finish a roll, drop it in the prepaid mailer and drop it off using the QR code. We develop it, scan every frame and email you the photos. Cancel any time from your account, no fee and no notice period.
What exactly turns up, and when?
Today: the free camera, 3 rolls of Niras 35mm, 3 development credits, a corduroy travel bag and a prepaid return mailer, dispatched within 48 hours. Then every 3 months, 3 fresh rolls, 3 more development credits and a new mailer. Your photos come back by email about a week after you post a roll.
How does the development work?
There is a prepaid return mailer in your box. When you finish a roll, put it in and drop it off using the QR code. There is no postage to pay and the development is already paid for as part of the subscription. We develop and scan every frame and email you the digital photos, normally about 7 days from drop off. You are never asked for a second payment when the film comes back.
Why is the camera free?
Because the camera is a one-off and the film and development are the ongoing service. Giving you the camera up front means you can start today rather than paying £60 for something you are not sure you will use. It stays yours even if you cancel or refund.
What happens if I do not shoot all 3 rolls?
Nothing. Film keeps for years in a drawer and development credits do not expire. Plenty of people bank two quarters and then shoot 6 rolls on one trip. You can also pause for a quarter from your account if the film is stacking up.
Can I cancel?
Yes, any time, from your account. You keep the camera and anything already shipped. No questions, no fee, no notice period.
Why is it £60 rather than cheaper?
Because a person handles every roll. Film is checked in by hand, developed in small batches so the chemistry stays fresh, and every frame is scanned and colour-checked individually. The £60 also covers the prepaid return mailer. Buying the same three films and three development credits separately comes to £82.
How do I load the film?
It takes about 30 seconds. There is a step-by-step video in your welcome email. Once you have done it once it is easy, and the camera is designed so the common mistakes are hard to make.
How fast do I get my photos?
Photos are developed, scanned and returned in 7 days. We do not sit on them. Getting them back is the best part.
What if I mess up the shots?
Honestly, you will. Some will be blurry, some overexposed, one or two double-exposed by accident. That is part of it, and usually the good part. A person checks every roll, so if something has genuinely gone wrong we tell you rather than sending you 24 blank frames.
Do you ship outside the UK?
Not yet. Message us on Instagram @catchcameras if you are really keen and we will see what we can do.