Holiday photos, monthly
That back-from-holiday
feeling. Every month.
Remember getting your holiday prints back? The envelope, the not knowing, the one shot that was better than you hoped.
Now it happens every month. A roll of real 35mm film, no screen, no filters. Shoot it through your month, post it, forget about it.
Then a brown envelope lands on the mat. 24 prints. Hold them, pin them, fill a shoebox over the years. A camera roll you can touch.
If it plugs into your phone, it's a phone. This is the only way to shoot real film and get it back as prints, without stepping out of your life.
Hold it. Smell it.
Keep it.
Common questions
Honestly answered.
What if I've never used a film camera?
Nothing to set and nothing to focus. Flash on, point, shoot, wind on.
What if I don't like it?
Cancel in one click from your account and keep the camera.
How does the subscription work?
£30 today gets you the starter kit and your first month: a free CATCH camera, a roll of roda, a travel bag and a prepaid envelope, usually £86. Then it's £30 a month. Every month a new roll of seasonal film arrives, and every roll you send back comes home as 24 prints plus digital scans, for as long as you subscribe. Cancel any time from your account and keep the camera.
Can I cancel?
Yes, any time, one button in your account. You keep the camera and anything already shipped. No questions, no hassle.
What film do you use?
We make our own 35mm films, all on limited runs. This season it's roda, a warm ISO 400 film made for people. It holds up when the light goes - parties, winter weddings, dinner tables, early dark. Flash on and get close and it does the rest. The canister is blank so you can draw your own. You can put any other 35mm film in your CATCH camera.
The one mistake most first rolls make
Shooting indoors or at night with the flash off. Film needs more light than your phone, so slide the flash on anywhere darker than daylight and get close. Beyond that: some shots will be blurry, one or two double-exposed by accident. That's part of it, and we email tips with every roll.
What if my film gets lost in the post?
Happens to about 1 in 1000 rolls. Reinforce the mailer bag or upgrade to a tracked delivery for extra protection.
How fast do I get my photos?
Prints and scans go out within 72 hours of your film reaching us, so normally 7 days after you post it. We don't sit on them. Getting them back is the best part.
Can I get prints?
Yes, every roll. 24 prints posted back to you with every roll you send in, plus the digital scans by email so you can share them.
Can I use my own film with the camera?
Yes - any 35mm film works in the CATCH camera, and we can develop them anytime using our digital development service.
Does this work for weddings?
Yes - check our
camera + film kits for multiple cameras and films to shoot weddings, parties and any event from every angle.
Is there a warranty on the camera?
Yes - 90 days if the camera is faulty. Email us with your order number and we'll send a replacement.
Do you ship outside the UK?
Not yet - but drop us a message on Instagram
@catchcameras if you're really desperate and we'll see what we can do.
How do I load the film?
There's an easy-to-follow guide and it's important to learn. Once you have done it once, it's really easy.
Can I open the back of the camera after loading?
No - this will expose the film to light and ruin your photos. Always make sure the film is fully wound back in before opening. The camera has a small indicator window so you can see if film is loaded.
