Why film
Why the week's wait
is the best part.
Your phone gives you the photo instantly. You look at it once.
Film makes you wait 7 days. 24 shots a roll and no screen, so you take the picture and get on with the night.
Then an email lands with the scans. Faces you'd forgotten, light you didn't notice. That's the bit people get hooked on.
Nothing to learn first. Flash on, point, shoot, wind on. The camera does the rest, and we develop every roll.
Photos you'll still open
next year.
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?
£39.15 today gets you the starter kit: a free CATCH camera, 2 rolls of roda, development of both, a travel bag and a prepaid envelope. Then it's £19.15 a month. Every 90 days we send 2 new seasonal rolls, development included, 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?
Within 72 hours of receiving your film, so normally 7 days after you send. We don't sit on them - we know you want them and getting them back is the best part. Worth the wait.
Can I get prints?
We don't sell prints directly - you get high-resolution digital scans, easy to share. Some customers print one or two once they have seen the whole lot.
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.
CATCH cameraReusable · 28mm lens · flash
2 x roda 35mm filmsYour first two rolls, 24 shots each
Development of your 2 filmsPost them back, scans to your inboxIncluded
Travel bagCorduroy, fits the camera and a roll
Return envelope, prepaidDrop it at any Post Office or corner shopFree
2 x new seasonal filmsA different film each season, deliveredIncluded
