It is very common for couples to purchase some disposable wedding cameras on the reception table. In fact, you will be doing so to invite your guests to use the cameras to take some pictures during your reception. You will collect them after the event and develop the films. You will be able to get a lot of interesting pictures taken from the angle of your guest.
Some people may wonder why they should use disposable wedding camera when the guests may bring their own digital cameras. Although more people are using digital camera these day, I personally will suggest that you prepare some disposable cameras. It will be very difficult for you to collect the pictures your guests take if they are using their own digital products to take the photos. It will be very strange if you try to ask all the guests to give you their SD cards before they leave the reception hall.
You may wonder how you should choose the cameras. It is not difficult for you to do so. You can consider some practical aspects and this will help you to make the decision easily.
Tips For Your Disposable Wedding Camera
1. Film Speed
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When you purchase the disposable wedding cameras, you need to consider the film speed. It will be a better idea for you to get a camera with ISO 400, or even 800 speed film. It will work well for most situations. Unless you are going to have a lunch reception in an outdoor area, you should go for the idea of ISO 400 or 800 speed film.
2. Flash
Again, you will need flash unless you are going to have an outdoor wedding reception in the day time. Usually, a disposable wedding camera will come with a flash. Yet, it is still a good idea for you to take a look at that before you purchase.
3. Casing
There are a lot of disposable wedding cameras with a paper casing. Yet, this is not your only option. There are also cameras with plastic or even metal casing. Of course they will be more expensive. However, a drawback of paper casing is that it will never be water proof. You have to consider this point when you make your choice.
4. Design of the camera
There are a lot of designs available in the market. You can choose the one you love according to your preference. There are designs which fit the needs of couples who love something simple. If you love the idea of blink blink, there are also some blink blink cameras you can consider. You will certainly get a lot of WOWs if you go for this blink blink idea.
5. Personalize the camera
This is also related to the design of the disposable wedding cameras. You can in fact personlize them so that you can make them more unique and elegant. You may print your names with the choice of fonts you love. You may even print some patterns on the cameras.
6. Reusable or not
In most cases, disposable wedding cameras are meant to be used once only. However, there are still choices if you do not really want to use it for one time only. There are some reusable choices. You should take a look at them.
7. Exposures or number of pictures
Usually, there are two choices. There are cameras for 15 exposures. On the other hand, there are also some for 27 exposures. Of course the prices of them will be different. However, the option of 27 exposures will usually be preferred since it is not hard for the guests to take 27 pictures during your reception.
8. Black and white or color
You will probably know that you can choose between black and white and color films. Yet, color films are always preferred. Black and while films are more expensive. It is more expensive to develop these films too. Besides, it requires more techniques to take good black and white photos. Your guests may not be able to handle it. You can always change the colors of the pictures to black and white using photo editing software after you scan the pictures on the computer.
9. Expiry dates of the films
When you purchase a disposable wedding camera, it is always essential for you to check the expiry dates of the films. Of course you can still use the cameras even after the expiry date. Yet, the quality of the pictures will be affected. So, be sure that the expiry date is sooner than your big day.
10. Number of cameras
One of the most difficult decisions when purchasing is certainly the quantity. Of course the quantity will be related to the size of your reception dinner. Most couples will purchase one camera for each reception table. If you do not want to purchase so many, you may also get a table for the cameras only and put a few on it. Be sure to ask the guests to put it back to the table after they have taken the pictures.
The above are all the essential ideas you have to know before you purchase your disposable wedding cameras. So, be sure to get them early so that you can make sure that your guests can help you to capture all the interesting and sweet moments in your wedding!
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