How to Use Your Disposable Camera

1. The first thing you must do is choose a disposable camera for the right situation. Some come with or without flash. You will want a flash if you are in a dimly lit area. If you are going to be far away(like a concert or sporting event) you will want a camera with zoom feature. Choose a disposable camera containing ISO 800 speed film for dark and fast moving situations. Choose a disposable camera containing ISO 400 speed film for when you are outdoors or daytime picture taking. I find 400 speed is a good average if you are not sure what situation you will be in.

2. Learn how to keep pictures in focus with a disposable camera. Stand at least 4 feet from your subject when using a disposable camera. Most disposable cameras will not take a clearly focused picture when you are too close to the subject. Also, watch for someones head or other objects getting caught in the side of the picture. Sometimes, the focus will go to the closer object, and the main subject you wanted a picture of will then be out of focus.
   

3. Use the flash feature correctly. Turn on the flash function by pressing a button or flipping a switch on the front of the disposable camera. If it doesn't work, then look to see if there is a spot where you can switch the battery out. Many times, this is hidden under the cardboard sleeve. When holding the button in, you will hear it power up, and you should see a red light come on. Most, but not all, have this feature. The flash will not go off automatically like other styles of cameras. Remember the flash range of a disposable camera is roughly 4 to 10 feet. Place your subject within this range to get bright, clear pictures. Use the flash feature for all indoor and nighttime outdoor pictures.

4. Hold the camera with both hands. Keep the camera steady for sharper pictures. If you take a breathe and exhale as you take the picture, you will find you can hold it steadier than when you hold your breath. Be sure not to cover the flash on the camera with your hand or fingers. Cup your hands around the camera, to avoid stray fingers covering the lens.

5. Take the finished disposable camera to a Walgreens photo lab for processing. In Redding,Ca, our Walgreens can develop your film in one hour or less. Let the photo lab remove the film from the camera, so you don't accidentally expose the roll to light, which will ruin your photos. Don't forget to replace your disposable camera, as you will not get your old one back.
   

Where to Develop Film in Redding, Ca

Here ,in Redding, Ca, many stores have shutdown their film developing, especially in one hour processing. Digital cameras and pictures have taken over the market at amazing speed over just the last couple of years. At our Walgreens , we processed film and digital prints, with an equal amount of orders just a couple years ago. Today, only about 10% of our picture orders were done from processed film. This has led to many chain stores, closing their one hour film labs. Some will still do a sendout service for film, but that takes several days. At Walgreens, we still have one hour film developing for your photo needs. Our store is located at 1775 Eureka Way in Redding, Ca 96001. Bring your film on in for quality and fast service!