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Nana 35mm: A Metal-Bodied Film Camera Built for Snapshots
This is an AI translation of an article originally published in Japanese. If anything reads oddly, the Japanese original is the authoritative version.
2024 has already seen a run of new film cameras, including the PENTAX 17 and the Rollei 35AF, and now another one has arrived. The Nana 35mm is a fixed-lens film camera with a distinctive metal body, made by FilmNeverDie, a project based in Melbourne, Australia.
The concept is to pair the ease of a disposable camera with a high-quality body. The metal body takes its cue from the Contax T2, a compact film camera known for its sturdy build and still highly sought after today. The camera runs on a single AA battery, which powers automatic film advance and the flash. It also uses an aspherical lens, a sign that image quality has been taken seriously.
The design is reminiscent of the Contax T2
Shutter speed is fixed at 1/125 s and the aperture at f/11. Like a disposable camera, it is designed so you can shoot casually without worrying about settings. Focus is set to cover 1.5 m to infinity, but an optional lens attachment that allows different focusing is reportedly in the works.
A sample photo from the official website. ISO 400 film is recommended
The name "Nana" reportedly comes from the three-year-old daughter of Gary Wong, who started the FilmNeverDie project, and that backstory helped the camera draw a lot of support on Kickstarter. The official website ships to Japan, and the camera is also available from Kawauso Shoten (かわうそ商店) for ¥35,800 including tax. According to the official website, the first 1,000 units come bundled with a color film called Zatsu 400, and the camera carries a two-year warranty.