The Halina Ansco Smile Taker is a cheap 35mm camera from Haking, made in Asia and has a plastic body. It is aimed primarily at children and is very easy to use. The case is very colorful with a red, yellow, blue and black color scheme.
The function list of the camera is quite clear, as it only offers basic functions. It has a fixed lens with a focal length of 28 mm. With this focal length, it is suitable for a large number
The focus remains constant, and there is no autofocus or zoom. The typical shutter speed is probably 1/100 second and you won't find a light meter. The aperture cannot be changed.
There is an integrated flash that can be activated if required. The flash should be used indoors or when there is less light, as the lens does not let very much light fall on the film.
Two AA batteries (eBay / Amazon*) power the camera, and no batteries are required when the flash is not in use.
Recommended films for the Halina Ansco Smile Taker
The Halina Ansco Smile Taker requires 35mm film. Even in times of digital photography, some manufacturers produce this type of film. It should be noted that the film has to be wound on manually because there is no automatic film transport.
There is a thumbwheel on the back for film transport. There is a counter for the photos taken. The film is transported back with a yellow crank.
Good film options include the Kodak Ultramax 400* for color photos and the Ilford Delta 100* for black and white photos. However, there are many more suitable films.
For film processing: Color film uses the C-41 process, a standard process offered by most photo labs. Black and white films require special developers. Many film packages include processing instructions.
