SUNNYLiFE Underwater Camera

The SUNNYLiFE Underwater Camera is a 35mm film camera designed for taking photos underwater. It is distributed under the SUNNYLiFE brand.

SUNNYLiFE is a lifestyle brand from Australia. Since 2003, the company has been selling products related to the beach, summer, and the sea.

The camera is manufactured in China and is a generic model that is also sold under other brand names.

There are various variations of the camera available, which differ only in design and not in functionality. These include the Check, Sea Seeker Jungle, Sea Seeker Strawberry, Smiley World, and Tie Dye Edition.

The underwater camera is an affordable 35mm film camera made mostly of plastic. It comes with a transparent plastic housing that protects it from water.

The 35mm camera has a fixed lens with a focal length of 28mm. The lens is also made of plastic and does not offer particularly high quality. The focus of the lens is fixed and cannot be adjusted.

This camera does not have a built-in light meter. The aperture and shutter speed are fixed. The values will likely be around f/9-f/11 and 1/100-1/125 second.

The camera measures 12 x 9 x 4 cm and has a hand strap attached to the housing.

The SUNNYLiFE Underwater Camera does not require batteries. It does not have a built-in flash, tripod mount, self-timer, or multiple exposure function.

Films for the SUNNYLiFE Underwater Camera

According to the instructions, the SUNNYLiFE Underwater Camera is designed for the 35mm film format. Production of 35mm films is still ongoing, and they can be easily developed at most professional photo labs.

Unlike disposable cameras, this model can be used multiple times. The camera does not come with a film included, so it needs to be purchased separately.

When choosing a film, it is important to consider the limited exposure settings. It is advisable to use a film with high sensitivity and a wide exposure latitude. The latter is particularly important since you have no control over the exposure and cannot meter accurately.

The Kodak Ultramax 400* is recommended as a color film for use with this camera. The Ilford HP5* can be a possible choice for black and white photography. Both films deliver solid results and have received positive reviews.

The color film is a negative film and is processed using the C-41 development process. C-41 films can be developed by almost all photo labs, and most labs also provide prints directly from the negatives.

For successful black and white film development, the use of a special developer is required. Instructions describing the necessary steps are usually included in the film package. Development can also be done at home with the appropriate equipment.

The 35mm film camera exposes an area of 24mm x 36mm. To advance to the next frame, the photographer needs to manually advance the film, as the camera does not have automatic film transport.