Harman EZ-35 35mm film camera .

The Harman EZ-35 is a reusable 35mm camera with one feature that sets it apart from every other camera at this price: motorised film advance. Drop in a roll, close the back, and the motor loads the film automatically. After each shot it advances to the next frame. When the roll is done, it rewinds itself. No lever, no knob, no forgetting to wind on.

The lens is a 31mm wide-angle, fixed at f/11. It's in focus from about a metre to infinity. The shutter fires at 1/100s. There's a built-in flash for indoors and low light, and a lens cover that doubles as a shutter lock so you don't burn a frame by accident.

It ships with a roll of Ilford HP5 Plus — 36 exposures of a classic black and white film that's forgiving, pushes well, and looks good in practically any light. There's also an AA battery in the box. Open it, load the film, and you're shooting. Nothing else to buy.

The f/11 aperture is tighter than most cameras in this category, which means it wants more light. HP5 Plus at ISO 400 is a good match — enough speed for cloudy days and open shade. In bright sun you'll have no problems at all. For colour, load a 400-speed stock.

It weighs 126 grams. The build is plastic but solid — it feels like something you can throw in a bag without thinking twice. The motorised advance means fewer moving parts to fiddle with, which makes it a good camera to hand to someone who's never loaded film before.