Disposable

A disposable or single-use camera is a simple film camera, sold with film pre-loaded. Unlike more conventional cameras, a disposable is designed to be returned whole, where the entire camera is disposed of, and only the processed film returned to the customer. Typically, they have very limited controls, with no ability to control focus, zoom, aperture or shutter speed. To aid with lighting, most are equipped with an integrated flash. Internally, modern disposable cameras use 35 mm film, but older models also used APS or 110 cartridge film. While some disposables contain a normal roll of film, others just have the film wound internally on an open spool. Some cameras are recycled; refilled with film and resold. Due to their ephemeral nature, disposable cameras feature as a novelty item at weddings and other events, and waterproof versions exist for underwater photography.