Q.   How can your prices be so low and the quality high?

A.    We use economies of scale to bring you the lowest prices on the best quality cameras. We sell over a million cameras a year, so we have massive buying power and a strong relationship with our factory in China. We do all of the printing and wrapping of the cameras in our factory in Winchester, Va. By doing all of the work under one roof we save money and pass the savings on to you.

Q.    Do you sell recycled cameras?

A.   All of our Logo/Custom/Personalized cameras are completely new manufacturing. The cameras contain no recycled parts and are of the highest quality. Wholesale cameras, like the Carnival or Ultimate, may have recycled components and that is why we sell those brands for a lower price.

Q.    Why do you sell 400 and 800 speed film cameras?

A.   We offer two film speeds to accommodate the many lighting and environmental conditions that our customers may encounter. 400 speed film is a great multi-purpose film for indoor and outdoor photography and is also more resistant to heat. 800 speed film is great for lower light conditions, action photography and creates “crisper” photos. 800 speed film is the best film for low light situations such as banquet and reception halls, and evening events.

Q.    What is personalization?

A.    Personalization is when we add your custom text and/or your photo to the camera design of your choice. Personalization can include one line of text on the front of the camera and up to three lines on the back. Your photo or logo can be added to the personalized camera on the top left corner of the back of the camera.

Q.    What is a tent card?

A.    A tent card is a printed card which you set on the reception tables to let your guests know to use the cameras and please leave them behind. Tent cards are free for custom and personalized camera orders (1 per camera). You can read what the tent cards say in the "More Info" section on the product ordering page.

Q.   Is there a minimum?

A.   The minimum order for custom and personalized cameras is 5 per item number. Custom logo cameras have a minimum of 10 cameras. Standard cameras have no minimum.

Q.   What if there's a price difference?

A.   We make every effort to ensure that our prices on our web page are correct. In the event a product is listed at an incorrect price due to computer glitch or a typographical error, we shall have the right to refuse to honor that price or cancel any orders placed for product listed at the incorrect price.

Q.   What is the difference between Custom, Personalized, Custom Logo and Standard disposable cameras?

A.    Custom and personalized cameras all have product numbers which start with the letter F. Custom and Personalized cameras are always printed and wrapped per your request. A Custom camera is a camera with a design specific to an event (i.e., wedding, flowers, sailboats) and a Personalized camera is a custom camera with your personalized text on the cover. Custom Logo cameras are fully designed for an event or with a company logo. An artist designs the camera to your specification from scratch. Standard cameras are cameras which we import already wrapped with a cover and sell under brand names like Kodak, Ultimate, Carnival, and Solo. Standard cameras can be found on the wholesale page and cannot be personalized.

Q.    Do airport X-rays harm 35mm film?

A.   Yes. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) advises the following regarding film in disposable cameras:

Never place undeveloped film (disposable cameras) in checked baggage. Security equipment used for screening checked baggage will damage undeveloped film.

Place film in your carry-on baggage and request a hand inspection. You may be required to open the box, canister, or wrapper so a Security Officer can inspect it.

Carry-on baggage X-ray equipment also damages film, but it's a cumulative damage – a minor amount of damage each time it's X-rayed. The more times film is X-rayed, the more damage. Never allow the disposable camera to be X-rayed more than 5 times. It is preferable to prevent any X-raying at all.

The higher speed film, such as 800 speed, should never be placed in checked baggage nor should it be processed through carry-on baggage X-rays. 800 speed film should always be hand-inspected.

Security personnel are required to heed your request to hand-check film in the U.S., and the inconvenience is minor.

When traveling to international locations it is recommended that you check their policies regarding film (disposable cameras) and hand-checking since their policies may differ from those at U.S. airports.

Q.   Do disposable cameras take the place of a photographer?

A.   Amature photographers cannot replace a professional photographer. Disposable cameras at your reception enables your guests to take fun and candid photos of each other for you.


Q.   What are lead-free cameras?

A.   They are camera bodies created without the use of the following harmful substances: lead(Pb), mercury(Hg), cadmium(Cd), hexavalent chromium(CrVI), polybrominated biphenyls(PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers(PBDE). These substances are well-known and well-documented to be harmful to humans, the environment, and pollute landfills. The camera bodies we use for our custom and personalized cameras are RoHS-compliant cameras. RoHS is the acronym for Restriction of Hazardous Substances.