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RATINGS OF 35MM CAMERAS UNDER $25
The following table rates and compares eight different 35mm cameras which can be purchased new or used for less than twenty-five dollars (including shipping)...

Camera ModelPhoto QualityEase of Use*Expandability*
Bell & Howell 35J4.5/107/108/10
Bentley BX-38/108/109/10
Meikai DI-4396(P)6/103.5/107/10
Minolta F10BF6.5/104.5/102/10
Ninoka NK-7007/105/108/10
Olympus S&G "R"7/106.5/100/10
Weston WX-78/106.5/108/10
Vivitar IC12007/109.5/101.5/10

*Ease of use takes into account portability, complexity, prevention of accidents (lens cover, shutter lock), battery requirements, quality of instructions, and how well-designed the controls are. Expandability refers to how possible it is to add accessories (flash unit, strap, timer, tripod, shutter release, etc). Ten out of ten is the best rating possible in each category. Most of the cameras were tested using ISO-400 Kodak film; ISO-200 was used to test the Meikai.