Amidst high-tech showcases at CP+ 2026, the P-Sharan Ami-35 stood out as a charmingly analog alternative. This fully functional camera is constructed from paper card and costs approximately $17.
It features a pinhole lens with an effective 20mm focal length and a tiny f/130 aperture. The 'Ami-35' represents a significant improvement in assembly time over previous models, now taking less than half an hour to build.
The camera includes basic controls: film advance and rewind dials, and a shutter tab that also acts as a viewfinder. Due to the extremely small aperture, exposure times can range from minutes to hours, requiring a light meter or app for accurate shots.
Despite its simple construction, the Ami-35 produces surprisingly pleasing image quality, rivaling some premium pinhole lenses. It's promoted as an affordable and engaging gift for photography enthusiasts of all ages, offering a hands-on introduction to the fundamentals of film and pinhole photography.