These are the dark days before Christmas, days in which I muse about my (film) photography plans for 2026. One of the things I'm thinking about is participating in the Frugal Film Project (FFP) next year. The Frugal Fulm Project, you know, that project that shows that you don't need fancy gear to get great photographs. Now don't get me wrong, I love fancy gear. But this project invites you to be creative with an affordable kit. The rules are simple: Get yourself a camera/lens combination under $ 75 and use affordable film, shoot one film a month and share your results at the Frugal Film Project '26 page. The group currently has 805 members.
I've been discussing this with my friends Joeri van Veen and the Old Camera Guy and after thinking it over I've decided that this will be the gear for FFP 2026:
The camera
I opted for the Canon EOS 1000N. The EOS 1000N was released in 1992 as an improved version of the EOS 1000. The EOS 1000N, known in the Americas as the EOS Rebel II, is a no-frills SLR equipped with autofocus. It has one focus point and no in-built flash. Prices are about € 10 to € 15 these days although mine was a gift.
Specifications:
Camera: Canon EOS 1000N/Rebel II
Built: 1990s
Mount: EF
Shutter speeds: 30-1/2000 seconds, B
Self timer: yes
Auto DX: yes
Exposure modes: Av, Tv, P, M
Film speeds ISO 6 - ISO 6400
Battery: one 2CR5
The lenses
The lenses I am planning to use are the Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM and the Canon EF 35mm f/2.0. I bought the 24-85mm for € 60 and this lens gives me a little more flexibility than the 28-80mm kit lens. The 35mm was introduced in 1990, is a newcomer to the project and was a gift. Its minimal focus distance is 0,25 meter which is a plus over the 24-85mm.
Specifications Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM:
Focal length: 24-85mm
Minimal focus distance: 0.5 meters
Aperture: f/3.5-4.5 - f/22
Aperture blades: 6
Diameter: 67mm
Mount: EF
Manufacturer: Canon
Built: 1996-2009
Specifications Canon EF 35mm f/2.0:
Focal length: 35mm
Minimal focus distance: 0.25 meters
Aperture: f/2.0 - f/22
Aperture blades: 5
Diameter: 52mm
Mount: EF
Manufacturer: Canon
Built: 1990s
The film
My first thought was Fomapan 100 but as I have used black and white film for the project before I might actually use color film this year. That would either be Kodak Gold 200 or Ultra 400. I need to take stock of what I actually have in the fridge and then I'll decide.
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