Disposable cameras are made to be shot and then developed immediately. As soon as you finish shooting the last frame on the roll of film, you can take your cameras to your preferred photo lab and get it developed!

There is no need to wait as once you click the shutter, the film is exposed and holds on to the latent image until the camera is processed. Ideally, you want to get the cameras developed as soon as possible but as a general rule, you have about 6 months until the the images on your disposable camera begin to be affected and degrade.

How Long will Disposable Cameras Last

This is a common question and one we have explored in detail in other blog posts. You have around 2 years from the manufacture date of the film. The cameras expiration date is printed on the bottom of the camera usually. You can still shoot and develop a disposable camera after it expires, as they do not really go bad. You just might not get as good of results from an expired camera.

Where can I go to get my disposable camera developed?

You have a lot of options, from local labs, local big chain stores like Walgreens and CVS, and online developing companies. We have an online developing service and specialize in developing disposable cameras. If you’d like to find out more about getting your film developed with us, click the button below!