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What’s It Like to Shoot with a Paper Shoot Camera? Real Customer Experiences
Updated: Oct 13
In its first eight years on the market, Paper Shoot earned 14 international awards for design and startup innovation, establishing its place in the camera market. Paper Shoot cameras have gained a growing following in Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, North America, and beyond.
Paper Shoot launched in Vietnam in 2019, introducing its cameras to local photography enthusiasts through papershoot.vn. These eco-friendly, paper-bodied cameras received a warm welcome and positive feedback from the Vietnamese community.
Feedback from the Vietnamese community
What Is It Like to Use a Paper Shoot Camera in Vietnam?
Paper Shoot cameras have found fans around the world who embrace spontaneity while cherishing simple, everyday moments. But how are photographers in Vietnam responding to this fresh, retro-inspired approach to capturing life?
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10 February 2021
A Child’s First Camera
Story #1 — Shared by @Huynh My Ngoc on Facebook
Parents today are looking for ways to encourage their children’s creativity and introduce more sustainable habits. A Paper Shoot camera can be a playful companion, giving children a chance to explore photography, express themselves, and discover the world around them. Read on for one parent’s experience.
"These photos were taken by MC with a Paper Shoot camera while shopping for flowers with Mum. I first fell in love with Paper Shoot a few years ago when I saw it on display at Songshan Cultural & Creative Park in Taipei, but I hesitated to buy one because I was concerned about warranty support. Now Paper Shoot is available in Vietnam.
This camera has a case made from… recycled paper and other natural materials. It offers four photo modes and can record video. There’s no preview screen, so you simply point and shoot, then view your photos later. Photos are stored on a memory card, and the USB port lets you transfer them and charge the camera.
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It’s also affordable for beginners—priced similarly to budget compact cameras. But I chose Paper Shoot for its innovative design and eco-friendly approach: a paper case, minimalist components, rechargeable batteries, and reduced emissions."
- Read the full story from @Huynh My Ngoc on Facebook here>> ***
12.05.2020
- Always by My Side — Making Paper Shoot a Daily Habit -
Story #2 — Shared by @Lủi Thủi on Facebook
Have you ever done something without thinking, only to realise it has become a habit? For the photographer in the story below, keeping a Paper Shoot camera close has become part of everyday life. They capture moments spontaneously, then revisit those photos later and watch the memories come flooding back. That is part of the joy of shooting with Paper Shoot.
Read on for their experience with lomography photography!
“A quirky wooden camera I once had the chance to use. So quirky that it gave me a little habit of my own, one I only have when using it.
It goes everywhere with me in my shirt pocket. Whenever I see something interesting, I take it out, snap a few photos, and put it away again. Sometimes I even forget what I’ve photographed, because I only transfer the photos once every month or two. Looking through each photo, I remember what everyone was doing and how we felt at the time… and then I find myself drifting through those little stories from the past…
12/5/2020 ”
— Shared by @Lủi Thủi in the Paper Shoot Vietnam Facebook group. See full here>>
Group Facebook Paper Shoot Vietnam is a community for sharing stories and experiences with Paper Shoot cameras. Join us and share your own Paper Shoot moments.
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What makes a great travel companion? Perhaps it is someone who is present and appreciates every moment with you. With its spontaneous, authentic approach to photography, a Paper Shoot camera helps you preserve memorable moments along the way. Let it accompany you as you discover the beauty of the places you visit. What makes a great travel companion? Perhaps it is someone who is present and appreciates every moment with you. With its spontaneous, authentic approach to photography, a Paper Shoot camera helps you preserve memorable moments along the way. Let it accompany you as you discover the beauty of the places you visit.
Read one Paper Shooter’s story about travelling with a Paper Shoot camera:
“These are the photos I took with my Paper Shoot camera during a trip to Moc Chau on 3 June 2020. I decided to buy the camera on a whim on 1 June 2020 and took it straight to Moc Chau with me.
Taking photos without overthinking was such a fun experience. If something looked beautiful to me, I simply pressed the shutter. I tried all four colour modes (normal colour, black & white, sepia, and blue), and when I connected the camera to my computer to see the results, I was truly surprised.
Looking back at the photos brought up so many feelings. The moments I had captured looked beautiful, with rich colours and so much character. Even the photos with awkward angles, light leaks, or off-centre framing made me happy.
What I love most is that the camera uses eco-friendly materials, including stone paper made from inorganic mineral powder. Its design is compact and beautiful—everyone thought I was carrying a wallet!
I’m so glad I discovered Paper Shoot.
"Don't think, just shoot" - Lomography - taking photos spontaneously without worrying about technical details such as focal length, proportions, or lighting…
Thank you for being a part of my life.
#mocchau #sonla#papershootvn#nakaplumvalley#dariver "
- hared by @Nguyễn Hoàng Trúc Linh in the Paper Shoot Vietnam Facebook group. Read the full post here>>***
31.12.2020
- If I Like It, I Shoot It! No Overthinking -
Story #4 — Shared by @Đan Bùi on Facebook
In December 2020, Paper Shoot Vietnam and TheFace Magazine Vietnam co-hosted the TREASURE THE MOMENTS 2020 photography competition, celebrating the art of appreciating everyday moments. The competition attracted 145 entries featuring more than 600 black-and-white and vintage-colour photographs, capturing different sides of life across Vietnam and around the world.
On Christmas Eve 2020, the organisers announced four outstanding entrants, each receiving a special prize from Paper Shoot Vietnam. Curious about what the winner received and how they felt about it?
Read their story below to find out!
“I received this amazing gift box on the very last day of the year, and I’m absolutely over the moon. Honestly, the camera looks even better in person than I imagined. It’s small and lovely, like a little notebook, and so much fun to hold and shoot with. Stylish enough to show off during Tet—the design gets a 10/10 from me. I love it.
Đúng tinh thần của Lomo, máy được thiết kế tối giản duy chỉ với 1 nút bấm chụp và cần gạt chọn các filter màu. Thích là chụp, khỏi cần nghĩ ngợi, 10/10 ưng cái dạ.
The case is also made from recycled paper and reclaimed wood from industrial production, so that’s another 10/10 from me.
As for photos taken with the camera, I’ll share those another time. I’m waiting until the first day of 2021 to dress up, tidy my hair, and take this little beauty out for its first shoot of the year—a little good-luck ritual. I’ll post an update as soon as I can.
Friends, family, neighbours—anyone who’s curious can take a look at this website: https://vi.papershoot.vn/
P.S. Thank you again, Paper Shoot Vietnam, for organising the competition and sending me such a carefully wrapped gift (especially with no plastic at all—even the tape was paper).”
- Shared by @Đan Bùi, winner of the Treasure The Moments 2020 photography competition organised by Paper Shoot Vietnam. Read the full post here>> ***
Next to (To infinity and beyond!)
- What Is It Feel Like to Buy a Paper Shoot Camera in Vietnam? -
At Paper Shoot Vietnam, we love bringing simple, authentic moments of joy to our community. With easy-to-use features and a distinctive design, Paper Shoot cameras offer a playful photography experience for anyone who enjoys capturing life.
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We hope your Paper Shoot camera will continue to be a trusted companion, capturing the moments that matter to you. We would love to hear about your lomography photography experiences with Paper Shoot. Find a camera for yourself or a friend at papershoot.vn!
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