4.74 out of 5
Based on 53 verified reviews. 100% from verified buyers, collected through Judge.me.
Reviews cover the Paper Shoot camera across its different case designs.
Paper Shoot Camera Reviews
Here's what people say after living with Paper Shoot, the pocket-size digital camera with no screen and no phone app.
As featured in
- TIME, Best Inventions of 2021. "Low-Tech Meets High-Tech"
- Wirecutter (The New York Times), 2025. Picked as one of the best gifts for photographers.
- BGR. Unique and affordable gifts for the photographer in your life
What customers say
"Everyone asks about it"
It's a show stopper, everyone asks about it and it takes amazing pics!
Jonny, verified buyer
I also get many compliments on how it looks when I go out to take pictures on more crowded areas.
Emilia C., verified buyer
A camera you pass around
I also love passing it around with my friends and seeing what everyone captured afterward. It's become a little game we play.
Reia S., verified buyer
The whole family LOVES this camera! … We all pass it around to take pictures of our day.
Alexa, verified buyer
Falling back in love with taking photos
It's great to have a camera again that you just focus on the pictures you are going to take instead of making sure each one is perfect.
Laura B., verified buyer
This thing has upped my photography game and has gotten me passionate about the art of photography again.
Annika H., verified buyer
Best fun I have had with photography since the 70's!!!
Julie G., verified buyer
A gift that lands
Beautifully designed, very enjoyable, funny to build, and it does great pictures. It was a present for my boyfriend and he loved it.
Daniel C., verified buyer
A gift for my daughter that she already loves.
John H., verified buyer
After dark
No flash, just the light that's there. Concerts, city streets, night markets, and late nights, all shot on Paper Shoot with no editing.
Good to know before you buy
A few honest notes that come up in reviews, so you know what to expect.
- The viewfinder frames a little differently than the photo. Several customers mention stepping a bit closer than the viewfinder suggests. You get used to it after a few shots.
- Hold still after you press the shutter. You'll hear two quick beeps, then a click. The click means the photo is saved.
- It shoots the light that's there. There's no built-in flash, so night photos keep the mood of neon, candlelight, and stage lights instead of flattening it. Expect a bit of grain after dark, like film. In very dark spots, the optional screw-on Ring of Light adds soft, even light.
- The date stamp is optional. Shooting and getting your photos never need a phone. If you want the date and time on your files, a small desktop tool sets it once.
- Charge before you go. Charging the AAA rechargeable batteries fully in the camera for 2 to 3 hours keeps every shot smooth. A fresh set gives around 300 to 500 shots.
Common questions
Is Paper Shoot a film camera?
No. It's a 20MP digital camera with a film-inspired look built in. Photos save to an SD card, so there's no film to buy or develop.
How do I see my photos?
Transfer them by USB-C or pop the SD card into your phone, laptop, or a card reader. No app, no account.
What's in the box?
The camera, your chosen case, an 8GB SD card, two AAA rechargeable batteries, and a USB-C cable or adapter. Ready to shoot.
What if it's not for me?
Every camera comes with 30-day returns and a 1-year warranty. Free US shipping on orders over $139.
Their shots. Their words.
From our summer photo challenge. Real photos, real customers, their own words.
I made memories with my 8 month old daughter i'll remember and keep forever.
It captures my precious summer moments everywhere I go.
Paper Shoot has brought the joy of digital film back into my life! It reminded me to take things slow and to live in every moment 💚
I chose a monochrome filter that I thought would give it a timeless vibe.
I expected my photos to be overexposed because I was going through a heat wave in France and Switzerland but it really surprised me that alot of it were well captured
Made capturing moments so much more fun & nostalgic
I took it with me everywhere we went as a family. I loved the photos it captured and my kids loved it too - so much so that they started taking it with them when they went to the boardwalk with their friends to take photos. We captured so many cool memories this year. They loved the orange and teal filter card too.
Very lightweight, I even took it on a a plane to take some very cool pictures of the clouds and the sky. It’s was very comfortable to travel with.
I’ve taken photos of beautiful moments with my boyfriend and we love looking at what we captured at the end of the day.
Used our papershoot at our very own Moonlight Social festival. It was a hit! Lot of great memories.
I made memories with my 8 month old daughter i'll remember and keep forever.
It captures my precious summer moments everywhere I go.
Paper Shoot has brought the joy of digital film back into my life! It reminded me to take things slow and to live in every moment 💚
I chose a monochrome filter that I thought would give it a timeless vibe.
I expected my photos to be overexposed because I was going through a heat wave in France and Switzerland but it really surprised me that alot of it were well captured
Made capturing moments so much more fun & nostalgic
I took it with me everywhere we went as a family. I loved the photos it captured and my kids loved it too - so much so that they started taking it with them when they went to the boardwalk with their friends to take photos. We captured so many cool memories this year. They loved the orange and teal filter card too.
Very lightweight, I even took it on a a plane to take some very cool pictures of the clouds and the sky. It’s was very comfortable to travel with.
I’ve taken photos of beautiful moments with my boyfriend and we love looking at what we captured at the end of the day.
Used our papershoot at our very own Moonlight Social festival. It was a hit! Lot of great memories.
Paper Shoot Camera
Paper Shoot is a pocket-size digital camera with no screen. Point, press the shutter, and the photo is saved with a film-inspired look, straight from the camera. No phone app, no editing. You see the photos later, when you transfer them to your phone or computer.
+ Specs & what's in the box
- 20MP digital photos
- Solid brass lens ring, standard on every Paper Shoot case
- 4 film-inspired tones built in: Color, Black & White, Sepia, Blue. Add filter cards for more: the 4-card set brings you to 20, and all 10 cards unlock 44
- No screen, no phone app. Two short beeps and a shutter click confirm each shot
- 8GB SD card included, room for 5,000+ photos
- 2 AAA rechargeable batteries included, around 300 to 500 shots per charge. Charge via USB-C, or swap in a fresh set
- Transfer via USB-C or SD card
- Video and time-lapse built in: both run on USB-C power, or add the Recording expansion card to shoot them on batteries alone
- Thin and lightweight, fits in a jacket pocket or small bag
In the box: camera board, your chosen case, 8GB SD card, 2 AAA rechargeable batteries, USB-C cable or adapter. Ready to shoot.
+ Who it's for
Adults who care about the objects they carry: design, texture, and keeping things simple. People who want to record everyday life their own way, without the pressure of a screen or a feed. The camera tends to start conversations. What you hold says something about you, and strangers ask about it.
Every filter card and most accessories fit every Paper Shoot camera, and everything is added physically, no software. Swap the case, change the look, add functions as you go. It's built to grow with you, not to be replaced: keep it charged, swap the rechargeable AAA batteries every few years, and keep shooting.
+ Good to know
- Shoots the light that's there. There's no built-in flash, so night photos keep the mood of neon, candlelight, and stage lights instead of flattening it. In very dark spots, add the optional screw-on Ring of Light for soft, even light
- Treat it like any camera around water: not built for rain or the pool
- 30-day returns, 1-year warranty, free US shipping on orders over $139
From $158.50. Available in 8 designs. Made by Paper Shoot, founded in 2013.