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This question was asked in one of my Papershoot groups and I don't know the answer so I thought I would ask it here and share any of the answers

These batteries are a game changer. I read the first comment when the 18mp was first released. I would charge my camera next to my phones using the included charging camera and then go outside to take photos. I was getting roughly 35 photos before hearing the low battery warning. It felt like with the slightest percentage drop of battery power the camera was dead. At the time we were being told we were using the wrong batteries and I saw an advertisement for the Paleblue. I ordered a package thinking there was nothing to lose. The consistent 1.5 volts provided enough power to the camera board and they last longer than the 1.2 volt rechargeable NiMh batteries. The downside to these batteries is the camera board doesn't support in camera charging for them so they do need to be charged separately. They also override the low battery warning so they work for quite some time until they don't. However the batteries do charge in less than an hour. If you find you are having performance issues with your camera board give rechargeable lithium ion batteries a chance

Why is it printed on the inside of the paper cases not to use Carbon Zinc batteries? Why are they appealing? These types of batteries were once commonly used as primary batteries and they have largely fallen out of favor in recent years. So, why exactly is that?

First of all, zinc/carbon cells simply aren't as efficient as some of the newer battery technologies that are now available. They tend to have a shorter lifespan and lower capacity than many of their modern counterparts, which can make them less than ideal for many applications.

Another reason why zinc/carbon cells have fallen out of favor is that they are not as environmentally friendly as some of the newer battery technologies on the market. Zinc/carbon cells contain toxic materials that can be harmful to the environment if they are not disposed of properly. In contrast, many of the newer battery technologies are designed to be much more eco-friendly.

Finally, it's worth noting that many of the newer battery technologies are simply more convenient to use than zinc/carbon cells. For example, some of the newer batteries can be recharged and reused many times, which can be a huge advantage for those who use a lot of batteries.

What makes this type of battery appealing is the cost. These batteries are single use also known as disposable and their shorter lifespan and lower capacity means Papershoot will not perform as well as it would with a different type of battery

Papershoot currently doesn't sell extra bricks for their cases but if you wish to make cool patterns like I did or use different color bricks not included with the Aura Brick case additional bricks can be purchased through sites such as eBay and Amazon

When you have the camera in your hands with the camera lens facing your subject the shutter button is roughly halfway on the right side of your camera. It's the 3/4 circle in the photos

It's the first day of Fall. Post your favorite fall photo below.

When you purchase a Paper Shoot camera board from the company there should be two rechargeable 1.2 volt 850 mah Nimh AAA batteries included with your purchase. Hope this clears up some of the confusion from people thinking they are disposable

Prophet | Envoy & Papershoot have collaborated to create new Aura Palette cases based off of Prophet | Envoy's "Heat Signature" collection. These cases should debut October 3 & 4

https://www.thephoblographer.com/2025/11/04/the-paper-shoot-camera-is-most-chaotic-camera-of-2025/