1. What kind of photo booths do you sell?
We sell handcrafted, fully functional analog photo booths, based on the classic Model 17 design. These booths use real photo paper and chemical development—no digital components, printers, or ink involved.
2. What makes an analog photo booth different from a digital one?
Analog booths perform a true darkroom process inside the machine. Each photo strip is exposed on silver-based photo paper, chemically developed, bleached, toned, and washed—right in the booth. The result is a genuine photographic print.
3. How much does a photo booth cost?
Our booths are priced at €40,000 + shipping.
4. How much is shipping, and how long does it take?
Shipping varies by destination:
- Far away places like America or Asia: €2000–€4000 with air freight
- Air Freight: approx. 5–7 days
- Sea Freight: approx. 1-2 months (approx 20%-30% lower cost)
5. Do you offer a warranty?
No formal warranty is provided. Most parts are vintage and restored, similar to buying a classic car. However, we thoroughly test each booth using hundreds of photo strips before delivery.
6. Is the booth plug-and-play?
No. Analog booths require regular maintenance, troubleshooting, and a willingness to learn. It’s a craft, not a turnkey product.
7. Who builds the booths?
Every booth is built by Autobros, a small, family-run company in Sweden. We craft each machine by hand, piece by piece, in-house.
8. What model do you build?
We build a modified version of the classic Model 17, equipped with a dip-and-dunk carousel system for analog photo development.
9. What is the camera made of?
The camera is made of cast iron or sheet metal, depending on the build. It weighs over 10 kilograms.
10. How many photos can one paper roll produce?
One roll (200 meters) of photo paper typically yields about 1,000 photo strips.
11. How long does the chemistry last?
The developing chemicals remain effective for around six weeks or 1,500 photos, depending on use and storage conditions.
12. Can I get support if something goes wrong?
Yes. We offer reliable remote support via video call and will guide you through maintenance and troubleshooting.
13. How does the photo booth development process work?
The exposed strip is automatically fed into a rotating system that dips it through 14 tanks (including developer, bleach, toner, and wash). The strip is then delivered to the customer.
14. What materials are used in the booth?
We use silver-coated negative photo paper, a mechanical gearbox, cast iron cameras, and traditional analog components—all assembled by hand.
15. What kind of maintenance is required?
Expect to handle chemical changes, cleaning, gear adjustments, and occasional part alignment. Basic mechanical and photographic knowledge is helpful.
16. Is owning an analog booth difficult?
There is a steep learning curve, but with dedication and interest in analog photography, it becomes a rewarding craft.
17. How rare are these machines?
Noone knows for sure but it might be fewer than 100 working analog photo booths
18. Do you sell parts or just complete booths?
Currently, we only sell complete booths. If you’re already a customer, we may be able to assist with parts or repairs.
19. Can I customize the booth?
We offer some flexibility in material and build options, but all booths follow the core MM17 analog structure.
20. How do I place an order?
Please contact us directly for inquiries, lead times, and ordering information. Every booth is made to order.