I actually think an instant camera fulfills this role better than a film one. By instant, I mean one that prints out the images immediately, like a Polaroid or

I actually think an instant camera fulfills this role better than a film one. By instant, I mean one that prints out the images immediately, like a Polaroid or Instax. It has two unique things compared to digital cameras: limited shots available (mostly because the film is so expensive) and that it instantaneous creates a physical object that is cooler than the typical printed photo. And since the photos are instant, you don't need to worry about getting the film developed. It's a much easier on-ramp to photography than both film and digital cameras, in my experience.