The vintage camera craze does not seem to die down. Google Trends is one source that often pops up with ancient camera models every other day, with some showcasing a more curious search than others.
This has been evident over the past few weeks, and it continues to persist. So, we bring a few vintage cameras that have gained popularity this time, and some models on the list are certainly quite surprising. . thephoblographer.com
1991. What a great time to be alive. Seeing movies like Robin Hood and Hook in the theatres, and hearing hits like “Joyride” by Roxette or “Losing My Religion” by REM are some of my favorite pop culture memories of that time. petapixel.com »
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1982. Michael Jackson releases Thriller, E.T. hits the movie theatres and Cats opens on Broadway. It was a great time to be a fan of movies, music, and theater. But it was also an amazing time to be a photographer — there were innovations with every release and more around every corner. In this article, […] petapixel.com »
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The beauty of using vintage cameras is not just in the images that they provide you, but the way the devices feel in your hand. The knobs, buttons, lever, and shutter sound can make your shooting experience even more engaging, while allowing you savor the moments as they come by.
"I like having only 36 photos to go through," says Mike Caputo when asked why he prefers analogue to digital for his photography work. Based in Hawaii for over two decades now, he enjoys being in complete control of his creative process, from shooting all the way to developing.
While we cover the latest and greatest cameras here on The Phoblographer, some of our favorites actually happen to be vintage cameras. Although vintage cameras lack most of the advancements we enjoy in today's cameras, they offer a completely different shooting experience.
With much on the world on panic buying mode due to lockdowns and quarantine, we’re sure there are now photography projects documenting grocery scenes at the time of COVID-19. A vintage ad we found, however, makes us both nostalgic about the time when Kodak reigned supreme and wishful that we were stocking up on their cool stuff instead.
If you’ve been looking for some great cameras to begin your film photography journey with or add to your vintage camera collection, we can see how it can be overwhelming given all the choices out there.
Given the popularity of film photography today, many vintage cameras are being given a new lease on life. However, some of them either don’t have built-in light meters or no longer have working light meters.