There are around 1000+ cameras in each museum display right from replicas of the world’s biggest camera - the mammoth camera till the latest technological gadget, a 11 gram camera. Your collection has a lot of cameras in common with mine. Find our list below, and for more camera recommendations check out these nostalgia-inspired photography cameras, and the best film cameras for any budget. Welcome To Vintage Camera Museum The Vintage Camera’s Museum, itself is set in the form of a Rolli camera, and the entry is shaped like a lens. Ive reviewed film cameras on this blog since almost its beginning. So whether you’re a dedicated collector, or simply want to pick up a new (well, technically old) camera, these Super 8 and 16mm cameras from Canon, Bauer, Braun, Bolex, and more brands will make the perfect addition to your collection. If you’re unable to make it to a local thrift store or antique camera shop to buy one in person, we put together a list of used cameras that you can buy online, which includes options from the ’60s and ‘70s, and a 16mm from the ’50s.Īll the cameras in our roundup have been tested by the sellers, reviewed by customers, and start at around $170 and up.

To get started, you’ll want to narrow down what type of Super 8 camera works best for your film needs, and how much you’re willing to spend. Given how popular nostalgia has become, finding the right vintage camera can be a time-consuming task. Beyond that, these handheld cameras are mostly affordable, they look pretty cool, and whipping one of these babies out will surely turn a few heads. Super 8 cameras are a great collectors’ item, and a perfect gift for cinephiles or anyone who wants to add a vintage aesthetic to their film collection. If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Indiewire may receive an affiliate commission.

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