Retro Cameras

The Collector's Guide to Vintage Film Photography

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An accessible, design-led guide to the coolest, most collectible vintage film cameras combined with a practical reference to discovering the authentic buzz of shooting with film

Retro Cameras is a stylish, design-led guide to classic and retro cameras aimed at those who want to discover the world of analogue photography. It includes more than 100 camera models, from the easily affordable to the highly collectible, in 13 formats: 35 mm SLRs; 35 mm Rangefinders; 35 mm Viewfinder Cameras; Roll Film SLRs; Sheet and Roll Film Folding Cameras; Twin Lens Reflexes; Instamatics; Stereo Cameras; Panoramic and Wide-angle Cameras; Miniature Cameras and Instant Cameras. Supplementing an already comprehensive resource are quick reference shooting guides for each format, as well as a section on retro camera accessories.

With over 400 specially commissioned photographs, practical advice on how to use and get the most out of each camera, buyers' tips and a dedicated glossary, Retro Cameras is a perfect reference for young photographers who want to get creative with analogue photography, while also offering authoritative guidance for more experienced collectors and enthusiasts.
Edition type: New Format
Extent: 288 pp
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 2023-02-02
Size: 19.7 x 21.5 cm
ISBN: 9780500296974
Introduction
The Basics
The Cameras
Retro Accessories
Further Information

Press Reviews

Camera geek heaven
Amateur Photographer

Superb … this is ideal for anyone passionate about vintage cameras and what makes them so special
Black and White Photography

A definitive guide, but also a great starting point too
Retro to Go

Stylish … a perfect reference for young photographers who want to get creative with analogue photography, while also offering authoritative guidance for more experienced collectors and enthusiasts
Antiques Diary

About the Author

John Wade was editor of the UK magazine Photography for seven years before becoming a freelance writer and photographer. He has written, edited and contributed to more than thirty books on photographic history and photographic techniques.

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