Classic Camera Collector

Collecting And Using Classic Cameras Welcome! This site is dedicated to classic film cameras. It is for people who have discovered the joy of collecting, owning, and using vintage cameras. Although most are from the 50’s, some are pre-war and some are more contemporary, like the FM-2n that I consider to be a modern classics. The quest for the ultimate shooting device is on. Of course to each his own, and one camera cannot fit every situation and purpose. What are you looking for in your photos? Sharpness, mood, colour? Or do you shoot portraits, landscapes? Candid street photos? A single camera may not be capable of fulfilling all these roles. Or you may not shoot all those things. Narrowing down your needs is probably the best starting point. As far as cameras go, the choice of film cameras can be disconcerting at first, so it is wise to concentrate on your own favorite and move on eventually.

I have been collecting for several years, I have bought and sold a many cameras. I have narrowed my choice down to a few cameras that I use according to circumstances. I enjoy street shooting. Weight and size are important factors to me since I have to lug around my equipment with me on foot or on my bicycle. I find cars are clumsy companions for street shooting or on the trail. As well, I prefer medium format (120) to 35mm any day. I have found pretty good street shooters in folding 120 cameras. Perfection seems elusive though, and in this age of digital wonders, I still take pleasure in manipulating these vintage precision instruments... must be the leather, the chrome, or maybe, all that brushed metal...

This site's intent is to showcase classic cameras and share classic camera information and specifications. I would love to hear about your current experience shooting with film and using these beauties in our digital age.