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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 one hundred camera models, from the easily affordable to the highly collectible, in thirteen formats: 35mm SLRs, 35mm rangefinders, 35mm viewfinders, roll film SLRs, sheet and roll film folding cameras, twin-lens reflexes, Instamatics, stereo cameras, panoramicand 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.The book includes over four hundred specially commissioned photographs, practical advice on how to use and get the most out ofeach camera, buyers’ tips, a “test drive” of each camera, and a dedicated glossary. Retro Cameras is the perfect reference for young photographers who want to get creative with analogue photography, while also offering authoritative guidance for more experienced collectors and enthusiasts. Over 550 illustrations Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thames & Hudson (May 2, 2023)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0500296979


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 74


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 1.1 x 7.8 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #409,622 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #224 in Photography Equipment (Books) #406 in Photography History #512 in Antiques & Collectibles Encyclopedias


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  • Purchased for a Budding Collector
Bought this as a gift for one of my students on yearbook. He has taken an interest in vintage cameras he picks up here and there at thrift shops, antique stores, and garage sales. This book is a good resource for him to be able to find valuable cameras and know if the cameras he’s looking at our complete and functioning. The book is very well written with lots of information on a variety of cameras, some of which I had never heard of before. It made a nice end of the year for his first year, editor on your book and he was delighted to receive it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2024 by K T

  • A great and informative book!
I bought this for an extra birthday gift for my grandson. He is an artist and loves his vintage camera find, so really loved this book!
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2024 by calgirl

  • Great read
Great read, lots of pictures. Arrived early, no damages, Great for references...
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2024 by FuzzyFocus

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