What kind of vintage cameras would take the best vintage-looking photos?

February 11th, 2010 | by admin |

I am trying to find the perfect vintage camera, but there are so many types and I want to know if there is a place that show what types of cameras take what type of photos. I want to know if there’s a list somewhere that says the type of picture I want to get from my camera and what kind of camera would do it best. and if anyone knows what kind of cameras take the most vintage-looking pictures?
I just found what seems to be a great vintage camera. Its called the Holga 135BC any thoughts on this camera?

If by "vintage-looking photos," you mean random exposure, evidence of light leaks, poor focus, and scratched up negatives, the Holga may be what you are looking for.

If you mean to produce images that look like they were printed in the 60’s, 50’s, or earlier, get any decent film camera, dress your subjects appropriately, and desaturate or otherwise mess with the colors in Photoshop.

  1. 5 Responses to “What kind of vintage cameras would take the best vintage-looking photos?”

  2. By Mere Mortal on Feb 11, 2010 | Reply

    "What kind of vintage cameras would take the best vintage-looking photos?"

    Kodak Brownies and Argus Argoflexes.
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  3. By None N on Feb 12, 2010 | Reply

    Don’t forget to load it with vintage film and process with vintage chemicals.
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  4. By David on Feb 12, 2010 | Reply

    I think you might want to look at Lomographic cameras (anybody who’s read my other post will think I’m shamelessly plugging, and it may be true, but I just think they’re perfect in this situation). I shoot with a Holga 120CFN. It takes wonderful, vignetted, vintage pictures. I’ve linked a few of mine and others in the sources. Mine aren’t very good, but they’re good enough to show you what the Holga is like. You could also try a Diana F+, Diana Mini, or an actual Diana from the 60’s (which you can get off of eBay. There are the Diana branded cameras and dozens of clones, for cheaper than the brand name cameras, with most even being rare and taking amazing photographs). The Lomographic Society International sells these. Take a peek. I’ve linked their shop in the sources.
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    A couple of my pictures with a Holga 120CFN:
    http://lomography.com/homes/technowizard/photos/6185092 http://lomography.com/homes/technowizard/photos/6176470

    other holga photos by other photographers:
    http://lomography.com/photos/5876590
    http://lomography.com/photos/5876580

    the LSI store:
    http://usa.shop.lomography.com/

  5. By Sam on Feb 12, 2010 | Reply

    If by "vintage-looking photos," you mean random exposure, evidence of light leaks, poor focus, and scratched up negatives, the Holga may be what you are looking for.

    If you mean to produce images that look like they were printed in the 60’s, 50’s, or earlier, get any decent film camera, dress your subjects appropriately, and desaturate or otherwise mess with the colors in Photoshop.
    References :

  6. By mister-damus on Feb 12, 2010 | Reply

    I’m assuming you mean a large format camera (the ones with the accordian lens holder and the black cloth over the viewfinder). You can take vintage-looking photos with these. You can also take really nice modern photos, too (depending on the subject).

    You can also just take photos in "sepia" on your point and shoot digital camera.
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