July 13, 2026
Classic film cameras – the Ferrania Astor 120 roll film tested
A stylish Italian camera from the 1950s that takes square photos on 120 roll film - the Ferrania Astor 120 roll film is worth finding
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Classic cameras
If you’re looking for a classic film camera, then this is a great place to look, as we highlight some of our favourites.
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July 11, 2026
Take a swing at panoramic pictures
John Wade looks at the then and now of swing-lens cameras that appeal to collectors and users alike
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July 9, 2026
Classic Cowboy cameras – now worth up to 80x more
John Wade rides into town with two unusual snapshot cameras, now worth considerably more
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July 1, 2026
Classic film cameras: this amazing spy camera is smaller than a pack of cigarettes and was a favourite of police and detective agencies
John Wade discovers a favourite among American detectives of the 1940s
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June 18, 2026
These are the most important cameras of all time – 200 years of photography from 1826 to 2026
It began with a totally impractical photographic process. It ended with digital wizardry that would have seemed like magic two centuries ago. John Wade charts what happened in between.
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June 15, 2026
The classic Boltavit I – a tiny German film camera
A tiny German camera that takes 35mm film – but in an unperforated, roll-film format
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May 23, 2026
The Nikon F100 – the ultimate 35mm film SLR camera for digital photographers
Interest in film photography is growing, and the Nikon F100 could be just the camera to help you explore it. John Gilbey explains why.
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May 14, 2026
Classic film cameras the Pentacon FM was built like a tank
John Wade finds an East German SLR that proves West is not always best, with the built like a tank Pentacon FM film camera.
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May 13, 2026
The world’s first paparazzi camera and other photo rarities are up for sale at this very special Leica auction
Rare Leica gems and historic Lumière camera among auctioned pieces on the 48th Leitz Photographica Auction
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May 11, 2026
Praktina: a forgotten landmark and a company that beat Nikon by six-years
John Wade examines the first 35mm SLR system camera and its accessories
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May 4, 2026
Canon EOS 3 Film SLR field test – Eye on the target
The Canon EOS 3 was the space shuttle of film SLR cameras and truly one of a kind. Peter Fenech dusts off the ancestor of Canon’s latest mirrorless flagships
