April 22, 2026
Classic film: Yashica 44LM Twin Lens Reflex Camera
John Wade looks at a smaller-than-usual twin lens reflex Yashica 44LM Twin Lens Reflex Camera - a lovely looking film camera.
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Film Photography
Whether you’re interested in shooting 35mm film, or medium-format film, you’ll find our film section the place to learn more. With articles on film processing and developing, choosing the best film, the best 35mm film cameras, guides on how to get the best results, and more.
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April 15, 2026
Here’s what I’ve learned from shooting over 150 rolls of film in the 2020s
Thinking about getting into film photography? Here are a few tips to keep in mind – and mistakes to avoid – based on my experience.
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April 11, 2026
You may know about Ilford film, but did you know Ilford made cameras, and one of them is worth $10,000
The name is familiar on films, but what do you know about their cameras? John Wade investigates
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April 3, 2026
Remembering Ricoh – once prolific, now a cult camera
What was once a prolific camera maker is now a cult. John Wade investigates Ricoh cameras from early film to the digital equivalents
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March 3, 2026
The French connection – the forgotten pioneers of photography
John Wade looks at cameras from the country that invented photography
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February 23, 2026
Unexpected automation – ingenious ways mechanical cameras tackled automatic exposure
John Wade examines the ingenious ways mechanical film cameras tackled automatic exposure.
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February 17, 2026
The Kookie – More toy than camera – but fully functioning?
Here’s an unusual camera that was aimed at children to take pictures indoors or outdoors and then develop them on the spot.
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February 15, 2026
Stunning Japanese film classics from the innovative Mamiya camera brand
John Wade examines one of Japan’s most versatile and prolific camera makers
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February 7, 2026
Classic film cameras: Bell & Howell Electric Eye 127
John Wade discovers an unusually automated snapshot camera, the Bell & Howell Electric Eye 127, which was also known as the Infallible
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January 23, 2026
You need to see these beautiful vintage art deco cameras from the 1920s and 30s
John Wade looks at a past camera craze for the fashion-conscious photographer, with the vast range of amazing Art Deco cameras
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January 13, 2026
Film stars – how roll film makers tried to fight 35mm and lost
John Wade looks at how 35mm roll film camera makers tried to fight 35mm film cameras, and lost