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Retro cameras - the collector's guide to vintage film photography

by John Wade
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Retro cameras - the collector's guide to vintage film photography - Thryft
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Vintage camera wonder-guide for film photography aficionados.

If you're drawn to the tactile allure of vintage film cameras, this might be your new favorite read. John Wade gives you both the history and the how-to, so you're not just collecting cameras—you're capturing memories with them. Plus, for any photographer who's felt the warm charm of film, this guide is a stylish and deeply informative treasure trove.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Retro cameras - the collector's guide to vintage film photography

by John Wade
Save up to 48%
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ISBN: 9780500544907
Author: John Wade
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Date of Publication: 2018-04-17
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Travel, Art, Personal Development
Related Topics: Photography, How To, Reference, Art and Photography
Goodreads rating: 4.5
(rated by 18 readers)

Description

An accessible, stylish guide to still-usable vintage film which to buy, where to find them, and how to get the most out of them Retro Cameras is a stylish guide for a generation that has moved from sharing vintage-filtered digital images via Instagram to embracing “old school” analog film photography and manual cameras of all formats. Quick reference shooting guides accompany each camera type, allowing even a camera phone junkie to quickly come to grips with shooting on film with a vintage camera. More than 100 camera models are included, from 35mm SLRs to Roll Film SLRs and Instant Cameras. With over 400 specially commissioned photographs, an in-depth test drive of each camera type, practical advice on how to use and get the most out of each camera, buyers’ tips, and a dedicated glossary, Retro Cameras is a perfect reference for amateurs and professionals alike. 500+ illustrations
 

Vintage camera wonder-guide for film photography aficionados.

If you're drawn to the tactile allure of vintage film cameras, this might be your new favorite read. John Wade gives you both the history and the how-to, so you're not just collecting cameras—you're capturing memories with them. Plus, for any photographer who's felt the warm charm of film, this guide is a stylish and deeply informative treasure trove.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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