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New film camera models

new film camera models - downtechinglondon
Lomography
Lomography stands alone as an analogue only new camera manufacturer. Founded on creative, rather than technical image excellence, the cameras are affordable and inspirational to use. The camera range includes the Holga medium format website
Leica CameraLeica Camera continues to offer the Leica M7 and Leica MP. Additionally, Leica recently launched a brand new film camera, the Leica M-A, which is purely mechanical (no exposure meter). A real purist camera. website
NikonNikon continues to offer the Nikon F6 website
Occasionally, other brands re-offer a film camera model. Recent examples include the Olympus Trip 35, co-branded Paul Smith and some Fujifilm GF670s (Medium Format) reported found in a USA company warehouse.

 

 

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Where to see and buy film cameras

downtechinglondon highlights businesses which proactively stock and support film photography. These businesses typically also stock the latest high-end digital equipment, but they remain appreciative of analogue.

Aperture
A store with a true passion for film. Find quality camera brands, plus a film lab and repair services.website
Aperture Camera MuseumThe sister store to Aperture with a photo café, museum and a Hasselblad kiosk. A little shine to the brand managed by the knowledgeable Wardwebsite
Mr CadA treasure trove of second hand film camera equipment. Particularly good for hard to find medium and large format kit and accessories. They are more than willing to part exchangewebsite
Richard Caplan
A beautiful store in one of the most interesting London locations. Richard and his team can give you a deluxe experience.
Len Lyons (ex owner of R.G. Lewis, Holborn) is also on hand some days. Hundreds of years experience under one roof!		website
Ffordes Photographic

Scotland		Although in deepest Scotland, Ffordes excel in mail order including part exchange. Their second hand stock is always extensive and the camera condition grading’s are renowned not to disappointwebsite
Film's not Dead

Charlie Abbiss and Tori Khambhaita, 1st and last weekend of month stall at The Backyard Market, off Brick Lane.
This stall hasn’t been visited yet by downtechinglondon, but if you are in the area, check them out.
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Grays of Wesminster

Exclusively for new and second hand Pro/Semi Pro Nikon, Grays is the most in-depth and knowledgeable UK stockist of Nikon kit. Grays is so revered, that it regularly sells to collectors and users in Japan!website
High Street Radio

This is unashamedly an old school traditional camera store. Selling mainly second hand analogue kit, the store counter is manned (check days on website) by Reg, who has decades of knowledge. If you are after an obscure accessory, Reg maybe your only source! website
Leica Store

Although Leica is now a digital camera brand leader, they haven’t abandoned their iconic film camera roots and continue to offer new film cameras. Opposite the store, there is a new café and any film photographer is made very welcome irrespective of his/her camera brand. website
The Photographers Gallery

New Lomography film cameras are available downstairs in the bookshop. Upstairs there is a lovely café where there is every chance you could rub shoulders with a film photographer from Japan, Germany or USA. website
Photographics Fair

Westminster 20 May 2018

Only for one day each year, this second hand fair features stalls selling rare film camera collectables as well as desirable film kit to use. Rare chance to see so much film camera kit in one place.

The 2107 fair was very well supported. It is run by The Photographic Collectors Club of Great Britain. They have worldwide members and it is well worth spending some time on their above website. The club also runs UK regional events throughout the year.		website
Red Dot



Exclusively new and second hand Leica; Red Dot is an in-depth and knowledgeable stockist of Leica film kit. Ivor and his team love to welcome visitors to their store.
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About downtechinglondon film photography

Helps you find film photography products and services, ideas on camera models and films and with time, much more.
With updates, new discoveries and news for film photography, downtechinglondon,  a useful new resource for London film photography.

Some sections are currently more comprehensive than others. As the site develops, please contact if we are missing information or news.
At this point, instant film photography is not covered, but it will be included soon.

some reasons why you may wish to shoot film;
• image is king, but you may prefer the process of using film.
• you may love the design and build of film cameras.
• the sensory use of materials.
• the longevity of negatives.
• the story and ownership of a contact sheet.
• the lack of need of postproduction.
• the chance to shoot medium format at entry-level cost.
• the challenge of film photography.
• it slows you down.
• its cool.

Digital v Film photography – Film is not better or worse than Digital, it is just different.