An archived listing of views and reviews of older generation/vintage film and digital cameras you would want to save and appreciate as an enthusiast.
How Camera WorksAI OverviewCameras work by using a lens to focus light from a scene through a small opening (aperture) onto a light-sensitive sensor (or film in older cameras), controlled by a shutter that determines exposure time, converting that light into an image, either electronically as data or chemically on film. Digital sensors (like CMOS/CCD) capture light, turn it into electrical signals, and the processor saves it as digital data (pixels), while film requires chemical development to reveal the image.While film cameras use physical film with silver halides to capture images chemically, digital cameras use electronic sensors and pixels for instant viewing, rapid shooting, and easy editing. Though film provides a distinct baked-in look and tactile experience, digital imagery are more convenient and is more cost-effective in the long run. The core difference film and digital lies in the medium - film's grain vs. digital's pixels, and the workflow - waiting for film development vs. instant review, editing, and sharing for digitals.
Features
- 10 Vintage Analog, Digital, Mobile, and CCD Camera Picks - A wayward view of great camera picks for vintage analog, digital, mobile, and the occasional time-lapse for photo enthusiasts.
- A 35mm SLR Film Camera And 4 CCD Digitals For 2024 - My pick for 2024 is a 35mm SLR film camera with eye-controlled focus and four digital cameras with CCD sensors...
- Five (5) 35mm Film Cameras To Get Started With - Five film cameras to get started with, from a simple point-and-shoot, a 35mm SLR, to a panoramic plastic.
- Going Analog For Vintage Digital SLR Camera Enthusiasts - A look at a low-cost approach to film photography for the vintage digital SLR enthusiast or the budding newbie.
Digital Cameras
Canon
- Canon EOS Kiss X3, A Retro Look Back - Digital Camera Review: A look back at the 2009 Canon EOS Kiss X3 (EOS Rebel T1i, EOS 500D), an entry-level APS-C DSLR camera with a 15.1MP CMOS sensor.
- Canon EOS Kiss Digital X, Still Awesome After 20 Years - Digital Camera Review: The 2006 Canon EOS Kiss Digital X (EOS 400D / Digital Rebel XTi), a 10.1MP CMOS entry-level DSLR known for its vibrant colors.
- Canon EOS 300D Digital SLR Camera - Digital Camera Review: The 2003 6.3MP CMOS Canon EOS 300D APS-C DSLR camera, the first entry-level DSLR that brought digital photography to the mass.
FujiFilm
- Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Digital SLR Camera - Digital Camera Review: The 2002 6.2MP SuperCCD Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro, popular for its unique, film-like color rendering and F-mount compatibility.
Kodak
- Kodak PixPro AZ251 Digital Bridge Camera - Digital Camera Review: The 2013 16MP CCD Kodak PixPro AZ251, a compact entry-level digital bridge with a 25x optical zoom, 24mm super-wide-angle lens.
Konica
- Konica Genba Kantoku Digital DG-2, A Look Back - Digital Camera Review: A look back at the Konica Genba Kantoku Digital DG-2, a specialized vintage digital camera used for construction documentation.
- Konica KD-30M 3.3MP CCD Compact, A Look Back - Digital Camera Review: A look back at the enthusiast Konica KD-30M, a vintage 3.3MP CCD digital still compact introduced by Konica in 2002.
Lumix
- Lumix DMC-G5, 13+ Years On And Still Going Strong - Digital Camera Review: A look back at the 2012 Panasonic Lumix G5, a 16MP CMOS mid-level mirrorless DSLR with enhanced features and functionalities.
- Lumix DMC-FZ40 Digital Bridge Camera - Digital Camera Review: A look back at the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40, a superzoom digital bridge camera with an 14.1MP CCD and 28-504mm zoom lens.
- Lumix DMC-FZ35 Digital Bridge Camera - Digital Camera Review: A look back at the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35, a superzoom digital bridge camera with a 12.1MP CCD sensor and 27–486mm zoom lens.
- Lumix DMC-FZ28 Digital Bridge Camera - Digital Camera Review: A look back at the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28, a superzoom digital bridge camera with a 10.1MP CCD sensor and 27–486mm zoom lens.
- Lumix DMC-FZ18 Digital Bridge Camera - Digital Camera Review: A look back at the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18, a superzoom digital bridge camera with an 8.3MP CCD sensor and 28-504mm zoom lens.
- Lumix DMC-S5 16MP CCD Ultra-Compact Digital Camera - Digital Camera Review: A look at the 16MP CCD Lumix DMC-S5 (2012), an ultra-compact with a 4x optical zoom lens and totally unexpected image captures.
Nikon
- Nikon D200 Digital SLR Camera - Digital Camera Review: The semi-professional 2006 10.2MP CCD Nikon D200, revered for its magnesium-alloy weather-sealed body and CCD color science.
- Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera - Digital Camera Review: A look back at the 2006 10.2MP CCD Nikon D80, a highly regarded vintage digital SLR camera unique for its DX-format CCD sensor.
Olympus
- Olympus E-500 Digital SLR Camera - Digital Camera Review: A look back at the 2005 Olympus E-500, a digital SLR camera fitted with the highly acclaimed Kodak KAF-8300CE 8MP CCD sensor.
- Olympus PEN E-PM2 Digital Mirrorless Camera - Digital Camera Review: The Olympus PEN E-PM2, an entry-level mirrorless with the same sensor/image processor as found on Olympus’s flagship OM-D E-M5.
- Olympus SP-510UZ Digital Bridge Camera - Digital Camera Review: The 2006 7.1MP CCD Olympus SP-510UZ, a digital bridge camera with a 10x optical zoom lens, and nostalgic photo aesthetics.
- Olympus SP-500UZ Digital Bridge Camera - Digital Camera Review: The 2005 6MP CCD Olympus SP-500UZ, a digital bridge camera with a 10x optical zoom lens, and full manual exposure controls.
- Olympus VR-370 16MP CCD Digital Compact Camera - Digital Camera Review: The 16MP CCD Olympus VR-370 (2013), a point-and-shoot digital camera with a 12.5x optical zoom lens, and a 3.0-inch LCD screen.
- Olympus VR-350 16MP CCD Digital Compact Camera - Digital Camera Review: A look at the 16MP CCD Olympus VR-350 (2012), a compact point-and-shoot superzoom digital camera with a 10× optical zoom lens.
- Olympus VR-330/320 14MP CCD Digital Compact Cameras - Digital Camera Review: The Olympus VR-330 and VR-320 (2011), a pair of affordable, 14MP CCD compact superzoom digitals with 12.5x optical zoom lens.
- Olympus VR-320 14MP CCD Digital Compact Camera - Digital Camera Review: A look back at the 14MP CCD Olympus VR-320 digital camera from 2011, a compact travel zoom with a 12.5x optical zoom lens.
Pentax
- Pentax K-m (K2000) Digital SLR Camera - Digital Camera Review: The 2008 10MP CCD Pentax K-m (K2000), a compact entry-level DSLR known for its lightweight body and AA-battery convenience.
- Pentax X-5 Digital Bridge Camera - Digital Camera Review: The 2012 16MP CMOS Pentax X-5, a SLR-styled digital bridge camera with a versatile 26× optical super-telephoto zoom lens.
- Pentax Optio W90 12MP CCD All-Weather Digital Camera - Digital Camera Review: A look back at the 2010 Pentax Optio W90, a 12MP CCD all-weather outdoors and adventure digital compact camera.
- Pentax Optio WG-II 16MP CMOS, A Compact Comeback - Digital Camera Review: A look back at the 2012 Pentax Optio WG-II, a highly durable and ruggedized 16MP CMOS all-weather adventure digital camera.
Sony
- Sony DSLR-A350 Digital SLR Camera - Digital Camera Review: The 14.2 MP CCD Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 (2008), highly prized for its rich, film-like color rendering and exceptional skin tones.
Film Cameras
Agfa
- Agfa Clack 120 Medium Format Box Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the fixed-speed Agfa Clack, a simple 120 film camera with 6x9 cm image frames, as manufactured by Agfa from 1954–65.
- Agfa Silette Compur-Rapid 35mm Viewfinder Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A quick look at the Agfa Silette Compur-Rapid 35mm fixed-lens viewfinder cameras produced by Agfa, a German company.
Canon
- Canon EOS 55 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Dual-Format Canon EOS 55 (EOS Elan IIE, EOS 50E) 35mm AF SLR film camera, and its Eye-Controlled Focus feature.
- Canon EOS 5 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The Canon EOS 5 (1992), a semi-professional 35mm AF SLR, and the world's first 35mm SLR film camera with Eye-Controlled Focus.
- Canon EOS 700QD 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The Canon EOS 700 QD, an advanced AF 35mm SLR film camera with a two-sided dial for programmed and standard image capture modes.
- Canon EOS Rebel Ti 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Canon EOS Rebel Ti (EOS 300V), a very advanced and easy-to-use AF 35mm SLR film camera from Canon.
- Canon EOS 300 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Canon EOS 300, an exciting and easy-to-use consumer-grade autofocus 35mm SLR film camera from Canon.
- Canon EOS 500N 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Canon EOS 500N, a 35mm SLR camera with a 3-point AF sensor selected manually or automatically.
- Canon A-Series 35mm MF SLR Film Cameras - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Canon A-1, the first manual focus 35mm AE (Auto-Exposure) SLR film camera with a Programmed AE mode from Canon.
- Canon A-1 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Canon A-1, the first manual focus 35mm AE (Auto-Exposure) SLR film camera with a Programmed AE mode from Canon.
- Canon AE-1 Program 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The Canon AE-1 Program (1981) 35mm SLR, best known for its beginner-friendly automated modes and professional-grade capabilities.
- Canon AE-1 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A quick look at the Canon AE-1 35mm SLR film camera, highly acclaimed as the best manual focus autoexposure camera ever made.
- Canon AT-1 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A quick look at the Canon AT-1, a fully manual 35mm SLR film camera, the most unassuming model from Canon's A-series SLR cameras.
- Canon AV-1 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The Canon AV-1, an easy-to-use manual focus aperture-priority AE 35mm SLR film camera, is highly recommended for photo newbies.
- Canon EF 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The Canon EF, the "black beauty,' a manual focus autoexposure 35mm SLR film camera, is the electronic version of the Canon F-1.
- Canon FTb QL 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The Canon FTb QL (1971), a rugged, fully mechanical 35mm SLR film camera well beloved by both collectors and film enthusiasts.
- Canon FT QL 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Canon FT QL (1966), a robust, fully mechanical AE 35mm SLR film camera with Canon’s Quick Loading (QL) system.
- Canon Autoboy 3 35mm Autofocus Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Canon Autoboy 3, an award-winning 35mm compact autofocus film camera with an excellent 38mm F2.8 lens.
- Canon Autoboy Tele 6 35mm AF Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Canon Autoboy Tele 6, a compact 35/60mm twin lens 35mm AF film camera with selectable full and half-frame modes.
- Canon Autoboy Prisma Date 35mm AF Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A quick look at the Canon Autoboy Prisma Date, a compact 35mm AF film camera with a waist-level finder and remote control shutter.
- Canon Demi 35mm Half-Frame Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Canon Demi, an exciting and very likable manual exposure 35mm half-frame viewfinder film camera from Canon.
Carena
- Carena Micro AF 35mm Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Carena Micro AF, an (almost unknown?) automatic autoexposure 35mm compact film camera from Photo Porst.
Contax
- Contax RTS 35mm SLR Film Cameras - Film Camera Review: The Contax RTS, 1975, a legendary 35mm SLR film camera developed by Yashica and Carl Zeiss, was styled by the Porsche Design Group.
- Contax RTS II 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Contax RTS II, a robust, well-built manual focus 35mm AE SLR film camera with excellent user credentials.
- Contax 167 MT 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Contax 167 MT, a full-featured manual focus autoexposure 35mm SLR film camera with motorized film transport.
- Contax 137 MA 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The Contax 137 MA, an enhanced version of the Contax 137 MD, with full manual shutter speed control and 3 fps power drive.
- Contax 137 MD 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Contax 137 MD, the smallest 35mm SLR film camera with an integrated motor drive and electromagnetic shutter.
Fuji
- Fuji Cardia Travel Mini Dual-P 35mm AF Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Fuji Cardia Travel Mini Dual-P, a fun compact 35mm AF camera with a twin 28/45mm lens and panorama feature.
- Fuji Work Record OP 35mm All-Weather AF Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Fuji Work Record OP, a robust all-weather 35mm autofocus film camera with panorama and quartz-date features.
- Fuji K-28 35mm All-Weather Distance Focus Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Fuji K-28, a waterproof, impact-resistant, and distance focus 35mm film camera designed for construction sites.
Holga
- Holga-120Pan Panoramic Zone Focus 120 Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Holga-120Pan, an exciting and fun-to-use all-plastic 120 medium-format zone focus LOMO panoramic film camera.
Kodak
- Kodak Retinette 1A 35mm Viewfinder Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Kodak Retinette 1A, a classic 35mm viewfinder film camera with an integrated lens and shutter mechanism.
Konica
- Konica II A 35mm Rangefinder Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the ornate Konica II A, the top-of-the-line Konica II series 35mm rangefinder film camera with a 40mm f/2 lens.
- Konica II B 35mm Rangefinder Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Konica II B, a robust, well-built, and exquisitely ornate 35mm rangefinder film camera built in the 1950s.
- Konica Autoreflex TC 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Konica Autoreflex TC, a manual focus AE 35mm SLR film camera recommended for beginner film photographers.
- Konica Z-up 28W AF Zoom 35mm Autofocus Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the 1990 Konica Z-up 28W, an excellent and robust 35mm autofocus film camera with a sharp 28-56mm zoom lens.
- Konica Genba Kantoku 28WB 35mm All-Weather Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The Konica Genba Kantoku 28WB, an all-weather, impact-resistant 35mm AF film camera built for the construction workplace.
- Konica Big Mini Jr. BM-20 35mm AF Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The Konica Big Mini Jr. BM-20, a fully automatic compact 35mm film camera with built-in flash and a sharp 34mm f/3.5 lens.
- Konica C35 Automatic 35mm Rangefinder Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The Konica C35 Automatic (1971), a compact and simple 35mm rangefinder film camera with a very sharp Hexanon 38mm f/2.8 lens.
- Konica C35 AF 35mm Autofocus Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A quick look at the 1977 Konica C35 AF, a.k.a. the 'Jasupin,' the world's first mass-produced 35mm autofocus film camera.
- Konica C35 EF 35mm Zone Focus Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The Konica C35 EF, a.k.a. the 'Pikkari,' the first 35mm zone-focusing compact film camera with a built-in flash from Konica.
- Konica C35 EF3 35mm Zone Focus Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A quick look at the Konica C35 EF3, the final iteration of the zone-focusing Konica C35 35mm compact film camera series.
LOMO Smena
- LOMO Smena Symbol 35mm Zone Focus Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The LOMO Smena Symbol, a 35mm full-frame zone-focus Russian LOMO film camera with a highly regarded Triplet-43 40mm f/4 lens.
- LOMO Smena 8M 35mm Zone Focus Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The LOMO Smena 8M, a fun-and-easy-to-use 35mm zone-focus Russian LOMO camera with a highly regarded Triplet-43 40mm f/4 lens.
- LOMO Smena 35, 35mm Zone Focus Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The LOMO Smena 35, a fun-and-easy-to-use zone-focus 35mm Russian LOMO camera with a highly regarded Triplet-43 40mm f/4 lens.
Minolta
- Minolta Alpha Sweet 35mm AF SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The Minolta Alpha Sweet, the full-featured 35mm AF SLR film camera, is a budget version of the more advanced Minolta Dynax 700si.
- Minolta Maxxum 70 35mm AF SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A quick look at the Minolta Maxxum 70, a 35mm full-frame AF SLR film camera introduced in 1964, the last produced by Minolta.
- Minolta X-700 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A quick look at the Minolta X-700, a highly regarded top-of-the-line manual focus autoexposure 35mm SLR film camera from Minolta.
- Minolta X-500 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The 1983 Minolta X-500, an often overlooked full-frame manual focus autoexposure 35mm SLR film camera with advanced user features.
- Minolta X-300 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the 1984 Minolta X-300, a manual focus AE (Auto-Exposure) 35mm SLR film camera recommended for beginner users.
- Minolta XD-5 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the 1979 Minolta XD-5, the junior version of the much-acclaimed Minolta XD 35mm manual focus SLR film camera.
- Minolta XG-M 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Minolta XG-M, the top-of-the-line full-frame manual focus AE (Auto-Exposure) 35mm SLR film camera from Minolta.
- Minolta XG-9 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the 1979 Minolta XG-9, a manual focus autoexposure 35mm SLR film camera with advanced user features from Minolta.
- Minolta XG-1 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the 1978 Minolta XG-1, a favorite starter 35mm manual focus autoexposure SLR film camera from Minolta's XG series.
- Minolta SRT-303 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: Minolta SRT-303, the flagship model of enthusiasts' favorite full-frame manual focus 35mm SRT SLR film camera series from Minolta.
- Minolta SRT-101b 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The Minolta SRT-101b, an updated version of the enthusiast's favorite manual focus SRT-101 35mm SLR film camera from Minolta.
- Minolta P's 35mm Panoramic Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A quick look at the 1991 Minolta P's, an enthusiast's favorite 35mm autofocus point-and-shoot crop-frame panorama film camera.
Nikon
- Nikon F, F2, and F3 35mm SLR Film Cameras - Film Camera Review: A look back at the development timeline of the all-mechanical professional F series 35mm SLR film camera system from Nikon.
- Nikon F2 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the all-mechanical manual focus Nikon F2 Photomic 35mm SLR film camera, cited as the world's best production camera.
- Nikon F4 35mm AF SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The Nikon F4 (1988), a professional-grade full-frame autofocus 35mm SLR film camera from Nikon, takes on where the F3 left off.
- Nikon F-801s 35mm AF SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The Nikon F-801s, an advanced semi-professional full-frame 35mm AF SLR with spot metering, is Nikon's top consumer range model.
- Nikon F80 (N80) 35mm AF SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The Nikon F80 (N80), one of the most advanced of Nikon's SLR cameras, was launched as a high-end enthusiast model in January 2000.
- Nikon F90X (N90S) 35mm AF SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The 1964 Nikon F90X (N90S), an advanced autofocus 35mm SLR film camera, Nikon's best and most expensive amateur camera model.
- Nikon U2 (N75, F75) 35mm AF SLR Film Camera - - Film Camera Review: The Nikon U2 (N75/F75), an advanced, full-featured, lightweight autofocus 35mm SLR film camera from Nikon, the last of the breed.
- Nikon F65 (N65, U) 35mm AF SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The Nikon F65, one of the final iterations of Nikon's 35mm AF SLR film cameras before the launch of Nikon's DSLR series cameras.
- Nikon F-601 35mm AF SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The Nikon F-601, a mid-level full-frame AE (Auto-Exposure) 35mm autofocus SLR film camera with advanced features from Nikon.
- Nikon F-301 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The Nikon F-301, the first manual focus motorized film transport AE (Auto-Exposure) 35mm full-frame SLR film camera from Nikon.
- Nikon FM 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The iconic Nikon FM, introduced in 1977, is the all-time favorite fully manual 35mm full-frame SLR film camera from Nikon.
- Nikon FE 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The Nikon FE, an advanced semi-professional and user-friendly manual focus AE (Auto-Exposure) 35mm SLR film camera from Nikon.
- Nikon FG-20 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The Nikon FG-20, introduced in 1984, is an easy-to-use manual-focus AE (Auto-Exposure) entry-level 35mm SLR film camera by Nikon.
- Nikon FG 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The Nikon FG, introduced in 1982, is the first manual focus Programmed Auto-Exposure (AE) 35mm SLR film camera from Nikon.
- Nikon EM 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: Nikon EM, the most compact, fun, and easy-to-use full-frame manual focus 35mm AE (Autoexposure) SLR film camera from Nikon.
- Nikon Zoom 310 QD 35mm AF Film Camera - Film Camera Review: Nikon Zoom 310 QD, the most compact Nikon 35mm AF zoom film camera with a 35-70mm Macro lens when it was first introduced.
- Nikon W35 (One•Touch 200), A Quick Look - Film Camera Review: A quick look at the Nikon W35 (One•Touch 200), a point-and-shoot AF 35mm viewfinder film camera produced by Nikon in 1991.
Nikomat/Nikkormat
- Nikkormat FT3 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The Nikkormat FT3, a robust and well-built all-mechanical 35mm full-frame SLR film camera worthy of a collector's keep from Nikon.
- Nikomat FT2 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A collector's creed, the Nikomat FT2, an all-mechanical manual focus 35mm SLR film camera with an excellent and outstanding build.
- Nikomat FTN 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at a 1967 classic collectible, the Nikon FTN, an all-mechanical full-frame manual focus 35mm SLR film camera by Nikon.
Olympus
- Olympus 120 Medium Format Film Cameras, 1936-52 - Film Camera Review: A look back at the development timeline of Olympus 120 medium format cameras manufactured by Olympus between 1936 and 1962.
- Olympus 35mm Film Cameras, 1948-58 - Film Camera Review: A look back at the development timeline of full-frame Olympus 35mm viewfinder film cameras by Olympus from 1948 to 1958.
- Olympus OM 1/2/3/4 35mm SLR Cameras, 1972-86 - Film Camera Review: A look back at the development timeline (1972-1984) of the single-digit manual focus full-frame Olympus OM SLR film camera system.
- Olympus OM-1n 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Olympus OM-1n, an iconic autoexposure 35mm SLR film camera, a favorite with enthusiasts and collectors.
- Olympus OM-2n 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Olympus OM-2n, a classic and favorite manual focus autoexposure 35mm SLR film camera from Olympus.
- Olympus OM-2S / 2SP 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Olympus OM-2S/SP, an advanced manual focus autoexposure Olympus OM 35mm SLR film camera with spot metering.
- Olympus OM2000 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Olympus OM-2000, the top-of-the-line consumer-grade autoexposure 35mm SLR film camera from Olympus.
- Olympus OM 10/20/30/40 SLR Film Cameras, 1978-85 - Film Camera Review: A look back at the development timeline of the OM 10/20/30/40, the manual focus full-frame 35mm Olympus OM SLR film cameras.
- Olympus OM40 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: Olympus OM-40, the most advanced 2-digit OM series SLR, a manual focus autoexposure camera with intelligent ESP metering.
- Olympus OM10 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The Olympus OM-10, a top choice entry-level 35mm autoexposure SLR film camera with advanced OTF (Off the Film) light metering.
- Olympus XA Series 35mm Film Cameras, 1979-85 - Film Camera Review: A look back at the development timeline of the full-frame 35mm ultra-compact clamshell design Olympus XA capsule camera series.
- Olympus XA 35mm Rangefinder Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look at the original iteration and the only rangefinder version of the full-frame 35mm XA capsule camera series from Olympus.
- Olympus XA4 Macro 35mm Zone Focus Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The Olympus XA4 Macro, a sharp and sweet 35mm zone focus Olympus capsule camera with a Zuiko 28mm F3.5 macro lens.
- Olympus XA2 35mm Zone Focus Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The Olympus XA2, a 35mm sharpshooter with a 3-zone focus 35mm F3.5 lens from the Olympus XA capsule camera series.
- Olympus XA1 35mm Viewfinder Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Olympus XA1, a fixed-focus point-and-shoot 35mm film camera, the simplest of the XA capsule camera series.
- Olympus AF-1 35mm AF Film Camera - Film Camera Review: An autofocus 35mm film camera with a very sharp Zuiko 35mm F2.8 lens, can this camera be a substitute for the Mju II?
- Olympus AF-10 Super 35mm AF Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the fun-and-easy-to-use Olympus AF-10 Super, a 35mm AF compact nicknamed the Picasso Mini Super in Japan.
- Olympus AM-100 (QD) 35mm Zone Focus Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Olympus AM-100, a compact 35mm zone focus film camera from Olympus in Japan, nicknamed the Picasso Petit.
- Olympus IZM 220 35mm AF Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Olympus IZM 220, a fun-and-easy-to-use 35mm AF compact with a 28~56mm zoom lens and panorama feature.
- Olympus LT Zoom 105 35mm AF Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Olympus LT Zoom 105, a compact, weatherproof, retro-style 35mm autofocus film camera with a 38-105mm zoom lens.
- Olympus Trip 35, 35mm Viewfinder Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at an iconic and endearing 35mm auto-exposure full-frame viewfinder film camera by Olympus, the Olympus Trip 35.
- Olympus Pen 35mm Half-Frame Film Cameras, 1959-81 - Film Camera Review: A look back at the development timeline of the iconic 35mm Olympus Pen half-frame film cameras by Olympus from 1958 to 1981.
- Olympus Pen FT 35mm Half-Frame SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Olympus Pen FT, the only 35mm half-frame SLR camera ever produced, the icon of the half-frame camera genre.
- Olympus Pen EF 35mm Half-Frame Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The Olympus Pen EF, the final iteration of fixed-focus autoexposure 35mm half-frame Pen EE series film cameras from Olympus.
- Olympus Pen EE-3 35mm Half-Frame Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Olympus Pen EE-3, a fun and easy-to-use fixed-focus autoexposure 35mm half-frame film camera launched in 1973.
- Olympus Pen EE-2, EES-2 Half-Frame Film Cameras - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Olympus Pen EE-2 and EES-2, updates to the Pen EE 35mm half-frame film camera series from Olympus.
- Olympus Pen EE-S 35mm Half-Frame Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The Olympus Pen EE-S, a variant of the Olympus Pen EE 35mm half-frame film camera fitted with a faster lens and zone focusing.
- Olympus Pen EE, EE (EL) 35mm Half-Frame Film Cameras - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Olympus Pen EE and Pen EE (EL), the first 35mm half-frame film camera series produced for the mass market.
Pentax
- Pentax Super Program 35 SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Pentax Super Program, the top-of-the-line A-series 35mm SLR film camera, the most elaborate produced by Pentax.
- Pentax Program Plus 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at an advanced user-grade 35mm SLR film camera with Programmed AE, introduced by Pentax in 1984.
- Pentax LX 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the most advanced professional manual focus autoexposure 35mm SLR film camera system manufactured by Pentax.
- Pentax MX 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A professional-grade manual focus autoexposure 35mm SLR film camera for film photography enthusiasts by Pentax.
- Pentax ME Super 35 SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A highly successful manual focus autoexposure 35 mm single-lens reflex camera with an intuitive aperture-priority auto mode.
- Pentax MG 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Pentax MG (1981), a compact, lightweight manual-focus AE 35mm SLR film camera, easy-to-use for beginner users.
- Pentax MV1 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A well-built and easy-to-use manual focus aperture-priority 35mm SLR film camera recommended for beginner users from Pentax.
- Pentax K2 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A manual focus autoexposure 35mm SLR film camera, the flagship model of the K-series 35mm SLR film camera series by Pentax.
- Pentax Spotmatic F 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The first of the iconic Pentax Spotmatic series of fully manual 35mm SLR film cameras with open-aperture metering.
- Pentax Spotmatic SP 35 SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Pentax Spotmatic SP, the first 35mm SLR film camera to offer TTL (through-the-lens) metering.
- Pentax Espio AF Zoom 35mm Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The Pentax Espio AF Zoom is a chic, compact, fun, and easy-to-use autofocus 35mm film camera with a 35~70mm zoom lens.
Praktica
- Praktica B100 Electronic 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Praktica B100 Electronic, an easy-to-use AE (Automatic Exposure) 35mm SLR film camera from Pentacon.
- Praktica MTL 5B 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look at the Praktica MTL 5B (1985), a fully mechanical 35mm film SLR with excellent stop-down metering, a good learner M42 SLR.
Voigtländer
- Voigtländer Vito BL 35mm Viewfinder Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Voigtländer Vito BL, a highly sought-after classic vintage 35mm viewfinder film camera.
- Voigtländer Vito B 35mm Viewfinder Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Voigtländer Vito B, a classic 1954 vintage, very well-designed and elegant 35mm viewfinder film camera.
- Voigtländer Vitoret 35mm Viewfinder Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Voigtländer Vitoret, a fun and easy-to-use 35mm viewfinder film camera produced in Germany from 1961 to 1971.
Yashica
- Yashica Electro 35 GTN 35mm Rangefinder Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Yashica Electro 35 GTN, one of the most popular 35mm rangefinder film cameras of the 1960s and 1970s.
- Yashica FR I 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: The Yashica FR I (1977), a rugged, electronically controlled, with full manual controls 35mm SLR film camera, highly recommended.
- Yashica FX-3 Super 2000 SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Yashica FX-3 Super 2000, a highly popular manual exposure 35mm SLR film camera with a C/Y lens mount.
- Yashica Minitec AF 35mm Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Yashica Minitec AF, a fun, simple, and easy-to-use point-and-shoot autofocus 35mm compact film camera.
Zeiss Ikon
- Zeiss Ikon Nettar II 120 Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the functional operability of the fully manual Nettar II 120 film medium format folding camera from Zeiss Ikon.
Zenit
- Zenit 312m 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Zenit 312m, a fully manual semi-automatic 35mm SLR film camera introduced by the KMZ factory in 1999.
- Zenit KM Plus 35mm SLR Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the Zenit KM Plus, the last Zenit 35mm manual focus SLR film camera from the KMZ factory in Krasnogorsk.
Zorki
- Zorki-4K 35mm Rangefinder Film Camera - Film Camera Review: A look back at the final iteration of the popular Zorki-4 series of 35mm manual focus rangefinder film cameras from Russia.

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