Are you a complete beginner?
If you are new to all forms of photography or maybe you just want to use something other than a disposable camera, a point & shoot may be best for you. They are simple to operate and will produce better pictures than their disposable counterparts. More expensive point & shoots have more features such as auto focus, auto wind/rewind, self-timers, zoom lenses, multiple flash settings and more.
My top picks are:
- Olympus Trip 35
- Olympus Pen series
- Canon Sure Shot series
- Pentax Espio series
Have you used a DSLR before?
If you are comfortable using a digital camera and want to move to one that takes film, then an SLR may be best for you. Most SLRs will require manual focusing and will offer more control over the exposure settings (shutter speed and aperture).
My top picks are:
- Olympus OM10
- Canon AE-1 and AV-1
- Minolta X-700 and X-300
- Pentax K1000 and similar copies (e.g. Yashica FX-3)
If you use a Canon DSLR then a Canon EOS film camera body may be a good choice as they have very similar interfaces and some even share the Canon EF lens mount.
Are you looking to improve your film photos?
If you already shoot film but are looking to improve the quality of the photos produced then a medium format camera may be best for you. These cameras take 120 film which produces significantly larger, and therefore higher quality images compared with 35mm.
My top picks are:
- Yashica 635
- Mamiya 645 series
- Yashica Mat series
If you would like a more specific recommendation, including cameras that are currently in stock, then feel free to message me on Instagram or fill in the contact form.