F Stop Cameras

Got a trip coming up? Are you the kind of person who shoots both film and digital cameras? Then let me make a suggestion; the next time you’re traveling, leave the DSLR at home and only shoot film.

I know what you’re thinking – “But how will I upload my photos mid-trip? How will I make my friends jealous of my adventures? What about x-rays!?” Calm down and trust me. Leaving your digital camera at home and shooting nothing but film will be one of the most rewarding choices you’ll ever make.

With so many medium format cameras to choose from, how do you know which is right for you?

It’s cool. We’ve got you covered.

Here’s a list of five excellent medium format film cameras for shooters new to the vast frontier of medium format.

The decade that brought us Dunkaroos and the Macarena also brought with it a scourge in the form of plastic-fantastic, hum-drum camera design. As such, many cameras from the ‘90s are forgotten and often reviled. But were things really that bad? No way, dude! The 1990s brought some of the most capable film cameras ever made, along with a few hilarious designs as well.

Much has been written about the technical benefits of shooting in Manual mode, and while these articles do well to explain why shooting this way can improve the quality of your photographs they don’t always address an additional benefit, and one which may be far more impactful than just making prettier pictures. I’m talking about the ways shooting manually can improve your quality of life.

Whether you’re a new photographer or a seasoned shooter, and whether you’re shooting a classic film machine or the most advanced digital camera, shooting prime lenses can help improve your technique and aid in the creation of exceptional images.