Vintage/ Film Camera style photos

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Hello everyone,

Really sorry to post such a novice question but I’m the literal definition of beginner with photography.

I wanted to find a clear answer to which digital camera(if one exists) would be best for vintage/ film camera style prints.

I love the whole retro vibe with old point and shoot cameras, I’d love to start off with something affordable, even if it isn’t digital.

I can’t find a clear answer on the internet so I thought a forum would be the best place to come.

Thanks
 
Hi and welcome :D

I think you have two choices, in camera effects or applying the effects on the PC post capture.

Do you have a preference?
 
Hello and welcome to Talk Photography

Fuji cameras maybe a good place to start as they have film emulations already built into their cameras, things like Provia, Velvia, Acros to name but a couple.

However, you could use nearly any digital camera because many of the "vintage" look is done in post processing of which I am sure you can find many videos on YouTube to give that Cinema, Vintage, Grunge look.

There are software packages out there that can also do a similar thing look at Nik Collection, is the one I know of but others may suggest other packges.
 
Even an iphone pic will be able to made to look like a vintage style one using some of the software packages out there
 
Thanks for all the advice, that was fast lol

Is there a good, affordable, entry level camera you would all recommend to find my feet with photography.

I don’t have anything specific in mind I’d like to shoot, I just take pictures of everything, everywhere I go.

Thanks
 
kylet1664 said:
Thanks for all the advice, that was fast lol

Is there a good, affordable, entry level camera you would all recommend to find my feet with photography.

I don’t have anything specific in mind I’d like to shoot, I just take pictures of everything, everywhere I go.

Thanks
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What's affordable? What people are willing to spend and think is affordable varies, a lot :D

For example... My Sony A7 can be bought used for about £400 and on it you could mount a 50 year old film era 50mm f1.8 for £30 via an adapter costing £10 making a total of about £450 or so... but you'll then need a pc and some processing software.
 
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Okay, let me rephrase lol. I don’t squeak when I walk and I’m willing to spend money but I’m not yet at the point where I’m looking at spending thousands.

Anything from £0-£300
 
kylet1664 said:
Okay, let me rephrase lol. I don’t squeak when I walk and I’m willing to spend money but I’m not yet at the point where I’m looking at spending thousands.

Anything from £0-£300
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Personally I love the Fuji X100 series. Fixed lens but that makes you think more and have taken it on trips as my only camera. The S is probably within budget. The T is better but probably a bit more.
 
I'd suggest a compact camera capable of shooting raw. Raw is a sort of digital negative and you need to process it on a pc. Are you happy to do that or do you want the camera to produce a ready to use picture?
 
To be honest, buying new you won’t buy a bad camera. If you can get to a camera shop try to handle a few. You’ll soon get a feel for how they sit in the hand. For film or vintage effects you’re really best doing this in software. But if you just want to test the waters go second-hand. And don’t be swayed by pixel count or sensor size. Once you get past about £200 (used), for a novice those things don’t really matter. Start off cheap, be prepared to make mistakes, and you’ll soon get a feel for what system suits you and what doesn’t.
 
Are you open to using a film camera? That would tick all the boxes for you, and there are film enthusiasts on the forums who will be glad to offer advice on cameras, films and processing.
 
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