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Cameras2 min read

Best instant cameras for everyday photos

Four current instant cameras to consider, from an easy Instax Mini to a wider print format and the classic Polaroid square.

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Cameras2 min read

Four current instant cameras to consider, from an easy Instax Mini to a wider print format and the classic Polaroid square.

Getting started2 min read

Understand the viewfinder, focusing and lens differences between film SLRs and rangefinders before choosing a camera.

Buying2 min read

Consider the Olympus OM-10, Nikon EM and Canon EOS 300, with practical checks to help you find a usable first camera.

Cameras2 min read

A practical shortlist of Olympus, Canon and Nikon autofocus compacts, with the differences and used-camera checks that matter.

Getting started2 min read

Find a first SLR that suits how you want to learn, from an autofocus Canon EOS to manual-focus Nikon, Canon and Pentax classics.

Getting started2 min read

See how half-frame changes the number, shape and size of your photographs, and what to ask a lab before your first roll.

Getting started2 min read

Compare a single-use camera with a simple reusable 35mm camera, including loading, flash and what happens when the roll is finished.

Shooting2 min read

Pack your film for a trip, understand the risk from airport CT scanners and plan a hand-inspection request before you travel.

Getting started2 min read

ISO 100, 400 or 800? Pick a film speed that suits the light, your camera, and the pictures you want to take.