While the photographic world in general moved onto digital cameras a long time ago, there's still a lot to be said for good old-fashioned film photography.
It evokes a nostalgic era and offers the chance to create natural pictures that don't give you the opportunity to go through 20 takes for the 'perfect' picture, which can often feel a little staged.
The best film cameras will allow you to create those perfectly imperfect pictures that capture the essence of the scene, a look that's perfect for added Instagram gravitas.
Not only are they fun to use and offer a stylish bit of retro cool, they can also help you different styles of work if you're a keen photographer.
We've rounded up the best film cameras for 2020 below. Happy snapping...
Best film cameras for 2020
Heading off on a weekend away? Fancy some old-school snaps? This reusable film camera from Harman is the perfect budget-conscious choice.
You can learn the basics of analogue photography without spending a fortune with this nifty little film camera.
It's got a fast shutter and the mid-range aperture, which means most subjects from one metre will be in focus from the wide-angle (31mm) lens.
It includes two Kentmere black and white rolls of film with 36 exposures, as well as a handy wrist strap. A bit of vintage chic at an affordable price.
Price: £35, Urban Outfitters - buy here now
This is a lightweight film camera that's perfect for any adventure or trip.
Boasting an aluminium construction, this Pentax film camera is known for its robustness and precision. With a focal plane shutter (1/1,000 to 1 second), the Pentax K1000 delivers blur-free images even when shooting fast-moving objects. The built-in automatic flash on this 35 mm SLR film camera fires a high-intensity burst of light when shooting in low-light conditions too.
One eBay reviewer said: "This was probably the most popular Pentax camera for students when it was new and still is very popular for the same reasons now as it was then. It's the perfect camera to learn with. It is fully manual so means you learn about focusing as well as shutter speeds and aperture settings. The Pentax kK bayonet mount still has probably the most lenses on the market that fit it. Even the Pentax DSLR cameras of today still take the same fitting so the older lenses can be used with the digital if you go that way and leave film cameras." Versatile and high-performing.
Price: £75, eBay - buy here now
If you invest in the big names from the 70s (Canon, Nikon, Minolta, Pentax, Olympus), you're sure to get good quality.
And Camera World is a great place to snap up second-hand cameras as they come with a six-month guarantee.
This vintage Nikon has new batteries fitted, operational shutter speeds, light traps, and wind-on mechanisms.
Price: £199.50, Camera World - buy here now
Coming with its original case, this Olympus film camera is in great condition as is ideal for experimenting with an analogue camera.
It has an auto-exposure, built in light meter, manual programme modes, and shooting modes.
The seller says: "The lens is clear of fungus and produces sharp, contrasty images."
Price: £165, eBay - buy here now
Easy-to-use with an automatic exposure reader, this film camera is compatible with a range of lenses so you can switch up your style whenever you need, depending on what you're shooting.
Ideal for beginners, amateurs, and professionals, it's one for photography enthusiasts looking for some retro appeal
Price: £223.95, Amazon - buy here now
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