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Buying guides, hands-on reviews, and beginner tips — read before you buy a film camera, digicam or lens.

Stories

Nikon F : The Icon

I remember holding the Nikon F a few days back in my hands. Its waist level view finder, heavy body, and a sturdyness that is only a dream in contemporary cameras. I currently use Nikon F 80, a very very modern descendent of the Nikon F, and even the Nikon Z6 II and while it surpasses its forefather in every which w...

· Parboni Bose
Nikon F : The Icon
digicam

Are handycam aesthetics back in 2026?

Why are Handycams making a comeback in 2026? From Y2K nostalgia to the charm of shaky, imperfect footage, we explore why a generation obsessed with picture-perfect visuals is falling in love with cameras that capture memories just as we remember them—raw, personal and human.

· Parboni Bose
Are handycam aesthetics back in 2026?

The KB10 moment

KB10 was an iconic camera with easy controls, just a shutter button, a sliding shutter cover, a view finder and a flash that was automatically turned on as you clicked it. For a lot of middle class families, this became a staple camera to photograph homes, children playing dress up, first car, first dog, new furnitures, basically everything that was meant to be remembered and recalled.

· Parboni Bose
The KB10 moment
120mm

Getting Started with 120 Film: A Beginner’s Guide to Medium Format Photography

If you’ve been shooting 35mm film and are curious about what’s next, 120 film might be the perfect step forward. Known for its incredible detail, rich tones, and slower, more intentional shooting experience, 120 film opens the door to med...

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Getting Started with 120 Film: A Beginner’s Guide to Medium Format Photography

Using rangefinder cameras

Rangefinder cameras offer a quiet, intuitive way to shoot 35mm film. This guide explains how they work, how to focus and frame effectively, and when a rangefinder makes sense for your style of photography—ideal for street, travel, and everyday shooting.

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Using rangefinder cameras

Digicams!

In film circles, the word Digital is still said a little quietly. Almost apologetically. Grain is sacred, dust is character, and waiting for scans builds patience—or so we tell ourselves. Digicams, for the longest time, didn’t belong in that conversation. And yet, they’re back. And film shooters are paying attention.

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Digicams!

Getting started with 35mm film

35mm film photography is a slower, more intentional way to shoot—one that rewards patience and curiosity. If you’re new to film, this guide covers the essentials: understanding different types of 35mm cameras, choosing the right roll of film for your needs, and navigating development and scanning in the Indian context. A simple starting point for anyone looking to begin their film journey with confidence.

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Getting started with 35mm film