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We're talking in particular about Hasselblad here, who have made something of a splash with the Hasselblad CFV II 50C, a modular system that can fit directly onto the classic Hasselblad 500 c/m (one of the cameras on our list below). Some manufacturing have also been focusing on ways to synergise old and new. These take larger film formats like 120 and sheet film, and though they're slower to shoot and more expensive to prove, they deliver image quality that's pretty much unrivalled, with astonishing depth of focus and gorgeous latitude. We've kicked off our guide with a section all about the best used film cameras, to give you some pointers on what to look for.īeyond 35mm film, there are also large-format 'view' cameras. You can't rely on warranty and digital retailers, and instead have to become a savant at sorting the deals from the dross, using eBay and other second-hand sites, and perhaps even rummaging through a car boot sale or flea market. These cameras were popular on release but have since become legends in the film community, and you'll see them deservedly feature in this guide.īuying used film cameras is a bit of a minefield, but like film shooting itself, is a lot of fun for its unpredictability. We've already examined the ground-breaking Canon AE-1, the mechanical Nikon FM2 and the students' favorite, the dependable, no-nonsense Pentax K1000.