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Film Camera Zen

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Category: Lifestyle

The must-have guide for any camera collector, avid film photographer, or novice creative seeking advice on what camera to choose and how to get started purchasing and collecting.

Film Camera Zen is a carefully curated guidebook by Bellamy Hunt, the founder of Japan Camera Hunter and sought-after expert in all types of analog cameras and their histories. From European brands such as Leica and Hasselblad to Japanese makers Nikon, Canon, Pentax, and Minolta, Hunt provides all the technical knowledge needed to enable the best purchase, including:

  • Technical capabilities
  • Focus options
  • Compatible lenses
  • Accessories 

Like vinyl records and vintage watches, film cameras have captured the imagination of a new generation who are rediscovering them as collectibles and as an alternative to camera phones. The beauty of the cameras themselves, acquiring the skill to use them, and the photographic results offer a uniquely rewarding experience in the digital age. Film Camera Zen is the perfect guide for getting started and enjoying the process of learning, acquiring, and mastering the classic analog camera.

ISBN: 9781797232300

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 15 reviews)

Eli ★★★★★

I’ve been collecting for years and still learned something new from the chapter on choosing your first camera—it’s written for total beginners but doesn’t talk down to you. The advice on what to look for before buying used is exactly what I wish I’d had when I started.

Jason H. ★★★★★

Finally a guide that actually walks you through choosing your first camera instead of just throwing specs at you. The section on what to look for in a used body alone saved me from a couple of bad purchases. If you're a novice like me, this is the push you need to start your collection with confiden

Brian X. ★★★★★

I’ve been collecting for years and this is the first guide that actually breaks down the *buying* process instead of just listing specs—the chapter on where to find good deals alone saved me from overpaying. It’s written like a friendly mentor, not a textbook, which made it a pleasure to read cover

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