There are many reasons even big-budget movie and TV productions have switched to using digital cameras—the most obvious being that shooting on film is expensive. It’s why amateur filmmakers rarely opt ...

For those of us who hack old cameras, the 3D printer has undoubtedly been a boon. High precision, or at least consistent precision, lightproof enclosures can be easily made and reproduced for others.

Making a camera can be as easy as taking a cardboard box with a bit of film and a pin hole, but making a more accomplished camera requires some more work. A movie camera has all the engineering ...

The Reto Pano is a 35mm film camera that’s so cheap and compact, you might dismiss it as a disposable camera. But rest assured, this little device can be loaded with your choice of 35mm film and used ...

In a nutshell: YouTuber Yuta Ikeya can now add "analog film camera designer and manufacturer" to his growing resume. Inspired by an interest in analog cinematography, Ikeya set out to design and build ...

Affordable 35mm film kits and vintage camera gear are attracting beginners, hobbyists, and collectors in 2026. Guides highlight models like the CAMEDAFLX 135SC and Kodak EKTAR H35 for their ...