Looking for a digital camera that gives you the look of film photography?

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In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in film photography, with many photographers seeking to replicate the look and feel of traditional film in their digital images. Fortunately, there are now a number of digital cameras on the market that are specifically designed to give you a film photography look. Since everyone’s favorite, the Fujifilm X100V, is still sold out, let’s look at a few models you can pick up today.

  1. Fujifilm X-Pro3

The Fujifilm X-Pro3 is a mirrorless camera that is known for its retro design and film simulation modes. The camera features a range of film simulation modes, including Classic Chrome, which is designed to mimic the look of Kodachrome film, and Velvia, which is inspired by Fujifilm’s vibrant slide film. The X-Pro3 also has a unique “hidden” LCD screen that can be flipped down for waist-level shooting, adding to its vintage appeal.

  1. Leica Q2 Monochrom

The Leica Q2 Monochrom is a high-end compact camera that is designed specifically for black and white photography. The camera features a full-frame monochrome sensor, which is designed to capture images in black and white only. The Q2 Monochrom also has a range of black and white film simulation modes, including the classic Leica M film simulation, which is designed to replicate the look of Leica’s iconic film cameras.

  1. Lomography Lomo’Instant Automat Glass

The Lomography Lomo’Instant Automat Glass is a medium format instant camera that is designed to give you a film photography look in a modern package. The camera features a glass lens and a range of creative shooting modes, including multiple exposures and long exposures. The Lomo’Instant Automat Glass also has a built-in flash and a range of color filters that can be used to alter the look of your images.

  1. Olympus PEN-F

The Olympus PEN-F is a retro-style mirrorless camera that is known for its film simulation modes. The camera has a range of film simulation modes, including Monochrome, which is designed to mimic the look of black and white film, and Sepia, which is designed to give your images a vintage, antique look. The PEN-F also has a range of creative shooting modes, including multiple exposures and art filters, which can be used to give your images a unique, artistic look.

  1. Canon EOS R

The Canon EOS R is a full-frame mirrorless camera that is known for its high image quality and film simulation modes. The camera has a range of film simulation modes, including EOS Standard, which is designed to mimic the look of Canon’s traditional film cameras, and Cinema, which is designed to give your images a cinematic look. The EOS R also has a range of creative shooting modes, including multiple exposures and time-lapse, which can be used to create unique and artistic images.

There are a number of digital cameras on the market that are designed to give you a film photography look. Whether you are looking for a retro-style camera with film simulation modes, a monochrome camera specifically designed for black and white photography, or a creative instant camera, there is a digital camera available that can help you to achieve the look and feel of traditional film in your digital images.

  • Steven Trotter is a graphic designer (UX/UI, web & branding), photographer, and maker living and working on the Oregon Coast.