For the past few years, film photography has been everywhere. Vintage compact cameras soared in price, social media feeds were flooded with grainy frames and boutique labs popped up faster than you could finish a roll. It felt like film cameras were back for good – until, suddenly, it didn’t.
Lately, it seems like the buzz around film photography has quietened. The hype that once surrounded 35mm compacts and expired rolls has shifted towards something else entirely: retro digital cameras that mimic the look and feel of film, without any of the hassle or cost.
