I don’t think I’ve ever loved a trend nearly as much as I love the increasing popularity of retro cameras. Sure, ultra-sharp modern cameras have a place – but those film-like colors and that soft hazy light give a photograph soul. There’s just one problem with the retro compact camera trend: it’s driving up prices in a big way. Thankfully, a few camera makers have caught on and offer new cameras that are dripping with retro charm despite the new-in-box availability.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying that you should never buy a used retro camera. I myself have my eye on the digital Fujifilm X10 and own the 1970s film SLR, the Pentax K1000. And there’s something about a retro camera that’s truly old.
