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Digital Camera World
Digital Camera World
Hillary K. Grigonis

Want to make a digital camera feel more retro? Here's a hack that costs $0: Just turn off the darn screen!

Fujifilm X-T5 testing.

A digital camera is never going to fully replicate the experience of shooting film, but a number of trendy digital cameras try to mimic the feel of a film camera. Cameras with retro top dials even even “film” advance levers are among some of the trendiest cameras. But one of the reasons that retro-inspired cameras are so popular is that they encourage photographers to slow down, which ultimately results in more thoughtful compositions and better photos.

But here’s the thing: You don’t have to buy a new camera to slow down.

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