The vintage camera craze does not seem to die down. Google Trends is one source that often pops up with ancient camera models every other day, with some showcasing a more curious search than others. This has been evident over the past few weeks, and it continues to persist. So, we bring a few vintage cameras that have gained popularity this time, and some models on the list are certainly quite surprising.
Kodak EasyShare DX4530
Announced in 2003, the Kodak EasyShare is one of the vintage cameras that guarantees colors. Why? Because it has a CCD sensor, despite the resolution being just 5MP. It houses a 38–114 mm 3x zoom lens, a 1.8-inch screen, and a maximum shutter speed of 1/1700 second. It runs on SD/MMC cards, has built-in flash, and has four shooting modes (Night, Sport, Landscape, and Macro photography).
Canon PowerShot A530
Canon has multiple vintage cameras that people wish to buy. The A530, launched in 2006, is one such model. The camera features a 5MP 1/2.5-incg CCD sensor, with a 35–140 mm 4x zoom lens. It has 9 autofocus points, so don’t expect miracles from an old device. However, it comes with a 1/2000 sec shutter, a 1.8-inch screen, and has a built-in flash.
Fujifilm XF1
We have written plenty about the camera, so it was not surprising to see the device on the list. The XF1 is another popular vintage camera from Fujifilm, which was announced in 2012. It features a 12MP 2/3-inch sensor, ISO up to 12,800, and a 4x zoom lens of 25-100mm equivalent. It also has 7 scene modes, built-in pop-up flash, and can shoot 1080p videos. As we had said in our review: “For direct file usage from JPEGs and a satisfying user experience with full manual capability that is easily controlled through physical controls (as well as great auto modes), the Fujifilm XF1 is the pocket camera for you and your loved ones this year.”
Sony Alpha a350
The only DSLR in the vintage cameras list, the Sony a350 was released in 2008, and it had a tie-up with Minolta at that time. The camera features a 14MP CCD APS-C sensor, ISO up to 3200, and comes with a Smart Teleconverter 2x zoom button. When you press this, the view will be zoomed by 1.4x to 2x. This is an entry-level DSLR, so it also has various scene and color modes, a 0.74x viewfinder, and a 2.7-inch 230,400 pixels TFT LCD.
Nikon Coolpix S8200
Nikon Coolpix was recently revived by the company to launch P1100, but the older compact camera models are still looked at by many. The S8200 features a 16MP BSI-CMOS sensor with Expeed C2 processor. The thin vintage camera incorporates a 25–350mm 14x zoom lens, has an ISO up to 3200, and also comes with a 3-inch 961,000-dot LCD. It has two metering modes and can also shoot full HD videos.
Samsung MV900F
Released in 2012, the Samsung MV900F features a 16.31MP 1/2.33-inch BSI CMOS sensor and a 25-125mm 5x zoom lens. What makes the camera so exciting is that it features a 3.31-inch WVGA AMOLED touch screen monitor that can flip out 180°. This is ideal for content creators who want a good sensor and the ability to see themselves on screen. It can record full HD videos, has night shot mode, and has wireless connectivity.
Vintage cameras are still popular due to their ability to make images that are reminiscent of nostalgic memories. They allow one to look at the past, from the curtains of the present, and capture images that are different than what we see today. In addition to creative freedom, you also get the devices at a much affordable price point.
