Young photographers often wait for discounts or rebates to purchase a camera that they have been eyeing for a while. We chose to examine the devices that have been trending on Google Trends over the past 10 days, and it appears that the most searched options have been vintage offerings. If you are someone who is keen on sustaining Y2K aesthetics, these cameras can be what you have been looking for. Have a peek.
Sony a6300
The Sony a6300 is an APS-C camera that has a lot going for it. It comes with a 24MP sensor, 14-bit RAW files, and a 2,359,296-dot viewfinder. The device has an ISO between 100-25600, a burst rate of 11fps, and can record 4K videos. Some of the things we enjoyed include the autofoucs, which are quite good. There is also the chance to recover highlights and shadows, the JPEGs offer nice colors, and the layout of the controls is quite intuitive. Of course, you get weather sealing to make it a package. As we said, “Sony has always had incredible detail capture from the shadows, but they lacked with the highlights. In the Sony a6300 though, you generally don’t have to worry.”
Fujifilm XQ1
The Fujifilm XQ1 is a compact camera that features an APS-C sensor in a small body. The device offers a 12MP resolution, a 25-100mm lens, 4x Intelligent Digital Zoom, and a 920,000-dot LCD. You can record full HD video, set ISO between 100 and 12800, and apply multiple filters for enhanced editing. The build quality is nice, and the device is pocketable. Since we did not review the device, we can’t comment on the image quality. However, if you are looking for a slim model, this should be on your list.
Canon Sure Shot 76 Zoom
The Canon Sure Shot is a 35mm film camera that features a 38–76mm zoom lens. The device has 3-point smart AF with prefocus, a 0.6m focusing distance, and it is a fully automatic camera. We have not tested the camera, but we found that it is still an affordable option and easy to use. The zoom lens is what makes it such a contender, allowing you to shoot both landscapes and portraits. The camera features drop-in film but lacks a manual rewind, and it offers an ISO range of 25–3200.
Nikon S8000
The Nikon CoolPix S8000 features a 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with 14MP resolution. The camera features a 30–300mm zoom lens, a shutter speed range of 8s to 1/2000s, and an 11fps continuous shooting speed. The device features a 3.0-inch TFT LCD with 921,000 dots, as well as Face-priority AF, subject tracking, and a “Best Shot Selector” (BSS) function. The device is great for beginners who want to leave their cellphones behind. Pkus, it comes in pretty colors, which adds to the appeal.
Leica M6
The Leica M6 is another film camera that has seemingly caught people’s attention again. The device is a 35mm camera that is fully manual, featuring a manual lever advance and manual rewind with a folding crank. The camera features a built-in light meter and offers shutter speeds ranging from 1s to 1/1000s, along with a Bulb mode for capturing long exposures. As we explained, “Sure, your Leica M6 isn’t going past 1/1000th. But you can stop the lens down instead, or use an ND filter. And best of all, it will mean that the camera can continue operating reliably. If the battery dies, your Leica M6 basically turns into a Leica M4. In fact, the Leica M4 is pretty much the same camera as the Leica M6 except that there’s no light meter in the former.”