A Short Guide to Analogue Photography
What is Analogue Photography?
The term Analogue Photography refers to photography using an analogue camera and film. A roll of film is loaded into the camera and the magic begins once you start clicking: light interacts with the chemicals in the film and an image
is recorded. The pictures collected in your film roll come to life when the film is processed in a photo lab.
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Some analogue camera types include:
- Single-Lens Reflex (SLR)
- Reflex (TLR)
- Instant
These cameras have an internal mirror mechanism that allows you to look straight through the lens and see a near-exact approximation of what the image will look like once it’s captured. SLR cameras also allow you to swap lenses, enabling you to exert greater control over your shots.
Equipped with double objective lenses of identical focal lengths, twin-lens reflex or TLR cameras are able to continuously display the scene you are trying to shoot on the viewfinder screen—they do not “black out” during exposure like SLRs do. One lens is used for viewing while the other lens exposes the film, and thanks to these separate lenses, you can examine the scene as the camera takes the shot, which can be helpful for certain applications that require longer shutter speeds.
One of the most popular film cameras today, the instant camera is essentially a point-and-shoot camera that prints images instantaneously on self-developing film. Some models even allow you to choose from several shooting modes or adjust the brightness of the image for better results. The appeal of this camera lies in its ability to satisfy our desire for instant gratification—you’ll be able to see your photos immediately after capturing them, much like with a digital camera.