

The Camera: This camera, which is probably four decades old, is my go-to for weddings and couples sessions. Here are some of my favorite 35mm cameras. It’s more cost-friendly than Portra, and I love the tones. I tend to use Kodak film stocks, and I love Kodak UltraMax 400. It’s also more affordable with cameras and film stock being less expensive. However, a 35mm film camera is a perfect size for learning. Medium format is physically larger than 35mm film, giving you higher resolution. Most film cameras in circulation are either 35mm or medium format film.

(I’ll do a deep dive on instant film cameras in Part 2 of this series.) 35mm Film Cameras This roundup gives more insight into which 35mm film cameras I use for different situations. Now I frequently get asked not only what is the best film camera but also which camera and film stock I use. Each is special in its own way, but there are some clear front runners! In this two-part blog series, I’ll review 35mm and instant film cameras. Over the last year, I’ve invested a lot of time experimenting with film cameras and varieties of film. Like most people first starting out with something new, I relied heavily on Google to learn the different facets, but nothing teaches you more than experience. When I first started exploring film photography, I wanted to find the best film camera.
