Film Camera Collection

Medium format film camera. The film back (upper right) holds the roll of film and can be removed with the film still inside. This allows another back containing a different type of film to be used

Introducing Georges Carpentier, 1921. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Introducing Georges Carpentier, 1921

Illustration, film camera

Marines movie men, 11 June 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Marines movie men, 11 June 1918 (date created or published later). Men in uniform with a movie camera at the Marine Flying Field, Miami, Florida during World War I

1973 Spanish GP
MONTJUiC, SPAIN - APRIL 29: Nanni Galli, Williams IR01 Ford, carrying a film camera during the Spanish GP at Montjuic on Sunday April 29, 1973, Spain. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Portrait of Claude Thornhill, Sandy Siegelstien, Willie Wechsler, Micky...Beautiful Doll, N.Y
Portrait of Claude Thornhill, Sandy Siegelstien, Willie Wechsler, Micky Folus, Mario Rullo, Danny Polo, Lee Konitz, Bill Bushing, and Joe Shulman, Columbia Pictures studio

Portrait of Claude Thornhill, Columbia Pictures studio, the making of Beautiful Doll, N.Y. 1947
Portrait of Claude Thornhill, Columbia Pictures studio, the making of Beautiful Doll, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1947

Portrait of Claude Thornhill, Sandy Siegelstien, Willie...Columbia Pict...Beautiful Doll, NY, 1947
Portrait of Claude Thornhill, Sandy Siegelstien, Willie Wechsler, and Micky Folus, Columbia Pictures studio, the making of Beautiful Doll, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1947

Ubersoldat
Dragos Carbuneanu

Alfred Hitchcock on the set of his 1939 film Jamacia Inn at the Associated British Elstree Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Circa 1939

Eugene Lauste recording the first combined moving image and sound, c1905, (1935). Eugene Lauste may be seen already experimenting with " Talkies"

Vintage Camera
Xuan Thai

Slow Motion
Noam Mymon

Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), American inventor, photo by Anderson
AQS336812 Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), American inventor, photo by Anderson, New York (albumen photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); 14.8x10.1 cm; American Antiquarian Society

Purple etude
Stanislav Aristov

Chelsea became First Division League Champions for the first time when they beat Sheffield Wednesday 3 - 0 at Stamford Bridge in 1955 Manager Ted Drake addresses the fans from the Directors box after

Filming of Subterfuge in Westcott, Dorking, in January 1968. Pictured here is a young Joan Collins (now Dame Joan Collins) on set

Marlon Brando and Sophia Loren seen here during film of " The Countess of Hong Kong " at Pinewood studios. The film is directed by Charlie Chaplin. 21st January 1966

Film-maker - Making a cinema record at one of his annual camps for boys, 1927 (1937)
Film-maker - Making a cinema record at one of his annual camps for boys, New Romney Camp, 1927 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

A pause for instruction from film producer Anthony Asquith, Twickenham, London, c1932. During the making of the Gainsborough Pictures film, The Lucky Number

Members of the Expedition at Heston Airport, February, 17, 1933, just before leaving for India, c1933, (1935). The Westland Wallace was a British two-seat

Advert for Bell & Howell personal movie cameras and projectors, 1920s

Digital illustration of film camera

Illustration of diver with a camera

Movie Camera
A movie camera, circa 1940. (Photo by George Enell/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

15 June 1953 Rolt-Hamilton team win Le Mans 24 hour race Press surround Duncan Hamilton after the finish. Credit: TopFoto

Filming at a butterfly farm. 1933

Debrie Parvo film camera, early 20th century

5x4 medium format camera
5x4 inch medium format camera. The lens is at left, directing light onto the plate at the back of the concertina-like extension

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"Capturing Timeless Moments: The Medium Format Film Camera" Step back in time with the medium format film camera, a timeless tool that has immortalized countless memories. From Georges Carpentier's iconic introduction in 1921, captured by George Wesley Bellows' skilled lens, to Anthony Asquith pausing for instruction at Twickenham Studios in London circa 1932 - these vintage cameras have witnessed it all. Eugene Lauste revolutionized the industry by recording the first combined moving image and sound in 1905 (released later in 1935), forever changing the way we experience cinema. With slow motion capabilities and unparalleled precision, these cameras became an essential part of storytelling. Even pioneers like Thomas Alva Edison recognized their significance. His portrait taken by Anderson showcases his innovative spirit as he pushed boundaries and paved the way for future inventors. The film camera not only documented historical events but also captured artistic expressions. "Purple Etude, " a mesmerizing illustration created through this medium, demonstrates its ability to transform ordinary scenes into extraordinary works of art. Film-makers embraced these cameras wholeheartedly, using them to create cinematic records during annual camps for boys in both 1927 and 1937. These images serve as a testament to their dedication towards preserving moments that would otherwise fade away. In an era dominated by digital technology, let us cherish the beauty of vintage cameras like the medium format film camera - they hold within them stories waiting to be told and memories waiting to be relived.