Using a film camera requires the photographer to focus the lens, select film speed and exposure, protect film, and get the film developed. But mastery of film photography brings a kind of satisfaction that is missing from digital photography.

It’s not easy to choose the right film camera

Camera shop owners explain to young customers the facts about film cameras.
Using film cameras is a growing trend among young photographers.

Tran Ha Thanh of Hanoi is interested in film cameras.

Old photos with film cameras are something that cannot be got with digital cameras.


The camera shutter sound appeals to young photographers who like being reminded of the past.

Ha Thanh always has a film camera with him.


Lab 36+ is a popular place to get film developed.


Today, there are machines that can print a roll of film automatically.

Developing and printing a roll of film costs 1.5 to 2 USD.



Photos are being returned to their owners

Here are some photos taken with a film camera:

Hoi An on a rainy day (Photo: Hai Ha)

Street vendors in Hoi An (Photo: Hai Ha)

Summer in closed eyes 1 (Photo: Ha Thanh)

Summer in closed eyes 2 (Photo: Ha Thanh)

Dreamy Da Lat. (Photo: Ha Thanh)

Follow the sun (Photo: Ha Thanh)

Windy days (Photo: Hai Ha)