Zeiss Ikon Super Ikomat 530/16 Rangefinder 120 Film Camera with a Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 80mm 1:2.8 lens -Great Classic Student Camera

It depends on the type of photography you are interested in. If you are a novice photographer who simply wants to take beautiful vintage photos with the press of a button, you may want to choose Point-and-shoot cameras or instant (Polaroid) cameras. If you are a beginner to an advanced level photographer who really wants to take professional vintage photographs, you would want to purchase a 35 mm SLR or a Rangefinder camera. If you want to take truly antique looking photos, try a Brownie or a Folding camera for that unique historic feel. If you are still not sure which camera you should purchase, please feel free to contact us. We are more than happy to guide you through this journey.

Yes. Each and every camera's manual and electronic functionalities are fully tested. At times, a camera's internal light meter might not be properly functioning due to its age, but this will not affect the camera's ability to take fantastic photographs. Please read product descriptions carefully for more details.

We often post photos taken with our cameras on our Instagram page. You can follow us on Instagram @forwardcameras to check out some fantastic photos.

We strive to provide our customers with nothing but the best and cleanest possible camera. Whenever we add a new camera to our collection, we spend hours cleaning up its lens, body, and every single crevice. It needs to be noted that since all of our cameras are vintage or antique cameras, they will have imperfections, such as dings or scratches. However, it is also these imperfections that give these cameras their unique characters and bring history alive.

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It depends. For Polaroid cameras, you do not need to purchase separate batteries because the batteries are inside the film pack. For Brownies or Folding Cameras, batteries are not needed. For most Point-and-shoot cameras, you will need AA batteries. For SLR and Rangefinder cameras, you will usually need one to two Energizer 357 batteries or a Duracell 625a battery. Many SLR cameras only require the battery to operate the camera's internal light meter, but do not require the battery for manual functionality. Few cameras require a battery for its electronic shutter to operate properly. However, each camera is unique and different. Please see the description of the camera for more information regarding required battery type. You may also

Yes. 35mm, 120, 127, and Polaroid Originals film is readily available online on Amazon, BandH, as well as many other online retailers.