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This article will outline 3 different types of camera’s: Box
Folding-Roll
and Viewfinder. This information will help you decide which camera suits your photography needs the best.

For over several decades the box camera was the gadget of choice for the typical amateur photographer. This is because it was cheap and simple
yet still capable of excellent results under most conditions. Box cameras were usually fitted with a single-element lens
a limited range opening control
and a single-speed shutter.

Next up is the Folding-Roll Film Camera
which was also very popular but not quite as much so as the box camera. The folding camera came in several types of formats
but basically
it was a box camera whose lens was included into a movable disk that could slide back and forth on a rail
allowing the lens to change focus from close to long range.

There were more complicated models available
but they were more expensive and considered very high quality. But
the most important benefit that they had over the box camera
was their compact design when folded
which made them easier to pack and transport. There has been something of a minor renaissance in folding-roll film cameras in recent years
with appearance of several new professional instruments. They are appreciated for their large negative size and compact design.

Next is a Viewfinder type camera which does not use a lens to view the subject but instead relies on a separate viewing system in the camera for aiming and for focus. The range finder camera allows for accurate focus
however
by using two views of the same subject to adjust focus. In this camera there are two images in the viewfinder. One is usually only a portion of the viewer area and is usually slightly yellowish in color. The photographer adjusts the focus ring on the lens and as they do the two images move. When both on directly on top of each other they blend together and almost disappear which signifies that the camera is in focus. The rangefinder is accurate and very quiet as well as being light weight. It is also useful for taking pictures in low light conditions or for candid photographs. These cameras can easily be spotted because of their double view windows in the front.

Enjoy your photography hobby and remember – keep experimenting with different angles and new lighting. Don’t be afraid to get creative!