I don’t know how long you’ve been taking photos, but I would be surprised if you didn’t have an old analog camera collecting dust in a closet or hidden in a box somewhere up in the attic. Now, with I’m Back Film, you might want to consider bringing those cameras out of retirement. Let’s take a closer look and see what this is all about! Swiss company I’m Back has been making digital camera backs for analog cameras over the past few years – we interviewed their creators during the pandemic, and reported about them several times before. They even won our award for their I’m Back Digital Back at Photokina in 2018. Now they have a new product that feels even more innovative to me because it’s so simple to use. Instead of replacing the back of your camera, you just pop in a digital film cartridge where your film roll used to go. And if you’re a bit nostalgic for that old camera, no worries! With I’m Back Film, you’ll get the best of both worlds without having to alter your analog gear. I’m Back Film “canister”. Image source: I’m Back Innovation and experimentation lead to new ideas What are the benefits of merging digital with analog? Honestly, I don’t know yet, but personally, I can’t wait to try it out myself. The idea of experimenting with one of my old cameras and seeing what I come up with is exciting – there is something inspiring when looking...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 17 October, 2023