Business Daily Why are analogue cameras experiencing a comeback?
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Nov 6, 2025 Chris Morgan, founder of the Safe Flight camera shop in Berlin, shares insights on the booming sales of analogue cameras fueled by celebrity endorsements. Yuji Igarashi from Fujifilm discusses the surprising demand resurgence and their plans for production expansion. Emiliano Vittoriosi, who runs popular analogue workshops, highlights the rising costs of film and the importance of hands-on experiences in darkrooms. Together, they explore how analogue photography encourages a slower, more intentional approach to capturing moments.
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From Flea Stalls To High-Demand Shop
- Chris Morgan started Safe Flight from flea market stalls and found huge nationwide demand for analogue photography in Germany.
- Celebrity sightings and online hype pushed collectors to buy cameras, driving prices up rapidly.
Celebrity Hype Inflates Camera Prices
- Celebrity use of specific models (e.g., Contax T2) rapidly inflated prices and created a resale-driven hype.
- Chris warns the market may be at a bubble peak after years of rising demand and prices.
Scale Lab Throughput Strategically
- Labs need to balance scanner capacity and staffing to process rising film volumes efficiently.
- Aim for one technician to manage multiple scanners and target ~200–250 films scanned daily for throughput.