10 Unusual Vintage Cameras You Forgot About

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By Hannah Orenstein2013-08-14 09:30:51 UTC

Unless you're an avid shutterbug, your photography repertoire isn't likely to extend far past your smartphone's camera and a few trusty Instagram filters. Cameras used to be an electronic staple, but the demand has somewhat lessened now that we carry a camera phone nearly all of the time.

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Back in the camera's heyday, there were dozens of options on the market — both point and shoots and DSLRs. Aside from your standard choices, however, there were 10 cameras in particular that were a notch above the rest.

You might have forgotten about your Polaroid i-Zone or your Disney Mick-A-Matic, but it's worth digging them out of storage. Thanks to their stand-out designs, notable sponsors (Spice Girls, anyone?) and retro appeal, these 10 cameras are true collectors' gems.

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Topics: photography, Watercooler