Vintage cameras set to be snapped up

Vintage camera collectors from across the UK and around the world look set to descend on the capital in May in order to snap up classic cameras and accessories at the Photographica fair on May 18, 2025.

The Photographica event is the biggest in the British camera collector’s diary, and organised by the Photographic Collectors Club of Great Britain. The organisers said that this year will see up to 100 tables for buying, selling and swapping classic, antique and vintage cameras.

Collectable, user and retro cameras will tempt collectors and visitors, from wood and brass to modern classics, and early digital, plus lenses, accessories, film, paper, literature and images.

Photographica 2025 will take place at The Royal National Hotel, 38-51 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0DG. The nearest Underground Station is Russell Square, and the venue is a short walk from Euston, Kings Cross & St Pancras stations.

Admission to the public 10am to 1pm is £10 and then £5 to 4pm. Entrance for PCCGB members is free.