Blast from the past

Old brands and types of cameras are finding acceptance among young consumers who crave nostalgia

Technology has been shaping modern life at an unpredictable speed, and many things can be done by a simple click on a mobile phone. But that has not deterred some young Chinese people from immersing themselves in nostalgia and bringing new life to items from the past.

Nowadays, anyone can shoot a picture and, within minutes, Photoshop it and then upload it online to share with millions. But some still prefer the old ways of photography - mechanical single-lens reflex, rangefinders, instant cameras and point-and-shoots, whose names have been forgotten by many - which has opened the door to making money from people's obsession with the past.