Since the moment of their invention cameras have always been at the peak of technological progress with the latest developments in precision mechanics, optics and chemistry immediately being implemented in new models. Nowadays, using these heavy metal cameras brings about a feeling nostalgia. Their time is coming to an end with new, mini, almost weightless, plastic models that are completely electronic taking their place. Luckily there are still many photography-lovers who carefully work to preserve and restore devices and instruments related to this interest. At the St. Petersburg Museum of the History of Photography visitors can discover the vast collection of film cameras from all over the world as well as try their hand at developing film and printing photographs themselves.