The legendary Leica brand produces some of the best cameras in the world.  The M7 is a solid, well-made camera that is a delight to hold, let alone use.  Discreet, quiet and understated.

Verdict: Ultra-high quality with price to match.
Price: £2,656

9/10

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The Trip 35 was one of the most popular cameras ever, and it’s still possible to buy one in excellent condition. A light meter around the lens provides automatic shooting, so for great pics, you just have to focus.

Verdict: A classic beauty.
Price: from £25

9/10

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Shooting square pictures, these plastic cameras have developed cult status. With light leaks, low-quality plastic lenses and somewhat variable results, it might be hard to see why. Fun and easy to use but slightly over-priced.

Verdict: Unique results.
Price: from around £40

7/10

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This camera uses four separate lenses lined in a row, like a spider’s eyes, to record four individual images in stripes on the same picture. The lenses open in sequence, so different moments can be captured as well as different angles.

Verdict: Truly unique results.
Price: from around £40

7/10

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The original toy camera, the Diana enjoys a following of fans due to its unusual selling points. Fully plastic (including the lens), it ensures light leaks, fuzzy pictures and unpredictable results. This low-tech model is full of surprises.

Verdict: Fun results.
Price: from around £32

6/10

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The romance of black and white photography is still alive and, with this single-use model, anyone can play photo-journalist. High-quality pics, though Boots quotes up to 14 days for processing.

Verdict: Flawed but good quality.
Price: £9.99

6/10

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Modern single-use cameras are remarkably good and often out-perform digital compacts under £100. This model can be used up to 5m below the waves, so it’s ideal for adventurous snorkelling.

Verdict: Cheap but not great.
Price: £8.99

5/10

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Fans of all-round views will be tempted by this 170° fisheye camera that produces a porthole circular image in the middle of each print. However, it offers very limited control and the pictures are generally distorted.

Verdict: Better to look at than through.
Price: from around £32

4/10

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