Machine Model
Fotoautomat
by Fotoautomat
0 booths
2004 - Present
About Fotoautomat
Fotoautomat is a Berlin-based company dedicated to preserving and operating vintage analog photo booths. They restore and maintain classic machines from the 1960s-1970s, providing an authentic vintage photo booth experience with traditional chemical processing.
History
Fotoautomat was founded in Berlin in 2004 by a group of analog photography enthusiasts who wanted to preserve the experience of classic photo booth photography in an increasingly digital world.
The company sources vintage photo booth machines from across Europe, carefully restoring them while maintaining their original chemical processing systems. Each machine is a piece of history, often dating from the 1960s and 1970s.
Fotoautomat has played a key role in the revival of analog photo booth culture, particularly in Berlin where their distinctive orange machines have become cultural landmarks. They have expanded to other European cities and have inspired a global movement to preserve analog photo booth heritage.
Typical Features
- *Authentic vintage machines from 1960s-1970s
- *Traditional chemical black and white processing
- *Classic photo strip format
- *Coin-operated mechanism
- *Original vintage aesthetics
- *Located in culturally significant spots
Fun Facts
- -The distinctive orange color of Fotoautomat machines has become an Instagram favorite in Berlin
- -Each Fotoautomat machine has its own personality due to the unique characteristics of vintage equipment
- -Fotoautomat has been credited with sparking the global revival of interest in analog photo booths
Collector Notes
Fotoautomat machines produce some of the most authentic vintage photo booth experiences available today. The black and white photos have a distinctive quality that cannot be replicated digitally. Each strip is a unique piece of analog art.
Specifications
- Manufacturer
- Fotoautomat
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Years Produced
- 2004 - Present
- Photo Type
- Black & White
- Photo Format
- 4 photos per strip (classic format)
- Processing Time
- 4-5 minutes
- Technology
- Traditional silver gelatin chemical process
- Active Locations
- 0 booths