Welcome to the first Parisian museum dedicated to iconic cameras.
Nested within the mythical Studio Harcourt, our pocket-sized museum invites you to a fascinating journey through time in the company of the most iconic cameras of the 20th century.
Along this route, you’ll encounter legendary brands like Leica, Hasselblad, or Zeiss Ikon, but also lesser-known gems of design and technology that have paved the way for the cameras we use today.
Devices that changed the world
Although sometimes regarded as nostalgic curiosities, these incredible devices were once objects of passion, fascination, and desire. They revolutionized how we perceive the world, forming the very bedrock of today’s “image society.”
Far from merely a vintage showcase, the museum presents a curated selection of 99 iconic cameras that bear witness to generations of visionary creators.
Together, they recount the compelling story of a century obsessed with capturing the essence of the world.
Obsessed with capturing light.
A family passion for cameras
Like any real collector, Gianpaolo Benincasa was not a reasonable man.
He devoted over half a century hunting rare analog cameras around the world, resulting in an incredibly eclectic collection that spans from the early 20th century to the onset of digital photography in the 90s. In 2023, three years after his passing, his son Federico established the 99 Cameras Museum to continue his legacy and share his passion.
Through its unique approach, the 99 Cameras Museum champions a fresh perspective on analog photography as a modern, playful, daring and deeply emotional medium for capturing reality, free from the relentless pursuit of perfection of digital technology.
Discover
Our 100% Analog Event
In 2025, in collaboration with the Musée Français de la Photographie a and the Musée des Arts et Métiers during the Salon de la Photo in Paris, we hosted a truly one-of-a-kind event, where museum meets movement, and passion meets community.
Over four exciting days, a vibrant space that brought together over 20 innovative initiatives dedicated to analog photography. Come meet the creators, the makers, the rebels, and the dreamers who are reinventing analog for a new generation. Whether you’re a longtime enthusiast or simply analog-curious, this is where the heart of the community beats.
Retrospective
Luxury Dinner
by Philippe Shangti
2024 Collaboration
In 2024, iconic photographer Philippe Shangti was invited to create an exclusive artwork to celebrate Studio Harcourt’s 90th anniversary. The museum’s cameras were fortunate to participate in this extraordinary moment, shared with the artist and his models.
5 Creators
meet
5 Iconic Cameras
Our 2024 exhibition
In 2024, in the era of digital efficiency and AI-generated reality, we put our passion for analog photography to the test in an unprecedented collaboration between generations.
In cooperation with Blind Magazine and Studio Harcourt, we have imagined a unique photographic project and challenged five trendsetting documentary photographers to confront themselves to five iconic cameras dating from 1935 to 1964.
Price : Visit is free and open to all
Contact us if you wish to support us
Free Audio Guide
Available on any connected smartphone
Opening hours
Monday – Saturday : 10 – 17:30
Last entry 30 minutes before closing
We will be exceptionally closed :
December 25th (Merry Christmas to all !)
January 1, 15, 20, 27, 28 and 29th
Contact us for any information.
99 Cameras Museum
Studio Harcourt
6 Rue de Lota
75116 Paris
Metro 9 Rue de la Pompe
Bus 52 Place Jean Monnet
Contact us
info@99CamerasMuseum.com
+33 (0)1 42 56 67 67
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