Largest collection of cameras (stills photography)

The largest collection of cameras (stills photography) is 5,707 and was achieved by Arcot Vasantha Rao Arun (India), in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, on 6 April 2025.

Dr. Arun is a dentist with a lifelong passion for collecting a wide variety of items, a hobby that began in his early childhood. His fascination with antique cameras took root in 1997 when he purchased his first twin-lens camera at a flea market. Over time, his interest in old film cameras deepened, and his collection steadily expanded.

In 2017, Dr. Arun established Dr. Arun’s Camera Museum in Chennai, initially showcasing 1,900 unique antique and vintage cameras. Today, the museum houses an impressive collection of 5,707 cameras.

It took Dr. Arun and Tanishq Arun, eight months of meticulous work to prepare comprehensive documentation - auditing each camera, photographing all 5,707 items, and compiling a printed inventory.