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08/29/2004 04:29:19 AM · #1 |
Hello.
I'm looking for a cheap film camera to experiment with. I'll probably buy second hand so it will be even cheaper. Any one have any recommendations?
June
PS. It has to be a Canon as I already have Canon lenses.
Message edited by author 2004-08-29 04:30:02.
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08/29/2004 04:35:51 AM · #2 |
I always use Ilford films.
but errm... ain't this a Digital photography website? ;)
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08/29/2004 04:37:49 AM · #3 |
I have a rebel TI which is pretty much the exact same as the digital rebel, just film.
It's like 300 bucks I think. Totally worth it. |
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08/29/2004 07:19:18 AM · #4 |
I have a Rebel G (body only) bought in 1999 that I want to get rid of. I was going to put it for sale on Ebay. It's in great shape and has only a few wear marks on the bottom. PM me if you're interested.
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08/29/2004 07:53:34 AM · #5 |
I just bought a Canon Eos Rebel for $30. Look around eBay and you might get lucky also! :D
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08/29/2004 09:12:32 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by chiqui74:
Hello.
I'm looking for a cheap film camera to experiment with. |
If you're looking for one to experiment with you probably should get a COMPLETELY manual one. I know that it's a pain, but it lets you do more, and it will definitly help you learn the camera in and out.
I had a pentax k-1000 that I learned on, but I'm not sure about any canons like that.
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08/29/2004 09:13:04 AM · #7 |
Get a Holga. It'll even shoot medium format film. I know I want one.
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08/29/2004 09:13:14 AM · #8 |
I'd recommend an Elan II body these are now going for around$40 on eBay. It's a fantastic body, was my main Camera until 2001 when I went digital.
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08/29/2004 09:23:43 AM · #9 |
I've been searching on ebay and I've found several affordable "antique" rangefinder and medium format tlr. I think I might get one of those. I bid on a Yashica G Electro 35 that came with user manual and everything but was outbidded at the very last minute.
June
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08/29/2004 09:39:06 AM · #10 |
| Rebel series from Canon will at least let you re-use any lenses that you have. The Ti is quite good, has full manual controls etc if you want to use them. Suffers from similar limitations as the digital version for AF control and metering though. |
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08/29/2004 09:56:17 AM · #11 |
Is the Rebel 2000 any good?
June
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08/29/2004 10:04:29 AM · #12 |
Another thing, is it possible to get medium format film developed at a commercial lab or must you do your own developing? Same question for large format.
June
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08/29/2004 10:17:21 AM · #13 |
Originally posted by chiqui74:
Another thing, is it possible to get medium format film developed at a commercial lab or must you do your own developing? Same question for large format.
June |
There are specialty labs that you can send it off to and get developed, but you can't just take it down to your local Walmart or Target. : )
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08/29/2004 10:41:01 AM · #14 |
i'd recommend the old Canon EOS Rebel XS, great camera. its probably really cheap by now if you can find one, mine still works great. has most of the modes the digital rebel has, full auto, portrait, landscape, macro, sports, full manual, aperature priority, shutter priority, A-Dep, looks like the digital rebel too, pop up flash, except that the body is black instead of silver.
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08/29/2004 10:49:43 AM · #15 |
You could probably get a Canon EOS Elan II body for about $250 CDN. You might even find one with eye control focus for under $300.
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08/29/2004 11:56:54 AM · #16 |
Originally posted by cpanaioti:
You could probably get a Canon EOS Elan II body for about $250 CDN. You might even find one with eye control focus for under $300. |
Last time I checked on eBay they were going to around US$50
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08/29/2004 12:17:36 PM · #17 |
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08/29/2004 12:42:54 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by doctornick:
I'd recommend an Elan II body these are now going for around$40 on eBay. It's a fantastic body, was my main Camera until 2001 when I went digital. |
I concur! This EOS Elan II is amazing. Get the IIe actually. The eye-control is amazing. I miss that so much in digital... :(
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08/29/2004 12:59:45 PM · #19 |
I have a NICE a2 collecting dust...with a nice flash to go along with it if your interested. Awesome camera, Just wont ever use it again? Email if your interested.
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08/29/2004 01:31:36 PM · #20 |
I used to own an AE-1 solid good manual camera that will last for years and they are very well priced too.. i used to love mine but now I use the Nikon FE2 its a black body camera from the 70's built to last.. I suggest you get an old one the newer ones seem so delicate and plastic.
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08/29/2004 05:51:00 PM · #21 |
Thank you all for your comments, I really appreciate it.
June
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