Film Cameras

[GatorDude]

I collect film cameras at the thrift stores.  I've gotten some really cool ones too.  Last week, I found a Yashica Electro 35G for $25.   It's one of those fabled names from the 70s and 80s that film photographers like for casual photography.

My first thrift store camera was a classic Minolta SRT-101 35mm SLR camera.  It didn't have a battery or a lens cap, but the shutter clicked, the lenses seemed clean, and the film advance worked.  It's awesome to find a high end camera for cheap.  I know everyone is going digital, but film cameras work just fine.

Here's a write-up and picture of it:
Vintage Camera Review:  Minolta SRT201

[Big Daddy Audio]

I have a few film cameras left, and I'm just burning the film on events, etc.  I'll take a single shot every now and then.  I got out of film photography because my color processor went out of business.  The local drug store ruins most film and their chemicals are old, so it's not worth the washed out, botched prints I get back.  I have about 3 rolls of film ready for the processor right now.  I might take them down to a Moto Photo and see what happens.

The cameras that I have are a Minolta XD-11,  Minolta XD-5, and a Nikon N65.  They all work great.   

[Good Buddy]

I got a Pentax k 1000 as a gift 15 years ago. I never use it.
I'm glad I have it though in case I ever need a film camera.

[Big Daddy Audio]

K1000 is a GREAT camera - they are fully manual and take excellent photos.

[GatorDude]

A couple of weeks ago, I found a Kodak Pony 35mm Camera at one of my Goodwills.  But, unfortunately, it appeared to be broken.  Plus, I already have a Kodak Retinette 1A.

Vintage Camera Review:  Kodak Retinette 1A

Manual cameras are cool because all you need is film.  You don't have to charge them and they are a challenge to master.  Of course, film photography books are super cheap now, too.  I don't think I've ever paid more than $3 or $4 for great film photography textbooks at the thriftstore.

[Skip]

I've been wanting to reply to this but have been to lazy. For now I will just give you all a tip I just discovered yesterday.

Yashica T4 35mm cameras can fetch some nice chump change on eBay. Like to the tune of $150-$300 depending on the model.

[GatorDude]

Swweeet!  But, I think my latest find will be a keeper.  

If anybody wants to learn more about choosing, operating, and getting good results from film cameras, check out--

http://www.film-photography.org/forums/