Recent content by Ariston

Hopefully you are right. Then maybe I can afford that FM3A I've always wanted...

It makes me happy that YouTube helps drive demand for certain models of cameras, especially when I prefer the other. For instance, I much prefer the RB67 over the RZ; and YouTube has helped ensure that the RZ and its lenses are astronomical in price, while keeping my RB gear reasonably low...

I may have misled you - they are not hazy. The lens isn't defective - there is some contrast, just a good bit lower than I prefer (you and I probably have different tolerances). It is the same as some of the other cameras I have from that era, such as my Super Ikonta. I have run many rolls...

No, it's crystal clear. Just an older design. I'm assuming it has no coating, or just a coating that is inferior to more modern designs. A yellow filter helps.

It's a cool, tiny camera. Get a yellow filter, because the lens (at least mine) has little contrast.

These cameras work just fine with G lenses - you just can't use aperture priority or manual mode. But shutter priority is a very simple workaround - just set the shutter speed to where you get the aperture you want. They are basically free cameras. I have bought three, all for less than $30...

I hope it is Ultrafine Xtreme 400. They will say, "It was made by us, all along!"

I wouldn't say they excel at everything (battery life? cost?). I can't stand looking at another screen. I'm surprised so many people are ok with it; but then again, people love looking at screens these days. I understand the advantage of seeing instant feedback on the exposure, etc. But to me...

Forgive me if this has been posted before (I didn't see it), but I found this interesting: https://nikonrumors.com/2020/09/07/nikon-fm-film-camera-converted-into-a-digital-camera.aspx/ People find new ways for fun all the time. It looks like maybe he used a phone camera sensor.

I think the technical term is now UAP instead of UFO. It means "unclear aerial penis," or something... Your photo fits the description.

If price is a primary concern and, as you say, you don't care about the meter, you should find an FM with an inoperative meter and you'll get it for cheap. I think I paid $30 for mine. You can add it to your F as a (lighter) backup.

I enjoy the "Shoot Film Like a Boss" YouTube channel, and that guy reviewed one of those, I think. I have no personal experience with it.

I don't think that his complaint is that there is no workaround, but that they removed functionality.

Just before film's semi-renaissance, I did find a few deals that I thought were outstanding; but nothing like you are describing, Stephe. I was able to run down a few good deals at thrift stores, antique stores, and estate sales. Probably the best was a couple of those mju cameras everyone loves...