That's why I advised to get one of each.....like you have.)
True, trouble is that are so many good cameras, figuring what to get is splitting hairs.
I get the N80/N75 is a bargain, but if I know I'm not gonna like how it feels to hold upon shooting with it (it looks similar to dlsr bodies, and I had always felt tired using them, the weight issue aside) why should I consider putting any money towards it when I can use it to invest in a camera I would more likely enjoy using. I'm just trying to enjoy photography in another format. Like with the many opinions of preferences, to each their own. I don't really see it as a loss of investment to be looking at other options instead. I'm just trying to do as much research as I can before I commit to purchasing something.yeah, but for $40 for camera and lens, how can you go wrong with an N80? I mean, really? and if you don't like it you will get your investment back. unlike buying more expensive manual cameras. I just went through this as I started film in january and spent a bunch of money on several nikons (FE, FA, FG) and a cannon AE=1 program. Then I found the N80 and was able to pick up three (some for my kids) with lenses for less than I paid for one of those other cameras. I am now trying to get my investment in the other cameras back and I will be lucky if I get 40% back of what I paid. May well end up just keeping them because i will loose so much otherwise.
I gotta say upon looking at the Nikon N80 also the F100, although great budget wise I've never been much of a fan of that kind of body, the grip is usually too clunky/big for me. The Nikon FM/FE seem nice though on the pricier side of things.
this search just seems to get more difficult
I gotta say upon looking at the Nikon N80 also the F100, although great budget wise I've never been much of a fan of that kind of body, the grip is usually too clunky/big for me. The Nikon FM/FE seem nice though on the pricier side of things.
this search just seems to get more difficult
I gotta say upon looking at the Nikon N80 also the F100, although great budget wise I've never been much of a fan of that kind of body, the grip is usually too clunky/big for me. The Nikon FM/FE seem nice though on the pricier side of things.
this search just seems to get more difficult
I gotta say upon looking at the Nikon N80 also the F100, although great budget wise I've never been much of a fan of that kind of body, the grip is usually too clunky/big for me. The Nikon FM/FE seem nice though on the pricier side of things.
this search just seems to get more difficult
Just buy one that looks good to you. It's not a life or death decision...
Hello! I'm a bit of a lurker and a casual hobbyist so sorry for any ignorance.
But I'm wondering if I could get some recommendations on a first 35mm camera and lens pairing. I had taken a intro to photography class back in uni and I remember loving the film half of the course - we got to rent cameras if we didn't own one, but unfortunately I don't remember what I had used back then. I had always been interested in photography but when I bought my first camera a few years ago I went with a mirrorless (got a Fujifilm XT20, love all the knobs and such and manual finicking of settings--hopefully this gives some insight on what I may enjoy?). Recently I hung out with a friend who brought a Nikon film P&S with them and gave us some of their prints, and it made me remember how much fun I had shooting film, plus all the fun in the darkroom.
So I found myself diving into the world of 35mm cameras, but honestly I'm a bit overwhelmed since unlike my decision making before in choosing a camera I can't exactly go to a store and pick up and play around with the different options.... so I'm hoping if I could get some insight in good options to get into the analog world.
I had done some research and I thought I was leaning towards the Olympus OM1/n or 2/n but then I see people talk about other cameras like the Pentax or Minolta....I become hesitant on my choice yet again. Also I thought about the Canon AE-1 but I wasn't a big fan of it being mostly made of plastic, so I'm hoping for options that have less of that. For lens, I'm most likely to just use a prime and leave it on the camera (its what I've been doing with my Fuji, if I go out I just have the 7artisans 35mm 1.2 on and I enjoy just shooting with that, though I admit I have been on and off looking at other primes but I have been greatly distracted...).
Upon looking at Ebay and some used camera sites, I'm thinking my budget is about $200USD for both a body and lens, I don't mind potentially going over but I may limit it to about 300-350....
Any and all help would be much appreciated, hopefully my mention of what I use digitally can be a reference Thank you
Tell me where I can get a Canon with an EF mount and a zoom lens in mint condition for $15.
I'm interested -- and I'm sure everyone else is too.
Don't sweat it too much. If you're new to this and don't have the opportunity to examine the goods in person, try to find a seller who knows a thing or two about cameras, maybe even has performed some maintenance. eBay product photos should be well-exposed and show plenty of detail, camera itself should appear reasonably clean.
Camera bodies: You want a viewfinder which is bright and clear, battery chambers free from corrosion, and slower shutter speeds and self-timer all working as they should.
Lenses: Clear, with no significant haze or fungus. Controls should turn smoothly without undue effort. Aperture blades should have a nice snappy action, and be grease-free.
Most OM1/OM2-era cameras are sold with the original factory foam light seals around the door, and mirror cushions. These were already iffy in the 1990s, and time hasn't improved them. Fortunately, this is one bit of camera service that the average (if patient, with halfway decent craft skills) can do at home. Precut foam replacement kits with instructions can be had at modest cost.
BTW, If you don't really care about motor drives or chasing down old dedicated TTL flash units, then pretty much any OM-1/2 variant ought to serve nicely.
One thing about the Olympus OM-1/OM-2 is that they may be for sale without the hot shoe.
One thing about the Olympus OM-1/OM-2 is that they may be for sale without the hot shoe.
O: If I may ask but what is the cause of the lines in the viewfinder, though weirdly it seems to act as a gridMy offer to the OP again in case he missed it. This FM has problem with the viewfinder as you can see in the pictures but it's functional. Shutter speeds tested and meter tested good.
It's free all it cost about $20 for shipping within the USA.
O: If I may ask but what is the cause of the lines in the viewfinder, though weirdly it seems to act as a grid
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