Having mechanical cameras is no guarantee. They tend to be easier to maintain and longer lasting than electronics, but parts wear out and are in finite supply. Look at the web sites of some repair techs, and you will see notes about parts they can't get any more. At some point even salvage options from parts cameras will be limited. But look on the bright side: commercial film production will probably end before we no longer have any working cameras.
As the stock of film cameras wear out, somebody will start making new film cameras.
Interestingly, clocks and watches that are hundreds of years old, can be restored. Yes, they have to make parts sometimes.
JMHO
... But it seems parts and good technicians are dissapearing. ...
... This whole situation just has me scared. ...
Thoughts? Suggestions?
parts for mechanical cameras are easy to manufacture with a lathe and a few rods of steel/brass. I am using Leica IIIF that is 60 years old for about 10 years now, just take it easy, shoot film and let the digital world worry about the cost of equipment.
BUT... It's like going to the dentist, neglect em, you'll lose em sooner than later. The lack of maintenance kills cameras of this grade when not properly lubed n pampered or just left to sit in a closet for years on end. The pros did regular pit stops, they were making a living off their equipment.
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parts for mechanical cameras are easy to manufacture with a lathe and a few rods of steel/brass.
some wizard CNC machinist can do it.
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