Film Camera

[Rebel]

I have a couple of pro Nikon film SLRs gathering dust. I'm afraid I don't use them any more and even though they were very expensive at the time of purchase they aren't worth selling and I don't have the courage to get rid of them. They do bring back lots of memories though as they travelled the world with me.

 

[mortalmerlin]

I had a Mamiya RZ67, 645 and EOS5 but sold them last year while they were still worth something. For all but a few exceptional cases 35mm film is dead and I don't think medium format will be far behind it. For now I try to put my money into glass not the camera, so I stuck with the canon system and kept the EOS lenses. You can do much the same with Nikon.

 

[malcolmc]

I use a 35mm Konica compact when I'm out in the woods with colour slide film, usually ASA 200, but in winter sometimes 400. I've also got a Pentax KM with a lot of lenses and accessories. I've been thinking about going digital, I like the results Nikon give, but to continue to use my K mount lenses etc I'd have to stick with Pentax. They do a digital body which is compatable with my lenses but the lit. says I will lose some funtionality, I've yet to find a dealer (to be fair I've only asked 3 so far) who can tell me just what functionality I'll lose if I stick with Pentax. That kit cost a lot and would be virtually worthless unless I continued to use it. I'm very undecided on the way forward at the moment. I would cost a lot to match the Pentax setup using digital Nikon kit.

 

[Squidders]

I'm sure someone will argue here, someone always does...

but for me, Digital SLR cameras have more than caught up with 35mm SLR cameras in terms of quality and functionality.

Large format cameras still have the edge over digital in terms of pure resolution but for Features, ease of use and build quality the latest generation Canon and Nikon cameras and lenses are unbeatable.

I moved from a Nikon F5 to a Nikon D70s which was a bit of a downgrade in performace and quality but after the initial purchase had no further costs (or so I thought!).

Then came a Nikon D200 (which I heartily recommend as a great value second hand purchase!!!) and lastly, I sold that on and got a Nikon D3 which is a much better camera than I am photographer.

The new Nikon Lenses: 14-24 f/2.8mm - 24-70mm f/2.8 and 70-200mm f/2.8 are all superb.

Most people are usually Nazis when it comes to camera brands and will seriously favour Canon or Nikon but I think they are both brilliant and the Canon 5D and 1D Mk III are both seriously good.

Joe

 

[gunnix]

I was lately thinking of trying to find a cheap waterproof filmcamera for taking pictures when I'm out on trips. Does anybody know of any good waterproof filmcameras?`

 

[Squidders]

I used to have a Canon A1 http://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews74765.html

took it well beyond the rated depth and knocked it around regularly... bomb proof and cheap as chips these days.

 

[FGYT]

the Wife has just got the New Nikon D90 for a 40th bday pressy

and unfortunatly ive had a play
Wow does it take a good photo even with the std lens reviewed as not a good one

pluss a few tricks picked up from the website i put up earlier make it a lot easier to use and get great results for a numpty

now i want a big telephoto lens and an an an a ultra wide angle and and .........Dont you dear

trouble is ive little or no artisitc ability or eye for a good photo
and on full burn its 4meg a piccy (jpeg)

oh well

ATB

Duncan

 

[gunnix]

I used to have a Canon A1 http://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews74765.html

took it well beyond the rated depth and knocked it around regularly... bomb proof and cheap as chips these days.

Looks like a nice camera to have on trips, thanks for the info! Is it possible to take pictures when there are no batteries inside?

 

[Squidders]

Maybe 1 exposure... dunno... the battery is a lithium jobby and when I had mine it lasted about 100+ rolls of film.