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tkbslc
Joined: 02 Jul 2009 Posts: 194 Location: Utah, USA
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Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2009 5:34 am Post subject: Recommend me a basic film Camera |
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tkbslc wrote:
I just want a very basic film camera. I have several m42 and Nikon mount MF lenses. So would Canon be the best one to go with considering I use Canon digital now? Just want something really cheap and with metering but that is all. I will probably shoot 5 rolls a year at most so I don't want to put much into it. I just want to see how my MF lenses look on "full frame"!
Thanks. _________________ Canon 30D + some AF and MF lenses |
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zewrak
Joined: 12 Apr 2008 Posts: 1212
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Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2009 5:49 am Post subject: |
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zewrak wrote:
For M42, get a Spotmatic. It's like an orgasm every time you wind the film up. _________________ My homepage, all manual shots |
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PaulC
Joined: 23 Dec 2008 Posts: 2318
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Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:23 am Post subject: |
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PaulC wrote:
The Praktica PLC2 or PLC3 is a more recent option. Cupog's got on up on ebay now. _________________ View or buy my photos at:
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Excalibur
Joined: 19 Jul 2009 Posts: 5017 Location: UK
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Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:43 am Post subject: Re: Recommend me a basic film Camera |
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Excalibur wrote:
tkbslc wrote: |
I just want a very basic film camera. I have several m42 and Nikon mount MF lenses. So would Canon be the best one to go with considering I use Canon digital now? Just want something really cheap and with metering but that is all. I will probably shoot 5 rolls a year at most so I don't want to put much into it. I just want to see how my MF lenses look on "full frame"!
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Don't forget film P&S cameras (not zoom ones)...I have a very small collection bought for £1-£1.50 at boot sales and the lenses are very good and the more modern (around about 1980 onwards) ones are AF. _________________ Canon A1, AV1, T70 & T90, EOS 300 and EOS300v, Chinon CE and CP-7M. Contax 139, Fuji STX-2, Konica Autoreflex TC, FS-1, FT-1, Minolta X-700, X-300, XD-11, SRT101b, Nikon EM, FM, F4, F90X, Olympus OM2, Pentax S3, Spotmatic, Pentax ME super, Praktica TL 5B, & BC1, , Ricoh KR10super, Yashica T5D, Bronica Etrs, Mamiya RB67 pro AND drum roll:- a Sony Nex 3
.........past gear Tele Rolleiflex and Rollei SL66.
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peterqd
Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 7448 Location: near High Wycombe, UK
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Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:23 am Post subject: |
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peterqd wrote:
If you want to use your Nikon lenses, none of the suggestions so far will work. And you need an optical adapter to mount M42 lenses on a Nikon cam. So I think a Canon EOS camera is the best choice. I believe it's possible to mount Nikon lenses on a Pentax K mount cam but not locked in place, and you can certainly mount M42 lenses easily, so maybe that's an alternative. _________________ Peter - Moderator |
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piticu
Joined: 04 Aug 2008 Posts: 591 Location: Romania
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Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:40 am Post subject: |
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piticu wrote:
peterqd wrote: |
And you need an optical adapter to mount M42 lenses on a Nikon cam. |
[...] IF you want to be able to focus at the infinity. For close-up work you'll be safe with a plain metal much cheaper adapter. _________________ www.atelierelealbe.eu |
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marty
Joined: 09 Apr 2009 Posts: 767 Location: Italy
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Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2009 12:24 pm Post subject: |
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marty wrote:
I agree with Peter, the matter can't be explained well. On the Canon side you will have a camera that at some degree you already know and that is a great advantage by itself, on the Pentax one you'll have as well a robust and reliable instrument to work with even if working with a non properly locked lens (Nikon) could be of some concern. I'm not able to give further advice in choosing one model over another since I do not know in detail nor the Eos neither the Pentax body line-up.
Talking about the monetary aspect I think nowadays you can find a good deal even on a mid-range film Eos body.
Regards, Marty. |
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cooltouch
Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 9096 Location: Houston, Texas
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Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2009 5:13 pm Post subject: |
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cooltouch wrote:
Since you already own a Canon digital now, I think your best bet will be to get an EOS film camera. You can buy adapters for both M42 and Nikon F that will allow you to use these lenses on an EOS SLR, and the lenses retain infinity focus.
One thing to be aware of, which I just found out about recently -- thanks to this forum -- is that some EOS cameras have issues with non-EOS lenses. Jmiro explains the situation in this thread:
http://forum.mflenses.com/help-eos-film-cams-and-non-canon-manual-lenses-t19743.html
So, if you go the EOS route, you should keep in mind the caveats that jmiro spells out.
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F16SUNSHINE
Joined: 20 Aug 2007 Posts: 5486 Location: Left Coast
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Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2009 5:16 pm Post subject: |
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F16SUNSHINE wrote:
For 5 rolls a year.
Take a PentaxK1000.
You can use all your current lenses and Pentax K as well.
It's manual metering that works regardless of the adapter chip (it has a real focus screen you know).
Your Nikkor will mount but of course not be secure. Should not be a prob;em with infrequent use.
Under $50 for a nice one. Under $25 for a beat user. _________________ Moderator |
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 57865 Location: Hungary
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Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2009 5:24 pm Post subject: Re: Recommend me a basic film Camera |
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Attila wrote:
Excalibur wrote: |
tkbslc wrote: |
I just want a very basic film camera. I have several m42 and Nikon mount MF lenses. So would Canon be the best one to go with considering I use Canon digital now? Just want something really cheap and with metering but that is all. I will probably shoot 5 rolls a year at most so I don't want to put much into it. I just want to see how my MF lenses look on "full frame"!
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Don't forget film P&S cameras (not zoom ones)...I have a very small collection bought for £1-£1.50 at boot sales and the lenses are very good and the more modern (around about 1980 onwards) ones are AF. |
I fully agree. They can be very good. _________________ -------------------------------
Items on sale on Ebay
Sony NEX-7 Carl Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Minolta MD 35mm f1.8, Konica 135mm f2.5, Minolta MD 50mm f1.2, Minolta MD 250mm f5.6, Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm f2.8
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tkbslc
Joined: 02 Jul 2009 Posts: 194 Location: Utah, USA
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Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:02 pm Post subject: |
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tkbslc wrote:
Following the link, it appears that forum member had good luck with an old Rebel XS film camera. Since those are going for under $30 on ebay, perhaps that would be a good starting point.
The K1000 is an interesting suggestion, because I brings recollection that my mother likely has a K1000 with a SMC 50 f2 and a sears 135/3.5 sitting in the back of her closet. I might ask if she would let her favorite son borrow it as she now uses a terrible polaroid digital compact exclusively. _________________ Canon 30D + some AF and MF lenses |
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peterqd
Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 7448 Location: near High Wycombe, UK
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Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:17 pm Post subject: |
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peterqd wrote:
Michael, I didn't see the linked thread originally. I've read that it's possible to get around the problem easily by applying a small piece of electrical insulating tape to the rear of the adapter so that the camera contacts don't make an electrical connection with it. I haven't tried it myself. _________________ Peter - Moderator |
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spiralcity
Joined: 02 Oct 2008 Posts: 1207 Location: Chicago, U.S.A
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Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:21 pm Post subject: |
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spiralcity wrote:
If you want to use your Nikons I would suggest a Nikon camera.
60.00 USD, a GREAT little camera!
_________________ Nikons : F4-EM-FG-FE2-FA-EL-FTN-N2020-N70-F Nikkorex
Fujica: ST605N-ST701-ST705-ST705W-ST801-ST901-AZ1-AX-3
Chinon: CE4s-CM4s-CM5
Pentax: ME-Soptmatic
Ricoh:XR6
Pentax- K10D
Lenses- M42's-Nikon F mount, Pentax PK
FREE PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE |
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glockman99
Joined: 23 Jul 2008 Posts: 233 Location: Aberdeen, WA USA
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Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 12:08 am Post subject: |
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glockman99 wrote:
I second spiralcity's suggestion. Since you have "several" Nikon mount MF lenses, and are looking for an inexpensive body, the Nikon FG would be a very good choice...Or if you want to step-up alittle, a Nikon FM (FM2) or FE (FE2) would also be good choices, and can be had pretty cheaply. _________________ Dann Fassnacht
Aberdeen, WA USA
glockman99@hotmail.com
The film cameras I use are:
Nikon F4s, Nikon F3HP with MD4 (X2), Nikon N8008, Nikon N8008s. |
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spiralcity
Joined: 02 Oct 2008 Posts: 1207 Location: Chicago, U.S.A
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Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 6:28 pm Post subject: |
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spiralcity wrote:
A M42 body can be found dirt cheap on ebay, the Nikon FG for about 60.00 USD. So both types can be found for about 80.00 to 90.00 USD or so.
That is'nt that much for two cameras that will handle all your lens needs. _________________ Nikons : F4-EM-FG-FE2-FA-EL-FTN-N2020-N70-F Nikkorex
Fujica: ST605N-ST701-ST705-ST705W-ST801-ST901-AZ1-AX-3
Chinon: CE4s-CM4s-CM5
Pentax: ME-Soptmatic
Ricoh:XR6
Pentax- K10D
Lenses- M42's-Nikon F mount, Pentax PK
FREE PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE |
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