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It’s too late baby now it’s too late. Nah but for real go thrift shopping, you’ll find something random. I found some great Pentax cams that way. The only issue is now that even thrift shops are privy to the demand. It was so cheap when I started, it’s actually mad now lol. Good luck, have fun shooting. If you get a chance to try it, do black & white dark room prints. It’s very fun, but that’s only if you get into it and really love it.
Other options if you need them. Point and shoots: Canon SureShot Nikon L35AF Olympus OM-1 SLRs: Nikon FE2 Canon A-1 Pentax K1000 Medium Format: Yashica Mat 124G Pentax 645N Fujifilm GW690
For anyone wanting to get into photography, ask around first! just because you can spent money doesn't mean you should. I've asked my parents and they had 2 olympus Muji, and a Nikon F501 camera hidden in a drawer. I think their are still so many camera's around and because they all shoot the same film, everything is pretty great. Sure, not so many people have T3 laying around but this olympus my parents have is also a 2.8 lens with decent focus, and i enjoy it very much!
I got my first film camera with 3 box tops when I was 4 in 1946 and remember the disappointment I felt because the pictures looked so different from what I naively expected them to be. Fast forward to 1965 when I first looked through the viewfinder of a Nikon F in the Camera Barn on Herald Square across from Macy’s. Problem solved. I’m looking through the other end of the telescope at the film era and would recommend any of the less prestigious SLR like the 35mm thread mount Pentax models and Nikkormats. And I’d suggest the working with entirely mechanical cameras and using a handheld light meter deepens understanding of exposure. In medium format Bronicas are also an option.
I was a Navy Photographer and they made up learn on a manual film camera Canon F-1 and we used Bronicas medium format when we had to shoot merchant ships for b/intel photos in order to get more detail.
I've never personally used one, but the Pentax Spotmatic is an absolute bargain at this time, especially paired with the "kit" Super Multicoated (SMC) Takumar 55mm f1.8 lens that it often comes with. Those lenses are fabulous, and many eBay listings for camera + Super Takumar 55/1.8 lens are for barely more than the lens itself.
@@k-rom8694 For a 35mm manual focus film camera I can't recommend the Nikon FA highly enough. Pair it with a "pancake" 50mm f1.8 lens (either the AIS or Series E - I have both and optically I can't tell the difference) and fire away! The Nikon FE2 is my second choice, although a distant second to the FA. If you have Nikon autofocus lenses and want to try a film camera my top recommendation would be the F100, which has a nice bright viewfinder, top shutter speed of 1/8000 sec., flash sync speed of 1/250 sec., and is compatible with many manual focus and autofocus lenses, my favorite being the AF D 50/1.4. The Canon FD mount lenses are also fantastic and relatively inexpensive, but the FD bodies are less reliable than Nikon in my experience. I'd go with an AE-1 (not program) in good condition, but the A-1 and F-1 are good, as well as the FTb. My 1978 Canon EF is a workhorse, but is a little odd to use as it's basically shutter priority. If plastic doesn't bother you, the T90 is a pretty slick camera with sleek "futuristic" 80s styling that I enjoy using even more than my AE-1. Enjoy!
I also just snagged an awesome Spotmatic for sub $50. There are SO many great M42 screw mount lenses available (Fujinon, Pentax Takumar, etc) for very cheap.
Just brought a Canonet QL17 in the original box off an Woman who was selling it on FB market place for $20. Felt guilty because it was in perfect condition so I gave her $60
It's so funny, my father collects old cameras for centuries and has at least half of the cameras at home 😅👍 he bought most of them for 1 to 2 euros in the beginning of the 2000s on ebay or flea markets
Glad to see the X700 made the list. That’s my film camera (it’s needs a little work at the moment). Was surprised to not see the Nikon F3, touted by many as the best film camera of all time. Also was expecting large format cameras but good video either way.
I've got an alternate suggestion: Spend a day visiting all of the thrift stores and antique stores in your area, buy something cheap there. With just a little bit of luck, you'll be able to find a decent point & shoot or SLR for around twenty bucks. The reason all of these popular film cameras are selling for so much on eBay is because people keep suggesting them and so people are fighting over them on eBay. If you go to a thrift or antique store, you're likely to find something in the same class that no one's particularly talking about for peanuts. You might even find one of the big popular cameras that everyone mentions for far less than eBay prices--I got a Yashica T4 for less than a dollar, and a Nikon F3 for $150, for example. But any autofocus film point & shoot will give you that party snapshot vibe and a solid day of thrifting will usually turn up at least one of those for about five bucks.
I live in Texas and I’ve looked around Houston and Dallas but for the past few years it’s been nearly impossible to find any camera anywhere. I think people around here have become savvy. I did find a Stylus Epic for $7 in 2019 though
Thrift stores are catching up and instead putting them at their online auction sites. The best time for thrift finds was around 2010-2019 unfortunately.
Totally agree. I recently picked up a Nikon F-301 (N2000) for very cheap at Goodwill and I’m honestly surprised it’s not more popular. You get 1/2000 of a second, two program modes, aperture priority, a great manual focus viewfinder, and runs on normal batteries for like ten bucks. Not to mention it kind of sort of looks like a F3 from 10 feet away.
Picked up an Olympus Infinity Zoom 70 about 2 weeks ago for $6 from my local thrift. Works like a charm and looks great too! I’ll never ever pay eBay prices.
Couldn't have asked for a better topic at this moment. Would love to see a video of how you post process your film photos and how to scan and edit film photos in Lightroom?
I posted a video on how I scan my photos at home. I hope it helps you in learning this. Soon to come is how I process my BW and color negative film at home. Its really easy and a lot more affordable than having someone else do it. Also, super easy to edit in light room.
The cost and time is what keeps me from buying a film camera, even though I fell in love with photography using a film camera. What I loved about film was developing the film and prints myself. I opted for spending a few hundred on a used fuji xt10 + 23mm f2 instead. It’s compact and the tactile feel and film simulations are scratching that nostalgic film itch for me.
@@sdsamara if it scratches your itch, then it’s all good I say ¨̮ photography comes in so many different styles and when it comes to taste, it’s everyone to their own.
Recently got into film photography with an Olympus OM-1, I absolutely love it! This video did give me a few new ideas for a new film or two camera get at some point
I recently checked out an Olympus OM-1 as well! But I ended opting for the Leica M6 (first generation [a friend of my dad is selling]) which will cost me a butt load of money but totally be worth it especially if I'm thinking of doing this long term and professionally. I have been playing with the Hasselblad 500c/m for a little over 2 years now and it has been my favourite thing to shoot with, I'm now dipping my toe in 35mm film instead of the just the 120. I have a Sony 7ii for a dslr which I have had since I was 16.
The cheapest SLR with the form factor one wants and a good interchangeable lens or a non-plastic lens, is all anyone needs. The rest is just to avoid issues that plague camera's, like rollers that scratch film or light leaks. But as long as a camera is not known for these issues and is in good condition, it's not going to be an issue.
Totally agree. Something like a Nikon F301 or F80 can be had for dirt cheap and they honestly produce awesome photo quality. The F301 in particular is funny to me because it’s incredibly cheap for a MF body but has specs that are superior to a lot of the more desirable bodies.
Another budget option for SLR is Canon EOS 300. One of the last film SLRs made as a mass production model its electronics should last longer than some other 80s, 90s and 00s automatic cameras. Pair it with the sublime Canon EF 40mm 2.8 and it’s almost pocketable. Body £20-30 and lens around £100 (just a few years ago the 40mm went for £70 and was a sleeper hit).
Pentax Spotamatic bought a whole kit with camera 35mm3.5, 50mm1.4 135mm3.5 and 100-300mm zoom all lenses came with filters and metal lens hoods. To good a deal to pass up to get into a film camera
Im a big fan of the fully mechanical film cameras. It makes me much less anxious when I know i dont have to rely on the 50 year old electronics of some of these cameras. I own the Canon FTb, F1 and P and I swear by all of them .
Actually a great thought here. Between Nikon FM2, Canon A-1, Pentax K1000, Olympus OM-10 - is any of them fully mechanical? Because I'm considering getting one of these... What do you think?
Its got a ton of pro features, is relatively lightweight, and costs less than an AE-1, plus you get to use that absolutely fantastic cinematography-tier FD and FL glass
For "budget" point and shoots, you can find wayyy better than that Yashica... F/11 is barely usable unless you got a butt load of light. Hit your local thrift shop for some gems, Facebook marketplace is great for film cameras. Canon Point n Shoots are super underrated... The "Sureshot Max" has a 35mm f/3.5 glass lens and I snatched up a mint one for $30. The "Sureshot Zoom 60" is also super good! Clamshell style like the Olympus mju... but for way less. Canon's "AF-7, AF-8 are rad too... enormous viewfinder that's pretty accurate. Don't sleep on the Canons...
Olympus OM2/OM-G to me is the absolute Apex predator in the $100-150 arena. Stout, gorgeous, very very easy to learn, and the Zuiko lenses are insanely good. They stand toe to toe with Leica of the same era, at a tiny fraction of the cost.
I got into not just film photography but photography in general last year with Pentacon Six TL, a medium format 6x6 camera. I absolutely love it. Yes, 35mm would be much cheaper but the medium format really feels special as "normal" digital photographers don't even know what that is haha
Friendly reminder to ask relatives first before buying a film camera. Film was the only medium you could shoot back in the day and there's quite the big chance that you'll get a free camera. As for budget cameras for people in Europe, for slrs you can get a praktica for really cheap. For medium format cameras, you can either get the petacon six or a flexaret.
i never use film cameras, digital still rocks for me, but I just like seeing the old classic cams in this vid, we dont have any of these here in the Philippines.
When photography went digital, I lost interest. It is great to see film having a resurgence. I know I will be going back to film but way way back this time. Pinhole cameras are in my near future. Everything Ondue has been making has me shopping for the right one. Thank you for this great video. Maybe you can do a video on Pinhole photography some time.
As the new video was popping up I was playing around with my F5 and my ELM. A second later I grabbed my DSLR to take a picture. Not because I don't like to shoot film, I just don't know how to scan the negatives. Love the new squarespace ad!
@@MangoStreet your reply made me think about my relationship with photography and I noticed that I quit photographing more and more; on one hand travelling to outstanding places is difficult due to covid, on the other hand I see photography as a pastime that leaves you unhappy too often. Pulling out my camera means to be forced to justify yourself. Are you allowed to take pictures, why don't you use Sony, who will see these pictures, are you capable, why don't you spend a fortune on gear, why do I not look like Kate Moss on your pictures aso. You can swing a tennis racket without hitting the ball and no one cares, but as soon as you hold a camera in your hand, expectations run high. Photography is not like other occupations but I'm not sure why. I doubt there's another hobby so inevitably connected to gear. And this makes it frustrating. Therefore I owe you thanks for your budget compared to pro gear videos, even if most people look at the gear and after that at the pictures taken.
If you'd like to get into rangefinders and you're in the mood to splurge, the Leica CL is my recommendation! Small form-factor and light-weight, making it perfect for traveling or walking around town. It has a great lens selection (especially the Summicron-C 40mm) and I honestly just love that camera. Plus if you're trying to chase that Leica clout, it's a reasonably affordable option compared to other Leica cameras haha
underrated point and shoots: Oympus AF-10 Mini (tiny asf and sharp as hell) Olympus AF-1 Super (same lens as mju 2, but cheaper) Nikon AF3 (same lens as L35AF, but newer)
Best thing I did was buy a $20 point n shoot camera from a thrift store (Pentax IQZoom 120). It’s been my favorite film camera out of my collection because I take it every where with me and don’t have to worry about ruining it. Just go buy a cheap point n shoot, try different films and have fun.
I am two days late to this because I just bought a Pentax espio 928 from a street antique market for 10€. Honestly the most feature packed point and shoot I've seen
I've been shooting 120 on a Bessa 2 I picked up last year, but I'm starting to assemble a Hasselblad system starting with a 503CX and the Planar CF 80mm. For 135 I still love Canon's F-1. Why anyone would pay so much more for a P&S is completely beyond me.
Love your channel, Ike. If we lived anywhere near each other I'd let you borrow - no, I'd insist you try - anything from my fairly insane film camera collection. BTW, didn't you do a film shoot with a Mamiya 645 early in the history of your channel?
1) If someone don't need autofocus, and wants strong and reliable camera like Canon EOS 1v, than why not Canon T90 in FD mount? Similar specs just without autofocus, for a fraction of 1v price... 2) I vouch for the Olympus OM1. And besides that thing is gorgeous... 3) There are even older models of Yashica TLR's which are sold for next to nothing, on craiglists, garage sales etc.
If you're on a tight budget in the medium format range, the Halina A1 is a good cheap TLR, no metering, but works well, I found mine for about £20 a while back
I found a broken Nikon FM2n for $20 about 10 years ago. It was full of sand, after removing the sand inside the camera body, it started firing again. It's the best camera I have owned. However, I have different opinion than most people in medium format category, which is the format that I mainly shoot with. I think the Mamiya C220/330 is the best system under $500. Way superior to any Yashicas and overprice Rolleiflex 2.8f which is just a Zeiss Planar, and ARAX 60 or Hartblei Kiev 60 actually are more reliable than Pentax 67 since they're brand new. More importantly, you can use P6 lenses. You can put a Schneider Xenotar 80mm 2.8 on a Kiev 60 instead of spending $2000 only for a Pentax 67II body. Even if you still have an extra $2000 to spend, you have a very limited selection of lenses in the Pentax 67 system.
Got a Mamiya C33 with 105 mm lens in almost new condition for $150 in 23 these cameras have interchangeable lenses if you want a professional 6x6 camera that hasn't gone through the roof and a lot of fun to use ,put it on a tripod and bring out the Ansel Adams in you I can't recommend it too much
It’s 2022, and my Pentax 645N’s shutter clap is still loud enough to startle people. 🤣 On a serious note, I have my Minolta X-700 sitting in an airtight container and I’m happy it made it on the list.
Been using the very cheap (40$) Asahi Pentax Spotmatic for a few years now. Amazing camera body with thousand of lenses with the M42 mount. Best starter camera!
Not sure if I find this hilarious or not....as many of us old dinosaurs never, ever stopped shooting film. Many of us have our original old film cameras. Built like tanks and last well over 50 years. Glad to see analog photography making a comeback and darkroom skills being taken up by a new round of artists. Nothing beats a handcrafted silver gelatin print! A beautiful heirloom print that will last down through the generations....
My point and shoot of choice. Minolta Hi-Matic af or Olymus mju 1. Even Yashica Samurai 3.0 for halframe is fun, If you don't mind the bulk or quirkiness. for Slr´s the Pentax Me is what I use (smallest classic slr made) or Nikon F80 is great and still pretty affordable, the later has many modern conveniences.
I still have my Pentax K1000 and it’s alright. The internal light meter is broken so I use a hand held one. I want to get something more automatic just for convenience.
Ooo I am really into my compact point and shoots. For $500 you can get a Konica Hexar AF. It's not compact at all, but it is still an incredible value. Although I loved my Nikon 35Ti, I think there is a better camera for less money. The Minolta TC-1 was easily my favorite point and shoot and it can still be had for $900. It is a 28mm instead of 35mm though. Also a stretch to $1200 is the Fuji Klasse S (Make sure to get the "S".) These are extremely compact and they were manufactured until 2005 so the electronics will be more reliable than a Contax from 1995.
I understand that this is a subjective list of cameras but this is not a definitive list. I am not surprised that Pentax was not mentioned in any of the categories. Pentax has also some solid cameras that are very cheap and underrated. like the MZ-S for SLR as well as the Asahi KX or the MX. As well as the 645 for 120mm film. Yes the cameras you mentioned are amazing but tend to be labeled over priced and chosen because of the hype. Another super cheap point-shoot camera is the Minolta Hi-matic series.
I bought a Silver Nikon FM2n with the matching silver 40mm pancake lens. I never use it its kind of a paper weight. Its beautiful though. I grown up in darkrooms but just have no desire to go back to those days.
If you are buying a 35mm SLR, don't choose based solely on the price of the bodies. Look at the availability and cost of lenses. For example, Pentax K-mount or Pentax M42 lenses are readily available at reasonable prices. It may be better to pay a bit more for a body that uses those lenses than a cheaper body that uses more expensive lenses.
@@JimSamuel267 a fine choice. But I just love the Takumar m42 lenses. Maybe because I learned to shoot on my dads Spotmatic which he'd bought new at the time.
Yes. A nearly forgotten, excellent medium format camera. It's list of accessories is sophisticated. Problem here in the US is that Kowa never had much of a distribution or marketing effort, so few were sold. They are pretty hard to find in good condition for a basic camera, and the rest of the system - you'd spend years trying to find the lenses,. bits and pieces.
So if anyone was stuck between a Minolta x700 or a Nikon fm or fe what would you choose. I use a Nikon f4 for serious portrait work. Looking for a great walk around street photography waaay lighter camera
I still use my EOS 300, you can even get the grip which use normal AA batteries and it uses EF lenses. And the eos 300 is always cheaper than 100 euros. I think is a great deal and people tend to forget this already low budget SLRs at the time they were made
Question....let's say you have for instance a Nikon F5 & F6 with identical settings, glass and film....wouldn't they produce identical photos? With digital you have a sensor that records the data, which differs between camera models and may produce different results. With film cameras the variable is the film so does it really matter what body you choose aside from ergonomics or is metering a major factor? Thx for the help.
Plz help me decide which p&s film camera is the best from this list? Pentax pc35af , Nikon l35af , Konica big mini f , Chinon auto 3001 . Main differences?
Pentax. Once a professional camera maker. Canon and Nikon just drove them under. One good thing is that you can use old Pentax lenses on the current digital cameras (most of them).
shoutout to the following for their medium format photo contributions:
Nick Spruck | instagram.com/nick.spruck
Sam Elkins | th-cam.com/users/SamuelElkinsPhoto
Kerrenton Snow | th-cam.com/users/kpsnow2411
It's funny because I was literally thinking, "It's 2022 I wanna get into film photography" 😂
It’s too late baby now it’s too late. Nah but for real go thrift shopping, you’ll find something random. I found some great Pentax cams that way. The only issue is now that even thrift shops are privy to the demand. It was so cheap when I started, it’s actually mad now lol. Good luck, have fun shooting. If you get a chance to try it, do black & white dark room prints. It’s very fun, but that’s only if you get into it and really love it.
Same!
Like me! Hahaha
Sameeee
Agreed
Other options if you need them.
Point and shoots:
Canon SureShot
Nikon L35AF
Olympus OM-1
SLRs:
Nikon FE2
Canon A-1
Pentax K1000
Medium Format:
Yashica Mat 124G
Pentax 645N
Fujifilm GW690
Did you just change the title to 2023? 😁
Will he change it to 2024? Haha
@@pansearedducklet9054he did
@@pansearedducklet9054 he did, lol.
Now he changed it to 2024
Now 24🤣😂
I'm literally browsing what film camera should I buy. THANKS MANGO STREET 🙌
we got ya
For anyone wanting to get into photography, ask around first! just because you can spent money doesn't mean you should. I've asked my parents and they had 2 olympus Muji, and a Nikon F501 camera hidden in a drawer. I think their are still so many camera's around and because they all shoot the same film, everything is pretty great. Sure, not so many people have T3 laying around but this olympus my parents have is also a 2.8 lens with decent focus, and i enjoy it very much!
I got my first film camera with 3 box tops when I was 4 in 1946 and remember the disappointment I felt because the pictures looked so different from what I naively expected them to be. Fast forward to 1965 when I first looked through the viewfinder of a Nikon F in the Camera Barn on Herald Square across from Macy’s. Problem solved. I’m looking through the other end of the telescope at the film era and would recommend any of the less prestigious SLR like the 35mm thread mount Pentax models and Nikkormats. And I’d suggest the working with entirely mechanical cameras and using a handheld light meter deepens understanding of exposure. In medium format Bronicas are also an option.
I was a Navy Photographer and they made up learn on a manual film camera Canon F-1 and we used Bronicas medium format when we had to shoot merchant ships for b/intel photos in order to get more detail.
I've never personally used one, but the Pentax Spotmatic is an absolute bargain at this time, especially paired with the "kit" Super Multicoated (SMC) Takumar 55mm f1.8 lens that it often comes with. Those lenses are fabulous, and many eBay listings for camera + Super Takumar 55/1.8 lens are for barely more than the lens itself.
What do u recommend as of today
@@k-rom8694 For a 35mm manual focus film camera I can't recommend the Nikon FA highly enough. Pair it with a "pancake" 50mm f1.8 lens (either the AIS or Series E - I have both and optically I can't tell the difference) and fire away!
The Nikon FE2 is my second choice, although a distant second to the FA.
If you have Nikon autofocus lenses and want to try a film camera my top recommendation would be the F100, which has a nice bright viewfinder, top shutter speed of 1/8000 sec., flash sync speed of 1/250 sec., and is compatible with many manual focus and autofocus lenses, my favorite being the AF D 50/1.4.
The Canon FD mount lenses are also fantastic and relatively inexpensive, but the FD bodies are less reliable than Nikon in my experience. I'd go with an AE-1 (not program) in good condition, but the A-1 and F-1 are good, as well as the FTb. My 1978 Canon EF is a workhorse, but is a little odd to use as it's basically shutter priority. If plastic doesn't bother you, the T90 is a pretty slick camera with sleek "futuristic" 80s styling that I enjoy using even more than my AE-1.
Enjoy!
I also just snagged an awesome Spotmatic for sub $50. There are SO many great M42 screw mount lenses available (Fujinon, Pentax Takumar, etc) for very cheap.
i used one for 5 years. It's absolutely magnificent.
How come? Is this a better choice than the Pentax K1000?
Just brought a Canonet QL17 in the original box off an Woman who was selling it on FB market place for $20. Felt guilty because it was in perfect condition so I gave her $60
It's so funny, my father collects old cameras for centuries and has at least half of the cameras at home 😅👍 he bought most of them for 1 to 2 euros in the beginning of the 2000s on ebay or flea markets
we always say the first place you should check for used film cameras is your family’s closets 👍
Glad to see the X700 made the list. That’s my film camera (it’s needs a little work at the moment). Was surprised to not see the Nikon F3, touted by many as the best film camera of all time. Also was expecting large format cameras but good video either way.
I've got an alternate suggestion: Spend a day visiting all of the thrift stores and antique stores in your area, buy something cheap there. With just a little bit of luck, you'll be able to find a decent point & shoot or SLR for around twenty bucks.
The reason all of these popular film cameras are selling for so much on eBay is because people keep suggesting them and so people are fighting over them on eBay. If you go to a thrift or antique store, you're likely to find something in the same class that no one's particularly talking about for peanuts. You might even find one of the big popular cameras that everyone mentions for far less than eBay prices--I got a Yashica T4 for less than a dollar, and a Nikon F3 for $150, for example. But any autofocus film point & shoot will give you that party snapshot vibe and a solid day of thrifting will usually turn up at least one of those for about five bucks.
I live in Texas and I’ve looked around Houston and Dallas but for the past few years it’s been nearly impossible to find any camera anywhere. I think people around here have become savvy. I did find a Stylus Epic for $7 in 2019 though
This is a great idea!
Thrift stores are catching up and instead putting them at their online auction sites. The best time for thrift finds was around 2010-2019 unfortunately.
Totally agree. I recently picked up a Nikon F-301 (N2000) for very cheap at Goodwill and I’m honestly surprised it’s not more popular. You get 1/2000 of a second, two program modes, aperture priority, a great manual focus viewfinder, and runs on normal batteries for like ten bucks. Not to mention it kind of sort of looks like a F3 from 10 feet away.
Picked up an Olympus Infinity Zoom 70 about 2 weeks ago for $6 from my local thrift. Works like a charm and looks great too! I’ll never ever pay eBay prices.
I still have the same Minolta camera from 1983...still works and I love it.
Couldn't have asked for a better topic at this moment. Would love to see a video of how you post process your film photos and how to scan and edit film photos in Lightroom?
I posted a video on how I scan my photos at home. I hope it helps you in learning this. Soon to come is how I process my BW and color negative film at home. Its really easy and a lot more affordable than having someone else do it. Also, super easy to edit in light room.
@@ecclesurfilm thank you! Will definitely check it out 👍🏼
I found a Pentax K1000 at a pawn shop last year for $100. Film is so rewarding in a way that digital is ever more easy and easier.
Absolutely! What a great buy.
Great video. But if you’re someone considering film photography, keep in mind the extra costs including film, scanning, printing, and repairs.
True, it does eventually add up more than an $$ DSLR camera, BUT film provides an experience that cannot be replicated.
The cost and time is what keeps me from buying a film camera, even though I fell in love with photography using a film camera. What I loved about film was developing the film and prints myself. I opted for spending a few hundred on a used fuji xt10 + 23mm f2 instead. It’s compact and the tactile feel and film simulations are scratching that nostalgic film itch for me.
@@ecclesurfilm definitely! Upcoming generation of photographers are born into a digital era and so I think it adds an extra layer of experience.
@@sdsamara if it scratches your itch, then it’s all good I say ¨̮ photography comes in so many different styles and when it comes to taste, it’s everyone to their own.
Lol i was literally just thinking i should get a film camera then this video notification comes up!
I recently used my friend's Nikon F4 and it's a damn spaceship
Вы уже пробовали D4 или 1DX или R50?
The Minolta X-700 is the camera I inherited from my grandfather. It's been a fantastic experience learning how to take pictures on it.
Recently got into film photography with an Olympus OM-1, I absolutely love it! This video did give me a few new ideas for a new film or two camera get at some point
Yes! keep up with shooting on film. It is a wonderful and unique creative outlet. I'd love to see the images you capture.
I recently checked out an Olympus OM-1 as well! But I ended opting for the Leica M6 (first generation [a friend of my dad is selling]) which will cost me a butt load of money but totally be worth it especially if I'm thinking of doing this long term and professionally. I have been playing with the Hasselblad 500c/m for a little over 2 years now and it has been my favourite thing to shoot with, I'm now dipping my toe in 35mm film instead of the just the 120. I have a Sony 7ii for a dslr which I have had since I was 16.
@@CarinaWu16 I'd love to see your photos, especially shooting on 120. I have only 35mm but had the chance to use a Mamiya once. Medium format is fun
@@ecclesurfilm I would love to send them to you! I don’t know how tho lol
The cheapest SLR with the form factor one wants and a good interchangeable lens or a non-plastic lens, is all anyone needs. The rest is just to avoid issues that plague camera's, like rollers that scratch film or light leaks. But as long as a camera is not known for these issues and is in good condition, it's not going to be an issue.
Totally agree. Something like a Nikon F301 or F80 can be had for dirt cheap and they honestly produce awesome photo quality. The F301 in particular is funny to me because it’s incredibly cheap for a MF body but has specs that are superior to a lot of the more desirable bodies.
Another budget option for SLR is Canon EOS 300. One of the last film SLRs made as a mass production model its electronics should last longer than some other 80s, 90s and 00s automatic cameras. Pair it with the sublime Canon EF 40mm 2.8 and it’s almost pocketable. Body £20-30 and lens around £100 (just a few years ago the 40mm went for £70 and was a sleeper hit).
Pentax Spotamatic bought a whole kit with camera 35mm3.5, 50mm1.4 135mm3.5 and 100-300mm zoom all lenses came with filters and metal lens hoods. To good a deal to pass up to get into a film camera
Maybe a film photoshoot up next? 🥺 missing the old photography shoots, but nevertheless great work on this channel and your guys individuals as well!
we’ve got one on the editing floor as i type 🧐
@@MangoStreet you’ve just made my day 🥺🥺🥺
Im a big fan of the fully mechanical film cameras. It makes me much less anxious when I know i dont have to rely on the 50 year old electronics of some of these cameras. I own the Canon FTb, F1 and P and I swear by all of them .
Actually a great thought here. Between Nikon FM2, Canon A-1, Pentax K1000, Olympus OM-10 - is any of them fully mechanical? Because I'm considering getting one of these... What do you think?
The Canon A-1 is also a very good choice for the budget and offers many great features
Nah. Way overpriced. You can find a Chinon for less than half the price with the same features.
I recently got an A-1 with some lenses for just $100, I’m super exited to try it out!
Olympus om10 best budget choice for slr.
Its got a ton of pro features, is relatively lightweight, and costs less than an AE-1, plus you get to use that absolutely fantastic cinematography-tier FD and FL glass
canon a1 has been the beginner camera since the beginning of time.
Oh, they‘re all looking great!
THANKS MANGO STREET 🙌
*bumping the engagement*
I love my Canon AE-1! Found it at the thrift store for 5 euros 😍
that's a great deal!
@@MangoStreet Olympus om10 best budget choice for slr.
@@kamilpotato3764 no
Point & Shoot:
Yashica MF-1, Yashica T4, Nikon 35Ti
SLR:
Minolta X-700, Nikon FM2, Canon EOS-1V. Olympus OM-1, Nikon F2, Canon AE-1.
Medium Format:
Yashica MAT EM, Pentax 67, Mamiya RZ67.
For "budget" point and shoots, you can find wayyy better than that Yashica... F/11 is barely usable unless you got a butt load of light. Hit your local thrift shop for some gems, Facebook marketplace is great for film cameras. Canon Point n Shoots are super underrated... The "Sureshot Max" has a 35mm f/3.5 glass lens and I snatched up a mint one for $30. The "Sureshot Zoom 60" is also super good! Clamshell style like the Olympus mju... but for way less. Canon's "AF-7, AF-8 are rad too... enormous viewfinder that's pretty accurate. Don't sleep on the Canons...
Olympus OM2/OM-G to me is the absolute Apex predator in the $100-150 arena.
Stout, gorgeous, very very easy to learn, and the Zuiko lenses are insanely good. They stand toe to toe with Leica of the same era, at a tiny fraction of the cost.
If you have small hands.
it’s 2022 and i want to get into film photography..😭 he read my mind
Buy a camera first then buy film.
I got into not just film photography but photography in general last year with Pentacon Six TL, a medium format 6x6 camera. I absolutely love it. Yes, 35mm would be much cheaper but the medium format really feels special as "normal" digital photographers don't even know what that is haha
Friendly reminder to ask relatives first before buying a film camera. Film was the only medium you could shoot back in the day and there's quite the big chance that you'll get a free camera. As for budget cameras for people in Europe, for slrs you can get a praktica for really cheap. For medium format cameras, you can either get the petacon six or a flexaret.
yes, great tip!
Just getting into film photography myself and my wife had a rebelG. It’s been super fun so far and I can’t wait to do more with it.
i never use film cameras, digital still rocks for me, but I just like seeing the old classic cams in this vid, we dont have any of these here in the Philippines.
When photography went digital, I lost interest. It is great to see film having a resurgence. I know I will be going back to film but way way back this time. Pinhole cameras are in my near future. Everything Ondue has been making has me shopping for the right one. Thank you for this great video. Maybe you can do a video on Pinhole photography some time.
The one and only you need is Leica M6 or if you have lower budget try Leica M3 !!!!
Loved it - just a little sad that Rangefinders never make those lists. They have the best of both Worlds (light but sturdy and manual, not only p&s)
What a nice RF setup you could get with the coin they want for a Nikon 35Ti!
@@JimMelcher A hexar AF is really nice. I have two!
A Voightlander Bessa L with a 15mm Super wide Heliar or Snapshot Skopar 25 f4.... cheap and light
As the new video was popping up I was playing around with my F5 and my ELM. A second later I grabbed my DSLR to take a picture. Not because I don't like to shoot film, I just don't know how to scan the negatives.
Love the new squarespace ad!
thanks! that squarespace ad is about two years old, so you've got some videos to catch up on 😉
One of the most popular ways to scan is with a DSLR and a macro lens. Definitely recommend looking it up.
@@MangoStreet your reply made me think about my relationship with photography and I noticed that I quit photographing more and more; on one hand travelling to outstanding places is difficult due to covid, on the other hand I see photography as a pastime that leaves you unhappy too often. Pulling out my camera means to be forced to justify yourself. Are you allowed to take pictures, why don't you use Sony, who will see these pictures, are you capable, why don't you spend a fortune on gear, why do I not look like Kate Moss on your pictures aso. You can swing a tennis racket without hitting the ball and no one cares, but as soon as you hold a camera in your hand, expectations run high. Photography is not like other occupations but I'm not sure why. I doubt there's another hobby so inevitably connected to gear. And this makes it frustrating. Therefore I owe you thanks for your budget compared to pro gear videos, even if most people look at the gear and after that at the pictures taken.
If you'd like to get into rangefinders and you're in the mood to splurge, the Leica CL is my recommendation! Small form-factor and light-weight, making it perfect for traveling or walking around town. It has a great lens selection (especially the Summicron-C 40mm) and I honestly just love that camera. Plus if you're trying to chase that Leica clout, it's a reasonably affordable option compared to other Leica cameras haha
Leica is my dream camera
Changing the video title is so smart. It's not like the info is going to change that much in 2 years.
I'm loving the background and feel of the video. almost seems like it was shot on a film camera lol. great video and very insightful!
underrated point and shoots:
Oympus AF-10 Mini (tiny asf and sharp as hell)
Olympus AF-1 Super (same lens as mju 2, but cheaper)
Nikon AF3 (same lens as L35AF, but newer)
I’m gonna add the Minolta Freedom Zoom to that list.
I recently got Pentax Zoom 90 a few months back and the results were SO good!!!
Best thing I did was buy a $20 point n shoot camera from a thrift store (Pentax IQZoom 120). It’s been my favorite film camera out of my collection because I take it every where with me and don’t have to worry about ruining it. Just go buy a cheap point n shoot, try different films and have fun.
I am two days late to this because I just bought a Pentax espio 928 from a street antique market for 10€. Honestly the most feature packed point and shoot I've seen
I've been shooting 120 on a Bessa 2 I picked up last year, but I'm starting to assemble a Hasselblad system starting with a 503CX and the Planar CF 80mm. For 135 I still love Canon's F-1. Why anyone would pay so much more for a P&S is completely beyond me.
Haha, totally agree with your view. These P & S are already 20-30 old with electronics, purchasing one is a matter of luck.
I want them all!
Love your channel, Ike. If we lived anywhere near each other I'd let you borrow - no, I'd insist you try - anything from my fairly insane film camera collection. BTW, didn't you do a film shoot with a Mamiya 645 early in the history of your channel?
1) If someone don't need autofocus, and wants strong and reliable camera like Canon EOS 1v, than why not Canon T90 in FD mount? Similar specs just without autofocus, for a fraction of 1v price...
2) I vouch for the Olympus OM1. And besides that thing is gorgeous...
3) There are even older models of Yashica TLR's which are sold for next to nothing, on craiglists, garage sales etc.
I bought my T90 a year ago and I really enjoy shooting on it. Its a great camera.
If you want a film slr, get a Nikon F3. Be happy with your purchase!
Was just talking about film cameras with a friend a few days ago. Perfect timing!
Quickest ive ever been on a video!!
If you're on a tight budget in the medium format range, the Halina A1 is a good cheap TLR, no metering, but works well, I found mine for about £20 a while back
glass lens?
@@cstpa1 pretty sure yeah, mine looks to be glass
I like the mechanical sounds and involvement with a film camera
Thanks for sharing one of my images. A Patreon spotted it and kindly sent me your video link!
Nikon lite touch zoom af! Been a serious favorite of mine. Great zoom and fits easy in the pocket.
I found a broken Nikon FM2n for $20 about 10 years ago. It was full of sand, after removing the sand inside the camera body, it started firing again. It's the best camera I have owned. However, I have different opinion than most people in medium format category, which is the format that I mainly shoot with. I think the Mamiya C220/330 is the best system under $500. Way superior to any Yashicas and overprice Rolleiflex 2.8f which is just a Zeiss Planar, and ARAX 60 or Hartblei Kiev 60 actually are more reliable than Pentax 67 since they're brand new. More importantly, you can use P6 lenses. You can put a Schneider Xenotar 80mm 2.8 on a Kiev 60 instead of spending $2000 only for a Pentax 67II body. Even if you still have an extra $2000 to spend, you have a very limited selection of lenses in the Pentax 67 system.
what about Rollei Rolleiflex 3.5B MX-EVS Film Camera Tessar 75mm Lens?
Got a Mamiya C33 with 105 mm lens in almost new condition for $150 in 23 these cameras have interchangeable lenses if you want a professional 6x6 camera that hasn't gone through the roof and a lot of fun to use ,put it on a tripod and bring out the Ansel Adams in you I can't recommend it too much
Any film camera is a good film camera!
It’s 2022, and my Pentax 645N’s shutter clap is still loud enough to startle people. 🤣 On a serious note, I have my Minolta X-700 sitting in an airtight container and I’m happy it made it on the list.
I was looking at the Yashica just this week so here is my sign to get it :')
Is that last Chuck Orear medium format shot THE image that was used for the Windows desktop backgrounds?!
you guys are the best!
Been using the very cheap (40$) Asahi Pentax Spotmatic for a few years now. Amazing camera body with thousand of lenses with the M42 mount. Best starter camera!
Don’t some of those lenses have a radiation problem?
Not sure if I find this hilarious or not....as many of us old dinosaurs never, ever stopped shooting film. Many of us have our original old film cameras. Built like tanks and last well over 50 years. Glad to see analog photography making a comeback and darkroom skills being taken up by a new round of artists. Nothing beats a handcrafted silver gelatin print! A beautiful heirloom print that will last down through the generations....
Good lookin out! 👌🏼
My point and shoot of choice. Minolta Hi-Matic af or Olymus mju 1. Even Yashica Samurai 3.0 for halframe is fun, If you don't mind the bulk or quirkiness. for Slr´s the Pentax Me is what I use (smallest classic slr made) or Nikon F80 is great and still pretty affordable, the later has many modern conveniences.
love the style, keep it up :)
Looove the Gaslight hoodie!! 🥰 I see this channel has some excellent taste.
one great point and shoot is the cannon sure shot supreme i have one its great and pretty cheap i highly recommend
I still have my Pentax K1000 and it’s alright. The internal light meter is broken so I use a hand held one. I want to get something more automatic just for convenience.
The best film slr to buy in any year is a 1964 Pentax Spotmatic with a 50mm 1.4f takumar lens. Beautiful, well built and with lovely bokeh.
Ooo I am really into my compact point and shoots.
For $500 you can get a Konica Hexar AF. It's not compact at all, but it is still an incredible value.
Although I loved my Nikon 35Ti, I think there is a better camera for less money. The Minolta TC-1 was easily my favorite point and shoot and it can still be had for $900. It is a 28mm instead of 35mm though.
Also a stretch to $1200 is the Fuji Klasse S (Make sure to get the "S".) These are extremely compact and they were manufactured until 2005 so the electronics will be more reliable than a Contax from 1995.
Thanks for using my photo in 5:08，FM2 is a really good camera!
love the colors!
Here before best cameras to buy in 2025
Film is not dead🙌
currently have nikon fm2n! best purchase ever
Do you guys still use a Leica M6?
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I understand that this is a subjective list of cameras but this is not a definitive list. I am not surprised that Pentax was not mentioned in any of the categories. Pentax has also some solid cameras that are very cheap and underrated. like the MZ-S for SLR as well as the Asahi KX or the MX. As well as the 645 for 120mm film. Yes the cameras you mentioned are amazing but tend to be labeled over priced and chosen because of the hype. Another super cheap point-shoot camera is the Minolta Hi-matic series.
searching for film camera, Mango Street got me covered..
I want a canon ae1 but cannot find one anywhereee. Nor do i know how to develop film or have a local developing shop :(:(:(
Thank you for making this. So helpful!
I bought a Silver Nikon FM2n with the matching silver 40mm pancake lens. I never use it its kind of a paper weight. Its beautiful though. I grown up in darkrooms but just have no desire to go back to those days.
If you are buying a 35mm SLR, don't choose based solely on the price of the bodies. Look at the availability and cost of lenses. For example, Pentax K-mount or Pentax M42 lenses are readily available at reasonable prices. It may be better to pay a bit more for a body that uses those lenses than a cheaper body that uses more expensive lenses.
Yes! I'd go Pentax M42, Olympus om series or for a budget, Minolta SRT101.
@@doctorbohr1585 I went with the Pentax ME Super and K-mount lenses. I also got Chinon and Ricoh SLRs for $30 and $35 each. Both use K-mount lenses.
@@JimSamuel267 a fine choice. But I just love the Takumar m42 lenses. Maybe because I learned to shoot on my dads Spotmatic which he'd bought new at the time.
@@doctorbohr1585 My first camera was a Pentax Spotmatic II. When I was looking for a film camera, it was going to be either M42 or K-Mount.
KOWA/Six is another really good medium format camera. I’ve seen them go for 300-600. I have one and I love it.
Yes. A nearly forgotten, excellent medium format camera. It's list of accessories is sophisticated. Problem here in the US is that Kowa never had much of a distribution or marketing effort, so few were sold. They are pretty hard to find in good condition for a basic camera, and the rest of the system - you'd spend years trying to find the lenses,. bits and pieces.
So if anyone was stuck between a Minolta x700 or a Nikon fm or fe what would you choose. I use a Nikon f4 for serious portrait work. Looking for a great walk around street photography waaay lighter camera
I still use my EOS 300, you can even get the grip which use normal AA batteries and it uses EF lenses. And the eos 300 is always cheaper than 100 euros.
I think is a great deal and people tend to forget this already low budget SLRs at the time they were made
If you shoot a Canon EOS dslr any EOS film slr is a good buy as you can use your existing EF lenses, I also love shooting my Mamyia RB67.
Great 👍🏽 video. What about the Nikon F100?
You covered most of the heavy hitters, but perhaps the Bronica cameras would be good for medium format, medium budget.
Question....let's say you have for instance a Nikon F5 & F6 with identical settings, glass and film....wouldn't they produce identical photos? With digital you have a sensor that records the data, which differs between camera models and may produce different results. With film cameras the variable is the film so does it really matter what body you choose aside from ergonomics or is metering a major factor? Thx for the help.
Plz help me decide which p&s film camera is the best from this list? Pentax pc35af , Nikon l35af , Konica big mini f , Chinon auto 3001 . Main differences?
Pentax. Once a professional camera maker. Canon and Nikon just drove them under. One good thing is that you can use old Pentax lenses on the current digital cameras (most of them).
After years of handling an AE-1, I think I really need a point and shoot to throw into the car or my pocket and never miss the shot
being this early feels illegal
believe it or not, straight to jail
Great photos.
Ooh so I've got a Minolta x700 - do you have any recommendations for lenses? Thanks!
Didn't realize film camera is still so popular, I bought a Klasse W brand new a few years ago and I only used it a couple of times 🤣