I recently picked up this model but can’t tell if it needs light seals as there is no indication there were ever any installed on mine. Do you know?

amazing haha I don't have the hot shoe piece at all so I've been using my fingernail for YEARS - thanks for the enlightenment!

Great presentation. I just picked up one up for around $20 USD with the 1.8 lens in good shape. Once I added new batteries the camera functioned as intended. I am now working on my first role of film but simply am astounded at the auto-load capabilities. This camera is a keeper. I should mention that I also own a FS 1 and FT 1. Neither of them work due to the acid from the AA batteries corroding the connections. I hope to find a functioning camera, or at a minimum a replacement battery case. On topic, if taking a photo with a flash, simply add the flash to the hot flash and the camera will do the rest.

Just paid £38 for one in very good condition with 35-80mm lens in January 2025 so apparently prices have gone up

The best demonstration video for this camera. Very in depth 👌 I've got the black version and have been loving using it over the last 5 years. Im still learning to use all the functions so videos like these help!

Does the depth-of-field preview a fair estimate of the depth of field on film? Usually SLRs' viewfinders show much more in focus than the final image.

Thank you so much

Cool

More of a reflection on my ability to retain this info, but this video is basically playing each time I need to change film in our camera - thank you very much!

I thought I would drop a comment here to say a big thank you for this video. This Zenit ET model belonged to my late grandad and thanks to you I can hopefully get it working and taking pictures once more. Thank you

Hi. I tried to shoot without film just to test if the camera works and it gave me an error (ERR). Do you know why? Will it go away if I load some film? Thanks.

Stop smacking your lips, i cant watch your videos

Hopefully you see this coment but I would like to see a vid on how to change the battery of an canon sure shoot caption zoom also the

Thanks for that, very helpful. Got one today but it only seems to shoot one shutter speed. Can't locate the self timer either. Nevertheless, interesting video thanks.

That was very helpful. I wish I had found the best before I spent half a day trying to remember where the battery was. Now I'm trying to find the replacement but you confirmed the same thing that I found somewhere else so I think I'm finally and reluctantly going to sell my beloved AE-1 program.

Great informative video, thank you. I’ve just picked one of these up and loaded it with film. How many full turns do you do to wind on for the next photo?

Thank you

This was so helpful thank you! I’ve never used a film camera but this one was passed down to me. I had no idea how to use it but you’ve explained everything super clearly! Do you have any types of film you could recommend I buy for it?

I don’t think it’s accurate to say that they were implementing controls on the top dial “looking forward” to the future (or 80s). Seems like it would be more appropriate to say that manufacturers were exploring different ways of implementing controls on the top deck. Don’cha think?

No manual mode?

It's fun camera, love the bluring on the edge of the lens. Probably will buy the Agfa Photo though. Thanks for sharing some of the history of London!

Wow...What a beauty

Love the size and design. I wish it has shutter speed dial.

Thanks for the review! Cute compact from Samsung. Didn't expect that. Love the HP5 contrast.

thank you . Did help

Samsung is one of those consumer electronic companies that you forgot made film cameras. Come to think of it I can't off the top of my head think of any other of the big electronics brands of the time making film cameras ( I'm thinking the likes of Sony, Panasonic, Toshiba, Hitachi, Sharp, etc ).

can i still try this even if i already have a film on it?

Nevermind

How do I unload the film

Is it possible to load previously used film roll without destroying previously taken images? For example if I remove film at 6th shot and I want to load it again, starting from 6th shot?

I have this exact camera and the GL. They both take lovely pics. I've been into digital for many years and the little Minox cameras don't get to be used. I also have an XA Canon, a Rollei B35 and several other nice zone focus and rangefinders. I've collected a number of lenses and cameras of different formats including super miniature cameras. I've worked as a professional press and commercial photographer. I can't let myself part with these little beauties and just have them on display. I sometimes wish digital cameras had never been invented or were still as clumsy and crap as the early examples.

Hi! I have the same camera inherited from my grandfather. Strange thing is, when I attach a lens like the 50mm 1.7 SMC I can not change the aperture anymore. it´s always wide open at f1.7 - I tried another lens the pentax k-mount 35-70mm 3.5-4.5 and it´s the same. is the camera broken? what can I do?

Hi i just bought eos 55 from a local thrift store here but the top display is off and the quick control dial on the back door is missing, my question is just because i cant set my iso manually, is it possible to auto adjust iso with the dx coded film rolls like kodak gold 200, also do you think its possible to lock focus with the af pressing half way of the shutter button then continue with the composing before pressing the other half down to take the final image? looking forward to your thoughts.. Regards.

Thank you for this very helpful video! You explained the features and use in such a clear and concise way.

This video was perfect. I found one of these for the equivalent of £1.50 in a junk electronics bin last month. Still works perfectly. I feel I understand the menu system a lot better now. I actually had no idea about the extra program modes in advanced. Thank you!

Heyyy! I am not able to find film of this camera. Which film can be used?

Do you have a video going into the descriptions for all the different settings?

Thank you for the video! I think i found my dream plastic fantastic. Was unsure to decide between the beautiful Canon EOS 1000Fn and this one. The Nikkor 35-70 seems distort quite intensiveley however. Do you think the Canon 35-70 is better?

Thank you very much . I wanted a Helios 44 to go with my canon 5D III . I found it cheaper to buy the lens with the camera rather than on it,s own .So now i have a Zenit ET a Helios 44m-7 and 44m-4 . Just got some b/w film of which now i know how to put in and take it out with out "normally " bodging it up . Great video from a knowledgeably man . November 2024

Since it stores the photos you've taken in the roll, does thst mean i dont have to do anythkng before i take the film out after shooting all my photos? Is it just ready to go, or du i have to do anything to unload it?🥰

Hi, I always thought that SLR cameras metered through the lens [ I have a Tamron 28-105 lens ] but today I decided on a 400 ISO unknown Chinese B&W film of unknown expiry date, I set the ISO to 200 to compensate. With B&W I like to use appropriate filters, there was a Skylight filter fitted to the lens which I removed, I checked the shutter speed and aperture settings in the viewfinder, then fitted the red filter, strangely the readout did not change, I expected the aperture or shutter speed [ or both ] to reduce to compensate for the "filter factor" of the red filter, it did not. Am I missing something?? I have three 404si cameras [ they were dirt cheap ] and one of them has the viewfinder discolouration you mentioned, and like you I do not see any degregation in the picture quality, as for it affecting the auto focus I hadn't noticed any problem. Your review was excellent, like most people I hardly ever read a manual of any kind 🙃😜😎😵‍💫 cheers. Thanks for your time and effort.

Nice shots. I have similar Solida I, but with Frankar 1:5.6 lens. There is a little marking e8 in your camera, and e9 in mine. I have now my first roll inside, waiting for results.

thank you for the information ❤

Canon used the same screen tool for the T90, for which I have several screens, and early EOS cameras.

In a bout of film photography nostalgia, I recently bought an ME Super second hand and got it serviced. I have to disagree with you regarding the manual mode vs auto mode. My first camera in 1978 was a Pentax K1000 which is great, but is bigger, heavier and with a very basic match-needle exposure meter. You also had to continually take your eye away from the viewfinder to check what shutter speed you were using. I also find it difficult to use the ME Super auto mode with exposure compensation as it is impossible to know exactly how much compensation to use. I find it more aggro than manual mode! The ME Super also does not have an auto exposure lock function, so you cannot set your exposure and recompose. For instance in a scene with a lot of sky, in order not to underexpose the foreground, with an AE lock button, you could point the lens at the ground, set the exposure, lock it, and recompose. With the auto mode it would simply change the exposure again. The lack of an AE lock button is therefore an issue, but easily overcome in manual mode. Because of this I use it exclusively in manual mode. It is centre weighted metering, so I simply point the camera at the thing I want exposed correctly, set the exposure and then recompose. Yes, this will slow you down compared to auto, but because you also have to manually focus I find setting exposure doesn't really add much time and soon becomes second nature. Also, because the shutter speed is visible in the viewfinder, it is also a lot quicker and safer than the K1000 where it is all too easy to set a very slow shutter speed if you are turning the dial with your eye to the viewfinder. I also find when I am taking photos outdoors that the light does not really change that much from photo to photo, and that you can set the exposure manually and it will be good for a number of photos. I love this little camera and it is growing on me with every film I put through it!

Just picked up one of these for £25. Put my Tamron 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 EF lens on it and it seems to work a charm!

My sister in law has passed on leaving this camera behind with film in it. Ju t wondering how to unload the file. Thanks

How to set the iso?

Sir, will it work on Nikon D5300?

Tgank you for this, my nan recently gave me this exact camera. I haven't used an analogue camera in over 20 years so this was helpful for getting back!