35mm Cameras: What's My Favorite? / Nikon vs Canon vs Minolta

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Time to discuss my favorite 35mm cameras! Canon, Nikon, Minolta and more!
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[@GonzoTheRosarian]

My favorite camera of all time is the Nikon F. I do not have the camera any longer but I miss that camera. I just loved the totally mechanical aspect of it. I still own Nikons, gravitate to them, the glass keeps you coming back for more!

[@linjicakonikon7666]

That was a very entertaining video. Thank you 👍🌟🌟🌟

[@Filmboy24]

Thank you, Linjica!!

[@sammcglynn150]

I just picked up an f3 and I love it so far

[@theol.j.5963]

My #1 is my Olympus OM-1 for my best landscape and portrait shots. The finder is so bright, and I can always nail focus, however long that may take. I use an AE-1 program for my quick, walking around town or vacation shots, and a Canon Elan II whenever I need AF, usually only at night. A couple point and shoots or a polaroid for backups when I want something lighter than my AE-1P.

[@Filmboy24]

Great choice, Theo! I loved my OM-1, wish I'd never sold it!!

[@henrysiegertsz8204]

No.1, I absolutely love my Minolta XD-11, and my Zeiss Ikon Contessa LK. Loved the video! 👍and a Sub.

[@Filmboy24]

Thank you, Henry!! Minolta made some awesome film cameras, I still regularly use my X-700. Really appreciate you watching!!

[@OskarFilms]

My faves - the Nikon F3 and the Leica IIIg. I also own an FG - a hidden jewel in Nikon's lineup.

[@jonathanraven5939]

Canon F1 everyday of the week, and twice on Sunday. I also like a Canon FTb, as it’s my first SLR.

[@linjicakonikon7666]

Love the Canon F1 and prefer the Nikon F2 over the F3. My opinion. Also love my many Nikomat FTn cameras.

[@caldera878]

The Canon F-1 is an underrated beast of a camera.

[@neilpiper9889]

Nikkormat ft2 top choice because it has a quiet shutter and its part ot a system with 5 Nikkor lenses and an Nikon FE body. Nikon D300s is my work camera to earn a crust with. I can't use my old non AI lenses on a FE2. 2nd choice is a Yashica fxd quartz with a 50mm f2 ml lens automatic or manual. I replaced the perished body covering with a kit from Ebay and now it's pristine. I have a Rollei B 35 and an Olympus Af1 with the really sharp 35mm 2.8 lens. Always in my pocket or bag. 35mm are toys compared with my medium format cameras. Yashica Mat from 1957, Kiev 6c with the 90mm Vega 2.8 lens and a Rolleicord 111.

[@AldermanFredCDavis]

For ME, the Nikon F3HP is the King. Perfect weight and form factor. A lot of Nikon shooters talk about the F2(AS). I have a very strong preference for shooting in Aperture Priority over Manual.

[@urwholefamilydied]

That's just an F3 with some sort of viewfinder mod. The best (manual) Nikon is the FM3a and second is the FE2. 4000th shutter speed. Better metering system through the viewfinder. Unless having a removable prism is a must for whatever reason.

[@michaelb.5345]

Hey Mike what’s your favorite 35mm camera. Mine takes a 64 gb, uh wait, film....oh crap...it’s a, was a Nikon that I used at the indy 500 back when..great video.

[@Filmboy24]

Oh I remember how good you were at photography! And you picked the right brand too!!

[@user-yx9xb2ih8h]

Hi! Nice video. I’m thinking about Minolta X-700 or Canon A-1, any suggestions?

[@Filmboy24]

Thanks! I have both of those cameras and they're both pretty awesome. I must say though, the Minolta X-700 has always been one of my all time favorites. Very simple camera but has the ability to switch to aperture priority, which can really help save time. The A-1 is also quite nice and is a little more automatic, which can also be nice. They both have plenty of good, inexpensive lens options and are very reliable. I probably like the X-700 more for purely aesthetic reasons (I find the A-1's auto selector a little clunky).

[@user-yx9xb2ih8h]

@@Filmboy24 Thank you for your response! This really helps me. 🤗

[@Vega.pdf35mm]

My Minolta x7000 shutter curtain got jammed anyone know how to fix it?

[@lolo-be7wr]

I have 3 favorite film cameras, my k1000, my AE1 non program, and my F3. I got two F3s, polaroid pack film back, three lenses, power winder, flash,and 6 rolls of expired illford film for $280 fully working, and since I've got it I abandoned my k1000 😔 and have been shooting with the 85 f1.8 lense. I love it, I take that with the power winder and my sony A7RII to every shoot I do. And it never dissapoints.

[@Filmboy24]

Wow, that's a great F3 pickup!! Sounds like you have the goods!!

[@user-vl5dz6oc9g]

Only in the mind of Minolta.

[@aeriyan4376]

Hi I have no experience with the camera yet, what is better or more suitable for someone like me? Canon ae-1 or Minolta srt101 or minolta x 700 or pentax k1000 or Nikon fm2 or any recommendation?

[@Filmboy24]

Hi Aeriyan, I have owned and shot with all of the cameras you mentioned. They're all great cameras but some have more features than others. I think if you're just starting out, you should got with something simple and learn how to expose everything manually. Both the Minolta SRT101 and the Pentax K1000 would be great choices for that.

[@ciprianoravet]

The only one that I own, the Minolta XD 🥰

[@Filmboy24]

Great choice! Minolta made awesome film cameras!

[@barrysteinlage6888]

Nikonos 3

[@hughsydney2620]

minolta XD7 MD 35/1.8，nikon F2 Pre auto NC 35/1.4，leica m2 summicron 35/2 a，Rollei 35s。

[@ashleyserrano16]

Between the Canon A-1 vs Olympus OM1 which one do you recommend?

[@Filmboy24]

That's a great question and in the end, I think it really comes down to aesthetics and personal preference. you will get great results from either. I am a Canon/Nikon guy and just shot with my Canon A-1 today. I personally prefer the Canon A-1 to the Olympus OM-1, though I do regularly carry an Olympus XA in my pocket.

[@ashleyserrano16]

@@Filmboy24 I'm new to the film photography crew and I'm in search of a camera but I'm very indecisive. I've been thinking about Canon A-1 or AE-1, Olympus OM 1, even a Pentax k1000. I've asked around and was told the Canon will need batteries for I think it was the meter. I have the Canon EOS Rebel T6i ( but I've been using my phone lately ) what would you recommend for someone new to film photography?

[@Filmboy24]

​@@ashleyserrano16, to be totally honest, if you really want to learn the actual basics of film photography, you should do yourself a favor and get a very basic, manual camera. This will force you to work on your shutter speed & f-stop settings for each shot and give you a better understanding of what they do. The first ones that come to mind are the Nikon EM, Canon FT and the Pentax K1000. I've used all 3 and they're all pretty inexpensive and have interchangeable lenses that produce great results. I'd pick up a 50mm F1.8 and a 28mm f2.8 for whatever camera you choose for starters. These lenses will cover pretty much anything you'll need to get started. I'd also start with a basic film, like some fresh Kodak Gold 200 or 400 speed and practice, practice, practice :)

[@garymorrison277]

I can't really argue with that, but what about the FG's big brother the FA?

[@Filmboy24]

I never had the good fortune of shooting with an FA but have read and seen some good things about them.

[@aarontown]

Minolta XD Olympus OM2S Canon AE-1 Program Minolta X500 I want to get a Nikon F3 and a Pentax LX

[@Filmboy24]

Great choices!!

[@geradebowden3293]

Hard to beat a F3. Pop a motor drive on it !

[@urwholefamilydied]

Don't pop a motor drive on it... you're shooting film which these days is over a buck a shot. Don't throw something on your camera just to make it bigger and heavier for no reason.

[@stephanpaier9887]

Thx, now I know, I am not allone.....

[@alanbelison8619]

the glass of water is annoying. i hate it very much....!!!! but i love your cameras

[@Filmboy24]

HaHa...Thanks?

[@lorieorebaugh2598]

I still use my phone......🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Filmboy24]

Shhhhh, don't tell anyone, but I use mine too :)