Film cameras for beginners

[@Optidorf]

Q: Which camera should I buy? A: Yes!

[@stulora3172]

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[@KingJvpes]

#MinoltaGang

[@ChrisButner8]

KingJvpes Had a feeling watching this that I'd see this comment from you

[@Oxydus1]

You sold all your Minoltas to buy a Voight... so you are not aloud to hashtag that again :D

[@TroubleTimes]

O saw this video a year ago and I didn’t saw your comment 🤔

[@alchemistalchemist6051]

BUY ALL THE CAMERAS!

[@danieldijo]

on the real

[@1CONOCLA5T]

That's sort of my philosophy. Sadly 1 now need a bigger house.

[@niidiimii]

You really make photography feel super accessible! :)

[@paolosoddu9642]

it is

[@edpavez]

oh man, thank you so much...!

[@VariTimo]

niidiimii I think that’s because he shares his own opinion and view and doesn’t come across like the guy who knows it all. It’s gotten rare on KZbin.

[@Oxydus1]

The Best camera is the one you use the most... with thousands of cameras out there, the best one is a bit a myth, sure there are some pretty Iconic and known to excell but those are not cheap, and those are more of an investment that professional photographers or folks that know what they are doing and what they want (Leica, Nikon S2, Contax). For Rangefinders, a Fed, a Zorki, Kiev or a Yashica, they are budget and good, for SLR, one can go with a Zenit, Minolta or even Olympus, and they will perform too. A beginner should not invest a ton of money in a camera so, for me, keep away from a Leica, Nikon S2, Contax, Nikon F (they are great and well known, but extremely expensive for one that is starting). Great video man, I am watching all of them and also subscribed.

[@TheJaws07]

I shoot with a Nikon F3 HP, it is my first camera and will probably be my last one. It is build like a tank, it feels incredible in your hands and the most important thing of cause: the Pictures are great! It is perfect for beginners, because you have to think about the aperture and thats it. The lenses aren´t the cheapest, i agree, but I also own a Nikon-DSLR, so i can use them analoge or digital. It is just a beauty! Keep up the great work and many hugs from Germany!

[@cappuccino04]

since i switched to analog i only had a camera, a olympus om1, I just really love it and also the lenses are all pretty amazing

[@passive_annihilation]

Totally agree about buying more film. To the Americans in the comments, even if you live in the middle of nowhere like me, Fuji Superia film can still be bought in places like Wal-Mart for a good price. I heard they may have stopped production of it now, so if you want a cheap film to learn photography on, buy a few boxes of that. Also, I made the mistake of waiting a while to get a lot of my film developed that I had shot with an untested AE-1. The lens turned out to have a stuck aperture ring so a lot of the photos over a year or so were overexposed or ruined. So get that first roll developed before you shoot any more to make sure your new film camera doesn't have any issues!

[@poop_fossil]

Thanks so much for all of your great videos, I started watching them a while ago and you are one of the biggest factors for me getting into film photography, and photography in general. I started out with a newer Canon RebelX, and it definitely helped me get used to film, but more recently, I made the jump to a much more manual camera with a light meter, the Minolta sr-T101. Seriously, I am so grateful to have had your content as inspiration to get me into the hobby.

[@r.a.8590]

Great choices and good advice. For a fully manual SLR, I highly recommend the Olympus OM-1. The one really nice feature is that the shutter speed selection ring is located at the point where the lens attaches to the camera. much easier to adjust while still looking through the viewfinder!! Love it. Also, the Zuiko lenses for the OM series are excellent. Another worthy mention is the Pentax Spotmatic. Built like a tank, and the Takumar lenses are nice too :)

[@erwinc.9117]

The first film camera I used is my school's K1000, and I shall stand behind it. Gorgeous machine, simple and beautiful.

[@tobster25th]

Though the OM-10 is indeed very nice, through out the entire OM series the OM-1 can’t really be beaten. By far one of the best Olympus SLRs if not of the best in general for its time. Small, light, completely mechanical, build like a tank, and super reliable. Has a simple light meter that you don’t necessarily have to turn on if you don’t want to. Pneumatic shock absorbers to lessen the mirror slap. You could even manually put the mirror in its upward position to eliminate the slap completely. Sure the OM-3 was completely mechanical as well and had incredible metering features but just wasn’t as reliable as the OM-1. (In terms of what I have read) Love your videos man. Keep up the good work! You and George Muncey from negative feedback really got me hooked on film photography. And I am enjoying it so much. Thank you for that!

[@ronwhite8503]

Olympus all the way for me. Trip, OM1, OM2 and even the "beginner's" OM10 are all wonderful cameras that will last and grow with you as your skills improve.

[@dominikaukaszewska1469]

My first ever camera was Smena 8M. It's completely manual so I learned everything right away. Than I got FED5 from my dad. When I see a camera that has anything automatic, I'm mind blown as I'm used to doing everything! Recently both of them broke so I got Zenit ET (russian everything haha) and my mind was even more blown because I could actually be sure of an image that i will get, CRAZY. This one turned out to be broken after two rolls so yays... Now I'm looking for non-russian cool slr and so I came to you knowing you would give good advice. I've been in hole of finding THE PERFECT CAMERA for a good two weeks and I can't make my peace with any that I pick. Thanks to you I'm just gonna go with the prettiest one that is japanese (I really want to try japanese lens) and that's it. You're right - it doesn't matter so much. Cmon, I was shooting Smena 8M for a couple of months only and it costs literally 2-5$ so it REALLY doesn't mattter. PS. For all those out there looking for a ragefinder and can't afford Leica - russians were copying Leica since the beginning, look for FEDs and Zorki!

[@ClintEastwood74]

Great video, I personally own a Lomo LCA and an Olympus Trip 35, they are great cameras if you just want to take photographs without all the hassles. I also just bought a Agfa Rondinax 35U daylight developing tank so I can develop at home, wish me luck.

[@paolosoddu9642]

the Yashica electro 35 gt and similar model has great great lens and it's often pretty cheap :)

[@B3D5X]

I just picked up a Yashica Electro CC. Fixed 35mm 1.8 lens. Great for travel. It’s not quite for me though as I’m not keen on the way it handles. But definitely worth checking out. Don’t think I’ll ever give up my GSN though.

[@Oxydus1]

Those are known to be weak and restoration needy, but a Yashica Minister III is great.

[@lea4777]

They're difficult to focus

[@seamusandpat]

I bought a Pentax MX with 50mm F1.7, in 1978 and it had had hard life. I still use it. Great choice for first film camera, manual exposure, built in simple meter using regular LR44 batteries.

[@Blofeld76]

Seamus Griffin MX really doesn't get appreciated as much as it should. It's even smaller than more hyped Olympus OM series. And it's as robust as Nikon FM. If I had to choose only one camera from my slrs I would choose MX over my F3. It's that good.

[@sergiopcr]

I've been shooting my first roll on a Pentax MX these days. I think it's a great camera. As the ME, Super A and others, it is super small, maybe a bit small to my hands. But, not like the Pentax will the and form factor, it's mechanical! The batteries are one needed to power the light meter. I only wish the speed selector was a bit softer to operate.

[@ottovpa]

If you want a cheap ranger check out the Minolta himatic 7, picked one up for 50 AUD and the results are very good, it's really nice to use and it has a built in light metre, but it will also work fine without a battery, you just need a light metre app on your phone

[@noisetape8405]

got myself minolta x700, thanks so much. your vids are helpful.

[@Camophe]

I love my first and only one films camera : Canonet QL17 GIII :p It's a range finder, but the lense is good and the cell work well. I develop my film to a "club", it's very nice to meet people and get advice and furnitur there. Thanks for all Ed !

[@B3D5X]

Kyopé I just got one today. Running a test roll through now. So far I love everything about it. I was looking for a small travel cam with manual and aperture priority controls.

[@thedondeluxe6941]

Actually, the Olympus Trip 35 doesn't use a battery. It has a selenium cell light meter around the lens. Works great! And it's very nice to not need a battery. Just remember to cover the lens when you're not using it. I'm very happy with mine! Super easy to use (very similar to the Lomo)! But be aware that you will probably need to change the light seals if you buy one.

[@arthur-doylemcmannon2910]

for beginners, I would recommend the slr's by Chinon. They're not super popular, or don't appear to be anyway but they're great cameras with a body just as solid as other brands. I have a CG-5, so I'd recommend this model in particular. It has a pentax k mount, so you have access to loads of lenses. It has aperture priority, automatic mode, and bulb for long exposures. It also has a built in light meter that is spot on, and even when shooting in manual it will indicate what shutter speed it thinks would be best through the viewfinder so you can purposefully under/over expose. They're great for the price, I got mine for £40 with 5 lenses and 6 rolls of film plus a camera bag. And Chinon made all sorts of accessories to go with the slr's, like the flash units they've made that sync to quite high speeds. Have a look into it if you want to stretch your money. Keep shooting

[@gabrielesala6336]

I have a Nikon F70, and imo it is a pretty nice camera, a bit complicated to use at the start but once you get used to it you find a ton of custom functions and ways to shoot, plus it has an enormous range of lenses to choose from. I also have two old Fujicas, a ST-605n and a Auto 5, and they are amazing cameras too, but the ST-605 is pretty tricky to use since you have to learn how to shoot from the ground up, but it truly gives you a nice feeling, it is all metal, and really high quality, kinda Leica quality if you ask me...

[@szityin4345]

Great little video for people who consider getting into film photography! You are on point. I have my film camera already, which is a Pentax ME Super, and a 40mm 2.8 pancake lens has joined it this week. I think I don't even need more than this camera and lens. Can't wait to rush the streets with this setup ^^

[@Sword-of-Christ-Ministries]

My first two film cameras are the Minolta x700 & Nikon N2000. Love them both but am partial to the Nikon, not because it's a better camera, but because of the Tamron lens that came with it. It also has features that you have to pay extra for on the x700, while yet still being an SLR.

[@banana_alice3]

I have a Nikon n2000 too!

[@Legendarische]

I made the mistake of jumping into film photography with the fully manual FM2. Sold that off and now I live off my Oly SP and AF1. Nice video Eduardo, as always.

[@passive_annihilation]

That's quite a camera to start off with! Hope you got a good price out of it since they're pretty sought after.

[@geospart]

My favorite camera is my first SLR , my Pentax k-1000, I also like the Pentax ME, Spotomatic and P-30. Over the years I have bought a lot of different branded cameras but I keep going back to Pentax as my favorite all around camera brand.

[@DA-fg3ts]

Best ones for me: Minolta SRT-101 (solid, great lenses, cheap, great build quality, great viewfinder), Olympus XA 3, Pentax Espio 928 (a SLR lite with loads of features and a great and fast zoom lens)

[@vincentseymour2599]

The first film camera i got was the Contax G2 for half the market price last summer... It is an excellent film camera for complete beginners like me with AF and aperture mode. I really enjoyed using it and I started to think twice and compose before taking every precious picture. I then abandoned it for a while because of the weight (What?? Though I could only take 2-3 pictures for the whole afternoon, so, yeah...) and snapped with my iPhone 6S. Now I borrowed it to my friend and I kept on shooting with the Fiji X-E1 w/ contax 28mm Disgaton.

[@akashthomas3520]

This is my favourite channel.

[@slevinkelavra7037]

The pentax Kx ,Mx,Mz and K1000 are really good , well build ( my mx survive to 2 car accident, not my fault ,too young to drive at the time ), and lens are really sharp , they also can be used on the latest pentax which is a good point .

[@MrNamaikisaru]

slevin kelavra the first slr that I ran a film through was a k1000, I think. Point, focus and make sure the needle is in the middle for a correct exposure. Great camera.

[@slevinkelavra7037]

Philip Wilson oh I do not have one, but I was playing with a friend's k1000. It's not a problem with the MX, it works with color dots.

[@brianfraher499]

My KXs are my babies. Solid. Fully mechanical except for the meter. DOF preview. Timer and MLU but let's be honest I never use them. My only issue is that one of mine locks up in sub 30F temps, but I think I need the gears under the bottom cap cleaned and relubed... geeze, it's only 42 years old.

[@brunodays]

Got myself a Canon FTb QL the other day and it's really nice! It has a light meter but I don't use it because I can't be bothered to get the battery but other than that it's fully mechanical and I love it!

[@lolkthnxbai]

Instead of the OM10 you can get an OMG, it's got all the same bells and whistles as the 10 but also manual and can often be be purchased cheaper. It's essentially the OM20 just renamed for NA.

[@garvinkelly]

I think the Nikon FM is a great SLR camera for beginers and experienced photographers. It is very well designed/made, easy to use, fully mechanical and the lenses are great. An FM with the 50mm kit lens is less than $160 and way better than the canon ae-1 or pentax k1000 that people always recommend . I also think the canon 7 or canon P are great budget rangefinder cameras

[@OfficialNintendo]

Great video! This video just popped up on my KZbin on auto play and it’s great. I agree with you regarding the Canon A1 or AE1 they seem to break a lot. I started with a Mamiya 500 TL that I got off Craigslist for $10 from a guy that owned it all his life he even showed me photos he took with it if his children back in the 80s. I’ve gotten so far since my first camera I use a Hasselblad 500CM for medium format and a Nikon FA and Nikon F for 35mm. I started with one and became addicted I literally have owned like 50 different cameras. Lately I’ve been wanting a Leica iii so we’ll see how it goes.

[@BryanRollinsTV]

I’m always in awe of people that can use zone focus cameras with no aperture control. I can’t judge distance to save my life. 😂

[@B3D5X]

Bryan Rollins oh man that was me too until I put a few rolls through my Rollei 35. I picked up on how I was missing the shots (too close or too far) and decided I needed to force myself to learn so I stop wasting film.

[@brianfraher499]

It is intimidating to think about at first, and it can prove to be difficult close up at a wide apeture, but usually a zone focus camera is a 35mm focal length or wider, so You hit infinity somewhere in the 15-25 foot range at your widest aperture. So if you are shooting 400 speed film in daylight it's damn near impossible to get a shot that isnt in focus unless your subject is closer than 10 feet. That being said, if you want to practice judging distance, after you focus and take a shot with an SLR, make a conscious effort to estimate the distance and then compare it to the distance scale on your lens. You will start to get it eventually.

[@mystupidfacebook]

I usually walk around with a tape measurement lol jk

[@eyewandersfoto]

I was that way too until someone told me a trick (wish I could remember who) that pretty much everyone anywhere can tell roughly how far away their own height is from them, e.g. if you were to fall over forward you can pretty much see the spot on the ground where your head would be. So, if you're 6 feet tall you know pretty much where that spot is... now look for 12 feet, and 18, and 24. It was a game-changer for me.

[@billpickle2875]

way back when i was interested in shooting film... i watched your video shot in berlin with your M3... I went down that rabbit hole. Thanks man :)

[@edpavez]

oooh nooo THE Leica rabbit hole...! hahah

[@Funktrainer]

My favourites: Nikon F2 or the original F if you don't mind the extra quirks (film loading, position of the shutter release). These are hard to kill and you can easily fix those workhorses if you have to. The lightmeters are also exceptionally durable. Cameras for more than one lifetime. In case of a rangefinder I highly recommend a Leica M4 or M5 with some Leica glass (old 50mm rigid Summicron, 35mm Summaron, etc.) but beware of overpaying these beauties.

[@classic-car-perspective9472]

love film photography I have so many manual film cameras I love zorki rangefinders especially the early types... I first learnt using slrs and then development of own film and photos back in 2011...

[@benedictneugebauer9989]

My favourite analogue camera is without thinking about it the Minolta x500. With the 50mm 1.8 it's the one camera that fits in my camera bag besides my digital ones, because its so compact. Love it! First choice for travelling! #teamMinolta

[@josem1480]

For me, it is the Leica CL. Small, discreet, unobstrusive... I have small hands, and the CL fits nicely. Coupled with a Summicron 40mm and you are good to go. The quality will be the same as an M. Granted that the CL is not on par, in terms of build quality and reliability, with the M's, but it gets the job done for me.

[@DeputatKaktus]

When it comes to super compact cameras where you just need to master zone focusing, look no further than the Minox 35. It also has a lens that capable of tack sharp images. Otherwise, I was never able to warm up to rangefinders. I had a couple of Feds and Zorkis, but eventually I sold them on, because they were finicky and difficult to use wearing glasses. So I decided that rangefinders are not for me. Although, this is not entirely true - I was able to play with a Leica M3 that worked okay for me, but I was not willing to invest that kind of money when I way already super comfortable with using SLRs and owning a bunch of them. So yeah, awesome as those Leicas are, for me it’s not happening. And when you go shopping for a camera: don’t necessarily look for good prices on eBay. There are some ways you can get a good price if you know what you need to be looking for, but you’re better off going to a local camera exchange, flea market or garage sale. You’ll be amazed at what deals you can strike there. Sadly, prices have been going up there as well lately, even for cameras which are not even that rare. A dinged up AE1 body with pretty bad shutter squeak for 160 bucks? No thanks. The last one I bought was 60 bucks and it looked brand new and it had no shutter squeak. And unlike that 160 bucks option, it came with a body cap.

[@TheMishupo]

My advice, Pick your father / grandfather film camera, which is located at the back of some old closet. Its free.. 📷😎

[@saracesarek]

did that, got stolen...

[@Lavi-Aemilia-Astori]

When your father and grandfather lives in old days china Sad times

[@markolwick2223]

My personal favorite is the Pentax LX. Amazing camera, small, great lenses.

[@B3D5X]

Nikon F3 for me. If you REALLY wanna test your abilities or just have fun with the limitations, try to find an old Kodak Junior 1a. It’s one of the first 120 cameras. Mine is from 1915. Great fun and unique look.

[@cibodor]

When using film there is usually a big problem of not being able to change the iso fast. So you need both a fast maximum shutter speed, at least 1/1000, and a fast lens, almost anything does f 2,8 and good lenses usually f 1,8 or less. A fast lens also helps a lot with creative results you don't see much today. The reflex with the old M42 screw mount have the cheapest good lenses. The best rangefinder with fixed lens is Yashica electro 35 with a 45mm f1,7 excellent lens , totally silent and with a curious shutter that works flash at 1/500, meters exposure in real time with multi second exposures while taking the picture, and it's almost free at flea markets. Also with film I wouldn't try to do color because it was never very good and we realized it when digital appeared (now everything that was ever done in color is computer corrected), except perhaps for slides which were difficult to make. Today is VERY difficult to work color as there are no labs or materials but b&w is easier than ever. Making copies with an enlarger (you can procastinate it) will make something entirely different of what we are used now in digital. Image in real enlarger copies is made out of silver and will last forever.

[@gymkena]

Wow you're helping me a lot with which camera should I buy. For the past year I only use point and shoot camera (olympus trip 301 and canon sureshot zoom s) and now I think I'll get myself some slr for better photography experience. Thanks a lot! haha

[@alexandermalitsky6771]

Great video Eduardo, as always. I don't have 'the' favorite camera but I have one I really like despite what it is. That camera is Smena 8M. Super cheap, no electronic parts, zone focusing. Almost a toy camera really. But the lens is good 40mm f4, pretty sharp. Shutter ring has markings for weather conditions, aperture ring - for film sensitivity. It works kind of like inverted sunny 16. What I really like about it is that it doesn't have any bells or whistles and just lets you shoot. Quite a few of my favorite pictures were Shot with that camera. World be great to see Shoot Film episode with Smena 8M. Also, lomography.com has a guide on how to use it. Fun fact - this camera holds the Guinnes record on the most units made (around 21 million)

[@vickysofyanr]

Pentax K1000 would be great for beginners, cheap + fully manual and also Nikon FM2 a little bit pricey but i think its the best fully manual slr ever made.

[@doplinger1]

I like your picks, though I doubt I'll ever go LOMO. Minolta x-700, x-570, x-300, Olympus OM2n, OM10, OM-PC (OM 40), Pentax ME Super, Pentax Super Program - and don't forget the Yashica Electro G, GS or GSN! All of these can be gotten at reasonable prices.

[@MarcAMVz]

Got it! Vamos a aprender a revelar. Gracias por tus videos, de verdad me parecen increibles, muy bien montados y realizados con pasión. Las fotos, no se diga más, son excepcionales. En general, todo el estilo que manejas realmente cautiva y incentiva a seguir con este pasatiempo que a veces parece ser demasiado grande por ser todo un mundo entero. Saludo desde México, y a seguirle.

[@paulfranke9840]

Excellent cvdeo. You do nice work and are easy to watch. The Nikkormat FT3 and Pentax K1000 are also worth considering and are reasonably priced. Keep up the great work!

[@15buggie]

My first "real camera" that wasn't some plastic Point and Shoot was a Hasselblad 500C/M. I just got lucky due to the price and remote location but I'm fortunate to have gone through that intense learning curve so early on. It was a blessing for sure.

[@brianfraher499]

Brandon Leitz what a hardship!?!? lol

[@rubenfribeiro]

Just found your youtube chanel senõr. I've been watching your videos non stop and enjoying every second. I admire your work already and I'm starting to venture on photography and this video was just what I needed. Found someone selling a Zenith Lomo LC-A near where I live for a great price, I'm going to buy it and start de adventure. Sorry about the long text ^^'

[@albertavila9574]

Olympus trip 35 😊 mi favorita, tambiena zenit 122,porque me la heredó mi mamá

[@sWaLLoWssOuLs]

Olympus XA, Pentax ME Super con winder, Canon Rebel GII con objetivos manuales adaptados. son mis favoritas

[@NachoMacho]

Para mi la mejor M series de pentax sin dudas es la MX. La Me (o la Me super) acaban rompiéndose por electrónica la mx es una de la mejores manuales de slr. Viva pentax.

[@junefouryou]

I started out with a Nikon F3HP, and now shoot with a Zeiss Ikon ZM. Both are great cameras! I'd to own a Nikon FM3A and a Leica MP one day though.

[@zouteharing007]

my first film camera that i use is the minolta X300 with 50mm, the first roll still in it, and i hope that it shoots decent photo's. i am new with photography, no digital crap. and i recive tomorrow in the mail the olympus pen ee and the olympus trip point and shoot cameras.. well that said, i watch your video lol

[@msjgreen815]

It's true, the ae-1 is not cheap anymore but I did get a great deal! For 115usd, it came with 5 lenses total. Also other things like flash and film rewinder. I haven't gone manual yet, but I'm loving film :) you remind me that film is not about being good but enjoying it

[@emanuelmartinfernandez4710]

Ed; te felicito por este video tan claro; aprecio muchisimo tu consejo acerca de las diferentes cámaras, hay mucha confusión en torno a eso y es bueno que alguien como tu que tienes experiencia lo ACLARES. En segundo lugar, me encanto lo de APOYAR A QUIENES VENDEN FILM y AQUELLOS RELACIONADO A LO ANALÓGICO, PARA MANTENER A SALVO ESTO, me emocionó tu reflexión. Y por último, el gran consejo de animar REVELAR EN CASA. Tres grandes sugerencias indispensables para aquellos que quieren inicar a recorrer este mundo y además para todos aquellos que gracias a tipos como vos o KingJvpes y tantos otros, ya estamos inmersos e ilusionados. Gracias gracias Gracias

[@Purp1eP3nguinZ]

Great video, that sr-1 is going to make someone very happy. Totally agree that you should get a camera that makes you want to use it, and that will last a long time. I think for that reason mechanical cameras will always win for me.

[@abeldiaz1275]

What I did was set a budget & invested in a Nikon f3 with an old 1960s lens that is super sharp but cheaper & used the rest on film, chemicals, and a scanner. The f3 I'd all I need.

[@BlvckBeard]

I bought the Minolta tc 1 35 mm point and shoot I love it.

[@gilangarieffathurahman2988]

Ricoh 500gx should be one of the list of good rangefinder on budget... it has a shutter priority mode and also multiple exposure button which means fun!

[@thnikkamax]

Those Minolta or Olympus SLR sure are the best bang for buck. Great lenses, their best ones are really not very different from the best Canon, Nikon, Pentax glass for that era. A Konica SLR is a good one for beginners on a budget, the Autoreflex TC especially.

[@arlettefrancofun]

I have a Nikon em with a vivtar wide angle 28mm lense and I have to say the lense is fantastic, a bit of the downside is how heavy and big the lense is but it really pack some quality

[@eyewandersfoto]

If you're a big fan of that LC-A, you should (if you've not) pick up a Konica C35 EF - very similar operation.... but with a Hexanon. ;) Images can come out of that thing that defy logic.

[@AsyrafSuhaimi]

Omg thanks for opening my eyes. I’ve been crazy for rangefinders although it’s expensive. Now I got a better reason to get a Minolta SLR.

[@nothingness.emptiness]

FED 3 is a great buget rangefinder, my first film camera was a FED3 I paid 25£ for it a while ago ;) still have it takes better photos then a Leica m2. Think about that m2 costs 500£ for the body o.0

[@s.stella6344]

Sometimes it seems like slrs are underappreciated in comparison to 'classic' rangefinders. I've used both, and I genuinely prefer slrs because I can see my composition as it will actually be. Great video as usual. Will you please review a Minolta XD-11/7 (my daily driver so to speak)? I think you would be impressed.

[@loudogg3367]

Geez too many great cameras. I love my Instamatic X-15, Welmy 6X6, and Pentax MX.

[@charliethom7427]

Konica C35/C35V are lovely automatic compact cameras and pretty cheap. Good fun to shoot :)

[@B3D5X]

Charlie Thom will that camera still take the shot even if the exposure meter tells you it will be a bad exposure? Like if I wanna lock the shutter speed at 1/30 at night and the meter thinks it’s too dark, will it still allow me to shoot?

[@FilipemcRaimundo]

Thanks for the video Eduardo Really helped my vision in camera photography. Cheers!

[@quite1enough]

I wanna find Canon New F-1 with AE finder FN, but it's little pricey for me and second hand market is very poor in my region. I tried to find semi-auto camera which can have aperture priority and metering, but also can be fully operable without batteries etc (so I can shoot in some extreme weather conditions as well, frost etc).

[@gonzalocervero5492]

Hola Eduardo maravilloso vídeo. Tengo una Pentax ME y estoy encantado con ella. Me gustaría verte algún vídeo con alguna de estas maravillosas Pentax; ME, MX etc. Creo que son muy buenas para "Street" por su pequeño tamaño y lo bien hechas que están. Como siempre un placer seguirte en tu aventura analógica. Gracias desde Murcia (España).

[@H2o3G2a]

I ordered a Minolta x-500 because of you.

[@PestoPathogen69]

Nikon FM2 with the 52mm F1.8. The lens is as sharp as modern professional digital lenses. Fully manual. Not heavy. More compact than cameras from the time. Durable. Good investment. Discreet.

[@doodletime9041]

I highly recommend the Minolta #300!

[@dangerpowers123]

Great channel, really enjoyed this video. I'm now getting into the point and shoot cameras from the 1980's..so much crammed into small bodies and usually cheep

[@RICHARDROLLINSONDESIGNPHOTOGRA]

Great video to help those starting out in film. As you say the camera doesn't make a huge difference, but when you shoot more you tend to find ones that feel good or you just reach for. For me at the moment it is the Nikon FM2n, all mechanical but has a light meter if you want and the 1/4000th shutter speed is great to have if you want to shoot shallow apertures in brighter conditions. Not the best beginner camera due to price, even though i was fortunate enough to find mine for a silly cheap price. The Canon A-1 is a great camera though, with aperture, shutter, full auto and full manual and is a far better camera than the more popular AE-1 or AE-1 programme and cheaper too

[@edpavez]

I have my eyes on the FM2n or the F2. They seem pretty nice for an all-around camera!

[@RICHARDROLLINSONDESIGNPHOTOGRA]

Yeah the only thing that people complain about is that you have to open the advance lever to use the camera, but mine works when its in so double bonus. The only camera i may replace it with if i can get hold of one is the FM3a, which is the best bits of all the cameras :)

[@mchlhth]

Eduardo, Richard: I'm also a big fan of the FM2n, for all the reasons Richard mentioned. Additionally, Nikon apparently put a lot of engineering into this particular camera, such that it didn't require much in terms of CLA, so it can go for years without service. Plus, I view the "does not shoot without the film advance lever pulled out slightly" as a feature; I don't have to worry about a cocked camera shutter going off in my bag as I would with my other film cameras. I picked mine up for US $300 with a 50mm f/2 and 28mm f/2.8, which is pretty good, if you ask me.

[@edpavez]

oh, so it's like the Bessa L. got it. I like that, actually!

[@rhbraly]

EduardoPavezGoye Can definitely vouch for the F2. I’ve had 2 of them. Sold the first one and then regretted it so I bought another one. Another great first film camera is the Nikon FE. Pretty cheap still and the exposure meter (needle type) is my favourite that I’ve ever used in any camera. It can also be shot in aperture priority for quick easy use or for beginners. I gave on to my 16year old son to take on a trip with him. I spent about 5mim showing him how it worked and almost all his photos came back perfectly exposed. And nikkor lenses- I mean come on - can’t get much better😊

[@felixfelix9084]

i own a canon ae-1 not the program but the ae-1 wich was produced between the a-1 and ae-1 program, and shoot probably like 70-90 film true, but i never had any problem. all works fine and how it should i dont know, did i just had luck or am i over cearful? or was yours in not that great conditions? :) greetings from germany

[@sergiopcr]

Great video, Eduardo. What about the Pentax ME, ME Super, Super A, MX, do you have any experience with this series of cameras? Cheers!

[@Laarry1995]

hey! have you got a video on what the best type of films for beginners? Keep the videos coming!

[@edpavez]

any film is good for beginners. the differences in film are not really noticeable when you are starting. just buy an ISO you feel comfortable shooting and go for it. :)

[@bryanmartinez5699]

I love my Minolta SRT 101

[@1CONOCLA5T]

1 have the Lomo LC-A and 1 love it! When 1 first got mine it didn't work and 1 was so sad but 1 found people who could fix it on the cheap. 1 did a video about it on my channel.

[@chuchocupil]

Yo uso la cámara de mi padre, una Canon EOS Rebel 2000, es de rollo pero automatica, y me permite hacer exposiciones multiples, la uso con un lente 40mm 2.8, el pancake, y wow da unos resultado increibles :)

[@neilpiper9889]

I would recommend a Cosmic Symbol which has a hot shoe. Fantastic 40mm f4 lens and really reliable. £20. Then get a Nikon Fm with a Nikkor 50mm f2, f1. 8 or 1.4 Ais lens.

[@Kon-Tiky]

Thank u for the video! For me the main question is why we should use film if now everything is gonna be digital (and photo cameras too)? What makes film cameras exceptional?

[@shakkicee]

Great video, as always! Budget rangefinder suggestions: Olympus XA, Minolta Hi-Matic 7sII

[@cvp173]

Hola Eduardo. ¿Cuales son los actuales proveedores que siguen produciendo y vendiendo película de 35mm? Me refiero a película fresca, ya que entiendo que siguen vendiendo stocks vencidos de las grandes marcas como Kodak, Ilford, Agfa, etc. Soy de los antiguos y vivo en Santiago, Chile. Sigue con tu Vlog, son muy interesantes, especialmente para los jovenes que nacieron en la era digital.

[@jonlouis2582]

Best results i've had so far are from Minolta x500 and cheapo 55/1.9 lens.

[@ezekielkokspeaks]

I love my retina iiiC and 500cm & rollei35

[@MarcoRoepers]

I bought a Zenith. A man on an analog film internet forum said: All those old Zenits need to serviced. They are 50 years old and the grease in them has turned into candle wax. That makes Zenits braking films. So I got mine serviced and it all runs very fine

[@przemysawdopieraa8150]

I'll be very interested to see film about lenses. I know that is very hard topic because of lens mount - there are many types. But as you said. Camera is only a body. I'm not tell you how many times I bought lens and it turned out to be crap. I hope that some day I'll see that kind of video with your opinion. You are awesome! ;)

[@stulora3172]

That was helpful. Just to get a starting point. And then, well, meet see you down the rabbit hole, I guess.…

[@ricardocabral46]

In the compact camera area, I think you should try and who knows maybe make a video on, the Optima 1035, wonderfull little camera, a bit underrated I think. And in the rangefinder you could maybe try the canon p or model 7, they're m39 mount.

[@edpavez]

the Canon 7 too expensive right now. way over 200 pounds with a lens.

[@glorylaurencius4334]

Hi ed, what do you think about nikomat el? Is that a good camera? Have you ever try that one before?

[@cokemall]

if only I had seen this earlier I could have saved much time. great video!

[@opcinf3612]

Great video, very helpful. Thanks!

[@miinaemad749]

I bought a zenit 122,arriving tmrw,thoughts?