Film SLRs cont.

JMitchell · 21-09-2007, 19:48

I need recommendations from you hardcore (or ex pat

) film users, on a decent (and pretty cheap, seriously can't splash the cash) film SLR that would suit my needs, ie: no odd film usage, full manual + aperture priority (if poss), and generally usable. Also, not sure if it's worth bothering with being Nikon specific, as most of my lenses are DX anyway (specifically for the 1.5x crop digital sensor). Additionally, if anyone knows of any going on eBay, a heads up would be appreciated.

Thanks a lot!!!!

Jack M

**Angela** · 21-09-2007, 19:57

Well, I have a Canon AE1 here that I'm looking to sell. I can't guarantee what condition it's all in as I haven't used it in ages but it does still work, that much I do know. Has standard lens and a zoom - will need to go dig it out to remember what lenses they are!

**Dabhand16** · 21-09-2007, 20:25

That sounds a good bet

JMitchell · 21-09-2007, 20:56

Thanks Angela, what kinda of price are you looking for? Like I said I can't go too crazy

, well not really at all...but I'll give you my best offer if you tell me what you're looking for

Lone Buggin · 24-11-2007, 13:28

My first SLR was my grandmother's old AE-1. I loved that thing. When I was out on Diego Garcia, she wanted a few pictures of the island before I left (for the postmark on the envelope). I scribbled an address on the back of half a dozen or so, stamped them, and dropped them in the mail. She thought they were postcards and wouldn't beleive otherwise until I showed her the negs. Sadly, she wanted it back after that.

JMitchell · 24-11-2007, 14:03

lol nice story! It's serving me well now, very nice to use. Thanks Angela (again)!

Hipshot · 31-01-2008, 17:15

Go for the Nikon F65. Its my baby. I have taken some great shots with it. You can pick up a body for a £100 pretty easily.

21-09-2007, 19:48	#1 (permalink)
JMitchell Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 3,515	Film SLRs cont. I need recommendations from you hardcore (or ex pat ) film users, on a decent (and pretty cheap, seriously can't splash the cash) film SLR that would suit my needs, ie: no odd film usage, full manual + aperture priority (if poss), and generally usable. Also, not sure if it's worth bothering with being Nikon specific, as most of my lenses are DX anyway (specifically for the 1.5x crop digital sensor). Additionally, if anyone knows of any going on eBay, a heads up would be appreciated. Thanks a lot!!!! Jack M

21-09-2007, 19:57	#2 (permalink)
Angela Pixalo Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wimbledon Posts: 5,840	Re: Film SLRs cont. Well, I have a Canon AE1 here that I'm looking to sell. I can't guarantee what condition it's all in as I haven't used it in ages but it does still work, that much I do know. Has standard lens and a zoom - will need to go dig it out to remember what lenses they are!

21-09-2007, 20:25	#3 (permalink)
Dabhand16 Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dunstable Bedfordshire UK Posts: 8,978	Re: Film SLRs cont. That sounds a good bet

21-09-2007, 20:56	#4 (permalink)
JMitchell Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 3,515	Re: Film SLRs cont. Thanks Angela, what kinda of price are you looking for? Like I said I can't go too crazy , well not really at all...but I'll give you my best offer if you tell me what you're looking for

24-11-2007, 13:28	#5 (permalink)
Lone Buggin Been here a while Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Everywhere. Nowhere. Posts: 302	Re: Film SLRs cont. My first SLR was my grandmother's old AE-1. I loved that thing. When I was out on Diego Garcia, she wanted a few pictures of the island before I left (for the postmark on the envelope). I scribbled an address on the back of half a dozen or so, stamped them, and dropped them in the mail. She thought they were postcards and wouldn't beleive otherwise until I showed her the negs. Sadly, she wanted it back after that.

24-11-2007, 14:03	#6 (permalink)
JMitchell Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 3,515	Re: Film SLRs cont. lol nice story! It's serving me well now, very nice to use. Thanks Angela (again)!

31-01-2008, 17:15	#7 (permalink)
Hipshot New here Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Croydon Posts: 9	Re: Film SLRs cont. Go for the Nikon F65. Its my baby. I have taken some great shots with it. You can pick up a body for a £100 pretty easily.

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