i'm an amiture photographer looking for the best film camera need some suggestions?

Question

need speed for active grand children on the go

Answer 1

My personal preference is a Nikon 8008s - no longer in production but you can almost always find them used on E-bay and photo stores. It is an "advanced" amateur camera but was frequently used as a "backup" for pros. Do a search on this camera and you may find similar opinions.

If you are taking pictures of "fast moving" kids, you will want AUTOFOCUS - or you will have many out of focus pictures. This is one of the earlier Nikon cameras with autofocus and even though I have swithed to mostly digital, I still use this camera. It is loaded with features and was very popular when it came out (early 90s). Even more features with the optional back.

Pick up a wide to tele zoom lens (28mm to 70mm +). Nikon lenses are somewhat pricey (but very good quality) but you can use another manufacturers lens (Tamron, Tokina, Sigma).

You will also need to pick up a flash - the SB24 and 25 was meant for this camera but other flashes will work.

If you should decide to switch to a Nikon Digital SLR in the future, as of now the old lenses will work on the digital camera (with some limitations).

This camera has a practically foolproof program mode (all you need to do is aim and shoot). When you become more adventurous, you can play with other "manual settings".

I started with a cheap Nikon FG (still have it - gift from my father). My biggest problem was focusing. When the 8008 came out (late 80s), I wanted it more than anything. The 8008s (improvements to the 8008) came out and I couldn't afford it at the time. I finally bought one used in 1997 for about $350. I bought a used Tamron Zoom lens and a used SB24 flash - all through E-bay. Bought the optional back also. I don't think there is another camera out there with the same features.

Camera uses AA batteries too.

Answer 2

The best camera for an amateur would be an entry level camera. Photography can become and expensive hobby. If you make a relatively minor investment in the beginning and decide not to upgrade, you will not have spent a small fortune in vain.

My preference is Canon because they have top quality gear, many lenses and cameras to choose from and are one of the two most recognised names in the business. Nikon being the other.

You could start out with a Rebel camera and a two lens setup. The Rebels are sold by many camera stores and even Best Buy. For lenses you could get a wide angle zoom from around 35mm to 105mm and a telephoto zoom from around 70mm to 300mm. These two lenses will cover most of the focal lengths you will need for an amateur doing family shots.

You can go for lenses from Canon, or from other companies like Tamron and Sigma that will fit on the camera. When buying lenses make sure the mount (camera/lens interface) is the same as the camera you are buying. Getting consumer level lenses, this setup should be for less that $500, with a tripod and film.

There is no such thing as "the best camera", there is the camera that's best for you. Only get what you need.

Answer 3

You're going to have a bit of a hard time finding a good film camera new, as not many camera manufacturers make them any more. Have you considered going digital? I am a professional photographer, and gave up film several years ago. I get better results faster, and have much more flexibility, with my two digital SLRs (Canon 5D and 20D).

If you're absolutely stuck on film, look for some good used models. The big problem there is that some of the best ones from a few years ago may not be supported in terms of new lenses and other accessories any more, but there are still options. Look for a used Canon Elan 7n or 7nE (some places still have them new, Adorama for example) as a suggestion. I'd recommend either Canon or Nikon, since you're going to need to invest some money in lenses, and lenses you get for a Canon or Nikon film camera will still be useful on a digital SLR (which you probably will get at some point if you do lots of photography).

Answer 4

Can't really suggest one but your going to want one with a high shutter speed (prob 1/8000 s) and if possible a SLR (single lens reflector) for the increased options of lenses.

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Canon, Kodak, and Nokia are all very reliable brands and all still make high speed SLR film cameras.

As for Digital Cameras, they are limited in comparison to a standard film camera, why? Because 1 a film camera's resolution is limited by the type of film you use, print stock and lens you use, where as digital is limited by the number of megapixels you have, and another thing about Mp that must be remember is each one is made up of groups of 4 pixels, each one can only make one color so the 4 pixels are mixed to make different colors, so a 10Mp contains 10,000,000 pixels but since each only can produce 1 of 3, green usually takes up slot 4, colors your going to get only 2.5m individual color sensors. Also most digital camera's DO NOT take black and white images, they use a filter on the color image, which doesn't give you the sharp shadow contrasts usually gotten using film.

Answer 5

My first SLR replaced right into a Pentax P30t. one could %. them up on eBay for no longer various money. they are completely manually too. in basic terms a rapid look on eBay and you will locate hundreds of 35mm cameras on the industry. in case you dont choose an SLR yet something smaller then there are some severe high quality 35mm compacts around, some nonetheless stressful £3 hundred or extra! on the extra value-effective end of the size the Olympus holiday 35 is a gorgeous digital camera, basically determine the aperture blades are not sticking.

Answer 6

Get a digital. Why waste money on bad shots. I put my Cannon Powershot A95 on action and drive mode to H. Medium(1600x1200) resolution with the superfine setting. I can click off 1 shot per second. The pictures come out great and I know very little about photography. I take 256MB of photos at each of my daughters soccer games and when I look at them I think Sports Illustrated sent out a photographer.

The settings on my camera are 100% user settable. You can also change lenses on it. If you really have an interest in photography then consider digital SLR and save money on film until you master it. Film has its place but as you learn, digital is a better and cheaper medium. Save the film shots for when you can really take your time getting your shot. Learning your away around a darkroom is fun but expensive.

Answer 7

buy Canon.