second hand SLR camera that low on cost, anybody have a recomendation??

Question

hi all, i'm searching for a second hand camera film, but i want it to have full features but low cost at the same time
i prefer the price for the camera is not more than $130 body and the lens...

did anyone has a recomendation of what i should buy?
my friend offers me his Pentax MZ-50 with 35-80mm for $125, is it good enough since i'm new in this film camera thing..

thx you so much....
oh and sorry for the bad english, i hope you still can understands it

Answer 1

Hello. I doubt that you'll find much out there for $130 for a lens and a body, but for around $200 you could get a Canon EOS Rebel K2 with a 28-90mm lens. I have this model and I love it, especially to do some manual focus shots. If you could find a good used Pentax ZX60 with the body and lens, it's a nice camera with depth of field preview. This model is not in production but if found can be real good. I'd stick to Canon as they've been around a long time and have so many accessories too. Before you buy the camera from your friend, ask if you can borrow it. Then go get a cheap roll of film and do a series of test shots with it, and after developing if it all works out well perhaps then go for it. You may find the manual online if friend doesn't have it, but it may cost. Good luck.

Answer 2

Rather go digital, Canon or Nikon. Stay away from all others.
But I suppose, cost is a factor for you and you want an SLR camera that uses film.

In that case, buy a Nikon SLR, stay away from Pentax, Minolta and Olympus, etc. The reason I recommend Nikon is that when you do decide to upgrade to a digital SLR, you can use the Nikon lens on your newly acquired digital camera and save $400 upwards.

Also, to pay $125 for an obsolete camera is a bit much. If you can get any Nikon autofocus camera with a lens and flash for that price, take it. Also, you don't mention anything about a flash. A flash is essential for those indoor family snaps.

Answer 3

Try www.keh.com for used equipment. KEH is a respected and honest dealer and a great place to find used stuff in good shape. Also look on eBay, but be careful!
For under $200USD you should be able to find a used Canon film Rebel with a kit lens. My experience is with Nikon, mostly, so there I would look for a N80, N8008, or N90s, and put a 50mm 1.8 lens with it. If you could scrape up about $400, I would get a F100 with the 50mm lens. You can get the consumer zoom kit lens really cheap, if you would prefer a zoom lens.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

i agree with Qi. and on top of that, when i was doing my research to buy a dslr everyone recomended the nikon and some canon. you could see a lot of use nikon d50 for around 350 on ebay if money is the issue.

Answer 6

I believe so. I have a friend who had a Pentax and it was very sturdy and relieable.

Answer 7

buy a canon eos rebel they are awesome i have one
try an ebay search for 35mm canon eos