i'm going to take photojournalism with a 35mm SLR. But being someone who's too used to digital photography, 35 mm SLR camera seems challenging, but it's a whole new world to me. I'm someone who's very interested in lomography and i often hear the brand 'Zenit' around. Thus i'm hesitating if i should get a Nikon/Canon...etc camera and invest in a Zenit camera instead. Is it a good SLR camera? Please recommend 35mm SLR cameras to me!
2007-04-05 08:47:18 · 7 answers · asked by ravynmin 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
r they still producing zenit????
i believe it's russian ...... it's an old brand ((rare accessories and lenses)).
go with canon , nikon , olympus ,pentax ((brands making digital SLRs too)) ...so when u decide to upgrade to digital u can still use ur lenses.
2007-04-05 09:14:26 · answer #1 · answered by bravo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Zenit is a Russian brand. It's an okay camera to play around with and learn photography, but not a really good quality. I have one for the novelty of having something Russian. (As a former Russian linguist in the military, I like collecting Russian items.)
Nikon or Canon are both well worth what you pay. Personally, I prefer Nikon. If you want a real film camera bargain, now is the time, as several photographers are selling off their old equipment to go digital. You can pick up an excellent used Nikon F100 for just a few hundred dollars. This camera used to sell for over a thousand.
2007-04-05 10:55:36 · answer #2 · answered by Terisu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend against the Zenit. While the Zenit may be a reliable camera the availability of accessories/lenses is minimal. The big 5 cameras for 35mm are Nikon, Minolta, Canon, Pentax and Olympus. Try to stay within the big 5 or compatible cameras so that aftermarket lenses and dedicated falshes are available. If you are looking to save a little $ Ricoh and Chinon use the pentax lens systems and offer very dependable results
2007-04-05 08:54:15 · answer #3 · answered by fstopf4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The CAnon K2 is a best buy in 35mm AT $200
The Nikon D40 is a best buy in Digital SLR followed by the Canon XT at $600 and $700
2007-04-05 10:27:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I picked up an old Zenit from a yard sale several years ago for $2. They are indeed Russian. If you can find one for $2, go for it! Otherwise, get a Canon or Nikon.
2007-04-06 17:10:41 · answer #5 · answered by Ara57 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of that brand. I have a Pentax which I used when I was a journalist, and a Roleiflex before that (which was amazing, and I miss, but it was damaged on an assignment). Do some consumer reports research, maybe call up your local newspaper editor and see what they use.
2007-04-05 08:51:47 · answer #6 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a suggestion
go to yahoo shopping
digital cameras
digital camera GUIDE
it will help answer your questions
2007-04-05 09:07:03 · answer #7 · answered by Elvis 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋