Hello. This year I am taking Photography and for the class I will need a manual camera. I really dont want to waste so much for a class so where can I find a cheap one in Chicago (n online, if possible)
2007-08-14 11:34:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
manual camera (not digital camera)
one in which you can change the f-stop and shutter speed by hand
2007-08-14 12:35:13 · update #1
A film camera? Digital Camera? Manual only? A camera that does everything but has manual settings if desired?
A very nice camera at the moment is the Fuji S6500. As far as I am aware it has manual options allowing you to set the aperture and shutter speed yourself up to about 15 seconds or so I believe.
2007-08-14 11:43:30 · answer #1 · answered by teef_au 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Search on ebay for a MINOLTA SRT-202 with a 50mm f1.7 or even 1.4 lens. Ask lots of questions - does the meter work? Is the battery compartment free of corrosion? Is the lens clear and free of fungus and/or haze? Some sellers will tell you all that in their description. Avoid sellers who say "I don't know anything about cameras. This was my aunt's so I'm selling it as-is."
You can also check the KEH, ADORAMA and B&H websites for good used 35mm cameras.
The PENTAX K1000 is also a good choice.
2007-08-18 00:22:43 · answer #2 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had some good luck on eBay.
I recommend a used Minolta XD-11. Shutter priority, aperature priority, and manual modes.
Lost of accessories out there in good shape.
2007-08-14 12:16:07 · answer #3 · answered by gromit801 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably mean a 35MM SLR. Shop around for used ones. My friend wanted to see how much he'd get for his SLR. Told him $20-. BUT they turn around and ask $200-. Still that's mere pittance as to what they used to be several years ago. If you shop for a 35mm single lens reflex don't jump at the first offer.
2007-08-14 11:49:30 · answer #4 · answered by Vintage Music 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋