2007-08-28 18:16:09 · 13 answers · asked by ...M... 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
I assume by 35mm you are talking about film cameras, not digital.
In that case, I don't think there is any agrument -- Leica is the best 35mm SLR.
That said, I would still probably stay with Nikon simply because it has a wider variety of lenses available.
Canon is also a good choice. I would rate them Leica, Nikon, Canon for 35mm film SLR's
2007-08-29 04:50:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I shoot Canon 35mm cameras, exclusively! That being said, Nikon is probably the best. I started shooting Canon in the 1960's and just never saw a reason to change. Another thing to think about is lens adaptability. I believe the Nikon lenses can be used on their digital "SLR's". Canon's require an unreasonably expensive hard to find adapter and then they still don't work like they should.
2007-08-30 13:46:14 · answer #2 · answered by John T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, Leica is the best but it's a rangefinder, not SLR.
Many people swears by their Nikon and I tend to agree.
A second hand F5 - the ultimate 35mm motor camera - is under $500 nowadays.
Currently the F4 has the best compatibility on Nikkor lenses, so you might also want to look it up.
Or if you want to go manual, the FM2 like the other said.
You won't regret them - not even if you buy all three! :D
2007-08-28 22:53:46 · answer #3 · answered by dodol 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For film camera Nikon F100, F6 or N90S
For digital Nikon D200
There are some point and shoots that are good quality too. The "good" pic is i their talents of the photographer, not necessarily in the camera.
Casio Z75 or Z1050 is a great choice, nice and thin,
7.1-10.2MP, lightweight, shoots photos and video with sound. Easy to use controls and a 2.5" screen to view.
www.besybuy.com
www.samys.com (my favorite)
ww.costco.com
Recommend a Scandisk memory card, about 2GB.
Check you Sunday paper for ad sales or coupons
2007-08-29 10:26:22 · answer #4 · answered by Michael M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a personal opinion thing. You need to research cameras and think about what you would like your camera to do. Once you know, go to a photography store and get 'hands on'. Hold all the cameras, go through their features and what they can do for you and decide from here.
2007-09-01 02:18:59 · answer #5 · answered by Sarah H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Minolta XE-7. Its "sister camera" is the Leica R-3 - which Minolta built for Leica, using the Leica lens mount and metering system.
Leica also bought Minolta's 16mm fisheye and 35-70mm f3.5 and 70-210mm f4 constant aperture zoom lenses to sell in their lens mount as "Made In Japan" Leica lenses. I recently saw a Leica-mount 16mm going for close to $1,000 and a Minolta-mount 16mm going for about $200. Talk about paying for the name...
2007-08-29 04:13:49 · answer #6 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nikon and canon, but the body is incidental alot of the time,
the real quality depends on the lens - every image starts at the front element of the lens on the body
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2007-08-28 18:35:34 · answer #7 · answered by Antoni 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Anything made by Nikon, Pentax, or Canon. Stay away from off brands and anything made in Russia or China.
2007-08-29 04:48:05 · answer #8 · answered by Kahless 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like Canon, but others are good too.
How much can you afford to pay, £s hundreds or thousands??
Do you need such a camera??
2007-08-28 21:51:44 · answer #9 · answered by Alick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nikon fm2
2007-08-28 18:19:49 · answer #10 · answered by suigeneris-impetus 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋