Film Camera experts out there?? I need one for photography class?

Question

I need a '35 mm SLR camera with a 50 mm lens, lens cover, manual or with manual override, built in light meter or handheld light meter, camera strap cable release, & a UV filter for your lens'.

I'm trying to buy this online and I'm clueless! I can't find anything; help me find it please?

preferably ebay or amazon :)

Answer 1

Nikon still makes the FM10 if you need a new one. Or you can get an auto-focus camera and use it manually. Practically any of the Nikon or Canon bodies beyond the first entry level (in Nikon, that would be the N70, I believe) will have manual settings as well as program or auto. So you might consider Nikon N80, N90, or step up a bit and get an F100. The 50mm f:1.8 lens is easy to find used as well, but you can get a new one for around $100, the best bang for the buck in all photography. I'll let the Canon people make suggestions on their models, EOS would be a good bet there.

Answer 2

Try Trick Photography Special Effects - http://tinyurl.com/xf93RB8ptR

Answer 3

Canon FTb

Minolta SRT-202

Pentax K1000

All totally manual 35mm cameras. All excellent learning tools.

Check ebay.

Answer 4

Nikon FM-10 for $249. It comes with a nice 35-70mm zoom and all the manual controls any photo instructor would love.
http://www.amazon.com/NIKON-FM10-35mm-Camera-Kit/dp/B00006I5JN/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-3144634-5700904?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1191213124&sr=8-1

I hope this helps you.

Answer 5

congradulations on doing a course that will truely teach you........so many do "digital" courses which are a little bit less than a total waste of time.......

film.......film..........film...sorry its just so great to be able to enjoy it

so yeah the FM10 if you want new,,,,,,,,else AE1, K1000 or any minolta "x" series or nikon "F" series,,,they bothe have great F1.8 and 1.4 50mms.


ebay, craiglist

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Answer 6

As a professional photographer I would suggest KEH.com. It is probably your best choice in terms of quantity, quality and price of used cameras. Please check there first.

Answer 7

If you can't be bothered looking around and want to buy new - Nikon route (can't buy body-only, you end up with a 35-70mm zoom as well):

Body: http://www.adorama.com/NKFM10.html
Lens: http://www.adorama.com/NK5018AFDU.html
Release: http://www.adorama.com/NKAR3.html
UV Filter: http://www.adorama.com/TF52UV.html

This is by no means the cheapest alternative, you could alternatively go with used gear like this:
Body: http://www.keh.com/OnLineStore/ProductDetail.aspx?groupsku=NK020102006490&brandcategoryname=35MM&Mode=searchproducts&item=0&ActivateTOC2=false&ID=&BC=NK&BCC=1&CC=2&CCC=1&BCL=&GBC=&GCC=&KW=fe
Lens: http://www.keh.com/OnLineStore/ProductDetail.aspx?groupsku=NK060049999990&brandcategoryname=35MM&Mode=searchproducts&item=10&ActivateTOC2=false&ID=&BC=NK&BCC=1&CC=6&CCC=2&BCL=&GBC=&GCC=&KW=50
Lens Cap: http://www.keh.com/OnLineStore/ProductDetail.aspx?groupsku=NK290102003870&brandcategoryname=35MM&Mode=sAccessories&item=0&ActivateTOC2=true&ID=&BC=NK&BCC=1&CC=&CCC=&BCL=29&GBC=&GCC=
Strap: http://www.keh.com/OnLineStore/ProductDetail.aspx?groupsku=DN349990894050&brandcategoryname=Digital&Mode=searchproducts&item=0&ActivateTOC2=false&ID=&BC=DN&BCC=3&CC=34&CCC=27&BCL=&GBC=&GCC=&KW=
Release: http://www.keh.com/OnLineStore/ProductDetail.aspx?groupsku=NK850000085000&brandcategoryname=35MM&Mode=searchproducts&item=0&ActivateTOC2=false&ID=&BC=NK&BCC=1&CC=85&CCC=27&BCL=&GBC=&GCC=&KW=
UV Filter: http://www.keh.com/OnLineStore/ProductDetail.aspx?groupsku=NK240102002980&brandcategoryname=35MM&Mode=sAccessories&item=10&ActivateTOC2=true&ID=&BC=NK&BCC=1&CC=&CCC=&BCL=24,%2025,%2026&GBC=&GCC=