Best film camera?

Question

Will be my first film camera what is the best one to start out with.

Film camera's not DVD's or Video.
I want to use film. thanks!

Let me clarify myself, I don't think I'm being clear enough. I'm interested in a motion film camera. I have very little knowledge with these. I know still film cameras. Thank You everyone for your information.

Answer 1

For just starting out I'd go for a Bolex H-16. It'll shoot at a variety of speeds, enabling you to do a few effects including animation and stop-motion.

It's small, sturdy, repairable and can be had for about $400 to $500 on the used market.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

The Pentax K1000. Its considered the best student camera to learn with. It is totally manual so you'll learn about f-stops and shutter speeds and ISO.

If you buy lenses for it and then later switch to a Pentax DSLR like the K100D or K10D you'll be able to use all the lenses you bought for the K1000.

A couple of helpful books for you to consider:

"How To Select & Use Pentax SLR Cameras" by Carl Shipman

"Object & Image: An Introduction To Photography, Third Edition" by George M. Craven

Note: Don't you just laugh at people who answer your question without reading it?

Answer 3

Hmmm one of them ArriFlex or Panavision camera. It cost a serious dollar though, even if you're just renting it. $300/day or something like that for a basic camera, more for a more advanced camera.

Frankly I think at this point you'd better start off with a Mini DV just like many amateur enthusiast and even newcomer in the professional field. Film is just way way way too expensive unless you got a financial backer.

Answer 4

Sony DVD Handy Cam. They're easy to use, and you don't have to figure out crap with a tape. You just have to buy the mini DVDs and you can eve put the DVD directly into your DVD player from your camera. We're thinking of getting one soon. I can't wait!

Answer 5

A good used Hasselblad. Check them out on ebay.