An SLR just fell into my lap. Let's talk.

[Zess]

After a few days of scouring evil bay for a very vintage and hipsteriffic 35mm film SLR for my upcoming photography class, my search ended when the girl I am madly in love with (and was before this happened too I suppose ) stumbled upon and thusly offered me the following:

My spoils:

1. A Canon T60
2. a 35-70mm f/2.8-f/3.5
3. an 80-200mm f/4
4. an 80-205mm f/....4.5? (I'll confirm when I get it)
5. and a 28mm f/...(tell you the aperture when I get my hands on it)
6. Two Flashes (idk if they're fill or bounce or w/e so more on that when I go hands on)

TLDR: My girlfriend found the above and is giving it to me

So assuming everything works I was thinking I'd get a nice fast fifty off of e(vil)bay and call it a day with lenses.


I'd like to talk about:

• Film. Which are your favorite monochromatic and color rolls? (I hear good things about Velvia 50)
• General tips for using film/manual cameras
• Suggested application for each lens (28mm is a wide angle so landscapes and stuff I guess.)
  (The 80-205 says something about macro on the barrel according to my girlfriend but 80-205 is a telephoto range isn't it?)

And on a side note Camera Bags (or inserts so I don't necessarily need to buy a new bag)

 

[KmH]

You should have posted in this forum section:
Film Photography- A place for all lovers of analog photography!

Information on the Internet indicates:

The Canon T60 was the last camera Canon sold that used the FD mount. The T60 was introduced solely as a cheap SLR system for export.

Canon didn't actually manufacture the camera. It was both built by Cosina, and based upon Cosina's own CT-1 chassis.

Canon launched the EOS line and the EF mount in 1987, though Canon introduced the T60 in 1990.

 

[Big Mike]

Two Flashes (idk if they're fill or bounce or w/e so more on that when I go hands on)

Fill & bounce are ways that you would use a flash...not the type of flash.

Film. Which are your favorite monochromatic and color rolls? (I hear good things about Velvia 50)

Velvia is known for high color saturation, thus it's a favorite of landscape photographers. It typically doesn't do well for skin tones etc, but that's up to you.

I'd suggest starting with something simple. Kodak/Fuji color negative 100 or 400.

Suggested application for each lens (28mm is a wide angle so landscapes and stuff I guess.)

You can shoot just about anything with just about any lens. Don't get locked into thinking that you have to use a lens for a specific purpose.

(The 80-205 says something about macro on the barrel according to my girlfriend but 80-205 is a telephoto range isn't it?)

Macro is close up photography. Thus, a macro lens should have the ability to focus on objects that are fairly close to the lens/camera. The closer a lens can focus, the bigger the subject can appear on the film. A 'true' macro lens is usually capable of 1:1 representation (size on film is life-size). I doubt that yours is capable of that though.

 

[CCericola]

Do you know what you can use for your class? My first class would only let us use black and white t-max or tri-X film and a 50mm lens. (no other lenses were allowed, and no flash was allowed)

 

[DiskoJoe]

learn to cook your film

 

[Zess]

You should have posted in this forum section:
Film Photography- A place for all lovers of analog photography!

*facepalm* sorry about that
I haven't fully explored all of the the different subforums as you can probably see

Fill & bounce are ways that you would use a flash...not the type of flash.

Oh, I was under the impression that you needed certain types for that. I suppose the intensity of each must be different...or perhaps they were used in tandem

Velvia is known for high color saturation, thus it's a favorite of landscape photographers. It typically doesn't do well for skin tones etc, but that's up to you.
I'd suggest starting with something simple. Kodak/Fuji color negative 100 or 400.

Hmm well outside of what I am compelled to do for class my photography will mostly be of people so that probably wouldn't work out

You can shoot just about anything with just about any lens. Don't get locked into thinking that you have to use a lens for a specific purpose.

True but I probably wouldn't want to shoot a horizon with a 400 or attempt to blow out a background with a f/5

Macro is close up photography. Thus, a macro lens should have the ability to focus on objects that are fairly close to the lens/camera. The closer a lens can focus, the bigger the subject can appear on the film. A 'true' macro lens is usually capable of 1:1 representation (size on film is life-size). I doubt that yours is capable of that though.

True macro lenses are also prime most of the time aren't they?

Do you know what you can use for your class? My first class would only let us use black and white t-max or tri-X film and a 50mm lens. (no other lenses were allowed, and no flash was allowed)

I'm not sure yet but I think between the telephoto, wide angle, and the 50 I'm gonna buy I should be covered. If I have to use a certain film for class then oh well but this thing is also gonna get tons of recreational use

 

[KmH]

So you have a line on a 50 mm that has an FD mount? Because today's $100 nifty-fifty has a EF mount and won't mount on your T60.

 

[Zess]

I've seen some 50mm f/1.4 FD's on ebay for anywhere between $50-$100

But f/1.8 FD's seem to cost <$40 so unless I discover that the 1.4 also comes with complimentary ticket to heaven then I'll likely go with the 1.8

edit: Hell some people are selling Canon AE-1/Programs with the 1.8's for less than the 1.4 costs

 

[Josh66]

If the FD mount 50's are like the EF mount 50's - eventually you'll wish you had the 1.4 version.


For color film, I've always liked Fuji...

For B&W, you might try something like Plus-X or Tri-X... There are so many different films, it's hard to say one to try. Just pick something and try a few rolls of it...

Check out Freestyle.

They have a good selection, and good prices.

Their Arista brand films are actually rebranded film from other manufacturers, so pick some of that up too.

Legacy Pro = Fuji (100 = Acros, 400 = Neopan)
Arista Premium = Kodak (100 = Plus-X, 400 = Tri-X)
Arista EDU Ultra = Fomapan

(Those are all B&W, BTW)

 

[Zess]

Thanks for the link (checking that out now) and the film recommendations :]