I want a film camera for the sake of it.

[domu221]

Hi guys, so I have some Nikon DX-format digital cameras and a couple of lenses for them. I know Nikon's selling film cameras but the F6 is so expensive and the FM10 is both super ugly (like a back to the future futuristic but still looking old type of thing) and does not have autofocus.

I wanna invest some money (probably less then US$500) for a nice film camera where you can have programmable-auto and autofocus. Oh yeah, it doesn't have to be a Nikon or even have interchangable lens. Also, if it were a point-and-shoot film, it should also have flash. can u guys please help me decide?


i dont want a disposable kodak camera (even if its waterproof and has flash).

 

[Fred Berg]

Hi guys, so I have some Nikon DX-format digital cameras and a couple of lenses for them. I know Nikon's selling film cameras but the F6 is so expensive and the FM10 is both super ugly (like a back to the future futuristic but still looking old type of thing) and does not have autofocus.

I wanna invest some money (probably less then US$500) for a nice film camera where you can have programmable-auto and autofocus. Oh yeah, it doesn't have to be a Nikon or even have interchangable lens. Also, if it were a point-and-shoot film, it should also have flash. can u guys please help me decide?


i dont want a disposable kodak camera (even if its waterproof and has flash).

Err, I think you'll find that's what's known as classic design.

 

[domu221]

Err, I think you'll find that's what's known as classic design.

Oh is that why they dont look like normal cameras... i thought its more like they wanna introduce a new design. :|

 

[Fred Berg]

Nikon were never the prettiest of cameras, I suppose, but taste is a personal thing. I use Chinon cameras (relabelled as Revue), which are aesthetically quite pleasing, reasonably ergonomic, and, most importantly, take good photos. The ones I have don't have auto focus, though. Have you thought along the lines of the Canon EOS 50e? It might be more up your street.

 

[ann]

look into a nikon f90 or f100

 

[JAC526]

I have an f100 in absolute mint condition I will sell you for $250.00.

It has a 28-80G lens and I'll throw in some film too.

 

[timor]

look into a nikon f90 or f100

Or consider F75. Has the same firmware as F6 and as long, as you don't look at the back, you will think it's a digital. But DX lenses are no good for 24x36.

 

[Alex_B]

but the F6 is so expensive and the FM10 is both super ugly (like a back to the future futuristic but still looking old type of thing)

Uhm, well, if you ask me, the F6 is a bit more of an ugly thing if you compare the two

But that is just a personal opinion and won't help you in your search

 

[Designer]

I wanna invest some money (probably less then US$500) for a nice film camera where you can have programmable-auto and autofocus. Oh yeah, it doesn't have to be a Nikon or even have interchangable lens. Also, if it were a point-and-shoot film, it should also have flash. can u guys please help me decide?

How about a Minolta Maxum 7000? With two zooms, a 50 prime, and a Vivitar hot shoe flash.

 

[Derrel]

Nikon F100 film autofocus SLRs are selling at around $195 these days, and are VERY nice AF 35mm SLR cameras. The viewfinder image is excellent.

 

[domu221]

look into a nikon f90 or f100

Nikon F100 film autofocus SLRs are selling at around $195 these days, and are VERY nice AF 35mm SLR cameras. The viewfinder image is excellent.

look into a nikon f90 or f100

Or consider F75. Has the same firmware as F6 and as long, as you don't look at the back, you will think it's a digital. But DX lenses are no good for 24x36.

thank you all for your replies!! I did look at a Nikon F100 since it's a Nikon and I may be able to accustom myself easier if I use a Nikon. I really wanted one til I found out that they're discontinued (yes, I just found out recently). Also, I only shoot with DX and have no plans to switch to FX so my lenses are really useless with nikon film f-mounts.

I was thinking about a 35mm film camera that's not yet discontinued and within my price limit. It doesnt hve to be SLR though but flash and autofocus should be present and a zoomable lens (detachable or built-in) is preferred.

oh yeah and...

Uhm, well, if you ask me, the F6 is a bit more of an ugly thing if you compare the two
But that is just a personal opinion and won't help you in your search

yeah, aesthetics probably wont help me look for a good camera except when the buttons are positioned inconveniently. But for me, I think the F6 has a way better look than the FM10. It looks like nikon's DSLR lineup w/o the colored LCD Screen.

 

[snowbear]

There is nothing wrong with getting discontinued gear - I bought a couple of F/N90 bodies (N90s for me, F90 for my son) and they have been great. Some of the older, discontinued lenses are better than the current counterparts.

 

[domu221]

thanks for your reply!

i was thinking about the warranty service and the accessories i can get for it. And yeah, discontinued lesnes are better than their counterparts! But still a point and shoot would probably do for me as a starting point before i shell out thousands of US$ for a real film cam!

 

[timor]

I was thinking about a 35mm film camera that's not yet discontinued and within my price limit.

Sooo...what you're price limit ? You have only 3 choices:
1. Vivitar 3800 - $ 200
2. Nikon FM10 - $300
3 Nikon F6 $ 2500 + I don't know how much lenses.
That's the only slrs still in production as per my knowledge. 1 and 2 are the basically same cameras in different disguises and are made by Cosina (accomplished company by itself, always making cameras for some other brands). F6 is a beast, but, probably wort it if you plan to shoot a lot transparencies and if so, you maybe right. Film is forever and always ready to be rescan, digital file is only a bunch of electrons which can go south anytime.

 

[domu221]

I was thinking about buying a film camera that's similar to a point-and-shoot one BEFORE i but a Nikon F6 or its replacement in the future. I'm not a pro; that's for sure. But I want a film camera not only to take pictures but to learn from what it can do. a point-and-shoot works fine anyway but I dont know if they still make them.