mark_schmidt3 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Hi!I just bought 2 very different 35mm cameras online, and I want to know your experiences with them. I haven't even received them yet-they are both "in the mail", so I can't be specific about them 1; Canon Canonet QL 19-I used to own a Leica IIIf many years ago, and I know this is not in the same league, but they seem like a solid little RF camera. Any experience, thoughts, problems, etc? 2;Konica Autoreflex TC. I wanted something simple and handy, and these seem to be a good choice. (Got the camera, 50mm lens, flash unit, case, filter,carry case for under $15, supposedly all working.)Again, any experience, problems to watch for, etc? Thanks. I like digital, but still have to think about it. These will be for fun only. mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afs760bf Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 If the Konica has been well-maintained, it will be a rock-solid camera. You can also pick up some fine Hexanon glass for very little. You'll need to see if the meter is working properly, but you don't need the meter to shoot. If you like the TC, you can move up a notch to a T3 and have yourself a camera that will last a lifetime. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pankaj purohit Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Thanks Mark, for being conitinue with films. I love films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_schmidt3 Posted June 5, 2008 Author Share Posted June 5, 2008 Thanks for the responses. The Canonet was delivered yesterday-everything seems to be working, but I am making the battery fit (Got 8 675's for $6 at CVS), and hope to try the meter today. I have been using tha camera manually with my old Gossen Luna Lux meter. It's very interesting to get back to old methods again-I learned on an old Kodak Pony nearly 50 years ago. The Konica shipped yesterday, and should be here next week. mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_dimarzio Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Mark, don't forget to shoot some Kodachrome before it's another dead thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stwrtertbsratbs5 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 You should try a medium format camera sometime - the larger film area makes a tremendous difference. There are some inexpensive TLR choices, such as the Minolta Autocord or a Rolleicord V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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