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Old timer going back to film-questions on 2 old cameras


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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.

 

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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.

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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.

 

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