jonnymiller Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 <p>Hi guys,<br>Im a photography student looking for a relatively inexpensive 35mm camera, something thats quite reliable and that i can take with me pretty much anywhere. Any suggestions?<br>Thanks <br>jonny</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Kahn Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 <p>Jonny, "relatively inexpensive is, well, relative. What's your budget?</p> <p>For a start, look at <a href="http://www.keh.com/onlinestore/home.aspx">KEH</a>, a reputable and reasonably priced used gear dealer. I would look for an Olympus OM-1, Pentax K1000 or similar camera.</p> <p>Good luck, and if you have questions, you know where to find us...</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janne_moren Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 You need to be a little more specific than that. Are we talking a rangefinder or SLR camera for instance? New or used? What's "relatively inexpensive" mean for you? As a photography student you need full manual control of course, but is automation also OK or does your teacher want you to use a manual-only camera for now? There's lots and lots of good used bargains out there right now. Off the top of my head, a Minolta SRT 101 or 201 with a couple of lenses is a high quality option, and since no digital camera uses that mount the lenses come cheap too. Or a Canon FD body and lenses, for the same reason. Or get a full-manual Pentax screwmount body and lenses, and then you can use those lenses on a digital Pentax with an adapter if you start using digital later on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_levine Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 <p>Jonny,<br> Posting in multiple forums is a no no.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnymiller Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 <p>Thanks for all your suggestions. Im looking for a used slr camera for under $100...automation is ok. Again just a high quality camera that i can take around with me at all times. At the moment i have a few medium formats and a dslr which are kind of bulky so a compact 35mm camera with a good performance would be ideal.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yann1 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 <p>Pentax ME Super</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffmanley Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 You might want to consider one of the folders with a good lens and Compur shutter. They will fold up and fit in your pocket and literally "go anywhere". They are super little cameras and very reliable, and way smaller than any SLR for a go anywhere camera that can be carried all the time. They are capable of taking pictures of equal quality to an SLR, but sooooo much more compact. Something like the little Baldax, Beltica, or Retina would be good reliable cameras, that can be found for less than 100.00, and you can stick them in your pocket and take them anywhere. .<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 <p>also posted in casual</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffmanley Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I'm sure there will be a lot of votes for a Retina, as a high quality "go anywhere" camera. If you get a good classic folder you won't have to worry about posting in all the other forums. Just bring it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnymiller Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 <p>Thanks guys will check out the retina</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marike1 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 <p>I've seen several Nikon EM's on the big auction site for $50, which would leave you money for a lens (maybe a 50 1.8 E). If you want a newer camera, I've seen both the Nikon N80 and the Canon Elan II, both excellent cameras, for under $100. Keep in mind that the older cameras will likely need to be CLA'd. </p> <p>Good luck. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User_502260 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 <p>In that price range you might be able to get a Konica C35. It's compact and has a very sharp lens. You can try contacting Greg Weber at (402) 721-3873. He repairs and sells these. If you get one from him it will be working properly.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howardstanbury Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 <p>I don't know if I can mention it in this forum, but if you're looking for a compact SLR with <whisper>autofocus</whisper>, then you could try the Dynax/Maxxum 5 from Minolta. In the manual focus SLR world the Olympus OM1 is highly regarded and the Minolta XD-7 (or -11) is also quite a tidy unit.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Collins Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 <p>Another vote for the Minolta XD-11 (one of my absolute favorite cameras) or XE-7. Both of those have automation and are very high quality cameras (produced in cooperation with Leica), but if you want a fully mechanical camera try the Minolta SR-T series. A Canon FTb is also a superb choice, as would be a Canon AE-1 Program. The suggestion of the Pentax ME-Super is also an excellent one. Choices, choices...</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary_watson Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 <p>If it's Minolta, I'd skip the ancient SRT series because of battery issues(same goes for early Olympus and Canon SLRs) and look at an X-700.The Nikon FG is now bargain-priced and often sells as a kit with the 50/1.8E. Another Nikon option is an older AF model like the 801s/8008s or F90x/N90s that work superbly with MF Nikon lenses.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_robison3 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 <p>Don't be afraid of cameras using the 1.35v mercury battery. In my unconverted OM-1's I use the 1.4v zinc air cells, size 675. A twelve pack of Walgreens brand cost me $8 on sale and a single cell lasts about 5~6 months in my camera. I don't even need the washer to center the battery, just drop it in and screw on the cap, works every time and the meter agrees closely with my studio delux meter and my other OM-1 Camtech converted to silver oxide cells when they did an repair & cla. The OM-1's are well made, compact, light weight and not too expensive. The best OM value is probably a OM-2n. They have both manual and aperture preferred auto and run on the still common silver oxide button cells. You did mention 'SLR' and 'take around with me at all times' and sometime these are seen as mutually exclusive due to weight and size constraints. That said, only you can decide if you want to carry a 35mm SLR most of the time. When I was a young 20 something my Miranda G was never more than an arms length away and I traveled all over with it.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andylynn Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 <p>The Minolta XD11 (same thing as XD7) is as close as I've found to the perfect manual SLR. It's not exactly perfect because the covering peels off - but that just gives you an excuse to go to cameraleather.com and get a bright red snakeskin cover for it :) Small, light, well designed interface, great viewfinder with all the important information displayed, easy to use knobs, vertical metal shutter, A/S/M modes.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_gallagher2 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 <p>The Nikon FM. A professional quality camera that can be had very cheaply. Tough as nails!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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