Sreek

Hi all.. 

Good day to you all..! 

I recently saw some videos about Minolta XG M., Pentax K1000, and Canon AE 1, when I was searching for an alternative to NIKON F3 on the web.... Also saw some models from Olympus OM1 & 2.

After the videos, I lean more towards the Pentax K1000 and Canon AE 1....

Specifically speaking more towards the Pentax.... I don't know if my decision is correct.... Is Canon and Minolta models specified here are good..? 

Is pentax is really a good camera or its just my misunderstanding, considering the hype in social media about the Pentax...? 

11 minutes ago, Sreek said:

Thanks dear... ☺️

I think more mechanical means more chances of getting it repaired compared to the electronic components.... 

10 hours ago, NHSN said:

There are few cameras more reliable than the F3. You'll find loads of threads on the internet from people having issues with the other cameras mentioned in this thread, or any "reliable" camera for that matter.

A mechanical camera is only "better" if you are willing to find and pay for a competent tech to adjust/fix it. In most cases it will cost you more than you paid for the camera. A electronic SLR is not less reliable than mechanical one*.

Besides in many cases an electronic camera can also be repaired, if needed.

With the exception of Leica R9, Nikon F6 and Nikon FM3a, all serious SLR's are more than 20 years old by now and cannot be considered "reliable" as a generalisation.

Your best bet is to find a functioning camera you like and fulfils your needs. If it breaks, you check the cost of repair vs. the cost of replacement.

 

*I am currently helping a local camera shop sorting and testing a batch of 300 used SLR cameras for functionality. The failure rate of the mechanical cameras appears to be higher than the electronic cameras at this point.

Thank you....☺️

Very helpful.... 👍

21 hours ago, James Bryant said:

Nikon FM2n, I have 3 and they all work.

Thanks dear... ☺️

Hi all, can you please suggestme a reliable slr camera today,... something more reliable than F3, if i purchase nowadays..