Was there ever a "Best" 35mm Film SLR? ... if so, what was it, in your opinion?
Jan 23, 2018 21:44:09 #
adm wrote:
I would say it is a toss-up between the Nikon F2 and FM-2. These cameras are all-mechanical workhorses that elevate the Nikon F and Nikkormat/FM lines, respectively, to perfection.
Yes, I thought they were the same, Adm ....
Not sure why Nikon decided to dump the Nikkormat name ... always thought it was a reliable brand name ... but I guess the FM/FE series filled in the void ....
Jan 23, 2018 22:08:51 #
Jerrin1 wrote:
I gave up photography in the early 1990's; but up until that point in time my favourite camera was my Canon EOS 5. I also had an EOS 10 at the same time, which was a great camera, but the 5 was a stunning bit of technologically advanced kit. I had previously owned an EOS 650 and EOS 600. I have to say that my Olympus OM2 was a bit tasty, as was my OM1 before it. I came back to photography in 2014 and currently own a Nikon D500 and an Olympus EM1 mark II.
Same here, Jerrin ...
Gave up photography in the late 80s, actually, after my beloved A1 was stolen ... by the time I came back to it, the Digital Era had already evolved ....
My first dig cam was a Fujifilm Finepix bridge - the HS-10 ... a year later, bought my first DSLR - the Canon Rebel T3 ... only 12MP ... but, a beautiful camera ....
Got a couple of really nice ones, there, now - don't you, Jerrin .... about two grand apiece ... still ...
Jan 23, 2018 22:22:16 #
Jan 23, 2018 22:32:26 #
Fleckjohn65 wrote:
Canon F1 and Ftb
Still love my Ftb with quick load feature, never mis-loaded a roll. Loved the breach lock lenses also, the lens would catch just by pressing it on the body and then you turn the ring to tighten the lens down.
Jan 23, 2018 22:35:41 #
W9OD
Loc: Wisconsin
Leica Flex are my favorite. Still have two and four Leica range finders with several lenses for each. Classics, but pretty much not used. The new stuff is easier, lighter.
Jan 23, 2018 22:58:57 #
wmurnahan wrote:
Still love my Ftb with quick load feature, never mis-loaded a roll. Loved the breach lock lenses also, the lens would catch just by pressing it on the body and then you turn the ring to tighten the lens down.
Yes, but you still had to align the red dot, right, Bill?
Think that's the way it was with all FD lenses ...
With the T series, Canon introduced the electronic film feed ... you just placed the leader on the take-up spool, and then closed the back.
It would advance automatically then to the first usable frame, and then when you came to the end, it would automatically rewind, as well ...
Neat!
Jan 23, 2018 23:01:42 #
W9OD wrote:
Leica Flex are my favorite. Still have two and four Leica range finders with several lenses for each. Classics, but pretty much not used. The new stuff is easier, lighter.
The Leica Flex was Leica's one and only attempt at SLRs, right, W?
Think they went back to RFs after that ....
Jan 23, 2018 23:12:30 #
In the old days, Hurrell and the other studio photographers used tungsten lights. They were and are very hot, even the best of them, like Arri. I once used tungsten lights before LEDs became available. They are cool and energy efficient.
The virtue of continuous lighting, such as for classic glamor lighting, is that you can see exactly the pattern of light and shadow before you click the shutter. You may or may not choose to add reflectors. This kind of lighting is much more contrasty than beauty shots or actors' head shots. The placement and power of the lights ( that is, light ratios ) must be controlled with great care, depending upon the effect you expect to produce.
The virtue of continuous lighting, such as for classic glamor lighting, is that you can see exactly the pattern of light and shadow before you click the shutter. You may or may not choose to add reflectors. This kind of lighting is much more contrasty than beauty shots or actors' head shots. The placement and power of the lights ( that is, light ratios ) must be controlled with great care, depending upon the effect you expect to produce.
Jan 23, 2018 23:22:12 #
Chris T wrote:
This one's open ... you can include any manufacturer - past or present. Just trying to get an accurate assessment from everybody who's used them (or, still is ....)
Pentax LX ......, till the Canon EOS 3 came out with eye control focus ....
I never had either one 8-(
Jan 23, 2018 23:27:53 #
JasonC wrote:
The Canon AE1 gets my vote!
And for a pocket 35MM, the Olympus XA couldn't be beat!
Best,
Jason
And for a pocket 35MM, the Olympus XA couldn't be beat!
Best,
Jason
Ah, yes ... the very first semi-automatic ... the AE1 ... great camera ...
Ushered in the thinking there was an alternative to AP automation ... SP automation ....
Jan 23, 2018 23:31:13 #
imagemeister wrote:
Pentax LX ......, Canon EOS 3
Okay, Larry ... your choices are noted ... thanks for participating ....
Jan 23, 2018 23:33:14 #
Vlux wrote:
In the old days, Hurrell and the other studio phot... (show quote)
I see, V ... thanks for explaining ....
LEDs are a lot cooler, aren't they?
In fact, they generate no heat at all ....
Jan 23, 2018 23:43:48 #
Tom47 wrote:
Minolta the lenses are still hard to beat.
Yes, I know, Tom ... Minolta glass is still the best, even - to use on Sony "A" mount cameras ... Minolta or Konica ....
Jan 23, 2018 23:48:01 #
breck wrote:
Nikon F3 by light years the best
What made the F3 so much better than the F2, Breck?
Jan 23, 2018 23:51:02 #
breck wrote:
forgot to say and it is still going strong
Oh, okay, Breck ... your F3, you mean .... gotya ....
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