35mm film cameras? What do you use? I'd like to hear from those who actively shoot 35 mm film. Which camera do you use? How long have you owned it? Favorite film? Thanks!

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Dec 17, 2016 14:35:22 #

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

I'd like to hear from those who actively shoot 35 mm film.
Which camera do you use? How long have you owned it?
Favorite film?

Thanks!

Dec 17, 2016 14:44:17 #

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

I have about a dozen 35mm film cameras I got for free or for very cheap, and I use all of them to some extent. My primary go-to film camera is a Nikon FE.

Dec 17, 2016 14:57:51 #

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

My goto is an EOS 1v where I can use my EF lenses. I also have an F1N but I think I'm going to start favoring a T90 to lower the weight when shooting manual focus lenses. I favor B&W, Ilford Delta or Kodak TMAX and Kodak EKTAR for color.

Dec 17, 2016 15:06:08 #

BBurns Loc: South Bay, California

LoneRangeFinder wrote:

I'd like to hear from those who actively shoot 35 mm film. Which camera do you use? How long have you owned it? Favorite film? Thanks!

Canon F1N, bought in 1984. Rock solid film body. It was Canon's Flagship. Also Canon T90.
Film Fuji Velvia.

Dec 17, 2016 15:18:57 #

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

LoneRangeFinder wrote:

I'd like to hear from those who actively shoot 35 mm film.
Which camera do you use? How long have you owned it?
Favorite film?

Thanks!

I have an Olympus OM-1 that I got back in the 1970s, though to be honest, I don't use it much.

Dec 17, 2016 15:26:59 #

flip1948 Loc: Hamden, CT

LoneRangeFinder wrote:

I'd like to hear from those who actively shoot 35 mm film.
Which camera do you use? How long have you owned it?
Favorite film?

Thanks!

Nikon F100...best film camera I have ever owned in the 40+ years I've been shooting 35mm.

Been using it for about 6 years.

Favorite film currently available is Fujichrome Velvia 50 or 100.

Dec 17, 2016 16:38:46 #

DeanS Loc: Capital City area of North Carolina

I have a Pentax Spotmatic w/1.4 50mm, and other lens. But like others, I rarely shoot film anymore since early 90s. Still a great combo, however.

Dec 17, 2016 17:56:53 #

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

LoneRangeFinder wrote:

I'd like to hear from those who actively shoot 35 mm film.
Which camera do you use? How long have you owned it?
Favorite film?

Thanks!

My last camera was a Contax RTS II before going to digital. Ilford film. Processed my own black and white.

Dec 17, 2016 18:23:44 #

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Nikon F5 and Canon F1N, bought both when they were first released. Bought the Canon at the 1984 Olympics while shooting there, Canon was the official sponsor and offered the F1N in a special Olympics trim, I got two and never used the second, it's still never had film in it, used as a display unit only.
The F5 is WELL used and almost always loaded with Provia or Velvia depending on what I am shooting.

Dec 17, 2016 18:47:13 #

par4fore Loc: Bay Shore N.Y.

LoneRangeFinder wrote:

I'd like to hear from those who actively shoot 35 mm film.
Which camera do you use? How long have you owned it?
Favorite film?

Thanks!

Nikon F3 bought 2 years ago.
Nikon 35TI bought 3 months ago.
Nikon FM2N selling now.

Dec 17, 2016 20:26:58 #

BBurns Loc: South Bay, California

MT Shooter wrote:

Nikon F5 and Canon F1N, bought both when they were first released. Bought the Canon at the 1984 Olympics while shooting there, .........................................F1N in a special Olympics trim, I got two and never used the second, it's still never had film in it, used as a display unit only.

I did the same thing. I recently sold the second one to KEH for $1000. He said it would never make it into the store for sale. That it would be gone with one phone call.

Dec 17, 2016 20:29:17 #

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

BBurns wrote:

I did the same thing. I recently sold the second one to KEH for $1000. He said it would never make it into the store for sale. That it would be gone with one phone call.

You should have held out, I turned down $3K for mine 3 years ago.

Dec 17, 2016 20:32:36 #

BBurns Loc: South Bay, California

MT Shooter wrote:

You should have held out, I turned down $3K for mine 3 years ago.

Agreed, I took the money and ran too soon.

Dec 17, 2016 20:35:08 #

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

BBurns wrote:

Agreed, I took the money and ran too soon.

KEH will turn a VERY nice profit on that deal, and they know it! That's why it will never make it to the store.

Dec 17, 2016 20:41:12 #

sloscheider Loc: Minnesota

A Holga 120n is a fun favorite of mine. Yes, I know their toys but I find the lack of settings strangely liberating.

I've also got Canon A1 and AE1 bodies & lenses.

I just picked up an Iloca Rapid B which has film loaded but no pictures yet taken. My girlfriend found it at a local thrift store for $4.95 - appears to be in great working order.

Edit: I Just noticed the title is 35mm cameras... still, the 120 is fun :)

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