Film Camera Suggestions: I found two old film cameras that don't work. My goal was to play around with B&W uploaded into LR4. Just curious how it would look. So I'm going to buy an...

oceanflyer Loc: Windword Side of CA

I found two old film cameras that don't work. My goal was to play around with B&W uploaded into LR4. Just curious how it would look. So I'm going to buy an used film camera to use for this experiment. I know there are lots of options but I might save some time by getting some feedback from the user group here.

It has to come with a lens or I need to find a Canon that can use my EF lenses.

Thanks for you help in advance.

snowbear

I don't know the Canon models (I'm a Nikonian) but here's a bunch of autofocus bodies ranging from $14 to $124.

http://www.adorama.com/catalog.tpl?op=itemlist&cat1=used&cat2=canon%20auto%20focus&cat3=cameras&sf=price&startat=21

oceanflyer Loc: Windword Side of CA

Well dah, that was easy. Guess I could have done that myself. Thanks.

snowbear

oceanflyer wrote:

Well dah, that was easy. Guess I could have done that myself. Thanks.

No problem. You can also check B&H (bhphotovideo.com) and KEH (keh.com). All three are east coast - I don't know what you have out there.

krgatlgm Loc: Las Vegas, Nv

If you are not in a hurry, I have found some great deals on film cameras at Shopgoodwill.com for $10 some with lenses. It is an auction site but the auctions only last for a week. Might be worth a look.

http://www.shopgoodwill.com/

R Dubs Loc: Linloln,Ne.

I have 2 film cameras with lenses I would sell. PM me if interested and need more info.

twowindsbear

WHY????

Where will you have the film developed? How will you scan them?

Why not put your cam in B&W mode?

Roger Hicks Loc: Aquitaine

twowindsbear wrote:

WHY????

Where will you have the film developed? How will you scan them?

Why not put your cam in B&W mode?

It's like religion.

If you have to ask, you'll never understand the answers.

Thar's why I still run a wet darkroom.

Cheers,

R.

ggttc Loc: TN

Roger Hicks wrote:

twowindsbear wrote:

WHY????

Where will you have the film developed? How will you scan them?

Why not put your cam in B&W mode?

It's like religion.

If you have to ask, you'll never understand the answers.

Thar's why I still run a wet darkroom.

Cheers,

R.

Its like a "religion" good comment...I still love film...keep all the 57 displays you get in the veiwfinder...(if you have one) and sensors...throw in a roll and shoot

Blurryeyed Loc: NC Mountains.

I have an A-2 that you can pick up for about $15 plus shipping, I also have a couple of Rebels that you can have for $10 you pay shipping.... No lenses just bodies but your current lenses should work. I think that the A2 had fewer than 10 rolls of film through it before I went digital and never looked back.

twowindsbear

Roger Hicks wrote:

twowindsbear wrote:

WHY????

Where will you have the film developed? How will you scan them?

Why not put your cam in B&W mode?

It's like religion.

If you have to ask, you'll never understand the answers.

Thar's why I still run a wet darkroom.

Cheers,

R.

Good explanation - more 'power' to you!!

oceanflyer Loc: Windword Side of CA

Appreciate the comments. The local camera shop is loaning me a used Canon AE and lens. Going to have a roll scanned to see how it looks. Will report.

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

oceanflyer wrote:

I found two old film cameras that don't work. My goal was to play around with B&W uploaded into LR4. Just curious how it would look. So I'm going to buy an used film camera to use for this experiment. I know there are lots of options but I might save some time by getting some feedback from the user group here.

It has to come with a lens or I need to find a Canon that can use my EF lenses.

Thanks for you help in advance.

EOS3

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

oceanflyer wrote:

I found two old film cameras that don't work. My goal was to play around with B&W uploaded into LR4. Just curious how it would look. So I'm going to buy an used film camera to use for this experiment. I know there are lots of options but I might save some time by getting some feedback from the user group here.

It has to come with a lens or I need to find a Canon that can use my EF lenses.

Thanks for you help in advance.

EOS3. Price is really dropping on a great camera?
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-EOS-3-35mm-Camera-Body/dp/B00006I542

mooseeyes Loc: Sonora, California

For your stated purpose, I would suggest either the EOS620 or the EOS650. I used two of the 620's and one of the 650's for years, and I still have and use all three bodies with all of my Canon EF lenses.