Film Camera (Page 3): I have lots of film cameras. They all sit on a shelf and collect dust. I own no film and wouldn't take the time and money to go out and buy a roll, much less have...

chigbee2002

Dria wrote:

Interesting that is is still worth $$.
That made me check the 1 film camera I have held onto-- CANON ELAN 7e Qd... Amazon $349 . A lot less that what I paid for it but still dollars...

I have lots of film cameras. They all sit on a shelf and collect dust. I own no film and wouldn't take the time and money to go out and buy a roll, much less have it developed. My F3's are lovey examples of old technology that will never be used again. You could ask yourself the same question about getting your F80 repaired. Just change the camera model name to the word Betamax.

chigbee2002

What do you mean Kodak has taken a huge rebound in their stock price. When I actually owned it...it was somewhere around 80 bucks a share. Recently it went to something like 79 Cents a share, but has taken a huge rebound to something like a buck and a half.... Lovely kodak... RIP. Remember Kodachrome?

digital_photog Loc: New Hampshire

Don't be put off from shooting film!!! Your camera can be repaired but the cost could be around $100.. Check on line in your area as there must be some people that fix cameras. Start with camera shops and also camera clubs as they usually have information as to who and where to get it fixed!!

PS I still shoot film with CanonEOS 1N-HS, Nikon F100, and my trusty Pentax K1000!!! Processing done at CVS and other places will charge (depending on what you want done) accordingly. I find CVS will process my C-41 film (negs only) for about $2.50 per roll.

Portsmouth Light Nikon F100 e/w 50mm 1.8 D

sinatraman Loc: Vero Beach Florida, Earth,alpha quaudrant

if she doesn't have a negative scanner, 2.50 a roll wont help. cvs for processing one roll of 24 exp single prints 10.99. Same with walgreens. that price will continue to rise as fewer and fewer use film. meaning operating cost will be shared by fewer customers, thus the increase in prices. basic economics 101. it would be cheaper for her if she still wants to shoot film, is to replace the camera with another used one and still save money. not wanting to start a flame war, as i still shoot film occasionaly my self, but film is obsolete technology in all but landscape view cameras. I love my film cameras, but right now they are only usefull in paperweight mode.

largeformat Loc: Bend, Oregon

You guys crack me up. Read the rest of the ad. Used cameras start at $40 They aren't worth repairing. Thats my 2 cents worth and I am sticking too it. In my area here in Oregon you can't give that model away.

Dria Loc: Ohio

I see lots of different film cameras on ebay- they just don't sell.
I know I can give the rest of my stash to the college that still does an art film class--that's what I did with all but 1 film camera.

digital_photog Loc: New Hampshire

This is not to start a flame about film or digital just an answer to a reasonable question by the author. It's her choice if she desides to fix her camera and shoot film as many others do. She asked for options and many have given her just that. Films death has been greatly exagerated. Yes most shoot digital and that is their option but those who shoot film and digital will as long as film is manufactured. Processing however is getting harder to find and that may force many to give it up.. Fuji,Kodak
Ilford and others are still manufacturing all type and sizes of film in color print slide and black and white(some in C41 processing) and Some film shooters still process at home! I don't! Please have fun with the cameras of your choice

Fred

Bob In Texas Loc: Houston Texas

Bob, they may be asking $470 but I'm wondering if anyone will bid on it at that price. He can ask all he wants, but it is only worth what someone else is willing to pay :)

artsyjeanne Loc: Florida

Hi Mr. Sinatra, this little podunk town is Lake City. Although it is growing up a little bit now. We're near I-75 & I-10. I'm sure Publix has a book. I'll pick one up. thx.

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artsyjeanne Loc: Florida

Yes sir, you're right I am happy that one slid on by.

jackinkc wrote:

I'll bet you are happy you didn't buy Kodak stock. Kodak is laboring under the dark cloud of bankruptcy. Like Polaroid, they were caught out playing when the digital movement started. They just got left behind.

artsyjeanne Loc: Florida

Thanks to all of you for your timely replys. I think I'll check the repair price, if it's near reasonable I'll do that and sell or donate this little darling. (After I use it again a little bit for old times sake.) heh, heh

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Russ Loc: Nashville, Tn.

Do you know how much the repair will cost? Unless that cost is very high, and you desire to purchase a new digital camera soon, I would seriously consider repairing it. I am still using film cameras, and will continue using them (I have two) until there is no more film available at a reasonable price.

artsyjeanne Loc: Florida

Thanks Russ, I already have a new digital Nikon 300S. I was just checking the validity of keeping a nice film camera that needs a little repair.

Russ wrote:

Do you know how much the repair will cost? Unless that cost is very high, and you desire to purchase a new digital camera soon, I would seriously consider repairing it. I am still using film cameras, and will continue using them (I have two) until there is no more film available at a reasonable price.

sinatraman Loc: Vero Beach Florida, Earth,alpha quaudrant

artsyjeane, i looked at ebay 2 nights ago for nikon film cameras for curiosity sake n-80s are going for around 40 a piece there are more than a dozen of them up for sale, there is even one place that has 3 f-100 (basically a f-5 in a smaller body) new in the box for 100. if you want pick up a used n-80 n-90 or f-100 for less than what repair will cost you ( camera repair on average starts at 100 and climbs quickly. camera repairmen charge more per hour for labor than auto mechanics)

jackinkc Loc: Kansas City

Russ wrote:

Do you know how much the repair will cost? Unless that cost is very high, and you desire to purchase a new digital camera soon, I would seriously consider repairing it. I am still using film cameras, and will continue using them (I have two) until there is no more film available at a reasonable price.

I know what you mean, Russ. I still have two Minoltas - an SR-7 and an SR-201, both with f/1.4 Minolta lenses. I also have a Bronica SQ, with a variety of lenses and a Pentax 645N. I use the Pentax lenses for my 645D.