Old Cameras Never Die (Page 2): Better to have a quick shot across the dash than none at all. I remember reading an article in a photo mag about what the author called "grab shots."...

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Radioman wrote:

Re taking the photo across the dashboard - often there are 'pictures' to take when it is not safe, or legal to get out of the vehicle. This is when the "Auto" mode on a point-and-shoot camera is an advantage.

Better to have a quick shot across the dash than none at all. I remember reading an article in a photo mag about what the author called "grab shots." When you see something interesting, get a quick shot. Then you can try again with more care. Better to have something than nothing.

33RIVERS Loc: Central MN

I still have my Mavica also (5mp), great little camera for its time. Took it on a road trip thru the Southwest back in '06 as long as you could keep it and the CD relatively dirt free that is

Makaipi wrote:

Speaking about " old cameras ",I still have a Sony Mavica with only 2 mega pixels and the pictures are sharp and clear.

:D

Scoutman Loc: Orlando, FL

wbym300 wrote:

Nikon still makes a film camera, a very nice 35mm and I still shoot film with my canon F-1n with excellent results. For back country trips where there is not power to charge batteries or power computers film is still the answer. thx jb

Providing you can also do without the rudimentary built in meter in the F-1n. But there are exposure "rules" one can apply without a meter. Everyone should know them. They come on every box the film comes in, as I recall.

As long as you can still find film, that is. And a place to process it.

I used Canon 35mm film cameras for years. Glad and enthusiatically embrace digtital. I had one of first digital F1 type cameras. Can't remember the exact model.

For backcounty the only answer? I know I can carry more extra batteries than you can film.

I just wish all cameras used AA bateries. Then I could use the same ones I carry for flashlights.

hopthecop Loc: salisbury md

i agree, i still have my 2 nikon f's and my rolliflex....i occasionally run the film thru them....have to send the 120 film away tho.....

jvance Loc: Granbury, Texas

Larry Britton wrote:

Thank you for the invite to join the forum. I am by no means an expert photographer. But if I am asked a question, then I will give it my best shot.
I do a lot of across the dashboard shots and with a camera that can catch the image instantly, I am very seldom dissapointed. Winter is coming,and there are many opportunities out there.

Boy just looking at that winter pic freezes my bun's off.!!

DebAnn Loc: Toronto

Hi Larry,
Know what you're saying about your Minolta. I have an old Maxxum that no longer works - best camera I ever had and amazing lenses. I took portraits of little kids and you could see the fine hairs on their faces. On the weekend I was wondering what to do with the 4 lenses I have. Discovered that they work on Sony digital cameras so all is not lost.

SUSIE Q Loc: Colton, California

Larry Britton wrote:

I have a 35mm camera that gives me fabulous result... (show quote)

Hello Larry,
I know what you mean about liking an older camera. I, too, used a Minolta for many years...Minolta XGM. It served me well, until it needed repair. Those cameras could take some fine images...
All the best,
Susie Q

garyrents Loc: Daytona Beach, FL

Larry Britton wrote:

I have a 35mm camera that gives me fabulous result... (show quote)

I too like shooting in 35mm. Seems as though you are in charge instead of a little chip making all your decisions for you. I have a older camera which is all manual. Canon FTBn. While at the Port Orange Days this past Sunday people looked at me kinda strange. Most have never seen a film camera or not at least in a long time. If you ever need film, I have a lot of Kodak Max 800. Great for night work and even daytime work. It is expired but still great. Even trying some Lomography with it. At $1.00 per roll you can't go wrong. Don't know what shipping to Canada is but to the US it is $6.05 for up to 20 rolls. $12.10 for up to 75 rolls. If interested give me a PM.

FLandWVMIKE Loc: Daytona Beach, Fla.

At a gun show, about forty years ago, I bought two Leica SL bodies, marked "US NAVY". I assume that these cameras were used in the Viet Nam war. I used these bodies for years. I LOVED them ! They were easy to operate. To get the proper exposure, you simply matched the needles, by adjusting the shutter speed or the F stop.
I appreciate everything about the digital cameras, but I still miss using my old Leicas.

problem child Loc: Kingman AZ

Still using film here too. I have several old filmcameras. Canon Ftb, Ae1, Pentax K100 ( probably my fav. ) And a Yashica A mudium format. Film is still the best IMHO.

DougW Loc: SoCal

Lot of out here using film; Canon A1, ft, Pentax 645n, Mamiya rb67.

FilmFanatic Loc: Waikato, New Zealand

Yeah I use film too. Digital also, but for fun I use film. Mamiya RB67 and Olympus OM2N / OM4 for me. Out shooting Velvia 50 this week

Richard C. DeYoung

Welcome to the forum. I to love film photography and still shoot my Kodak Retina 3C as well as my Rolleiflex on occasion. However to sell anything I need digital which I use most every day.
Good luck and keep the spirit.

wilsondl2 Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska

I still use my 1938 Crown Graphic View & my Graphic View II both have "live view" - Dave

wbym300 Loc: Wisconsin

I'll take my F-1 because it is a tank, film is kind of bulky, the cold in the mountains kills battery for the digital nikon and with no generator I get about 1/3 battery life. usually we'll be gone for anywhere 2-4wks and my old equipment doesn't care about bumps or the cold especially at higher elevations. thx jb
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wbym300 wrote:

Nikon still makes a film camera, a very nice 35mm and I still shoot film with my canon F-1n with excellent results. For back country trips where there is not power to charge batteries or power computers film is still the answer. thx jb

Providing you can also do without the rudimentary built in meter in the F-1n. But there are exposure "rules" one can apply without a meter. Everyone should know them. They come on every box the film comes in, as I recall.

As long as you can still find film, that is. And a place to process it.

I used Canon 35mm film cameras for years. Glad and enthusiatically embrace digtital. I had one of first digital F1 type cameras. Can't remember the exact model.

For backcounty the only answer? I know I can carry more extra batteries than you can film.

I just wish all cameras used AA bateries. Then I could use the same ones I carry for flashlights.[/quote]