Vintage 35mm film cameras

These are cameras i have tried and trusted so these are truly some of the best. Some box cameras and other miscellaneous vintage cameras from my collection. Vintage canon ae1 program 35mm slr camera with 50mm 1. For example, digital image sensors in modern digital cameras are made to mimic the dimensions of the old 35mm format cameras. Opt for a model from one of the big five brands from back in seventies. The third best 35mm film camera for beginners is the contax tvs. Whether youre looking to buy a modern or classic film camera, we stock a variety of formats and brands, including nikon, fuji, and canon. Canon ae1 35mm camera hasselblad 500cm with the exception of the shape, this was a completely new camera for hasselblad. Practically any analog camera can be pressed into service as a street camera the late great weegee used a 4x5 speed graphic to expose the seamy and sentimental sides of new york city, and the incomparable vivian maier stalked the streets of chicago with a twinlens rolleiflex. Find links to our online store, craigslist ads ebay store on this page. As a result, you get fast and highquality photo equipment. The next film camera on our list is a bit different from the rest. Vintage slr 35mm film camera with prime 55mm lens porst reflex ctl ii. Asahi pentax spotmatic slr professional 35mm film camera honeywell lens bundle electronics.

My zeiss ikon ikonta a 520 was an early acquisition when i got back to film photography. The metal or plastic case is designed in a way that keeps the film inside safe. When you choose a store credit, well give you an additional 10% above the cash price. Polaroid originals 4711 sun 660 autofocus camera, black. Nikon came out with the 35ti first in 1993, before following up with a wideangle version called the 28ti. We round up the 24 best vintage film cameras cult classics in 35mm, medium format, large format or polaroid. Vintage minolta himatic g 35mm film camera rokkor 1.

The contax has a solid build and is a high performing camera that creates prime film snapshots. Dig through your closets for that old camera gear that youre not using and cash in. Leitz of wetzlar, germany was finally released as the leica subsequently called the model a at the leipzig fair in 1925, and it was the first high quality 35mm camera to be mass produced, and a watershed design that defined and determined the direction. This device successfully combines the strong points of classic leica quality and modern electronic features. Absolutely beautiful camera if you are into analogue film photography. Most 35mm films cannot compete against most modern digital cameras in terms of resolution, but i will talking about medium format or 120 film which can hold up to some of the best digital cameras. It changed how the camera worked with a new shutter which would allow flashes to sync at all shutter speeds. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. If you dont see what youre looking for, give us a call, we just might be. Since the publication of my original book, nikon film cameras, which one is right for you. From our film slrs to rangefinders, 35mm to medium or large format, rest assured that our secondhand film cameras. But when it comes to discreet shooting on the fly, nothing can quite match a 35mm rangefinder camera. Which brings me to my last difference between the two mediums, the overall look.

Looking for the best 35mm film camera, you can try leica m7. The most prominent characteristic of this model is the completely mechanical shutter build. The lens, a 35mm f2, rumor has it, was an exact copy of the leica 35mm f2 summicron for m mount cameras without the nosebleed price. Our 10 favorite film cameras of all time shutterbug. How to use a canon ae1 35mm slr film camera duration. When dans buys your old gear well give you cash on the spot, or you can opt for dans store credit. Vintage minolta freedom 100 focus free 35mm film camera. Glunz 9x12cm hannover schneider kreuznach xenar 4,5,5cm. No matter where youre headed and what youre looking to shoot, youre sure to find the right fit in our inventory. A shutter mechanism of overlapping blades opens up briefly when snapping an image so as to let light in through the aperture, which is a very small hole in the case itself. The ti in both these cameras stands for titanium, which all the premium camera makers were using back then for their flagship compacts. The nikon fm2 is a semipro 35mm film slr camera that is valued by photographers for its reliability.

Great snap and go camera for lomo and lofi style photographs on film. Minolta freedom 100 pointandshoot 35mm film camera in really nice condition. A 35mm singlelens reflex slr camera would be your best bet. White woven vintage camera strap belt for all dslr camera. A used 35mm film camera is the perfect starter camera. Olympus om10 slr vintage 35mm film camera with zuiko 50mm f1. If you are considering obtaining a 35mm camera, then you may have some questions. The comprehensive guide to vintage film and cameras. In 1889, thomas edisons research assistant william k. Vintage and some new 110, 120, 620 and 35mm film cameras.

The best 35mm film cameras worth checking out filtergrade. Konixa fc1 film camera 35mm slr camera w 80205mm zoom lens. As far as nikon film cameras go, you cant go wrong with the f3. Although most people now use digital cameras, vintage 35mm cameras are increasingly popular with many photographers. Vintage 35mm cameras come with numerous key features although each device is slightly different. The follow up model to the canon ae1 is the canon ae1 program, and is also a good option. Basically, buy extra batteries if you go for this camera and youll be fine. Film pointandshoot w 35mm ektanar lens and kodak case casualphoto. One of the best film cameras for beginners the only beef i have with the canon ae1 program is the exposure meter in the viewfinder. This vintage film camera is in excellent collectors condition, fully serviced with brand new light seals and is ready to produce another lifetime of fantastic photos.

Rare vintage black canon snappy 20 35mm film camera with strap. Schneider i get a lot of indicators that people are curious about the value of their old cameras. Minolta x370 35mm camera 50mm lens vintage slr camera. Although the majority of cameras produced today are digital, the 35mm camera still leaves a legacy. I still shoot film 6 best 35mm film cameras for beginners. Lot of vintage 35mm film cameras and lenes what you see is what you get please view all photos as they are part of the description and condition of this item, feel free to contact me with questions or picture requests condition. Slr film camera 35mm camera polaroid camera camera gear vintage camera decor vintage cameras canon 35mm canon lens rangefinder camera a gorgeous example of the much loved canon canonet in black. As a traditional point and shoot, the contax has a zoom lens of 2856mm with an aperture of f 3. We carry a variety of large format, medium format, 35mm and other film cameras and films. Camera is in likenew condition, everything works as it should. But who better to start you on your journey than john wade, author of retro cameras.

Its a 35mm camera that was produced from 1959 to the beginning of the 1980s, and its named pen because of its size. Sprinkle some magical autofocus capabilities onto said lens and attach it to a compact camera body youve got yourself a camera that can live in the inside pocket of your 1968 vintage bomber jacket. This japanese brand is one of my favorite vintage camera brands that takes film. The most advanced rangefinder 35 of its day, it established the form of all subsequent leica ms including the acclaimed digital m type 240. The 5 best 35mm film cameras for beginners the h hub. Its easily the most refined film camera by the brand, and today it continues to be an incredible performer due in large part to its assumption that the photographer knows what hes doing. Despite its uptodate functions, it still offers the main concepts of the legendary leica brand. Item comes exactly as shown in photos, please reference them for best representation of condition, please contact. If you are willing to handle the nearly 5 pound weight this camera body is well worth taking out for shooting some of your favorite buildings or portraits. Weve put together a list of the best 35mm film cameras worth.

Many people still enjoy the old school look of photos taken with 35mm cameras. For its time, the camera was totally revolutionary including functions that would come to be ubiquitous in 35mm film cameras from then on out. Ernemann folding zeiss tessar 15cm 150 150mm 4,5 9. Canon tl ql 35mm slr professional vintage film camera with lens. It is not easy to sum up what the leica m6 means for photography. The wideangle lens is akin to shooting with a 21mm on a 35mm camera, only in a square format. My alltime favorite usercollectible, the m3 was introduced in 1954 and widely hailed as the finest interchangeablelens 35mm rangefinder camera ever. Im not an expert and i dont like to give estimates, so instead here is how i go about figuring an estimate for myself. But when it comes to discreet shooting on the fly, nothing can quite match a 35mm rangefinder camera as proven by the timeless work of. Seawood photo is the best in the west for vintage cameras and film photography supplies. The 10 best 35mm compact cameras ever made digitalrev. Theres virtually no distortion, an impressive feat for any ultra. Youll find new or used products in vintage 35mm cameras on ebay. Fun fact for you, minolta is an acronym for mechanism, instruments, optics, and lenses by tashima.

So when youre out shooting in dim light and it starts flashing. Embroidered elegant universal dslr strap, floral pattern neck shoulder camera strap for canon, nikon,pentax, sony,fujifilm and digital camera. It supports an incredible range of shutter speed settings up to 14000s, and doesnt require a battery to work. You dont know an slr from a rangefinder, or 35mm from medium format. Photographers can find a number of different film camera options including those made by minolta. Vintage 35mm film cameras provide you with the capabilities of capturing images with a retro look and feel to them.