I was getting the mirrored-viewfinder wobbles as a newbie steward of a 500c/m, so I designed and 3D-printed a little housing for a 1cm level, taking some inspiration from the OEM version you can find on eBay for $80. It's been unobtrusive so far, but maybe I'll get sick of it at some point?
EDIT: Make one yourself! https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7339742
I am not an expert but I have a passion for photography. I bought a film camera for the first time because it was just around $5.
After doing some research, I found out it’s a Fujica P300 Sound and it uses Single-8 film. From what I’ve read, Single-8 is kind of rare nowadays and can be a bit expensive/hard to find. I’m not really expecting it to be cheap or easy to maintain, but I still really want to try using it and learn from it.
I just wanted to ask for advice on what to expect with this kind of camera and format. Like:
- where do people usually buy Single-8 film now?
- how do you properly use and store it?
- and what’s the usual process for developing it today (labs, scanning, etc.)?
Since it’s pretty rare, I’m not sure if there are any beginner mistakes I should avoid or anything I should know before I start shooting.
Any tips or guidance would really help. Thank you so much!
Nobody wants them.Thats okay because I do. My particular favorites are the MPP Microcord, the Ensign Selfix 16/20 and the Kodak Sterling. I am still in the process of repairing a couple. All the 35mm cameras here are foreign obviously.
Hi! I currently have a holga and love it but looking for something more substantial - don’t know much about film / cameras / etc
Looking to buy a point and shoot film camera for around $100. What are the best options?
Some current options after research:
Kodak snapic A1
Canon sure shot
Kodak ektar h35n
Thanks in advance !!!
Basically I want an everyday camera I can take in my mini purse, or to the beach for sunset pics, and that other people can easily use
Specifically:
- Works in night, daylight, indoor, sunset. ie Adjustable aperture (like f/5.6 or f/2.8 to f/11+)
- auto focus or easy enough so that other people can take pics
- Small, light, can take a beating
- Bonus: has settings /potential for creative things, small or builtin flash
- I don’t care about price or photo quality otherwise
I have a pentax SLR which I love the flexibility but way too large/difficult for daily use. I want an easier lighter camera like that can be abused and live in my pocket
After researching this for a couple years now, I have tried: Minox 35 (LOVED the pics and aperture control, hated focus, shutter broke), Kodak m35 plastic (my go to-best “disposable” so far, but doesn’t do low light/have settings), Olympus XA2 (heavy, large, broke it), yashica MF 1 (too dark, broke, liked the light leaks), Ektar H35N (always over or underexposed, you can change aperture thru flash but it only goes to like f/9)
I've been debating for a while on which camera to get. Does anybody know anywhere to get a cheaper Nikonos RS or any information on why a Nikonos RS isn't or is a good camera? I've had my eyes on one for a while but right now I can either get a really nice Nikonos 4 or I can try to lowball for a Nikonos RS. I'm looking for a new underwater camera since my Nikonos 3 currently doesn't work correctly. I only ask since detailed information on the Nikonos RS seems to be sparse.
So I recently bought a Canon VI-T on ebay for $200 and almost all functions are working (aside from the 1 second shutter speed lagging). My biggest issues with it right now is the rotating prism for switching focal lengths is not clicking into each designated focal length, and is instead just moving fairly freely with almost zero resistance. Another issue is a LOT of fungus on what looks to be every single element inside the viewfinder/rangefinder. Is there a fix for the free spinning focal length selector and what should I do/avoid when cleaning the elements?
Hi all,
I have a roll of film halfway through, stuck in my camera.
Halfway through the roll it stopped working and now displays an error screen when I press the film rewind button to get the film out.
I have been trying for the last 20 minutes to try and get the film out in a dark bag, but it won’t budge. When I gently pull on the side of the film that is spooled onto the winder, it won’t move. It moves fine in the direction to wind the film onto the roll.
Anyone have any ideas as to how I could un-jam it or get the film out without breaking the camera?
I have included a picture of another point and shoot to try and explain the problem visually.
It’s a student of mine’s film and she was hoping to dev it tomorrow…
Any ideas?
Thank you!!
A lovely sigth of some old good cameras, I cicle his use when I go ligth take ME super or ME other wise y use Nikkormat FTN. What camera are you use daily
My Olympus Trip AF50 was my go to point and shoot for a while, but recently the shutter button has become a bit stuck, and the flash will fire, and then about 5 seconds after it will start to wind the film and I hear the shutter. Does anyone know how to fix this?
Hi friends, I’ve been using this wonderful Canon AE-1 for some time and it’s been pretty good to me. But as the picture suggests; I’ve maybe been not so good to it…
I dropped it a couple days ago and banged it up on the film rewind crank. As you can see, there’s a small 1-2mm crack under the screw, which I’m worried is going to cause some light leaks that even new light-seals won’t solve.
Would using a small bit of Epoxy (specifically J-B Weld) on the crack be a good fix?
Any advice on repairing this camera would be appreciated. Thanks!
It’s been about 20 years but I’m getting g back into film photography. Unfortunately I’ve sold some of my lenses and body’s over the years but I’ve also collected a few as well.
After a couple of hours of work these all operate as intended. I really like the light meter and controls of the FTb and the KR-5. What would be the best body to build a solid selection of lenses with? I enjoy nature photography, closeups and landscapes and I’ll be shooting in both B&K and color.
Olympus OM-2s program
Canon FTb
Canon EOS 50
Ricoh KR-5superII
Nikon F3
Canon A1
Hello I just got a ricoh shotmaster zoom from a thrift store and everything seems to be working except the flash. According to the manual the flash is meant to pop up in low light when you half press the shutter button but mine appears to be stuck. Any ideas on how to fix this or should I just bring it to a shop for repair?
Looking for recommendations on a camera. 35mm, fits in a jacket pocket, compact, mostly metal housing, built in flash and under $250
Picked these up the other day, this is what 50 bucks got me, camera works fine just needs cleaning. Lenses seem to be okay, I’ve only tested 3 of them so far, no deep scratches or fungus.
Alguien sabe oorque le salen estas rayas verdes horizontales? Empezo siendo una, ahora ya son 2 ó 3. Pense que podria ser del escaneado, pero he visto que no, que el resto de fotos con otras camaras están bien. A vee si alguien sabe. Gracias!
After the discussion we had about the Nikon F last time, I finally finished a deep dive into its successor: the Nikon F2.
Bit of a personal one for me. Looking back at my work, I realised a lot of my favourite shots were actually taken on this camera. If the Nikon F is like an old, raw Jeep, the F2 feels more like a 70s sports car that’s been tightened up in all the right places to me. Still mechanical, still heavy, still no nonsense — just smoother and more usable in real shooting.
I spent the last couple of weeks putting everything I know about it into one place i hope you enjoy it.
Covered stuff like:
Full write-up + sample shots here:
https://www.faceoflightphotography.de/blog/nikon-f2-review-35mm-slr
Curious what you think — do you prefer feel of the F, the more refined F2, or did you go straight to the F3 and never look back? (never tried the F3)
Always interested how other people are actually shooting these!
Bought a vintage one off eBay and it’s producing film that overlaps? Is this a fault with the product? Have already spent ungodly amount of money for this…
Hello! I wanna ask if its normal for the background bolders on the paranoma mode to be pure black like this? Like its not a deep black color, the bolders look a bit washed out so i wonder if its normal for point and shoot, or is my camera’s light metering messed up??
Hello everybody!
Picked up this camera at a thrift store for $5. I haven't tested it out yet.
Is the image quality any good? Does anyone else own one of these?