Analog Camera reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 147 Reddit reviews across 6 subreddits and 31 posts to rank the best Analog Camera brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/AnalogCommunity, r/analog, r/AskPhotography, r/fpv, r/accesscontrol. Top-rated brands include Nikon (4.6/5), Pentax (4.5/5), Olympus (4.5/5).
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Reviews147
Subreddits6
Posts31
Brands34
Products87
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#1
Nikon
4.6
(30)
"Nikon F100 is essentially an F5 without the battery grip. I've got one and absolutely love it."
"My answer is always Nikon F2. It will outlive you"
"I sincerely cannot understand why that isn't recommended more often."
"Nikon FM or FE"
"Nikon F100, no doubt in my mind."
"Nikkormat FT3 would be my pick."
"I was using a Nikon F2, awesome camera I still use today."
"My gut says Canon F-1, you could hammer rocks with them. Or Nikon F2."
"Another vote for a Nikonos."
"Nikon L35AF (1000 iso version) produces some reliable images even in imperfect lighting conditions and i love that you can manually change the iso."
#2
Pentax
4.5
(21)
"I have one and love it."
"Highly reliable and solid make"
"Go for Pentax 17 or Rollei 35 AF both are brand new beginner friendly cameras with warranties."
"Pentax Spotmatic and a Takumar lens"
"Pentax K1000"
"Heartily recommend the K1000."
"Much smaller, cute, easy to carry, more features than K1000."
"Basic and built like a brick."
"Pentax K1000 or Nikon FM10. 100% manual and fantastic quality for the price."
"Great lineup of exceptional lenses."
#3
Olympus
4.5
(21)
"Olympus 35 DC"
"Olympus OM2. It has an aperture priority auto mode."
"If you're fine with using an SLR I would recommend the OM-1."
"I love the Olympus XA for its simplicity, size and quality glass, plus the controls you still have shooting it."
"Wonderfully sized and a great range of relatively inexpensive lenses."
"Technically the Mju II had a better lens (it's amazing how these things come back to you)"
"The Olympus XA cameras are great"
"The Mju Ii is a little stunner"
"Has just the right amount of bells and whistles."
"The best SLR ever made."
#4
Canon
4.5
(19)
"Canon FTB is a fucking tank and i think it’s quite suitable for combat photography."
"The AE-1 is my go-to 35mm camera. It's an absolute workhorse."
"AE-1 hands down."
"The canon AE-1 is a very popular choice and can be a great place to start if everything is working properly."
"I'd say canon ae-1. really easy to use, to understand and perfect to get into film photography."
"It's such a great alternative to a Leica."
"Just what I picture in my head when I picture 'camera'."
"Late 90s/early 00s Canon Sure Shot cameras are perfect for beginners."
"If you want a cheap, reliable film camera that will give superb results... buy any Canon EOS 35mm SLR."
"They are cheap, pretty reliable and there are a lot of good lenses."
#5
Minolta
4.5
(11)
"I’d go with the x700."
"If you are seasoned and understand how exposure works, I'm a fan of the Minolta x700 from that bunch."
"My favorite is the Minolta SRT 202 for its ability to double expose."
"I can really recommend using the Minolta X-700."
"Minolta X-700."
"Get one of the lighter-weight Minolta AF cameras (Maxxum 5 seems like a good pick for you) & put the rest of your money into lenses."
"Minolta maxxum 5 cheap and gets the job done"
"These are compact and easy to use."
"Going to throw the Minolta xd5 into the mix."
"Does everything I want a camera to do."
#6
Leica
5.0
(5)
"I've had the M4 for nearly 12 years now."
"The perfect camera for me."
"It’s an absolute delight to shoot with."
"That thing is all I'd ever need."
"I‘m very happy with my M-4P."
#7
Kodak
4.2
(6)
"It's a glorious machine age meets art deco metal monster."
"Kodak ektar h35n is a half frame cam that is similar."
"Kodak Ultra F9 is essentially a non-disposable disposable cam."
"My pick: Kodak Retina series. Get a rangefinder if you can."
"My wife just got one of those Kodak Ektar half frame cameras."
"I would love to get either Kodak Ektar H35 half-frame camera."
#8
Foxeer
5.0
(3)
"Its my favourite analog camera, its a great camera, great FOV, good low light performance, and comes with a menu/control board. It is also very budget friendly, I got 4!"
"Its my favorite analog cam"
"The best inexpensive camera on the market IMO."
#9
Praktica
4.0
(3)
"They are relatively inexpensive and are definitely better quality than a Zenit."
"Any Praktica if you want something cheap that you can also throw around."
"As a long time praktica user I can recommend going for a 80's or 90's praktica."
#10
Nikonos
4.5
(2)
"Nikonos V. Zero question."
"What about one of the various Nikonos models?"
#11
Nikkormat
4.5
(2)
"When I shoot the FTN I always end up with better pictures."
"Nikkormat FT2/3, the heavier, apparently more bombproof ancestor to the FM series."
#12
Konica
4.0
(2)
"You can get it with a lens for $50, it takes SR44 and LR44 batteries, it‘s very easy to use."
"Konica T3 since it doesn’t have any auto settings. You won’t learn much about camera settings unless you are forced to."
#13
Hasselblad
5.0
(1)
"I have the Hasselblad 903SWC which was basically tailor made for architectural photography."
#14
Autofocus SLR
5.0
(1)
"Definitely the best choice is any autofocus SLR with an autofocus capable 50mm f1.8 (or 50mm f1.4, but that will be more expensive)."
#15
Rollei
5.0
(1)
"Go for Pentax 17 or Rollei 35 AF both are brand new beginner friendly cameras with warranties."
#16
Pentax 17
5.0
(1)
"Don't waste your money on point and shoot cameras used. This is the camera... And look at the great image quality you get!"
#17
Caddx
5.0
(1)
"I think the best bang for your buck is the Baby Ratel 2 for $26."
#18
Graflex
5.0
(1)
"Obviously, only a Graflex Combat Graphic 4x5 will do."
#19
Contax
4.0
(1)
"If you‘re into rangefinders, the Contax G2."
#20
Zenit
4.0
(1)
"I learned on Russian Fed and Zenit cameras -- probably a bit more difficult to get these days -- but they're completely manual, no electronics at all, super cheap."
#21
Minolta Hi-Matic AF2
4.0
(1)
"There are also some very good cameras, like the Minolta Hi-Matic AF2, but the prices are wildly inflated."
#22
Canon P
4.0
(1)
"If you want a really cool vintage camera for someone who loves vintage consider... You are a normal person: Canon P and a hot shoe light meter."
#23
Moskva 5
4.0
(1)
"Oddball recommendation: Moskva 5 folding camera. Shoots 6x9 or 6x6."
#24
Fujifilm GSW690III
4.0
(1)
"Fuji gsw690iii"
#25
Fujifilm GW670/80/90
4.0
(1)
"Fuji GW670/80/90"
#26
Yashica Mat 124G TLR
4.0
(1)
"Yashica Mat 124G TLR, folding Zeiss Ikonta or Mamiya 6 or any folders."
#27
Hanwha
4.0
(1)
"Hanwha has some nice analog cameras though too!"
#28
Hikvision
4.0
(1)
"Hikvision or Dahua, pick your price point and features."
#29
Bosch
4.0
(1)
"I've used a bunch of the previous Bosch 498's and they were great camera's."
#30
Voigtländer
4.0
(1)
"A Voigtländer Vito B packed in a drybag."
#31
Yashica
4.0
(1)
"Check out Yashica too, I have a Yashica electro 35 gsn, it’s very Interesting."
#32
Holga
4.0
(1)
"I would also be very happy if I were gifted a Holga 120 Panoramic."
#33
Canon/Nikon/Minolta/Pentax
4.0
(1)
"Get an EOS camera, or Nikon/Minolta/Pentax equivalent."
#34
Canon/Nikon/Pentax/Olympus
4.0
(1)
"Any of the basic SLRs by canon, Nikon, Pentax or Olympus from the 80/90s."
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