Best film camera on Reddit
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#1
Olympus
4.5
(56)
"For point and shoot Olympus stylus."
"The Olympus Stylus point and shoots are surprisingly amazing!"
"Olympus XA2?"
"Olympus Stylus Infinity, has a fixed 35mm lens, one of the best."
"Olympus Stylus Infinity, has a fixed 35mm lens, one of the best."
"My general suggestion... is the Olympus OM-1."
"Olympus XA is the right answer here."
"I would go with an Olympus 35 RC or RD."
"Olympus XA :-)"
"I like my Olympus OM-2n, which will run you about $100-150 (in the US on eBay) for a decent one with a 50mm l"
#2
Canon
4.4
(57)
"Cant recommend them more. cheap, lenses are quite good."
"Definitely go for an SLR. Canon AE-1 is a fine one to start with."
"I'd get a Canon EOS 300 tbh."
"It's a great first camera."
"Super easy to use, small and light, and the shots come out really beautiful."
"I'd say a nice Canon A1."
"It’s a beast and I love mine."
"I own one and its simply fantastic!!"
"The next best options would be the 1N."
"My Canon AE-1 (stock 50mm is phenomenal."
#3
Nikon
4.3
(51)
"If you can afford it, try a Nikon fm2! 😬"
"It was great. Paid 25.- for it."
"Nikon fm2! It’s theeeee best!!!!!"
"I have the same budget and I'll get myself a Nikon F50."
"I’d echo the Olympus XA and also recommend the Nikon FE2."
"I started with a Nikon FM, and I love it."
"Matrix balanced TTL flash and autofocus are a godsend for capturing moments on the fly."
"Grab her a Nikon F2. It’s all mechanical and user friendly."
"Nikon F100 and you never really need to upgrade to the F6."
"F3 is an outstanding camera with lots of used ones and lenses."
#4
Pentax
4.2
(27)
"I have taken some pics on my k1000 on the same quality level as my Leica M6."
"Pentax ME Super with a 50mm, f1.7 lens for example."
"Pentax k1000."
"My two favourites are my Pentax MX and Minolta Dynax 700s."
"Personally, I would recommend the Pentax K1000."
"I'd go with the Pentax 17. The reason is it's new, so no fussing about with an older camera, light leaks, all the fun stuff we run into with older P&S film cams."
"I think Pentax 17 is pretty ideal for this, especially as a business purchase since you'll be getting a warranty with it."
"The Pentax k1000, Canon a1, Nikon FM, And Minolta X-700 are on the solid / cheap ends for those older cameras."
"Hi love! i am a big fan of vintage things, and got a pentax k1000 for $20 off shopgoodwill.com!"
"Pentax Spotmatic with 55mm lens should be affordable."
#5
Minolta
4.3
(20)
"Also it's the only film camera I have and it's great"
"Love them."
"I ended up choosing the Minolta XD-5 cause you have 3 modes."
"You cannot beat this for a film camera and lens in price, durability, and performance."
"Fantastic and cheap range of cameras that have inexpensive and terrific glass."
"Minolta X700 is a small and lightweight SLR."
"Really light and simple to use, perfect for trips and outside shoots"
"For example, a Minolta x-700 and a 50mm f/1.7 lens."
"My personal favorite cheap + plentiful SLRs are minoltas."
"Look into Cameras By Max for UK based camera repair of this type of camera."
#6
Leica
4.8
(8)
"I'm on holiday at the moment into the south of England and I've brought a Leica IIIc."
"Leicas are great investments. You can sell it for the same price you paid for it or more."
"Have you considered leica?"
"Leica M3 or M4 are rangefinders. Great cameras and will cost the most."
"Leica m6, hasselblad 500cm, Pentax 6x7."
"I shoot a Leica m6 for size and weight as well as iq and it’s amazing."
"You should go to the axis forces and get him a German made Leica iiic."
"Depending on how hard you want to look you can often find a Leica iiia for under $200."
#7
Kamerastore
4.3
(3)
"For this very reason, I highly recommend kamerastore. All their cameras are either tested and passed, tested and repaired, or sold with (usually minor) faults clearly stated."
"There are some retailers that refurbish vintage film cameras (like Kamerastore in Europe), but they are often pricey."
"Kamerastore in Finland have a large stock of film cameras."
#8
Point and Shoot
4.0
(3)
"I’m sure as a gift he’d enjoy using any point and shoot film camera."
"Any type of point and shoot would be perfect."
"I think any point and shoot is good."
#9
Mamiya
4.5
(2)
"Mamiya 7ii."
#10
Contax
4.0
(2)
"If you want autofocus and a sharp lens."
"Contax g2 if you’re trying to run and gun."
#11
Rolleicord
4.0
(2)
"If you are willing to spend a fair bit, Rolleicord/flex are old german cameras."
"Should be 200 dollar or less. Not compact but great fun"
#12
Konica
4.0
(2)
"Konica Big Mini"
"Konica C35. Do a little reading about the batteries."
#13
Zeiss
4.0
(2)
"If he likes middleformat: Zeiss Super Ikonta."
"The Zeiss Ikon Contax is the only answer here."
#14
Rollei
3.5
(2)
"Rollei 35"
"This tiny camera is fully mechanical."
#15
Ricoh
5.0
(1)
"Ricoh gr1, pocketable and same focus length as your q3."
#16
Lomography
5.0
(1)
"LOMO LC-A or Lomography LC-A+ are always my tools of choice."
#17
Kodak
5.0
(1)
"Kodak Retina IIIC is a fantastic little foldable rangefinder with very nice glass."
#18
Voigtlander
5.0
(1)
"Voigtlander Perkeo. Medium format that fits in your pocket."
#19
Fujifilm
5.0
(1)
"Fuji tiara, Fuji klasse, Olympus xa3, Fuji natura s..."
#20
Agfa
5.0
(1)
"I love shooting with it and can slip it into a pocket."
#21
Minolta Hi-Matic AF2
5.0
(1)
"The Minolta Hi-Matic AF2/AF2-M is my favorite."
#22
Olympus OM-1
5.0
(1)
"Olympus OM-1 or Nikkormat FT3 would be my first line options."
#23
Nikkormat FT3
5.0
(1)
"Nikkormat FT3 would be my first line options."
#24
Pentax K1000
5.0
(1)
"Pentax k1000 simple minimal manual controls with a light meter."
#25
Chaika
4.0
(1)
"The Chaika or Tenax are good options."
#26
IHAGEE
4.0
(1)
"Try an IHAGEE brand EXA 1a or Exacta VX1000 SLR."
#27
eBay
4.0
(1)
"Know that you can find incredible deals on film cameras on ebay but you have to read the details on each and every one."
#28
Vivitar
4.0
(1)
"The Vivitar 35 ES (if you can find one for this price). Very good lens."
#29
Zorki
4.0
(1)
"A serviced Zorki 4 or S with an Industar 22 collapsible would be a great option too."
#30
Yashica
4.0
(1)
"There's the Yashica Electro 35 in its different forms."
#31
Target
3.0
(1)
"They have those half frame 35mm cameras at target for $30."
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