Best film camera on Reddit
258 reviews from r/AnalogCommunity, r/filmphotography, r/Cameras and 8 more subreddits
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#1
Canon
4.3
(59)
"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."
"I got a little Canon 1987 SLR for $5 from a thrift shop."
"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."
#2
Nikon
4.3
(59)
"The F5 was my dream camera when I was growing up."
"Nikon F5."
"If you can afford it, try a Nikon fm2! 😬"
"It was great. Paid 25.- for it."
"Nikon fm2! It’s theeeee best!!!!!"
"Just bought a Nikon F-801s (it's pro level camera) for 29€."
"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."
"The FE1 is basically a perfect camera."
"I started with a Nikon FM, and I love it."
#3
Olympus
4.5
(54)
"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"
#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
4.2
(21)
"Also it's the only film camera I have and it's great"
"You won't go wrong with a Minolta Maxxum 7000, my first film camera."
"Love them."
"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"
"I can recommend a Minolta x300s or x700(little more expensive."
"For example, a Minolta x-700 and a 50mm f/1.7 lens."
"Minolta XG1 can be shot fully manual or in aperture priority mode."
#6
Leica
4.8
(9)
"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?"
"A Leica M is actually quite a good camera to invest in."
"Leica SL2, Leica m11P are great, since u didnt mention a budget."
"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
Mamiya
4.3
(3)
"Mamiya 7ii."
"Maybe something like a mamiya six or a Zeiss Nettar are good."
#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
Kamerastore
4.5
(2)
"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."
"Kamerastore in Finland have a large stock of film cameras."
#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
Zeiss
4.0
(2)
"Maybe something like a mamiya six or a Zeiss Nettar are good."
"If he likes middleformat: Zeiss Super Ikonta."
#13
Rollei
3.5
(2)
"Rollei 35"
"This tiny camera is fully mechanical."
#14
Lomography
5.0
(1)
"LOMO LC-A or Lomography LC-A+ are always my tools of choice."
#15
Voigtlander
5.0
(1)
"Voigtlander Perkeo. Medium format that fits in your pocket."
#16
Fujifilm
5.0
(1)
"Fuji tiara, Fuji klasse, Olympus xa3, Fuji natura s..."
#17
Vivitar
4.0
(1)
"The Vivitar 35 ES (if you can find one for this price). Very good lens."
#18
Zorki
4.0
(1)
"A serviced Zorki 4 or S with an Industar 22 collapsible would be a great option too."
#19
Konica
4.0
(1)
"Konica Big Mini"
#20
Yashica
4.0
(1)
"There's the Yashica Electro 35 in its different forms."
#21
Samyang
4.0
(1)
"Suggestions: Samyang/Rokinon 14mm 2.8"
#22
TLR
4.0
(1)
"A TLR might be worth having."
#23
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."
#24
Soligor
4.0
(1)
"I bought a Soligor zoom lens on eBay for $4.25 recently and I’ve been getting pretty decent results out of it."
#25
Kodak
3.0
(1)
"Either pony up $30 for a cheap Kodak one, or I would just look for an SLR or a rangefinder."
#26
Target
3.0
(1)
"They have those half frame 35mm cameras at target for $30."
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