Best film cameras on Reddit
168 reviews from r/AnalogCommunity, r/Cameras, r/photography and 8 more subreddits
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#1
Nikon
4.5
(57)
"I second the Nikon recommendation as they kept the lens mount and cameras from the 90's can use almost any lens type."
"Ed Webster took fantastic photos with manual film cameras."
"Nikon fm2."
"The Nikon FM2 was the absolute gold standard mountain and polar expedition film camera."
"The F3 HP viewfinder lets me see the whole viewfinder while still wearing my glasses."
"Top-notch professional camera."
"Professional quality and performance."
"Nikon F4 the best manual-focus camera with autofocus ever, beautifully-designed, a work of art, and versatile body in three versions. Extremely quiet in one mode, sports photographers’ workhorse in another."
"Has probably the best film advance and shutter I’ve ever shot and my Press addition improves on it in nearly every way."
"The Nikon F2 is a fully mechanical camera with great optics."
#2
Minolta
4.0
(32)
"Great rig. It was aimed at beginners - it wasn't tricked out with lots of auto features."
"Best camera out there, don't let anyone convince you otherwise."
"The Milnolta Maxxum 9 is objectively the most technologically advanced SLR ever produced."
"Best 'Professional' Minolta with modern features and SSM upgrade."
"Is a tank of a beginners camera. I’ve tortured mine over 20 years and it still shoots."
"I am a Minolta fangirl4somewhile."
"Great tech and almost impossible to miss a shot."
"Probably amongst the best ever produced."
"The Minolta XD7 is a classic Cadillac of film cameras, offering great versatility and quality."
"The 50mm 1.4 lens provides stunning sharpness and beautiful bokeh."
#3
Canon
4.0
(29)
"I’m loving it so far and has been quite easy to start with."
"Canon A1 is a great little camera."
"I really like my canon A1"
"Canon sure shot Telemax is fun!"
"Canon T90 remains an absolute monster of a camera, with its multi-spot metering and integral motordrive making it unique."
"Very good entry-level camera."
"Absolutely no expense spared in manufacturing, a wide system of accessories for any field of photography. Can be had for surprisingly cheap for how good it is."
"Great range of lenses and compatibility with newer models."
"Best film camera I've ever used is the Canon New F-1 with AE Finder. It's built like a tank, all metal, and quite heavy."
"Tiny thing, great build quality, either fully manual or auto aperture. It's a great camera to take everywhere."
#4
Olympus
4.4
(19)
"These cameras are work horses and the price isn't awful."
"Very compact and basically all manual with zone focusing."
"Super compact and no frills"
"I had a Mju II that I bought new for $80 years ago and sold it a couple of years ago for $500!"
"Lightweight and produces wonderful photos."
"Lightweight and produces wonderful photos."
"The OM-2 is small, light, and reliable, making it perfect for beginners."
"The OM-20 with autoexposure is great for new photographers."
"An amazing little 35mm camera."
"You should be able to find something to suit any budget here and they're all classic cameras in their own right."
#5
Pentax
4.5
(17)
"Pentax K1000 was the standard entry-level camera for university students. Still a beast."
"Is the easiest medium format camera, ever."
"Pentax k1000"
"The classic Pentax K1000 is minimalistic, easy to use, and incredibly affordable."
"You should be able to find something to suit any budget here and they're all classic cameras in their own right."
"The Pentax Spotmatic is a classic 35mm SLR camera that allows for lens changes, making it versatile for various photography styles."
"Pentax k 1000."
"Great lens, amazing build quality and reliability, and imo, great looks."
"My Pentax k1000 seems indestructible."
"Pentax K1000 is known for its picture quality."
#6
Leica
4.2
(6)
"The Leica M4 is highly regarded for its build quality and performance."
"Awesome viewfinder, build quality, quiet, small."
"Leica M3!"
"Mid: leica m6"
"I loved using the RB67, but I honestly don't regret selling it."
"Has horrible viewfinder glaring issues and the M6TTL & M7 improved on it in almost every way."
#7
Mat
4.5
(2)
"Get the 124g. Ignore the rest"
"Mat 124 would be a great choice"
#8
Mamiya
4.5
(2)
"Man, I have wanted a Mamiya 647 or RB67 for so long."
"The seals weren't in the best shape, but it adds a cool aesthetic."
#9
Rollei
4.0
(2)
"Film compacts that were popular included the Rollei 35."
"Rangefinder fixed-lens cameras like Rollei 35 can take great pictures."
#10
Praktica
3.5
(2)
"You could find a Praktica or similar too."
"Prakticas are a budget-friendly option in Eastern Europe."
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