Is This a Good Beginner Film Photography Kit?

Mike Cash · 12-04-2011, 08:54 PM

I think he was being humorous.

magkelly · 12-04-2011, 09:31 PM

The Canon AE1 is actually considered a classic camera and it's a good one I think, though it's a little big for my hands. I have one actually in the box of stuff that someone gave me recently. AE1 program. It's probably going up for sale eventually but that's no bad commentary on the camera. It's a nice one, for a Canon, and I've heard many a person say nice things about theirs. A wide angle is likely to cost you though. FD lenses are not as cheap as they were and of them all the wide angles cost the most.

NiftyFifty · 12-04-2011, 09:50 PM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

I think he was being humorous.

I thought he might have been joking, but I didn't know for sure and didn't want to risk offending him by asking if he was serious. So, I went with it, LOL.

NiftyFifty · 12-04-2011, 09:57 PM

Originally posted by magkelly

The Canon AE1 is actually considered a classic camera and it's a good one I think, though it's a little big for my hands. I have one actually in the box of stuff that someone gave me recently. AE1 program. It's probably going up for sale eventually but that's no bad commentary on the camera. It's a nice one, for a Canon, and I've heard many a person say nice things about theirs. A wide angle is likely to cost you though. FD lenses are not as cheap as they were and of them all the wide angles cost the most.

Well, I hope my luck holds out. I'm usually able to find good deals on things I'm looking for. Maybe Santa will bring me a wide angle lens (zoom or prime) for Christmas. *crosses fingers*

magkelly · 12-04-2011, 10:17 PM

Mag crosses hers....(smile)

**grhazelton** · 12-07-2011, 10:34 AM

Freestylephoto.biz in California is a good source for 35mm film both color and BW at good prices. I've bought Kentmere BW from them and been pleased. Film at retail stores is getting hard to find, so buy up a good supply and put in the freezer, it will keep for years. Give a roll from the freezer an hour or so to warm up before you unseal it or open the can, to avoid condensation.

Have fun!

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12-04-2011, 08:54 PM	#16
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	I think he was being humorous.

12-04-2011, 09:31 PM	#17
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	The Canon AE1 is actually considered a classic camera and it's a good one I think, though it's a little big for my hands. I have one actually in the box of stuff that someone gave me recently. AE1 program. It's probably going up for sale eventually but that's no bad commentary on the camera. It's a nice one, for a Canon, and I've heard many a person say nice things about theirs. A wide angle is likely to cost you though. FD lenses are not as cheap as they were and of them all the wide angles cost the most.

12-04-2011, 09:50 PM	#18
NiftyFifty Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 164 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mike Cash I think he was being humorous. I thought he might have been joking, but I didn't know for sure and didn't want to risk offending him by asking if he was serious. So, I went with it, LOL.

12-04-2011, 09:57 PM	#19
NiftyFifty Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 164 Original Poster	Originally posted by magkelly The Canon AE1 is actually considered a classic camera and it's a good one I think, though it's a little big for my hands. I have one actually in the box of stuff that someone gave me recently. AE1 program. It's probably going up for sale eventually but that's no bad commentary on the camera. It's a nice one, for a Canon, and I've heard many a person say nice things about theirs. A wide angle is likely to cost you though. FD lenses are not as cheap as they were and of them all the wide angles cost the most. Well, I hope my luck holds out. I'm usually able to find good deals on things I'm looking for. Maybe Santa will bring me a wide angle lens (zoom or prime) for Christmas. crosses fingers

12-04-2011, 10:17 PM	#20
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	Mag crosses hers....(smile)

12-07-2011, 10:34 AM	#21
grhazelton Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jonesboro, GA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,972	Freestylephoto.biz in California is a good source for 35mm film both color and BW at good prices. I've bought Kentmere BW from them and been pleased. Film at retail stores is getting hard to find, so buy up a good supply and put in the freezer, it will keep for years. Give a roll from the freezer an hour or so to warm up before you unseal it or open the can, to avoid condensation. Have fun!