Originally posted by boriscleto Even a replacement is likely to need a CLA, if you get a Super Program or Program Plus. At the very least they will need new foam light seals, and mirror bumper foam. The P series are newer and I've not come across one that needs a CLA.
If the lens is the A 50/1.4 it is worth far more than the camera. Even the M 50/1.4 sells for more than most old film bodies.
How can I tell? the 50mm/1.4 is has goes from f/1.4-f/22, and then has an "Automatic" slider. I may just get a P series, then. Eyeing one for $10 atm on eBay.
Originally posted by mltain You could probably get a mint condition one on ebay, but you can't get your mom's old camera in mint condition on ebay, Eric can probably give you that though. I'm a sentimental old fool. I have an old .22 rifle that barely shoots anymore but I got it from my dad for my 11th birthday so it's going to stay with me till I die.
I'm not emotionally attached to it, and neither is she. She told me to sell it for parts if I can't fix it. Our local camera shop that develops all my film couldn't fix it ten years ago, either.
Originally posted by sholtzma I guess one question is whether or not you are still committed to film cameras. If you need to put money into a body, whether for repair or replacement, is it worth going digital?
I have a pair 'o digital bodies. One normal, one infrared. I also have been collecting cheap 35mm's to play with lately.
Here's one of my shots.