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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
12-02-2010, 09:35 PM
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| Pros | like driving a standard auto Cons | sometimes like driving a standard in traffic Rating | 10 Price (U.S. Dollars) | $100 including 4 lens + flash Years Owned | 2 |
I can recommend this camera: Yes
Value, Features, Performance & Size
Fantastic value for someone who wants to learn about photography fro the ground up. It is almost entirely manual with a simple light meter to help gage speeds and such. It performs in precisely as promised - not more or less. The size, weight and general mass of the camera are substantial yet not overwhelming. It feels comfortable and secure in your hands.
Camera Review
This camera is a treat to own and handle. The photos are just like the ones you can produce with photoshop and a DSLR, but without even the cost of the software. Really, the camera makes you stop and think about what you are doing, take the time to set aperture and dial in you manual focus using your hands, you eyes and your own sense of just what you want to see. I have a DSLR, a digital point and shoot and a now older digital SLR like and none quite give me the joy and sense of discovery and amazement as when I receive my photos back from one of the few places in town that still develops film in less than a week. The camera works as promised and then some. For $100 I purchased it locally from an online add that promised it was the sellers grandfathers camera. The gentleman delivered it to my home within the included hard camera case along with a Pentax flash that simply required new batteries, and four lovely Pentax lenses : 28mm, 50mm - favourite, 135mm and a 70 - 200mm. Al lenses work perfectly. The photos are not as crisp or detailed as high end current fodder but the photos contain elements of mood, an aura of ambiance and a real sense that someone took the time to compose and execute a photo that is more than a snapshot. If you love photography, or are willing to let yourself fall for someone a little older learn to then get one of these littel cougar cameras.
Sure you can buy a new Lexus automatic in lime green metallic but when you can drive a Classic Jaguar E Type standard in British Racing green, you'd be crazy to miss the opportunity. Attached are three photos from this box of light.
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