Found: Looking for a starter 35mm SLR camera

Jeremy Winterberg · February 20, 2009

I know... I'm doing this all backwards. You're supposed to start film then upgrade to digital. But, in my case, I need a film SLR camera for my photography major. I really don't want to spend much money, because I don't have much as it is.

Auto focus would be nice, and it needs to be able to shoot in manual mode.

I don't really know much about the Canon line of Film SLR's, but I'm assuming any EOS camera can use an EF lens? so my canon lenses should work on it right?

If anyone could help me out that would be greatly appreciated!

Looking to spend under $100 if possible... if not then around $200 but it might be a while till I can pay that much.

glovedesigner · February 21, 2009

Canon film bodies available
Why get starter bodies while you can get much better one for a little more?
I have a mint condition EOS 3 body and an excellent++ condition New F1 with FD 50/1.4 available. I PMed you.

Jeremy Winterberg wrote:

I know... I'm doing this all backwards. You're supposed to start film then upgrade to digital. But, in my case, I need a film SLR camera for my photography major. I really don't want to spend much money, because I don't have much as it is.

Auto focus would be nice, and it needs to be able to shoot in manual mode.

I don't really know much about the Canon line of Film SLR's, but I'm assuming any EOS camera can use an EF lens? so my canon lenses should work on it right?

If anyone could help me out that would be greatly appreciated!

Looking to spend under $100 if possible... if not then around $200 but it might be a while till I can pay that much.

scottgee1 · February 21, 2009

Jeremy Winterberg wrote:

I know... I'm doing this all backwards. You're supposed to start film then upgrade to digital. But, in my case, I need a film SLR camera for my photography major. I really don't want to spend much money, because I don't have much as it is.

Auto focus would be nice, and it needs to be able to shoot in manual mode.

I don't really know much about the Canon line of Film SLR's, but I'm assuming any EOS camera can use an EF lens? so my canon lenses should work on it right?

If anyone could help me out that would be greatly appreciated!

Looking to spend under $100 if possible... if not then around $200 but it might be a while till I can pay that much.

Since this is not a 'FS' or 'WTB' thread it may get moved to a discussion forum. The moderator is good about that.

Not everyone considers digital an "upgrade"; you might be pleasantly surprised! Digital is offers convenience and is easier to post process but film can provide exceptional results.

To answer your key question, every EOS camera body is AF (except the very uncommon model 'EF') and most have a manual mode. All are compatible with your Canon EF lenses. Be aware that some third party lenses, particularly older ones, may not work with newer bodies.

All EF lenses have an AF/MF switch so they can be focused manually.

The very good news for you is that the mass transition to digital has created a glut of film bodies on the used market. Since there are lots of them available and fewer buyers than ever, fine film bodies can be purchased for very attractive prices.

IMO, KEH in Atlanta is an excellent source for what you want. They're honest folks, have an excellent selection, reasonable prices and provide a money-back guarantee and 60 day warranty. You can easily get a good one for <$100. Right now they have an ELAN II body in 'Bargain' condition for $14; I paid more than that for a sandwich (in a city that will remain unnamed . . . <img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029383/emoji/eek7.gif" border="0" alt="" >).

hth/ScottGee1

cas3021 · February 21, 2009

I have a 10D I will sell cheap. It currently has an error 99 which is an easy fix. let me know if your interested.

scottgee1 wrote:

Since this is not a 'FS' or 'WTB; thread it may get moved to a discussion forum. The moderator is good about that.

Not everyone considers digital an "upgrade"; you might be pleasantly surprised! Digital is offers convenience and is easier to post process but film can provide exceptional results.

To answer your key question, every EOS camera body is AF (except the very uncommon model 'EF') and most have a manual mode. All are compatible with your Canon EF lenses. Be aware that some third party lenses, particularly older ones, may not work with newer bodies.

All EF lenses have an AF/MF switch so they can be focused manually.

The very good news for you is that the mass transition to digital has created a glut of film bodies on the used market. Since there are lots of them available and fewer buyers than ever, fine film bodies can be purchased for very attractive prices.

IMO, KEH in Atlanta is an excellent source for what you want. They're honest folks, have an excellent selection, reasonable prices and provide a money-back guarantee and 60 day warranty. You can easily get a good one for <$100. Right now they have an ELAN II body in 'Bargain' condition for $14; I paid more than that for a sandwich (in a city that will remain unnamed . . . <img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029383/emoji/eek7.gif" border="0" alt="" >).

hth/ScottGee1

Jeremy Winterberg · February 21, 2009

well, this is a WTB thread. I said I want to buy a starter SLR camera. I didn't specify one because, I dont know much about them. So, this thread is open to offers on any Film SLR camera. Rebel, ELAN, anything really. I just want something that will work good, something that will work with my lenses, and something that I can get cheap.

I'll check out KEH, but I'm still open to offers.

glovedesigner, your cameras are a little bit out of my price range right now. If I dont buy one in the next couple of weeks I'll send you an email, but I dont have that kind of money right now, and I wont for several weeks...

10D is digital... I'm pretty sure of that. I'm looking for a Film SLR... sorry

jeffreaux2 · February 24, 2009

The 17-50mm and 18-55mm are EFS lenses and will not fit.

tjstrider · February 24, 2009

When my sister needed one we went on Craigslist.org and went to our local site (chicago) and then looked under Photo/video. You'd be suprised stuff will pop up on there a lot.

Jeremy Winterberg · February 24, 2009

jeffreaux2 wrote:

The 17-50mm and 18-55mm are EFS lenses and will not fit.

Yeah, I know. But two of my lenses are EF, so they would work.

marikris · February 24, 2009

Jeremy Winterberg wrote:

Yeah, I know. But two of my lenses are EF, so they would work.

Sent you a PM earlier.

Jeremy Winterberg · February 25, 2009

marikris wrote:

Sent you a PM earlier.

oops, sorry I thought I replied to that, I probably forgot to hit send? anyways, I really want to stay Canon, and I would like to have auto feed (or whatever its called when you dont have to crank something to advance the film), but I'll keep your offer in mind as I make my decision. There are a couple other offers I'm also considering at the moment.

ChatKat · February 25, 2009

Jeremy - the cameras that would work for you that are fairly "recent" in the film realm would be an Elan 7 (e or n) or a Rebel 2000. I was looking for one a couple weeks ago and I had a few PM's.

Jeremy Winterberg · February 25, 2009

ChatKat wrote:

Jeremy - the cameras that would work for you that are fairly "recent" in the film realm would be an Elan 7 (e or n) or a Rebel 2000. I was looking for one a couple weeks ago and I had a few PM's.

Yeah, one of the offers is an Elan IIe... which is a step down from the Elan 7. If anyone has an Elan 7 that would be cool.

Theres an EOS 1N that my employer is trying to sell for a customer... but they want $300, and I dont have that kind of money. Thats crazy talk.

Jeremy Winterberg · February 26, 2009

200th Post!!
I Purchased a camera, thanks for the offers everybody!

:ivar

YAY!!! 200th post!

ivar

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