Affordable 35mm Film Cameras!

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Jumping into 35mm can be quite intimidating, especially from a gear stand-point. With expensive, legendary cameras out there, it can be difficult to know which one to get in the beginning. From pocket-able, tiny cameras, to more practical, everyday cameras, I compiled a list of cameras that emphasize CHEAP but still give great function and use! Let me know in the comments below if I missed any cameras that you think should have been added! Enjoy!
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Thank you to the wonderful KZfaq Film Community for providing great BRoll for cameras that I sadly do not own and cannot film myself. Without my detail orientated peers, this video would have been considerably more boring. Additionally, all photos used were taken from reddit.com/analog as tagged as asked, respectively. Same thing goes for that community, without the talented photogs posting there, sample photos would have been much more difficult to come across.
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@Peedelie 3 жыл бұрын

We have different views on the term "cheap"

@HighHatOG 3 жыл бұрын

These cameras are “cheap”. I have a couple of these and my full frame Sony mirrorless camera. Where just one of my lenses for just the Sony are worth 3x what all my film camera gear togethers worth.

@KBRC81 3 жыл бұрын

Let's just agree that "cheap" is a subjective term. Yes when you compare your full frame sony, which is a pretty unfair comparison, these film camera seem cheap. But what about comparing a $50 Yashica Electro 35? Now suddenly the Canon AE1 doesnt seem so cheap after all.

@ZainRiza 3 жыл бұрын

So nice to see you not only putting a really good list of camera recommendations, but showcasing the community. Hopefully one day you can shoot my L35AF for real haha

@metalfingersfilm 3 жыл бұрын

Of course Zain! Thank you!!

@gleb7247 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for sharing my photo at 6:51 :D Subscribed!

@heathbrowning34 3 жыл бұрын

New subscriber here 😁 (from England). Cool video so thanks for that! I have a fantastic little point and shoot camera that I bought from Facebook market place for £15. It’s a Pentax PC35 AF and I love it. It’s got an F2.8 lens and honestly, I love the results. I recently bought the auto wind on attachment too so it’s even better now. Keep up the cool content 👍🏻

@HighHatOG 3 жыл бұрын

My shot is at 8:12 ! Video is dope and you chose some good cameras. Own a couple of these myself 😂

@ruairi8709 3 жыл бұрын

I'd recommend the Pentax P30 & P50; both overlooked somewhat, bit of an 80s aesthetic as opposed to maybe the 'cooler' vintage looks you get with the Canon/Olympus SLRs like the OM10 (which is probs my favourite one), but still solid and can produce some great images!

@KeithTomlinsonPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Hey. Great video. Comprehensive run through. Thanks for the feature! I love my Rollei and my Olympus OM10.

@metalfingersfilm 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@juanjosegarciasanchez1344 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect video!!! Thanks!

@metalfingersfilm 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@iggyGOGO1 3 жыл бұрын

would you recommend yashica 35 electro gsn or the minolta hi matic 7s.

@KNURKonesur 3 жыл бұрын

Yashica FX-3 is easily a contender. Pair it with a Tamron Adaptall wide angle lens and you got a great full manual combo with TTL. Most of the older rangefinder cameras suck to me cause I really need aperture priority or full manual controls to shoot comfortably. And the only one with a moderately wide angle lens was the Yashica 35 CC or CCN, with a 35/1.8 lens. but that only goes to 1/250s, so you either need to use ND filters or low speed film.

@metalfingersfilm 3 жыл бұрын

WOw never even thought about the camera! Good thinking!!

@neilpiper9889 3 жыл бұрын

Om 10 and Me Super cameras often have problems given their age. I like the Olympus Af1. I have a Pentax Spotmatic. I also have a Zorki 4k rangefinder with the wonderful Jupiter 8 50mm f2 lens

@nelsonm.5044 3 жыл бұрын

I recently bought a Nikon FE with the 50mm pancake lens, I have to say it is a super nice camera for the beginner and those who want to upgrade to something more advance ..... and the choice of lens is super nice too

@metalfingersfilm 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

@yellow_tonez 3 жыл бұрын

My first film camera was the Olympus OM-10. And till this day, it is my favorite camera that I own. Its so efficient, lightweight but sturdy. And probably most importantly, affordable! Its such a great camera to start shooting film on. Till this day I still use it simply for its aperture priority mode. Its nice sometimes to allow the technology to take over and make the necessary adjustments to get a good exposure.

@metalfingersfilm 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta love it!! There's a reason I've kept mine on my shelf these past 3 three years, haha.

@viva8258 3 жыл бұрын

Should I buy the Canon A1 or the Olympus Om 1????

@eggr17ify 3 жыл бұрын

When I was researching which beginner film camera to buy I just assumed the canon Ae1 was the way to go, that's what everyone else was saying. But turns out the A1 is an even better camera lol. I was surprised to find this out because no one had ever mentioned it and was happily surprised when I look it up to buy to see it was even cheaper than any of the other more popular canon film cameras Haha

@herbie.e 3 жыл бұрын

Throwing shade on the AE-1

@cr4zychri5 3 жыл бұрын

I found my Rollei 35s a bit hard to learn film photo on due to the zone focusing, which resulted in a fair few missed shots. Quickly learned not to shoot wide open. Exceptionally good results for the size, when you get it all right.

@HeartagramTroll 3 жыл бұрын

I love my rollei 35. Always keep the lens out and not tucked into the camera.

@metalfingersfilm 3 жыл бұрын

Thats what I have heard too!!

@appleshampoo324 3 жыл бұрын

Some more: canonet 28, canon af35m, the olympus mju zooms. nikon fg or fg-20 are also underrated cameras imo.

@mlwadester87 3 жыл бұрын

You should look at the Nikon FM2! Shoots 1/4000 in a fully mechanical body (battery for light meter, only) and is one of the most durable bodies.

@peskymacaw9033 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video, mate. Here are my pics: -Minolta maxxum 7000 (most underated 35 slr ever. Fast autofocus, nice range of speeds, A-mount that allows you to use any Sony-A lens. Got mine for about 15 USD... and it looks 80's as fuck) -Minolta Hi-Matic 9 or 11 (both waaay better that the more pupular 7s, Yashica electro or Cononettes. Both are fully mechanical, with auto, aperture and shutter priority. Got mine for around 10 USD). -Mamiya 1000 dtl (Built as a tank, pretty simple, easy to use and really cheap. Arround 30 USD) -Konica FS (really cheap and obscure camera but quite reliable, and can take the konica Hexanon 40mm 1.8, one of the most beautiful pancake lenses ever. For arround $15 USD) -Any Taron range finder (Despite being built during the early 60's they're quite good, with nice lens, good range of shutter speeds and apertures besides a really accurate light meter... specially for an old Selenium meter. Got mine fot 17 USD with an original case) -As a bonus the Olympus Pen F (Not that cheap, but the fact that is a SLR half-frame system really saves you money when it comes to film)

@metalfingersfilm 3 жыл бұрын

Wow this is awesome!! I may just make another vid about some of these super cheap recommendations. Under $100 maybe?? :D

@KajiRider1997 11 ай бұрын

I second the Minolta 7000. Not only because of the things pesky mentions but also because its one of the most 80s looking cameras out there.@@metalfingersfilm * I also suggest the Nikon EM Which might not give you full control but is easy to use and not to mention tiny. The Japanese called it Little Nikon. *The Chinon CE-4 is also a cheap model everyone ignores. I mostly have it as a back up if I don't want to take my K1000 with me *Any Praktica cameras are worth a try. Most of them are m42 so they have many rare lenses for cheap that can easily carry on to more expensive models with adapters. The ones I have is the L, the LTL, and the LTL3 first I got for free, the other two for 15 euro each. *Lastly, not reccomended - Praktica B200. I love this camera because it was one of my first, but it has a annoying Praktica B mount that is rarer to find than you think. I paid 10 euro for it and got my third Pentacon 50mm f1.8 and a autowinder. Said lens was so cheap that it broke from its mount eventually and the mirror of the body fell out at one point. Worth picking up for like a few weeks but don't make it your regular thing

@konr6914 3 жыл бұрын

Does the om-10 need a battery

@cloudsilver1 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely check out Mamiya DSX1000! It’s not that popular out there, so the price is relatively very cheap. I just got one for $40 and it includes a SMC takumar 55mm f1.8

@metalfingersfilm 3 жыл бұрын

Good recommendation! Thank you!

@wkhuai 3 жыл бұрын

Sick video ! do a cheap medium format next !

@metalfingersfilm 3 жыл бұрын

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@wkhuai 3 жыл бұрын

metal fingers hey thanks !!

@clemfandango9534 3 жыл бұрын

Yashica is the obvious super low budget option - they are GREAT cameras and IMO easily as good as the other brands. I would choose a Yashica FX-D over a Canon AE1 - it does not have the shutter problems, the lenses are great and cheap and you can buy for $50. Or you could get 2 or 3 x for price of an AE-1.

@btrdangerdan2010 3 жыл бұрын

Good information

@metalfingersfilm 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@HeartagramTroll 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite beginner is Yashica Electro 35 GSN!!! or Lomo LCA+!!! Manual preferred babies include Pentax K1000, Canon AE1, Holga 135, Rollei 35, and Rolleiflex SL35. Yashica Electro 35 series: underrated, cheap, and easily repaired. You can find it CLA'D on Etsy by the Yashica Electro shop for under $200. Highly recommended if you want a like-new camera. However, it is a rangefinder. Sold my Nikon L35AF because it's mainly electronic. I felt it was overrated.

@metalfingersfilm 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@stampydragon2739 Жыл бұрын

My favourite film camera that’s cheap is a 100% mechanical chinon CX it uses a m42 mount with the only electronic feature being it’s light neater which is extremely simple to use and a built in self timer

@metalfingersfilm Жыл бұрын

Wow good to know!!

@bengeeshoots 3 жыл бұрын

where the Minolta X-700 at..?! great for beginners. i picked one w lens for 100 bucks !

@workinprogress9483 3 жыл бұрын

i was looking for this comment! got mine for 50 bucks with 2 lenses, but now i will have to replace my lightseals, so meh :/

@AlexandruMusetoiu 3 жыл бұрын

good list, i'm looking forward to buy an a1 asap. a good camera is yashica fx3 (especially super 2000), which is fully mechanical (exception made by that small battery for the light meter) that can shoot 1/2000. i bought the first version for ~40 bucks and i'm in love with it. graham white has a good review for it though on the opposite part of the list, i must consider mentioning the soviet cmena, which imho issa piece of junk, not like the nice kiev you've tested :D

@metalfingersfilm 3 жыл бұрын

Wow 1/2000 is dope as hell!! Thanks for the advice! :)

@AlexandruMusetoiu 3 жыл бұрын

@@metalfingersfilm you welcome, if you plan to buy one, look for ML (multi-coated) lenses, the DSB ones are pretty bad

@fairwayfrank 3 жыл бұрын

A friend just gave my a Canon Canonet QL17 GSIII to check out and see if it's working. It's similar to the Olympus 35SP other than a 40mm f/1.7 lens and shutter priority along with full manual. I think you can find these at a lower price than the Olympus. Seems like a nice camera. Solid, easy to focus. Both have the battery issue as the light meter is designed to work with the old mercury battery. I ordered a couple Wein zinc batteries as they have worked well in my YashicaMat 124G, they just don't last that long.

@metalfingersfilm 3 жыл бұрын

I'll check it out! :)

@caldera878 3 жыл бұрын

The Canon AE-1 prices are high enough wondering if people are just paying for them simply because of influencers. Besides, it's not the best cheap film SLR to start and grow because of the questionable plastic internal construction, and limited FD lens selection which Canon literally abandoned.

@ChairmanZhongXiNa 3 жыл бұрын

I literally sold mine for double the price I payed for only a year prior.

@metalfingersfilm 3 жыл бұрын

Yesss insaaaane!!

@metalfingersfilm 3 жыл бұрын

Damn thats crazy honestly!

@caldera878 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChairmanZhongXiNa Decent Canon Ae-1's on the bay can easily sell up towards $250, which is crazy.

@RyoFerasta 3 жыл бұрын

Bro you really forget the Canonet QL17 both gen 2 or gen 3, and also canon af35m

@aleksobojinski9615 3 жыл бұрын

Hella comprehensive

@metalfingersfilm 3 жыл бұрын

like your body

@metalfingersfilm 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sobo! Miss you buddy!

@jetaddict420 3 жыл бұрын

A severely underrated camera is the pentax p30

@metalfingersfilm 3 жыл бұрын

your name is legendary!

@jetaddict420 3 жыл бұрын

@@metalfingersfilm well thank you steel digits

@metalfingersfilm 3 жыл бұрын

@@jetaddict420 muh man, i love you already.

@alecbaenen 3 жыл бұрын

If you’re a little experienced and into the ‘imperfect, old school’ look of film, I’d recommend a Practika or Zenit SLR with an M42 mount. There’s a ton of vintage lenses under 50 dollars with loads of character, funky bokeh, and interesting contrast. Definitely not the most reliable in terms of making consistent, predictable results however.

@peskymacaw9033 3 жыл бұрын

Zenit cameras are only good as paperweights... no offense tho.

@jeppe8712 3 жыл бұрын

I got my Hi-Matic 7s for just €10 in perfect condition! Still happy to use it every time, thanks for featuring my photo at the very end!

@peskymacaw9033 3 жыл бұрын

If you like the 7s, you should check the Hi-Matic 9 or 11. Both are fully mechanical with manual, auto, shutter and aperture priority modes. I got my 9 for ¥1000 (like €8). Imo both are waay better than the 7s.

@caldera878 3 жыл бұрын

The 7s is big and bulky but for $5 at a junk bin camera store, why heck not. Cleaned the hazy viewfinder, adjust the rangefinder, new light seals, remove lens haze and lubricant the stiff shutter speed ring and mine is good as new.

@metalfingersfilm 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@milesgoldstein8883 2 жыл бұрын

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@einzeller85 Жыл бұрын

"affordable" xD dude the first few cost almost more as just a few years old modern dslr cameras.

@metalfingersfilm Жыл бұрын

keep in mind this video is two years old. Plus, this isn't titled "affordable cameras", it's specifically for people who want to shoot film xD

@inkwellflood8276 3 жыл бұрын

KZfaq on playstation won't play your videos.

@metalfingersfilm 3 жыл бұрын

does it say why?

@inkwellflood8276 3 жыл бұрын

@@metalfingersfilm Nothing, it just said 00.00 minutes and the screen stayed blank, i was watching some diorama art videos and it happened on them to, KZfaq has become weird. I watched it on my phone instead, great videos.👍🏻