5 underrated and cheap 35mm film cameras under $100 in 2021

5 underrated and cheap 35mm film cameras under $100 in 2021 | + giveaways

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Film cameras and film, in general, are getting pretty expensive. So I decided to go over 5 - 35mm film cameras that I think are reliable, underrated, and inexpensive (aka cheap). They may sacrifice a little on ease of use or having the option to shoot fully automatic, but still provide you with reliable settings and the option to shoot with or without an in body light meter. Lastly, they give you the option to upgrade your body or lenses if you decide to stick with them down the road. I am not at all saying these are the only or the best options out there since that is very much opinion-based. Let me know your thoughts down below and also what other camera options you think fit the criteria.
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@adershvarshnei5198 3 жыл бұрын

I adore how you show the viewfinder of the camera. It is such an important part of the camera.

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It really is, it can be a big surprise (good or bad) once you get it in hands if you don’t know what it looks like.

@ryantristan9264 3 жыл бұрын

perfect timing! just finished ur 2020 version of this video as you uploaded this. looking forward for the video! my favorite film camera is the pentax k1000. i got it not too long ago and im loving it!

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, nice! Thanks

@patricklgreen 3 жыл бұрын

Pentax K-1000 is my favorite "film camera" for 3 reasons. 1. My dad gave it to me for christmas when I was 13 and it started a lifelong hobby, passion, and job. 2. When I use it for street, it is the only camera I go out with that gets compliments from ppl in the general public. "Nice camera" makes me feel good. 3. I like the light meter on it. Having used the e damn thing for over 37 years I can shoot on the fly faster than any other camera I own save the Ricoh GRiii in snap focus mode. As always, love your channel.

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Solid reasons for a solid option. Thanks Pat!

@johnpapula9093 3 жыл бұрын

My favourite Film Camera so far is the Canon A-1. Just love how it handles. I recently got a focusing screen from you for it. Definite game changer! Would love to see a video on the Tilt Shift lenses for the FD Canon line. Keep up the great work! 👍🏻

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! glad that focus screen worked out. oooh tilt shift lenses. Ive used those on dslrs but never film. that is a good one for sure.

@user-bk4pl1hp1c 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite film camera (at the moment) is the Zorki-4K. I absolute love Soviet-made rangefinders, I have a FED5 too and they're perfect for my style and I'm pretty amused with the results they can bring. I've grown up shooting with my family's compact Canon Prima BF-TWIN in the late 90's (and a few times with the AE-1), such good memories! ---- Love your channel, bro, keep up the good work!

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! ya they Soviet cameras really are great. If they had just built them a bit better they would be 10x more pupular.

@theoldcameraguy 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite film camera is the Pentax 67. I’ve only had it for about 9 months, but I love it so far. I’m also a big fan of the Canon Rebel series.

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

the build quality of the rebels worries me so I haven't dived into those yet. the 67 are iconic for sure.

@craoladair 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid as always! My favourite film camera currently is the chinon cm-4s! Great size, Pentax mount. Keep up the amazing content.

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Love it when people bring up these lesser known great options

@svenquist2617 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite film camera is the Pentax P30N. just because I got it from my grandpa and i like that it's fully manual but also has a aperture priority mode. Very nice video, keep up the good work

@1994darbinator 3 жыл бұрын

My favourite film camera is the canon T90. Although now they are difficult to find working and with a delicate shutter, which is difficult to replace, they are superb cameras. They had the most advanced light meter of the time and gave birth to modern day SLR styling. Best bit is they have canon FD mount so lots of beautiful glass!

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

agreed

@pychycko 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite film camera is the Olympus XA. I’ve just started taking photos because my grandmother gave me her camera, and so far I love it. Has a great quality and it’s easy to use Greetings!

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

XA is a great option

@SalmoneTattico 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite film camera it's my father OM10! Nice video as always, love to see your channel growing❤️

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gyno! appreciate the support. I need to fix my OM10 to try it out. Olympus glass is really nice, I feel like they aren't talked about enough even though they are priced towards the top of the equivalent counterparts.

@adithyaatluri 2 жыл бұрын

My favourite film camera is the Yashica Electro 35 GTN. It's just an amazing piece of equipment, and it looks retro enough for it to be at the top for me in rangefinders. Also, I love your content. Yours are the only videos I loved watching when I was learning more about film cameras. I find myself coming back to your channel to know more and more. Keep up the good work, and thanks for inspiring!

@graham_white 2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏻 appreciate it!

@yasminchan7362 3 жыл бұрын

Pentax ME is my go to SLR film camera.

@gholen 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite film camera is the Olympus OM1. I've had mine from my ninth birthday, I still Shoot with it. TriX400 or Porta400. It's a friend, a lover, a brutal critic!

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Haha all very true

@Kooybur 3 жыл бұрын

Just recently started getting into shooting Film and as a newbie, I love your videos! Very easy to follow and informative! Also, my camera of choice was the AE-1!

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Really appreciate it, glad it helps. The ae-1 is always a good choice

@primefocusphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, can’t believe I’m only just now finding this channel. Awesome content and great knowledge and presentation. Think my favorite film camera has to be my first “real” on which was a Canon AE-1. That was about ‘89. Didn’t finally switch to digital until 2010. I feel I’ve peaked out on all the digital stuff and find I want to go back to my roots. Keep up the great work. Cheers 🍻

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

appreciate it! Still use my dads AE-1. Still works like a champ

@eks202 3 жыл бұрын

love your video. my favourite film camera is the olympus XA because it is so light and compact. i would love to see videos on how you edit your film photos

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

XA is great. Thanks for that idea!

@johnnytherucar4974 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite film camera is the Zenit 3m helios 44. I enjoy the look of the lens and the camera is a blast to shoot with. (Also in Eastern Europe it's a very common camera)

@ManBahadurRai13 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always thank you so much! The Minolta SRT-202 is my favorite "Film Camera" because of it's huge features and performance. Just love the body design of it!

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Built to last forever basically. Solid option

@santiagoabreu9272 3 жыл бұрын

My fav is the pentax spotmatic, I'm new to the channel but love your videos. Keep it up!

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support! Can’t go wrong with a spotmatic

@Knm914 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite film camera so far is the Minolta srT-303. Would love to move up to medium format one day and get a mamiya or smt.

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

That thing will last you forever. You will definitely enjoy medium format though.

@tapeshi56 3 жыл бұрын

I've never shot film but I'm getting ready to try it out so I don't have a favorite yet. :(

@jakejohnson6187 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite 35mm film camera is the Nikon F2 simply because it’s a brick and all mechanical. Love it. My favorite 120mm film camera is the Mamiya RB67. It’s a very fun camera to use, even though it was made for studio photography. No light meter, completely mechanical, and a whole lot of fun to take out for shooting. Would love to see some videos of photo walks you do so that we can see your whole creative process. Love what you’re doing man!

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jake! appreciate the input. I actually walked around for hours the other day with the RB... bad idea. Ill add that to my idea list.

@iantan6141 3 жыл бұрын

The Nikon FM2 is my favourite film camera! Super light and I love that it’s fully mechanical, though prices have gone up lately. Thanks man for doing this giveaway, big up to you bro!

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

They are rad, and yes prices are going up. Of course! Thanks for the support

@gerardasigurado516 3 жыл бұрын

Watching from the Philippines. 🇵🇭🤍🤩

@FlyHighYT 3 жыл бұрын

all of them are great cameras, but my favorite film camera is canon t50

@luckyraturi8584 3 жыл бұрын

true

@itsjordan5973 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure what my favourite film camera is yet as I am just getting really interested in them (what a cool world!), but your video has helped me immensely on learning more about all the different types there are! Thanks!

@graham_white 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks J!

@thomasvangeldre39 3 жыл бұрын

The canon ae-1 is my favorite film camera. Great vids and def. keep it up!

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! appreciate it Thomas.

@Professoroverthinker 3 жыл бұрын

My favourite camera is canon t50 because it is quiet easy to use and it is portable, and thanks for your review on those camera so I have learnt alot, thanks, and I really appreciate your giveaway that's really good.( ◜‿◝ )♡

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@alexandreapereira414 3 жыл бұрын

Currently my film camera is the canon a-1, it’s my favorite currently! I haven’t shot film since I was a kid and it’s been an amazing journey jumping back into this hobby. Once we all went digital I went through the canon rebel and d series, but as we all know- there’s something special about film. Great video!

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Very true. Thanks for sharing!

@lucasfrlund8818 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite film camera right now is Pentax 67. I really think that the film camera have some nice effects - keep up the good work buddy

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 6x7s are awesome

@kushaldas3923 3 жыл бұрын

Pentax 67 is my dream camera! Well am planning on buying canon ae 1 as my first film camera! Also you are making great videos! Keep up the good work!❤️

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Cant go wrong with the ae-1 and yes the 6x7 is fantastic. thanks for the support!

@JoseLavoie 3 жыл бұрын

The fuji GW690ii is my favorite film camera. It is a medium-format, but the lens is outstanding and i love the big negative (although it does get costly). I also enjoy playing with the Rollei 35 S (35mm). It is a bit tricky, but lots of fun to use. The form factor is quite unique. I always enjoy watching you videos, I also am particularly impressed with you virtual viewfinders. Keep up the good work!

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jose! Love those Fuji’s, been eyeing them for a while. Glad to hear it’s useful 🤘

@neethirai6219 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have a great knowledge about camera's but I really liked your explanation about camera's the way you speak bout it is so good. I like every camera's which captures great, here I'm obsessed with Minolta I guess

@Blofeld76 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work again.👍 My favourite film camera at this moment is Nikon F with FTn finder. Although it's not most user friendly camera that I have, it's the slr feels most natural for me to use. It's the beast I can trust.

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Will always keep my Nikon F

@russbetts1467 2 жыл бұрын

Apart from my Zenit B's, I also have a Mamiya C33 Professional Twin Lens Reflex camera, with two removable lenses and a Porroflex Porroprism, which I use for portraiture and studio photography. Yes, 12 on 120 film is considerably more expensive than 35mm film, which can be bought in bulk - or could be in the past - and be used to reload cassettes. 120 film also costs more to process, especially when using Colour Film or Colour Slide, but the massive improvement in quality, especially when used for full-size portraits, is well worth the cost. Now more than 50 years old and still going strong, despite minor problems with the bellows, which I was able to repair very cheaply. Amazing what you can do with a little touch of Bicycle Tyre Rubber Solution.

@EricDavidSotoPeralta 3 жыл бұрын

Minolta SRT-202 is my 35 film's favorite camera; it's so tought, easy to use and also cheap, that I fallen in love with it at first sight, to even go and buy one at Ebay (and about this list, I will pick Pentax Spotmatic for her MASSIVE lens compatibility). But whe it comes about medium format, I will be there with a Lubitel 166b and Mamiya 645. For the next video I will be glad to se more comparation of films, not edited, as raw. And also advices to ones that wants to develop their own film at home. Nice video and I am happy that KZfaq have recomended your channel. You got a new suscriptor!

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Lubitel, well played. Thanks for those recommendations, will definitely add to my list. Been thinking about those recently so glad to hear I’m on the right track. Thanks Eric! Appreciate the support

@jerryserpell-morris8681 3 жыл бұрын

Love these videos, I have become addicted to buying underrated cameras, Minolta Srt series are my film camera, favorite dirt cheap with a lot of lens options

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Haha, can’t beat the srt really

@gustavosveizt2712 3 жыл бұрын

Yashica Mat is my favorite film camera. Got it as a birthday gift from a friend and i fell in love with that camera at the first trip. Classical, easy to use, really smooth and intuitive even for beginners like i was at that time

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

love those clean and simple tlrs

@sweetkittenpuss 3 жыл бұрын

Learning a lot on your channel. Thank you and my favorite is film camera is Pentax Me Super

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

🙌🙏🏻 glad to hear it! The Super is a great option

@benjamintan7294 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Graham! Thank you for making this video, I really enjoyed your 35mm rangefinder budget video about 4 months back and was hoping you'd make another for SLR's or just 35mm in general. This was a pleasant surprise. I would love to see a video specifically of you making pictures without using a light meter, as I feel many film photographers tend to rely on their meter rather than on the eye. I started out shooting without a light meter and I felt it contributed positively to my learning curve. It would be nice to hear your thoughts on that topic. I would also enjoy hearing your thoughts on certain film stocks, similar to how you review, recommend and compare film cameras. For beginners just getting started, it might be nice for them to have an insight into the characteristics of some common/budget film stocks. My favourite film camera is the Minolta SRT 100. It was my first film camera and so holds special meaning for me. However I also enjoy some of the limitations (1/500 SS) of the SRT 100 as it pushes oneself to consider capturing scenes from different angles or perspectives, with the limited resources at hand.

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben! Ill add that to my list.

@OtterNZ 2 жыл бұрын

Great little rundown on each camera, it would be interesting to see some in more depth. My favourite film camera is the Pentax Spotmatic SP in black and that great Takumar glass.

@graham_white 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! For sure. Would love to go further in depth on each one eventually

@keshavanj9396 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! And my favorite film camera is Canon T50 because of its cool structure and awesome features.. Let's ur video skyrocket ☺all the best to all

@delfipabon1774 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! (un)fortunately my favorite film camera for the moment is the Zenit 12. Despite the mechanical issues (unreliable shutter, occasional light leaking, etc...) it produces some wonderful and unexpected shots... no doubt thanks to the 42 mount lenses. Hoping to upgrade soon, but was a good entry point into film photography

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Great starting option

@felixkarlsson4511 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite film camera is the konica ee-matic. Love the experience of a solid built konica camera, fully automatic making the shooting experience all about capturing the moment!

@kevinwagey7071 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite film camera is the Zorki-4K. I absolute love Soviet-made rangefinders with such good memories! ---- Love your channel, bro, keep up the good work!!

@graham_white 2 жыл бұрын

I do really like the soviet stuff as well. If they had a better quality reputation they would be in the top options without a doubt. Still great, just have to be prepared to deal with possible issues (again not always the case) Thanks Kevin! appreciate it.

@rodrigodelcarpiocuenca59 3 жыл бұрын

My favourite film camera is the Yashica fx3 2000. It was my dad's camera not so long ago & I just love how simple and professional it is to use it

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Those are great. Good price to if I remember.

@Jorge-125 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite film camera is the Minolta XG-M. I currently picked up my Ae-1 Program again after a while and I decided to buy a 50mm 1.4ssc lens for it. I had to replace my old lens 50mm 1.8 because I found out after shooting maybe 10 rolls of film that the aperture blades weren't working properly. Love the content and I can't wait to see more of your film camera reviews!

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Oof. 10 rolls before finding That our us rough. Those lenses aren’t too hard to fix, I’ve done a few. Thanks Jorge!

@Jorge-125 3 жыл бұрын

@@graham_white yeah😂 It took a while for me to find out because all my pictures were coming out exposed like if everything was perfect, but some would come out soft and not as sharp. So, eventually I got it checked because at the time I didn't know how to see if the blades were working. I'll clean my old lens one of these days when I get the proper tools.

@vojtakonecny3391 3 жыл бұрын

My favorites Film Camera are Olympus mju I and Pentax ME with pentax 1.7f 50mm. I love your work. Keep it up!!!

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

great options, thanks! appreciate the support.

@dopest2.070 3 жыл бұрын

Canon AE-1 it gotta be my favorite , light, nice fit in the hand, amazing 50mm lens and still working amazingly well after 30+ years

@slugeater7237 3 жыл бұрын

my favorite camera would have to be the Minolta SRT-200! its the camera that i've been learning on and i'm glad that it's entirely mechanical (except for the light meter) so i have full control over the picture and it's great to learn the basics on

@rokuhaaris3793 3 жыл бұрын

My favourite film camera is the Mamiya RB67. Medium format just always blows me away and the RB is a pleasure to use, plus the shutter sound is unreal.

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

that shutter slaps, but yes the RB is quite nice with the massive negatives.

@williamshaffer9216 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought my second Mamiya C330. Great Camera. Great Value. Great Review!

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

C330s are beasts, but so good. Thanks!

@ryanbutler4155 2 жыл бұрын

Love this series! Watched all the way through 👍🏻 My favorite film camera is my Canon AE-1 program. I'd love another film camera

@graham_white 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan! Glad to hear

@im_simarjeet 3 жыл бұрын

Canon A1 is my favorite " Film Camera " 🎥 Awesome work 👏 Great channel ♥️

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

@tahiramatullah3573 3 жыл бұрын

I love Canon AE -1 film camera because its vintage (introduced 1976),good for beginners like myself,its classic status,also its plastic construction and electronic shutter control.

@RafaelGonzalezmagic 3 жыл бұрын

Film Camera favorite Pentax K1000. Keep the good work and excellent reviews.

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

thanks Rafael! appreciate it.

@fodsonmedia 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I've been working as a videographer for a bunch of years (and therefore already have few vintage lenses) but only recently got into film photography. I'm so glad I found your channel, been bingeing your videos on the topic! Is this giveaway still running? I mean, since you (strangely) haven't hit the 1500 likes mark yet. If so, here goes; My favorite film camera is probably the Canon FTb, but that could change when I get to try more different models. Keep it up man, love what I've seen so far! Cheers /Fredrik

@graham_white 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hope it’s been useful

@AitorRodriguezClaro 3 жыл бұрын

Miranda F is my favourite 35mm film camera so far, very rare camera. Btw, Nice job! I love what you do on your videos!

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

That is definitely one no one talks about. I have one I've yet to shoot.

@AitorRodriguezClaro 3 жыл бұрын

@@graham_white Really? not to many people have that one! Looking forward to see a video of it :)

@micahcondron7828 3 жыл бұрын

My favourite film camera us the Olympus OM-10. It was the first camera that I bought and used, and have loved shooting with it ever since I got it. It would be cool to see some more videos of you out taking photos and seeing what your process is :)

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

OM series are great. Good idea! I’ll add to my list.

@zakariaismail8740 3 жыл бұрын

my favourite film camera is the olympus om20 because of the built quality and it has the essential features a camera needs including exposure compensation. I would love to see the video about multiple exposures an how to properly shoot it. Another video maybe on the sunny 16 rule. i really love your style of explanation. it is very clear, straightforward and organized. keep up the good work (Y)

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

No ones mentioned the om20 yet, good call. Thanks for the ideas! I’ll add them to the list

@ashschannel5024 3 жыл бұрын

I'm looking to get into shooting on film and these videos of yours have been a fantastic help. My favourite film camera... Well I'm still looking to get my first, maybe the Minolta x700, wish me luck!

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad to hear it. It gets addicting Quick

@sykkelsander9700 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have any favorite film camera yet. Really don't have a film camera at all. Just started looking at your videos to learn and to see what my first camera should be. Love your content and can't wait to start shooting film myself!

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the support! It’s fun, just wait till you get into it

@RomanBenioni 3 жыл бұрын

The Leitz Minolta cl is one of my favorite film cameras due to the size and the 40mm lens. Really enjoy the videos!!

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roman! Good pick also

@jimiyu828 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite 35mm film camera is the Ricoh R1, just such great point and shoot with such great hand feel. My favorite Medium format is the Bronica ETR, it’s my first medium format and it’s taking forever tomaster but it’s so much fun to shoot. Would love to see more point and shoot content!! Love from South Korea!

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The ETRs are nice. For sure more point she shoots ahead!

@SteveAtkinsonFineArt 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite film camera seems to change every week, but right now (and I own lots, including the Leica M3) is the Minolta Maxxum 8000i. Fully automatic, fully adjustable settings and got it in mint condition on eBay for around 40 bucks! It's such a blast to shoot!!

@graham_white 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! That’s not a typical response but rad camera for sure

@cliffwilliams3793 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite film camera is the Nikon F4s. There are buttons, switches, and dials for everything. Absolutely amazing machine and it fits so nicely in the hand.

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a beast but yes very good.

@nikitamuromtsev3703 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite film camera is Kiev II (a full copy of German "Contax"), because this was my first camera that I ever used. My grandfather taught me how to use it when I was around 4-5 years old. He helped me to shoot my first photos, capturing squirrels in a winter park))

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice. I think the Kiev 4 was the last contact copy before they changed manufacturing (Can’t remember off top my head,) always wanted to try one

@katherinecuellar93 3 жыл бұрын

Favorite film camera at the moment is the canonet QL17 GIII, and digging all your content ! 📸

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

love those little things. I actually have 3 I need to repair for people lol.

@derekc5559 3 жыл бұрын

100% my favorite film camera is the Pentax spotmatic with the takumar glass. Feels great to use and is a complete tank. Glad to see it on the list!

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

🔥🤘

@felipevillarrealsilva3053 2 жыл бұрын

The pentax spotmatic is my favorite film camera, and I'm glad I found your videos

@graham_white 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you like them

@sarj8164 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite film camera is the Pentax MZ-60. Great video. Thanks for sharing

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Good choice. Thanks Sarah!

@ZorbaRobPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite film camera is the Minolta a-7. Great video!

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert! solid camera

@yoputito 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always! My favorite film camera is the Nikon EM. Not perfect I know, but severely underrated in my opinion!

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alfonso! good choice.

@SamanthaLee-cz2ov 3 жыл бұрын

my favorite film camera is the canon AE-1. my uncle has one and i’ve used it multiple times. it’s one of the best cameras he owns. i’ve been thinking about purchasing one myself. love your videos!!

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

thanks Sam! those are always solid options.

@russbetts1467 2 жыл бұрын

Don't know what you read about the Russian Zenit cameras, but I bought my first Zenit B - that's the one without the built-in Light Meter - with Helios F2 58mm lens, in 1970. Two years later, I bought another Zenit B and a Jupiter F4 135mm Lens, so that I could have Black & White film in one camera and Colour in the other ; preferably Colour Slide. Despite heavy use and one of the cameras being dropped several hundred feet down the side of Snowdon in North Wales - in it's ever-ready case - without any damage, they are both still in perfect working order, although one had a replacement 'Focal Plane Shutter Blind' installed about 25 years ago. Yes, having to manually close down the Iris before taking the shot took a bit of getting use to, but I soon found that I could do so using the Little Finger of my Left hand, to both close and open it. Holding the camera in my Right hand, all other functions were performed with my Left hand, except for cocking the shutter after each shot. I could rattle of 20 frames of Sport pictures in less that a minute, with everything in focus. Using a Test Target, I found that the edge-to-edge definition of the 58mm Helios lens, was the equivalent of the Pentax Spotmatic lens, but with marginally less Colour Definition on Colour film. Some years ago, I was offered a large sum of money by someone, but wasn't willing to sell them. I'm now 73 year-old Pensioner and will keep using them, just as long as I can buy film to fill them. Zenit B... Great cameras and probably the best Technology investment I ever made. If you've never used one, don't knock it.

@graham_white 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the input. I have one and do use it. as much as I enjoy them they are clunky and has several broken features. I also read in a lot of forums and groups of issues and build quality. Its fairly well known cameras built in the USSR suffered from poor quality control. Not saying there aren't exceptions or that there aren't a lot out there that are holding up well. I do really enjoy the camera and yes the lens can produce great results rivaling more popular lenses. All Im saying is your more likely to get a Zenit or Helios with an issue than something like a Pentax spotmatic or takumar lens.

@spruudis 3 жыл бұрын

The Canon New F1 is my favourite film camera. Only ever had 2 cameras and have shot 5 (I think). My first camera was a Canon EOS 300V that belonged to my dad and which I found in the attic after noticing our old family photos were shot on film. A few months ago I bought the F1 and have absolutely loved it so far.

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

F-1 is fantastic

@gr8justcausetv 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Graham, really enjoyed the vid! Love your choise of low cost cameras. It's good seeing someone who's not a snob with brands!! (*Cough cough* Leica) My favourite film camera is a Pentax KX. Same chassis as a spotmatic and k1000 it's got mirror lock up, self timer and TTL with a shutter speed needle match light meter!! Litterly all you ever need. Fully mechanical and built like a tank. They dont seem to be as popular as the affermentioned models which confused me but a good bargin I would suggest! Oh and they don't use a mercury battery so you can still easily get one for the meter! Keep up the good work 👊👊

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Solid choice. Ya idk where they work that way as far as popularity. Same goes with the canon A series really. Haha definitely not a Leica fan boy.

@xxGravyBabyxx 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Graham! I highly recommend picking up a Zorki 6 in the near future. The only USSR rangefinder that allows you to change the shutter speeds before and after cocking the shutter. I Personally have one and it's a great budget rangefinder. I think you would really like it :)

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

I've looked at those here and their and I am quite curious. I will definitely have to try one out at some point. Thanks Miguel!

@emfolkerts 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite film camera is the Pentax ME. Only used it once so far but it's shutter automated and it does a really good job. it's also really small. The shutter is loud but satisfyingly so.

@mikegardner9184 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite film camera is a Fujica AZ. It uses the M42 lens mount and it gives me several modes to use. It uses a mechanical shutter and I have used it for quite some time. However it will soon need light seals. I hope you will test out one of these someday and am interested in what you think about it. Thanks and keep making videos, I enjoy your insight on photography and equipment. Mike Gardner

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

I do like the Fujica line up. Gone through a few but not the AZ, I’ll keep my eyes open for one! I appreciate the support and plenty more to come.

@kenblair2538 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite film camera is, my Fed5C. Bought it new 20 years ago, as a collector camera. Recently, ran my first roll of Forma 400, and just loved the images. Scanned one and enlarged to 11x14. Nice and sharp .KB

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

They really do give great images as long as you got a good copy. Can compete with all of the rest for sure

@jasmijnnobelen445 3 жыл бұрын

My favourite is surprisingly the Pentax auto 110. It’s so small and unnoticeable that it results in spontaneous pictures :) The 110 negatives aren’t great, however the memory is what counts. Love to see more of the useful overlays. I loved them in the older videos, such as the one on manual focussing. I do understand the would take a lot of time to edit, but are often very useful when explaining things for us visual learners :) thank you for being informative and honest!

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

those are rad. I agree if its for memories who cares, it's perfect if it works for you. for other things it is beneficial having the larger negative. Ah the old overlays. I do really want to do a LOT more of that stuff. takes more time and planning but I agree super useful and not seen enough. Thanks!

@jasmijnnobelen445 3 жыл бұрын

@@graham_white Thanks for the reply. I absolutely agree. There’s a time and a place. That’s what makes film photography fun. No all-in-one solution like a smartphone. That’s what makes reading the comments on this video fun as well :) Keep up the good work, thank you!

@crawfish119 3 жыл бұрын

Love the Canon AE-1 film camera, can't beat a simple SLR and since it was the first 35mm film camera I owned, it's difficult to choose anything else. It's how I got into film and I still shoot with it to this day.

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Really can’t beat a simple very capable slr

@HerrGrainy 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite film camera is the Leica IIIf. It is probably a bit too quirky for most, but I just love its size, the lenses for it, and it puts a smile on my face every time I use it

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

I actually really like those, just don’t like the viewfinders

@andrewlara9685 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite film camera is the Polaroid Sx-70 Sonar! It was such a revolutionary camera for its time in 1978 and still is to this day. Just last month I picked one up and ran a pack of Sx-70 film through it, and my god, the pictures came out so crispy and sharp.

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Those things are rad. So iconic

@hunterseabrook2321 3 жыл бұрын

The Minolta SRT-202 is my favourite - and only - film camera. Absolutely love its weight (its so heavy) and the mirror slap. I'm kinda blind in one eye so the split viewfinder to focus (like a rangefinder) really helps too. I'm looking to get into medium format but the cameras are pretty expensive which is hard when I'm a student. Might have to look at some cheap-ish TLRs. Absolutely love when you show the viewfinder, that to me is the biggest make or break for a camera.

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

thanks Hunter! Yeah medium format can be expensive, there are some great budget TLRs available though. ill keep sharing viewfinders!

@JonBenza 3 жыл бұрын

I started and fell in love with film photography shooting with the canon A-1. That's my favorite film camera 💪🏻

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

very capable and solid choice.

@kelleyliu8776 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite film camera is the Leica M3. I got it from my dad and it takes such sharp photos! I have been wanting to try an SLR and find a nice point and shoot that I can just take out to shoot whenever.

@Kennedyc07 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a totally beginner, but my favorite film camera (as of right now) is the Canon AE-1. I grew up with my dad taking photos on this and the program, so it has some nostalgia to it. I’m looking forward to exploring into different cameras.

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

I have my dads AE-1 also. Completely agree

@trentonthomas3799 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite film camera is the Fujica ST605. It is my only film camera but it is very fun to shoot and has hooked me on film photography (I also got it off of your website so thank you very much)

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

haha glad its working out for you! I regret getting rid of it every now and then.

@miguelgiron4947 3 жыл бұрын

Love all of these options! My favorite film camera so far is the K-1000. I would love to use a Leica one day but those film cameras are too expensive haha!

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

K-1000 is a fantastic option and extremely reliable. good call. haha, I would like to try one out but idk if I would ever keep one, I feel like they just draw to much attention. thanks for sharing!

@DoreenMag 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite film camera is Canon A-1. I have yet to start doing film camera. So I'm excited how it goes! Thanks for this informative video and the awesome giveaway! It would be great to see film shots taken from those 5 cameras.

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

thanks Doreen! appreciate the input.

@rgc4601 3 жыл бұрын

zorki 1 the Leica ii copy with industar 22, just love the look of it. btw i love the way you review those cameras, carry on! *film camera*

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! The zorkis are rad

@SopkaiZimik 3 жыл бұрын

I've never owned a film camera. But Canon AE-1 film camera is what interests me. I do own a dslr but I've decided to go analog and master the art of photography like I was born in the film era. Loved your videos man. Thanks for making these videos... Its helping a lot of people who's looking forward to go analog.

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! appreciate the support and glad its helpful.

@SopkaiZimik 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! I was not expecting a reply! Thanks man. Looking forward to your next video!

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Anytime! 😁 working on content now

@danielgadomski6787 3 жыл бұрын

Just found the channel after doing some googling on film cameras. I'm about to go down the rabbit hole of your channel, but are there any other good resources for a beginner you know of? Love your relaxed style and genuine attitude. Thanks.

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Daniel! hmmm it really depends on what you are trying to learn. Ken Rockwell I know has a lot of written information on a vast variety of film cameras if you are the type who likes to see things written. Unfortunately most often it seems to be a lot of digging and no real place to find everything in 1 location. let me know if you have any questions along the way!

@aure7687 3 жыл бұрын

My favourite film camera is the Nikon EM. It's easy and fun to shoot on since I'm a beginner in film photography. I would love to see more video on your thrift finds :).

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

That is a great intro option. Yeah you and me both, I’ve been striking out on my thrifting lately 😒

@as616 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite film camera is my OM10. I bought it new in the early '80s after my original camera, an OM1, was stolen. Since then I've shot thousands of photos with it and it is still a joy to use. BTW, I like your list, a good bunch of cameras.

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Still need to use fix and then use my om10. Thanks Andy!

@NoelMLhez 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite film camera is my nikon FM10 ! it is a "newer" camera, and while it is all plastic and not super fancy, it is completely analog and only uses batteries for the lightmeter (mine has the original batteries from 2002 and still works!!), and it feels like a really solid camera overall! I picked mine up brand new for under 100 euros, and they seem to be really easy to come by!

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Very good option for sure. Apparently great battery life, ha.

@mightyminds1 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite Film Camera is the Canon EF. After being on the fence for a whole while, I saw a few of your videos where you mentioned and then reviewed the EF and I was just sold...! Also it is adds a little personal sentimental note because “EF” is also my little sister’s initials. So always think of her when shooting. But all round, loving the mechanical! Ps: Thanks for the effort you put into your videos, always a pleasure learning from you.

@graham_white 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vidrick! Appreciate it. The EF is fantastic, glad I could help steer you that direction haha.