(Part 3) Reddit mentions: The best film cameras

No specific suggestions for providers, but just an idea we liked. We bought an Instax cameras (basically Polaroid cameras) and a bunch of film and left them on the front table with the gifts. We asked people to use them all night and take polaroid-like photos, then deposit them in a box.

We got a ton of amazingly goofy photos with them. Loved the retro feel of the film, and the permanence of film over a digital camera seemed to bring out the best in people. It's been 3 years and I still take a few shots with that camera at birthdays, parties, etc. Compliments our DSLR and cell phones nicely. It's a modern take on the "leaving disposable cameras around" idea, better because people can immediately see the photos they took.

We had the Instax 210, no longer made; they replaced it with the Instax wide 300. We both like the wide format onces better, but the square-film Instax mini 9 cameras and film are more widely available.

I can understand what you're saying, but I don't agree with you. I am in the same boat as you with film cameras, I have been shooting on film for years, and while I shoot digital now, I still have a ton of film cameras that I love the connected feeling I have with them when I shoot. I don't see what's wrong with the lomo brand. I mean, their film is pretty shitty, I'll give you that, but I shoot with a few of their cameras and I love it.

There seems to be this hatred towards the hipstamatic-styled images, which never bothered me because it means more people are taking pictures. I'm not a part of any mindset that says people don't know how to take pictures and shouldn't. I mean, the quality might not be good, but how many of us when we started out (damn, around 10 years ago for me) actually took good pictures? My first I don't know how long was just riddled with bad pictures that I liked and helped me learn and improve. There's nothing wrong with it, I was starting out. And they don't do any harm just existing in the internet, whether it's a flickr account, blog or facebook album. We're not talking about commercial and fine art photography being done by novices that have tilted horizons and are just washed in messed up colors and no focus, professionals still have that same level of skill as always. So it's not having any adverse affect on photography, all it's actually doing is getting more people into it. Are they good? It's irrelevant.

I know a lot of people don't like a company charging as much as they do either, which I am mixed with. I mean, I don't mind paying $40-$50 for my Holga or Diana or whatever. Do I wanna pay $400 for a limited edition LC-A+? Not really, I can't justify spending that much on one of their cameras. Same thing with some of the cameras with a flash, the Diana Mini was over $100 with it. That I don't like.

Otherwise, yeah they're a company that saw people that had fun with film cameras like the Holga and Diana, these toy cameras were selling already, so they started selling them for $30 per Holga, which you really can't argue as being a ton of money. The Diana F+ is $40 and right now it's $66 with a flash. For what you get, that's a fantastic price. After they sold these, they made some shitty film that they could sell 3 rolls of for $12 so when you leave their site, you don't have to go through the hassle of getting 120 film shipped from yet another place (more money).

I have heard the old LOMO cameras were good, and while I haven't played with the new lubitels, I think it's at least nice that they're trying to preserve these old cameras in some fashion. I mean, they can't be as good no matter what, but if you're into the fantastic quality of these old cameras, this won't be an adequate replacement, so it's not trying to play a fast one on you.

Have you read the ten golden rules of lomography? I think it's at least interesting for any photographer, regardless of how you feel about the company.

Overall, I'm not going to hate a company for getting more people to take pictures in any way, and especially not for bringing back obscure and funky cameras.

interests - Old Cars (especially Studebakers), Camping, Cooking, BBQ, Photography (film and digital), brewing beer, pinstriping.


Simple Pleasures - reading to my 3 yr old every night, drinking a fresh brewed cup of coffee on the edge of a lake as the sun comes up(which I will be happily doing the end of July!), having a good beer or two with my friends on our back deck or anywhere really (again happening in July! :D), watching my kids play together (3yrold/10monthold).


One thing that would make the right addition? a camera to take it all in. Just another way to capture the perfection.

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Here's one on Amazon

This shows you what people are selling the same used camera and lens combo for. eBay could be good, Pawn shops usually just try to get the best deal for themself...

Edit: Added context

Hah! The film is more expensive than the camera! Good find. Also, the market value of the camera seems to be over $100!

Eh... wake me up when they can finagle something like Ricoh's APS-C M Mount sensor into a body like the X10, something like these.

If you think you're getting into polaroid photography go right for it, Its definitely fun.

Camera


Film

0-5: Campbell's Soup poster because it will look good in my kitchen and maybe in yours too

5-10:Fuji Superia X-TRA 400 (35mm film) because you need film to capture your favourite moments

10-20:The battlefield where the moon says I love you I can be an ispiration for you or get you started reading poetry

20-50:Lomo Fisheye 35mm CameraTo capture your favourite moments in the most unexpected-fun-memorable way

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You need an instant camera because who wouldn't love taking and printing spontaneous pictures!!

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You can buy a Voigtländer Bessa for around $700 new. It accepts M-mount lenses.

They are very well made too by Cosina, which also made the Seiko-Epson RD-1 digital rangefinders and the Zeiss Ikon rangefinders.

Sadly, outside of the fun of manually focusing a rangefinder, it brings no technical benefit to a modern mirrorless camera and adds a lot of cost and complexity.

The ProMaster 2500PK is a "clone" of the K1000 that was still manufactured until recently (or maybe still is, I can't tell). If you really want a new camera, this is probably your best bet, as there are lots of new-old-stock around.

https://www.amazon.com/Promaster-2500PK-Super-Camera-50mm-x/dp/B000PKP4L0

> Lomo Instant Wide

Thank you! Something like this?

https://www.amazon.de/Lomography-LomoInstant-Wide-White-Instant/dp/B0191WRSGQ/ref=sr_1_4?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&keywords=Lomo+Instant+Wide&qid=1566627548&s=gateway&sr=8-4

I'm pretty sure you can recreate those effects by getting this camera and this film

Hi Guys! I've been buying disposable film cameras (basic 23 shot fujifilm) for a bit now for special occasions and trips due to the added fun of waiting to get them developed. However I hate the idea of throwing out the entire camera after. I'm not hugely interested in film quality.

What is another cheap film camera that is simular to a disposable one? I am not a photographer. Would one like this work? https://www.amazon.com/Holga-120N-Fujifilm-Fujicolor-Negative/dp/B001EJLC8U/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=disposable+camera&qid=1556723547&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

This one should fit your budget nicely.

Yeah, these seem a good shout, decent enough reviews and work out to £7 each. If you just want a single one I think it's only about £1 more.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/3\-Disposable\-Cameras\-with\-Flash/dp/B000VPKFZE/ref=sr\_1\_8?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1525422408&sr=1\-8&keywords=disposable\+camera

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> preferably with no autofocus etc...

Why? Most people look better in focus and they're all cheap now. Check amazon for example for one of the real nice ones.

Yes! America was born in the 1790s. And the French revolution! Why are you not more defensive about the 90s?

Also, here are some 808s. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeZZk2czG1c

Here is an 8008s: https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-N8008s-35mm-Camera-Body/dp/B0001LH5FQ

I've been using a Nikon One•Touch Zoom90s for the past few months and loving it. You can see some shots here.

Thanks ! You mean this one ? http://www.amazon.com/Polaroid-Spectra-Instant-Film-Camera/dp/B0080DIEUW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452112704

Is this the spectra poloroid you are looking for? There are several for sales used on Amazon. My cousin was looking for one a while back so I happened to still have the link in my email.

Holga 120N Medium Format Fixed Focus Camera with Lens

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KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer

The Many Varieties of Beer Poster

Dr. Steve Brule T-Shirt

If I got any of these things I would be happy as fuck.

EDIT: Forgot about the Volvo prancing Moose magnet I'd put on my 740.

Instax mini is probably the cheapest on the market. Getting it in a specific/ odd color brings the price down more to around $55:
https://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-Instax-Mini-Instant-Camera/dp/B06WWL4JD8?th=1


However, the real cost comes from the film. The cheapest I've seen is still around $1 per photo. It's still a cheaper product compared to a Polaroid alternative.
https://www.amazon.com/FujiFilm-Instax-Mini-Instant-Film/dp/B073PFLRQH?keywords=instax+mini+film&qid=1537394045&s=Electronics&sr=1-1-spons&ref=sr_1_1_sspa&psc=1

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Let me guess: You have zero creative ability and you're throwing a tantrum. You need to learn to use a camera - and you need a lot more practice. It may take you 10,000 pictures to figure out what you're doing.

Anyway... for those situations with your G10:

1. Set your G10 to use the "indoor" (or "night indoor" if there is one) scene preset. DSLRs have problems with dark indoor environments as well, usually solved by a slow sync flash mode (which you can also manually set if you want.)
   
2. Set your G10 to Av mode (aperture priority), then manually set the aperture to f/2.8 (or as wide as it will go - you may have to change the zoom to get that.) You'll now have the narrowest depth possible with that lens. It won't be equivalent to a DSLR, but it will give you a slight depth-of-field effect.
   
   And with the depth of field, even most consumer DSLR lenses aren't that fast. Zoom lenses are f/5.6 at 200mm, for example. The depth effect isn't as pronounced as you're expecting.
   
   What you buy with a more expensive camera is more fidelity and control. It does not make a "better" picture. Period. Experienced photographers understand this. In the same way that pencils, pen, pastels, watercolor and oil-based paints are all different ways that an artist can create an image - the results of those different methods are not automatically greater than the other.
   
   ie: If you knew shit, you'd understand that you can take spectacular photos with nothing more than an iPhone. In fact, the entire Holga movement is based on a $27 camera with a plastic lens.
   
   If you're frustrated with your point and shoot not giving you the results you expect, you will do nothing but waste money on a DSLR, then throw a tantrum because it isn't a "push button, make art" box. DSLRs actually require more patience and skill to operate than the point-and-shoot that you failed horribly with - because they have more controls that introduce more variables to every shot.