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[ukdave2002]

Having a sort out I came across my trusted old 35mm Pentax K1000, The camera I have owned since a lad..




Whilst we can't complain about digital; as forums like this wouldn't be as interesting without all the pics folk take these days, its just not quite the same with a digital ...remember waiting for the photos to be developed by Boots and the anticipation when you opened up the wallet ...in my case normally to find I'd messed the exposure up !

I have just noticed there is a film in with about 18 shots taken trying to remember the last time I used it !!

I have a few old cameras including a 120 SLR... think I may dust them down and if I can find my old developing tank get a roll or 2 of film

Dave

[clan chieftain]

I have an old Kodak box camera in my garage
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[Ironhead]

i'm REALLY behind the times haven't got a digi.,all i've got is a Samsung AF105xl my sister gave me,and an old instamatic.

[Bitumen Boy]

Film might not be such a problem - I noticed some on sale in one of the local supermarkets the other week, so common once but I was really surprised to see it

[52classic]

I have a Pentax which looks almost identical to Dave's. Used it for many years and I was quite serious about photography in those days.

Since digital came along I haven't really bothered, just a 5 meg compact which came free with something. Maybe I can't come to terms with the window thing on the back? Has to be a proper viewfinder for me!

Anyway, I will have to change one day and it's a good secondhand Sony 200 that's got my eye. Any feedback on these or any other entry level SLR that's got a good manual override?

[peter scott]

I have an OM1 and OM2 and several kg of single focal length lenses (I didn't believe in the qualities of zoom lenses back then) but I most certainly would not want to go back to carrying that rucksack again.

The lens quality of modern zoom digital cameras is plenty good enough for my needs. I can't use the display screens of compacts (without donning reading glasses) so I opted for a Panasonic Lumix FZ28 that gives me an electronic viewfinder where I can see what it's doing in terms of both focus and exposure. The inclusion of anti-shake technology also permits low natural light photos and the possibility of hand holding telephoto shots.

More recently I've even dropped the Lumix in favour of my phone camera.
OK it truely is point and shoot as it's impossible to see anything outdoors on the screen (and getting horizons level involves lining up the body with the horizon) and it's not sophisticated enough to include anti-shake for indoors shots but if I keep the lens clean and scratch free it can give very acceptable snaps.

Greater ability to alter exposure and colour temperature etc.

No, film cameras are locked in the museum for me.

Peter
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[Riley Blue]

I've used Canon cameras for decades, previously a couple of EOS 35mm SLRs but nowadays it's a single 20D digital SLR with three interchangeable lenses from the standard 18-55mm to an 80-400mm. I also use a Canon Ixus 980IS digital compact that gives such good results the SLR stays in its bag much of the time.

The thing about digital photography that irritates me is the habit people have of wandering around with their phones at arm's length in front of them, taking ages trying to capture a single image or walking round a static car videoing it when I can raise my camera and bang of a shot in seconds.

[roverdriver]

My first camera was a 'V.P. Twin' which managed 16 frames on 127 film, about as simple as a camera can be. This was in the mid fifties and I was about 8 years old. I soon taught myself developing and printing, which was quite a challenge as we had no running water and no electricity. I graduated to Brownie Box cameras and eventually to Practica SLR's, thoroughly enjoying the versatility of the SLR.

A few years ago my son suggested that he would like to buy a digital camera for my wife and myself. We agreed, but stipulated that we would only accept a simple and basic one to learn to understand them. We now each have Nikon SLR digital cameras and love them- take as many photos as you like and nary a worry about the cost of film.

While the digital units are magnificent, I still believe that film is best for absolute clarity.
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[RUSTON]

We have a Praktika and a selection of lenses, but since going digital in 2003 it has sat gathering dust. I did threaten to flog it, but when I was told that the asking price (around £40) was double its value it has stayed put, it might even get dragged and used out again one day.

I think there are a couple of Brownie 127's in the loft and the missus has a small German built camera somewhere that hasn't seen daylight while I have known her, 40 years!

Pete.
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