Member of the Month

KilaTsunami
October, 2024

Online

Welcome to the Newschoolers forums! You may read the forums as a guest, however you must be a registered member to post. Register to become a member today!

Recommend me a 35mm setup

profile picture
EARL
Posts: 598 - Karma: 3,052
Hey guys, looking for someone to help me find a fun 35mm cam setup with 1 prime lens. Looking for something good that's on the cheaper side. Thanks!
Apr 5 2013 3:37AM
3 1
profile picture
1337
Posts: 31054 - Karma: 29,234
I have a Nikon FM + 50 1.8 I'd hook you up with for $85 shipped. Let me know
Apr 5 2013 6:46AM
1 0
profile picture
TijmenDal
Posts: 4849 - Karma: 1,295
Anything pre-1980 and you're set.
Apr 5 2013 8:04AM
0 0
profile picture
EARL
Posts: 598 - Karma: 3,052
any photos you've taken w/ that setup? / photos of the setup?
Apr 5 2013 2:46PM
0 0
profile picture
1337
Posts: 31054 - Karma: 29,234
FS thread here:
https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/forums/readthread/thread_id/739627/

I haven't had time to run film through it, but everything seems to be A-OK with it.
Apr 5 2013 3:57PM
0 0
profile picture
LC.
Posts: 5952 - Karma: 2,423
Nikon FM2 or FM3a, so simple. Then some old AI or AIS lenses. 24/2.8, 28/2, 28/2.8, 35/2, any 50 - all excellent and cheap.
Apr 5 2013 3:59PM
0 0
profile picture
zahava
Posts: 7791 - Karma: 12,039
Canon AE-1 + 50 f1.8
Pentax k1000 + 50 f2/1.7
Pentax ME + 50 f2/1.7
Some Minolta Shit

TBH really any 35mm slr with a fast-ish 50 will be a kick as intro to film. Buy something local and cheap (Craigslist/kijiji are good, just do a thorough inspection) or hit up your local camera shop to see if they have a used section. http://keh.com also has a really large selection of 35mm gear.
Apr 6 2013 1:48AM
0 0
profile picture
jeano
Posts: 333 - Karma: 104
id say a nikon f100 with a new or old 50mm 1.4 lens, should only run you around 250 for a beautiful setup
Apr 6 2013 5:17AM
0 1
profile picture
TijmenDal
Posts: 4849 - Karma: 1,295
250$ is a LOT if you just want to dabble and see if you like it.

You can get a great setup for 50$ too.
Apr 6 2013 10:40AM
1 0
profile picture
loganimlach
Posts: 5132 - Karma: 14,054
i just recently got my first 35mm setup. pentax spotmatic f ($30), helios 44-M ($45) and a supertak 28mm f/3.5 ($60) all on ebay including shipping. I'm having so much fun with it that i'm going to get all of the supplies to develop myself, which looks like itll run about $70.
Apr 6 2013 10:54AM
0 0
All times are Eastern (-5)