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Film camera recommendations

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Woody.
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Looking for a film camera to take photos and videos. Very beginner mostly for b roll purpose.
3 years ago
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weastcoat
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https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1050633/trim-CFEBA780-B74A-49D8-87D6-F7D2076EF7E1-MOV
3 years ago
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deadhead420
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Same here, I've always just filmed with GoPros and iPhones but I wanna step it up to a big camera. Getting shots with a zoom lenses and tripods looks so fun
3 years ago
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isaacwrong
Posts: 2443 - Karma: 19,554
NoahsArkLooking for a film camera to take photos and videos. Very beginner mostly for b roll purpose.


a6300/gh3..more info on budget and what you want to shoot are helpful
3 years ago
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Woody.
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isaacwronga6300/gh3..more info on budget and what you want to shoot are helpful


Just want it for skiing b-roll. Budget is around 200$
3 years ago
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ski_joe
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As in like, actual film? like photochemical emulsion?
3 years ago
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KilaTsunami
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200 isn’t enough for anything worth ur while imo. Might aswell just get a plug in or filter that makes ur digital footy look like film
3 years ago
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BlueVillain
Posts: 411 - Karma: 2,451
I got a 200$ camera that's called Sony Cx-405 and I think it's super duper dope to film with. No pics unfortunately. Go check out my profile my last video was entirely filmed with it
3 years ago
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TwoPlankerPod
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Canon AE-1 Program and Canon Sure Shot are both very easy to use and not too expensive for still photos (both have their pros and cons depending on your skill level and what you're looking to shoot)

Obviously if you are a total noob and don't really care about how the photo turns out just stick with disposable cameras
3 years ago
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nmwninjart
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TwoPlankerPodObviously if you are a total noob and don't really care about how the photo turns out just stick with disposable cameras

They still make those? Wow! The last time I used one was in 2005/6
3 years ago
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GrapeHunter
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Im getting ready to sell a pretty pristine Panasonic GH4. If you dont know about this camera... do some research and you'll see why Shane McFalls used it to film the majority of the traveling circus videos
3 years ago
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PacificRimJob
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not sure what film cameras take videos...

But for film photos, get an old minolta and a bunch of lenses for a couple dozen USD$
3 years ago
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skiP.E.I.
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GrapeHunterIm getting ready to sell a pretty pristine Panasonic GH4. If you dont know about this camera... do some research and you'll see why Shane McFalls used it to film the majority of the traveling circus videos


Only if you throw in some blends to follow cam on.
3 years ago
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GrapeHunter
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skiP.E.I.Only if you throw in some blends to follow cam on.


only if u gobble this fat horse cock too
3 years ago
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