Looking for a 35mm film camera.

Post by **StephenMac** » October 15, 2012, 7:37 am

Hi, I am looking for a 35mm film camera. I cant seem to find one for sale that is genuine and in working order.
I would greatly appreciate if anyone could give me some advice.
Thanks.
Stephen.

Post by **lee** » October 15, 2012, 7:41 am

Are you looking for a compact or SLR?

Post by **StephenMac** » October 15, 2012, 8:03 am

Hi, I'm looking for an SLR. Similar to Pentax k1000, Canon AE-1 and Minolta XD-7. I understand that its hard to find these but I thought I would ask just in case.

Post by **trubrit** » October 15, 2012, 10:03 am

Hi Stephen. I have a Canon EOS 500 body that I might sell.It takes all the modern lenses. Its been in my display cabinet since I bought a new digital one some years ago and was working perfectly then, but the batteries may have expired since. If interested reply on here and I will PM contact details.

Post by **StephenMac** » October 15, 2012, 10:37 am

Hi, Thank you for the offer but it's not quite what I'm looking for. I would prefer a fully mechanical camera. I am trying to get to the very basics of photography. Using manual settings etc. Thanks anyway.

Post by **BobHelm** » October 15, 2012, 10:52 am

e-bay would probably be a good starting point.
Although I also imagine that there are probably specialist Forums that deal only with non digital photography as well.
They would probably be a good place to discover sources of cameras.

Post by **StephenMac** » October 15, 2012, 11:05 am

Yes I think you are right, There are lots on e-bay although I try to avoid resorting to e-bay as I have had bad experiences with online purchasing. I will keep looking anyway. Thank you for the advice.

Post by **Prenders88** » October 15, 2012, 12:04 pm

I have a Canon A1 with 199A Canon flash, with A1 motordrive, not cheap though.
Uses the old FD lenses which have never been beaten especially the primes.

Post by **StephenMac** » October 15, 2012, 12:37 pm

That sounds good. What kind of condition is the camera in? Would you be willing to sell the camera by itself, without the flash and motordrive?

Post by **Prenders88** » October 15, 2012, 2:42 pm

Thinking about it I could not part with it and break up the kit.
I love it too much.
It's part of a Canon camera display going back to 1959, mint condition and dont suffer from Canon cough.
The 199A Flash is as rare as rocking horse ---- here in Thailand and works. Plenty on Ebay but buyer beware.
The A1 was groundbreaking at the time, the forerunner of todays EOS system.

I also have a EOS 500 body ideal for learning all the tricks as it has TV AV Auto and manual. Thats for sale. Another bonus with the 500 its light and perfect for street and reportage work.

Post by **StephenMac** » October 15, 2012, 2:57 pm

Well I understand that you would want to sell the kit together. Do you mind if I ask how much you would like to sell for?

Post by **Prenders88** » October 15, 2012, 3:52 pm

StephenMac wrote:Well I understand that you would want to sell the kit together. Do you mind if I ask how much you would like to sell for?

30,000 baht

Post by **StephenMac** » October 15, 2012, 3:55 pm

Sorry mate, but that's way over my budget. Thanks anyway. I guess I will have to take a chance with e-bay.

Post by **chigger** » October 15, 2012, 4:28 pm

Hi Stephen

I Have a Minolta X300. It comes with a couple of lenses and bag. It's used very rarely and looks like new. I will part with it cheap since I'm not using it.

PM me if you are interested

Post by **StephenMac** » October 15, 2012, 5:28 pm

Sorry, it seems I am not allowed to send PM yet. Could you tell me more about the camera? Like the condition, Type of lenses.

Post by **tekmo** » October 15, 2012, 6:35 pm

StephenMac wrote:Sorry, it seems I am not allowed to send PM yet. Could you tell me more about the camera? Like the condition, Type of lenses.

whats your budget?
i have a NIKON FM10, i used back in my college photography.
have been collecting dust.
its in great condition outside and internal.
last time i put a new battery was back in May 2012.
its the same one on this amazon link:
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-FM-10-Camer ... B00006I5JN

its the entire kit, i arrive in UD on october 19th.
we can meet up and you can check out the camera..bring your own 35mm film as i wont bring it with me.

comes with 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 Zoom Lens
Leather Hard Case
i can let it go for $180 // 5,500 baht?
you can contact me with your email thru pm and i'll email you back if interested.

Post by **StephenMac** » October 15, 2012, 7:26 pm

Hi, I would like to wait for a reply from chigger first. But thank you for the offer. I will let you know after I think about it.
Thanks.
Stephen.

Post by **tekmo** » October 15, 2012, 7:52 pm

StephenMac wrote:Hi, I would like to wait for a reply from chigger first. But thank you for the offer. I will let you know after I think about it.
Thanks.
Stephen.

okay, but FYI he better hurry lol.. if u do decide to buy mine..just saying..
i leave LA,CA on wednesday..

Post by **StephenMac** » October 15, 2012, 8:06 pm

Yeah sweet as bro, I'm actually in Vientiane. Udon is the closest place where I can find a camera. Everything in Vientiane is fake or broken, its so frustrating. So I really appreciate the offers. I will get back to you if chigger doesn't reply soon

Post by **parrot** » October 15, 2012, 8:31 pm

There are lots of second hand cameras like the ones you're looking for at http://www.camera2hand.net/topic_list_b ... brand_id=8 ......sort of a Thai ebay for camera website.

As you're heading from the statue circle to the fountain circle, about mid-way on the right hand side, there's an old-model camera store (probably a repair shop). I know I've passed others around town.....just can't quite place where.