Digital photography has its perks. It is easy, fast, and you can instantly see what you are shooting. While these things work for you, the downside is that you often have a large number of images on your SD card. And just like that, the time for editing also increases. If you are someone who wants to slow down their process, then this list will help you achieve that through the joy of film.
Canon A1
The Canon A1 was introduced in 1978, and it was then replaced by the AE-1. What made the A1 so great is that it features a manual focus FD lens, which was widely used before the EF lenses were introduced. The A-1 is the most iconic camera, and a reason behind that is that it was the first SLR (Single-Lens Reflex) camera to include an auto-exposure mode that’s electronically controlled and programmed. If you want to dabble with Canon film cameras, then this is the best option out there.
Nikon F3
The Nikon F3 was announced in 1980 and is one of the finest film cameras Nikon has ever produced. It can work with F-mount lenses, features TTL center-weighted full-aperture metering, and has an EV range of 1 to 18. It weighs 715g and comes with an optional motor drive (MD-4) for higher frame advance rates. It was such a camera that NASA used a modified version for the Space Shuttle Program.
Olympus Pen
Olympus cameras have had a great reign, with the Olympus Pen F being one of the best in the digital era. However, the success of the model stems from its predecessor, the Pen, which was the first camera in this long series. It is a 35mm film camera, which was created between 1959 and the 1980s. A half-frame camera, the Pen is the smallest device. It is simple to set up, features a viewfinder, manual settings, and a 28mm f3.5 Zuiko lens.
Pentax K1000
The Pentax K1000 is a simple, fully manual, full-frame film camera. The device operates with and without batteries, and is powered by a light meter, which comes with a basic +/- matchstick type for sunny 16 metering. Created in 1994, the device features an all-metal build and is reasonably priced. As we said in our review, “The simple design, manual controls, and reasonable price of secondhand models make the Pentax K1000 an ideal camera for photographers who know their way around a professional digital camera, yet want to ease into film for the first time.”
These film cameras can be purchased on eBay for a relatively low cost. Film development can be a bit expensive, but it can help you achieve different results.
