Guest Dusty Lipschitz Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 so i am going to buy a camera. i dont know shit about cameras or photography doing some research i was leaning towards a 35mm, SLR, manual camera. after some research i feel pretty confident about the camera i was leaning towards, a nikon FM3A, but am still openminded to suggestions and experience. anyone got any? thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Tesseract Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 If you're definatelly positive that you wanna go old school + film, the FM3 is a fuckin dope camera on a money/quality comparison, plus its tough as nails...you can use the body for a sledgehammer when you dont shoot flicks. However dusty, why not a digi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dusty Lipschitz Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Originally posted by Tesseract However dusty, why not a digi? i typically hate digi i want something more hands on i have a digi somewhere. i like it for its convenience, but not photography stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Tesseract Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 totally understandable, if you already have a digi for the fast/candid shit you're all set. I'm about to start yupping about the 'hands on' feeling DSLR's have (full manual, lens changing digitals) but its a whole new budget required. Back to the subject, FM3A---->100% SEAL OF APPROVAL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Rage- Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Tesseract, what the shit?! I thought you were supposed to be taking pics right now! (loser) Husky Lickshitz, Check out www.dpreview.com Great site with LOTS of helpful info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BROWNer Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 my dad has a disgusting dslr. everytime i see it my jaw drops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dusty Lipschitz Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Originally posted by -Rage- Husky Lickshitz, Check out www.dpreview.com Great site with LOTS of helpful info. thats all digi tho i want to stick to film Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Tesseract Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Originally posted by -Rage- Tesseract, what the shit?! I thought you were supposed to be taking pics right now! (loser) Ha I shot 70 flicks from my roof you bastard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChupacabra Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 i don't know anything about that particular model, but slr is definitely the way to go, whether it be a cheap old slr or some pimp ass digital slr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Mask Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 http://www.apogeephoto.com/june2001/nikon_fm3a.shtml YES! YES! YES! I've recently switched from my shitty pentax system to a FE2 (its in the same family as the FM3a) and its fucking amazing. you will never want for lenses with this camera. dont let anyone talk you out of your choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanity Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Originally posted by Tesseract totally understandable, if you already have a digi for the fast/candid shit you're all set. yeah,... cause th digi delay isn't annoying at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Tesseract Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Originally posted by Vanity yeah,... cause th digi delay isn't annoying at all Ways to avoid that: 1) buy a decent digi:D 2) Switch autofocus off and focus manually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dusty Lipschitz Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 thanks kids like i said im sold on the fm3a, but still openminded. any lens suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Tesseract Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 i say go with the default 50mm for starters...but i aint no expert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Tesseract Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 on a sidenote, since i was interested in that puppy aswell, how much does it run for in the states? you're getting it new? used? ebay? let a ninja know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pilau Hands Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 well it's been a while but i think i was told to go with the standard 50mm lens, which was a problem because my camera came with a 35-70mm zoom...so i had to buy a 50. but basically, with all the glass that's necessary to get that 35-70 working well, some feel that you lose some light in all the reflection. so 50 = less glass, more light, better exposure. the other thing was that if you have a 50, and can't zoom, you train yourself to move for the shot, and don't rely on the lens to go in and out for you. all depends on how you feel about your approach to photo i guess. though i haven't taken photos in a while, i actually stick with my zoom lens just because. i really want a digi because i don't have a lot of money for film and time for developing right now. i want to just clickclickclick. if anyone has encountered the cheapest best miracle digi out there...vociferate back youngin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Tesseract Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Originally posted by Pilau Hands ...vociferate back youngin' whats the $ limit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dusty Lipschitz Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Originally posted by Tesseract on a sidenote, since i was interested in that puppy aswell, how much does it run for in the states? you're getting it new? used? ebay? let a ninja know i have found the body new for $600. i can get it cheaper online but its prolly refurbished or grey market/import, plus i want to have a local shop that i develop a report with. pileau- thanks for the info. we should hang sometime. been a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Mask Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 go with the 50mm to start. The advantage to buying Nikon is that the new Nikon AI and AI-S autofocus lenses (except the weird ones with no aperture ring) are reverse compatable with the old camera bodies. And vice-versa for most of the old MF lenses. and to expand on pilau's comment. a past photography teacher of mine was fond of urging us all to pick a fixed focal length lens, and shoot with it for an entire year, to improve our framing/composition skills by forcing us to make the shot without saying "if I only had a longer/shorter lens!". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dusty Lipschitz Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 Originally posted by ese go with the 50mm to start. The advantage to buying Nikon is that the new Nikon AI and AI-S autofocus lenses (except the weird ones with no aperture ring) are reverse compatable with the old camera bodies. And vice-versa for most of the old MF lenses. and to expand on pilau's comment. a past photography teacher of mine was fond of urging us all to pick a fixed focal length lens, and shoot with it for an entire year, to improve our framing/composition skills by forcing us to make the shot without saying "if I only had a longer/shorter lens!". a brand new leica minilux found its way into my hands recently. its a fixed focus. it isnt instead of the 3A, but until i get the 3A... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 I use a Nikon F3, and a 28mm lens, fucking beautiful. Dusty, start off with a nice 28 mm lens, really nice size. Mmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Tesseract Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 my ninja dusty..sell me the Leica;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dusty Lipschitz Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 Originally posted by Tesseract my ninja dusty..sell me the Leica;) i havent even had a chance to burn a roll with it... lol i will prolly go out tomorrow tho. ill let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Tesseract Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 haha, i was semiserious...but dude..leica lenses are gods gift to humanity, i understand its an auto camera and it doesnt give you the flexibilty the FM will but i'd definatelly suggest you keep that puppy on your possesion. Here are some flicks shot with the minilux: http://acielmd.cool.ne.jp/Minilux_club/images/chi2.jpg'> http://acielmd.cool.ne.jp/Minilux_club/images/Daniel1.jpg'> http://acielmd.cool.ne.jp/Minilux_club/images/Lin1.jpg'> Since the minilux is fully auto, these flicks have nothing to do with skills ?(to the part i'm reffering)... No nikon will ever give you a lens so sharp and acurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dusty Lipschitz Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 like i said, i kinda came across it... no manual or anything. as i also mentionedd i dont know shiat about photography or cameras. so i am toying with it, trying to figure out how to zoom, focus, whatever... stumped. i order the instruction book online, it gets to me, i go through it, twice, three times, before i understand, or figure out, its a fixed 40mm lens. now all i have to do is figure out the f-number and alphabet soup on top... (f-stuff, aperture, etc. again CLUELESS) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 Tooken me years dusty... years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnomeToys Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 Originally posted by Vanity yeah,... cause th digi delay isn't annoying at all It might be annoying on a $50.00 Walmart camera but the last two digis I've owned had no problems. Sony F707 had a really quick recycle time and very low shutter lag. The Sigma SD9 has no shutter lag that I can notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im Broke Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 i know this is kinda different than your camera... but anybody have suggestions on video cameras??? by the way i have a canon powershot s230. its dope for flicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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