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Nikon’s first ever autofocus SLR and winner of the 1986 Camera Of the Year award. Blends high technology with traditional exposure controls – an awesome combination. The Nikon F-501 was Nikon's first popular autofocus SLR for 35mm film, launched in 1986. Nikon cameras at the time were aimed at the pro / advanced consumer market and this camera demonstrates superb build quality.  It has a built-in motorised film drive (up to 2.5 shots per second), and with autofocus is excellent for sports and wildlife photography.  Unlike more recent cameras, most controls are via buttons and dials on the body - much better and faster to use than menus on tiny LCD screens. Also checkout the Nikon F-601 - the successor to the F-501 and a lovely camera. Features: Multiple exposure modes Electronically controlled shutter. Stepless shutter speeds from 1s to 1/2000 Electronic self-timer Meter can cope with very wide range of lighting conditions Film speeds from 12 to 3200 ISO.  Automatic film loading Single or Continuous shooting modes Takes standard alkaline batteries Compatible with a huge range of Nikon SLR lenses and accessories A landmark SLR from arguably the greatest camera maker of the era. This camera comes with a choice of the original Nikon 35-70mm, or 35-105mm zoom lenses, which are both great general-use lenses spanning wide angle (35mm) and portrait (70mm) or short telephoto (105mm) focal lengths. We also stock a selection of Nikon lenses for this camera - click HERE to view and expand your system ! Condition: Body and lens in very good condition. In perfect working order.  

We know that getting into the world of film photography can be a big step, so we have put together a lovely kit to get you started.It has all you need to head out and take film photos, but importantly helps you to take care of your new camera. This camera comes with a very powerful zoom lens that spans from wide-angle to telephoto. Great for all situations.The kit features the excellent Nikon F80 autofocus camera, in great condition, with no major marks, and professionally tested and in full working order. Some minor signs of use as expected, and it is normal to have a little dust. The lens has been cleaned and is very good condition. The F-80 is a very flexible and capable camera, and can operate in fully automated 'point and shoot' mode, or you can use a variety of modes for more control and coping with complex lighting situations. The kit includes:- Nikon F80 autofocus SLR- Nikon 35-70mm autofocus zoom lens - Canvas bag with strap - Lens cleaning brush- Lens cleaning cloth- High-power blower for removing dust- 35mm film- Camera battery- Camera Strap- Notebook and penEverything you need for an enjoyable photography trip !

Powerful and capable autofocus film camera with clear controls.  This camera was released in 2000 and comes with an autofocus Nikkor zoom lens (35-70mm), that spans from wide angle to portrait, so handy for a great many situations. It has a fully-automatic 'Program' mode where all you need to do is point it and press the shutter button for great results. It also has a pop-up flash. Importantly it is also capable of using later Nikkor AF-S lenses in autofocus mode (unlike earlier Nikon AF SLRs). You can operate it in 'point-and-shoot' mode, or use some of the more detailed functions for extra control. It boasts a very wide range of settings and capabilities to satisty experienced photographers, but is equally suited to new photographers too. The camera is in excellent condition, with no major marks, and comes fully tested and in full working order. There are a few minor signs of use and the lens is excellent condition. See the gallery for photos taken with an F80 and this lens. The set includes:- Nikon F80 autofocus SLR- Nikkor 35-70mm zoom lens- Camera battery

A milestone in photography: Canon's first autofocus SLR camera During the 1980s major camera manufacturers were all competing hard to add autofocus to their SLRs. See the gallery for some example shots we took with a T80 and 35-70mm lens. Canon's entry was the T80, introduced in 1985. To build a truly point-and-shoot camera the design is very minimal, with a heavy slant towards total automation. It has 5 automatic exposure modes.  Program mode - automatically selects both aperture and shutter speed Deep depth of field mode - selects aperture and shutter speed with a bias towards smaller apertures Shallow depth of field mode - selects aperture and shutter speed with a bias towards wider apertures (good for portraits) Stop action - selects aperture and shutter speed with a bias towards faster shutter speeds (for sport) Flowing mode - allows the user to select a shutter speed (suggested for shooting moving subjects).  With this level of automation there are very few buttons, and the exposure mode is selected with the slider on the top right, with pictograms to show you which mode you have selected. 3 special autofocus lenses were released to go with the camera: 50mm 35-70mm zoom 70-210mm zoom  All lenses have an unmistakable shape / profile to house the autofocus mechanism making this a striking camera to carry around - 1985 retro looks rock ! Note that the T80 can also take standard Canon FD mount lenses (the same as the Canon AE-1). While they don't have autofocus capability, you simply focus manually with the added benefit that the T80 tells you when the focus is correct. We also stock the original flash units that Canon designed specifically for this camera. Click here to view. The camera runs on 4 x AAA batteries. Camera and lens both in very good condition, and full working order. 

On sale until 2001 this is one of the last film SLRs made by Nikon, with very advanced and accurate autofocus. This camera was aimed at the advanced amateur so is packed with features. Some key specs Shutter speeds 30s - 1/8000s + B 3D matrix metering Ultra-fast autofocus with wide-area or spot AF Takes 4xAA batteries Complete with Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 D AI autofocus lens (body only, zoom lens also available) Weight: 755g This example also comes with the MF-26 Multi-Control Back which adds even more features including: Long Exposures to 100 hours Freeze Focus: triggers the shutter as soon as a subject comes into focus Custom Reset: customizes which settings are affected by the green-button reset Date Imprinting: can also imprint shutter speed and aperture information World Clock Flash exposure compensation Interval timer: up to 100 hours between pictures for 99 frames Limit frame count in continuous shooting mode Multiple exposures Customize which settings are affected by AE-L and AF-L (auto-exposure lock and autofocus lock)  Condition Body in good condition Lens in excellent condition with no mould / fungus or marks to the multicoating Clear viewfinder with only a little dust visible  Lens in excellent condition In full working order

We know that getting into the world of film photography can be a big step, so we have put together a lovely kit to get you started.It has all you need to head out and take film photos, but importantly helps you to take care of your new camera.The kit features the excellent Nikon F50 autofocus camera. This is a very easy to use SLR camera, lighter to carry than many others and a little more compact. It comes with an autofocus zoom lens, that spans from wide angle to portrait, so handy for a great many situations. It has a fully-automatic 'Program' mode where all you need to do is point it and press the shutter button for great results. It also has a pop-up flash. The camera is in excellent condition, with no major marks, and comes professionally tested and in full working order. There are a few minor signs of use as expected, and it is normal to have a little dust. The lens has been cleaned and is excellent condition.The kit includes:- Nikon F50 autofocus SLR- Sigma 55-200mm zoom lens (normal to telephoto range)- Canvas bag with strap - Lens cleaning brush- Lens cleaning cloth- High-power blower for removing dust- 35mm film- Camera battery- Camera Strap- Notebook and penEverything you need for an enjoyable photography trip !

Simple to use, and ready for anything. This autofocus SLR has true point-and-shoot capability, with automatic exposure, and comes with an autofocus zoom lens. The Nikon 28-200mm lens has a huge span from 28mm (wide-angle) to 200mm telephoto. Simply twist the lens to zoom in. The camera also has a pop-up flash for shooting at night. In full working order. Takes all types of 35mm film. Takes 1 x 2CR5 lithium battery (supplied). 

A lovely retro camera kit from 1988. This kit consists of: Pentax SFX autofocus SLR Pentax 28-80mm autofocus lens Dedicated flash - specifically compatible with this camera Camera bag Instruction manuals The SF7 was a fairly early autofocus camera, but is focuses quickly and accurately. The zoom lens has a very useful range from wide-angle to portrait. Comes in a nice kit bag with space for more accessories / lenses. In full working order, with lovely clear optics.

A nice easy to use point-and-shoot autofocus SLR from Pentax. With a handy 28-80mm (wide-angle > portrait lens). and pop-up flash. In full working order. 

On sale until 2001 this is one of the last film SLRs made by Nikon, with very advanced and accurate autofocus. This camera was aimed at the advanced amateur so is packed with features. Some key specs Shutter speeds 30s - 1/8000s + B 3D matrix metering Ultra-fast autofocus with wide-area or spot AF Takes 4xAA batteries Weight: 755g  Condition Body in good condition with some wear to the rear door Very clear viewfinder  In full working order

This was a high-end autofocus SLR on sale from 1995, released as an upgrade on the great EOS 5 camera but only sold in Japan. It features some very impressive capabilities, including zoom flash, multiple metering modes, and a viewfinder that detects what you are looking at and focuses on that spot. Compared to the EOS 5 it has the following improvements: The eye-controlled autofocus is faster, and operates both in portrait and landscape mode Panorama function More control dials for faster access to key functions Most functions are selected via a control wheel on the top left of the camera which is clearly marked with icons for each function, making the camera suitable for beginners and more advanced users alike. A moulded hand grip makes handling easy, and the viewfinder displays shutter speed and aperture. Features: Shutter speeds from 30s - 1/8000s. Built-in pop-up zoom flash Simple access to all functions via top control wheel Multiple exposure modes Multiple metering modes Film drive: up to 5 frames-per-second Condition: In full working order. Body - overall in excellent condition. Viewfinder - a little dust but nothing major. Leatherette in original condition with no signs of stickiness.

Popular in the 1990s, this is an example of an all-in-one SLR camera with a fixed zoom lens, built-in flash and many automatic features. It was designed to offer the performance of an SLR camera with the ease-of-use of a point-and-shoot, with a size midway between the two. Key specifications Lens: Built-in multi-coated 35mm–135mm f/4.5–5.6 zoom lens with ED glass. Focusing: TTL phase-difference detection autofocus with focus lock and power manual focus. Shutter Speed: 15s to 1/2000s, plus bulb mode. Exposure Modes: Program AE, Aperture-preferred AE, and Manual exposure. ISO Range: Automatic setting for DX-coded film (ISO 25–3200). Flash: Built-in intelligent variable-power flash with a guide number of 20 at ISO 100. Weight: Approx. 875g (without batteries). Power Source: Two 3V lithium batteries (CR123A or DL123A).  In very good conditon and in full working order.

Popular in the 1990s, this is an example of an all-in-one SLR camera with a fixed zoom lens, built-in flash and many automatic features. It was designed to offer the performance of an SLR camera with the ease-of-use of a point-and-shoot, with a size midway between the two and was the successor to the original L-1 camera. Key specifications Lens: Built-in multi-coated 35mm–135mm f/4.5–5.6 zoom lens with ED glass. Focusing: TTL phase-difference detection autofocus with focus lock and power manual focus. Shutter Speed: 15s to 1/2000s, plus bulb mode. Exposure Modes: Program AE, Aperture-preferred AE, and Manual exposure. ISO Range: Automatic setting for DX-coded film (ISO 25–3200). Flash: Built-in intelligent variable-power flash with a guide number of 20 at ISO 100. Weight: Approx. 875g (without batteries). Power Source: Two 3V lithium batteries (CR123A or DL123A).  In good conditon and in full working order. Some deterioration of the plastic above the eyepiece, but otherwise good.

Popular in the 1990s, this is an example of an all-in-one SLR camera with a fixed zoom lens, built-in flash and many automatic features. It was designed to offer the performance of an SLR camera with the ease-of-use of a point-and-shoot, with a size midway between the two. Key specifications Built-in multi-coated 28mm–110mm f/4.5–5.6 zoom lens. Integrated lens cover Autofocus Automatic film loading and rewind Power zoom lens Very simple user interface, with access to key modes: Sport, Portrait, Night shot, Twilight. ISO Range: Automatic setting for DX-coded film (ISO 25–3200). Flash: Built-in high-power flash Power Source: Two 3V lithium batteries (CR123A or DL123A).  In good condition and in full working order.