A great choice for getting into film photography for the first time
The Canon AV-1 is a lovely automatic film camera from the 1970s. It has automatic exposure - just select the lens aperture, focus the lens and click the shutter.This makes it very easy to use, while also giving you control over aperture which is great for portraits where a wide aperture will give you a nice blurred background ('bokeh').
We have put together a lovely gift set consisting of:
1 x Canon AV-1 camera. Tested and in full working order
Camera strap
Batteries
1 roll of Kodak film
A choice of lenses:
50mm 'standard' lens
35-70mm zoom (spans from wide-angle to portrait)
The AV-1 has a 'B' shutter setting which you can use for long exposure night photos, plus a self-timer.
This camera comes with a choice of either an original Canon 35-70mm zoom lens - nice and flexible for a variety of situations, or a Canon 50mm standard lens.- Compatible with all Canon FD lenses. - Aperture-priority auto exposure mode - Shutter speeds from 1/1000 sec to 2s, B.- Viewfinder information:- Battery check- Shutter speed- Self-timer- Takes all 35mm film- Takes a regular 4LR44 battery (included)Condition- Tested and in full working order- Supplied with batteries and lens cap- Lens is lovely and clear with no mould or scratches- Body in very good condition
Canon AV-1 film camera Gift Set
$325.00
A lovely example of the Pentax KM - essentially the Pentax K1000 but with some key added features. Click here for a short article that compares both cameras.
Comes with a Pentax 55mm f/1.8 lens.
It operates in full manual mode, with the built-in light meter. The viewfinder has a needle that shows if you are over or underexposed. Just turn the shutter or aperture rings until the needle is in the central position for perfect exposure.
The KM (unlike the K1000) also has a self-timer, and depth-of-field preview button. Both very useful features.
Has very clear and simple controls, so you can focus on composing the image.
Very easy to shoot with and will really help you to learn about the fundamentals of photography.
Also see our listings for wide-angle and telephoto lenses to expand your Pentax system.
Condition
Good condition with some minor scuffs
Good quality 55mm lens.
All functions are working correctly including the light meter
We also stock a selection of Pentax lenses for this camera - click HERE to view and expand your system !
Pentax KM SLR film camera with 55mm f/1.8 lens
$395.00
One of the easiest SLR cameras to use - simple controls and automatic operation.
Introduced in 1983, the T50 is aimed at simplicity. It has motorized film winding with easy film loading, and operates in Program Automatic mode. This means that the camera sets both the shutter speed and aperture, so all you need to do is focus the lens and shoot.
The controls on the top are minimal, so it is hard to get things wrong, and the zoom lens lets you get closer to the action.
We also stock the original flash units that Canon designed specifically for this camera. Click here to view.
The camera runs on 2 x AA batteries, and is an excellent starter for people getting into film photography.
Camera and lens both in excellent condition, and full working order.
Canon T50 SLR camera + 35-70 zoom lens
$195.00
Very nice example of the Nikon FE film SLR. Comes as body only or with an original 35-70 f/3.3-4.5 zoom AI lens.
The FE has aperture-priority automatic, in addition to full manual exposure modes and superb build quality. Great for learning the fundamentals of photography while also having automation to capture those fleeting moments.
Compatible with the massive range of high quality lenses in the Nikon range.
Condition
Camera body in very good condition and full working order.
Automatic metering working accurately and all shutter speeds correct.
Clear viewfinder and focusing screen in good condition
Lens is clear, and in excellent condition.
Nikon FE SLR (silver) film camera
$495.00
One of the smallest and lightest SLR cameras yet has a fully metal body, large bright viewfinder and simple controls for automatic / manual operation. Reasons why your parents probably owned one !
The ME-Super is the all-rounder member of the Pentax ‘M’ series of SLRs (which also includes the ME, MX). All three share the same lightweight and ultra-compact chassis, showcasing great build quality and lovely to use controls.
The ME-Super has both automatic (aperture-priority) and manual exposure modes to cope with a wide range of situations.
In aperture priority you can choose the lens aperture (which gives you control of depth-of-field) and the camera automatically sets the correct shutter speed.
The clear LED display lets you know the shutter speed warns you of over / under exposure if needed.
If using manual mode there are two buttons on the top of the camera for you to select shutter speed and again the viewfinder tells you when exposure is correct.
Pentax put some thought into making film loading easy too – when loading film the camera has a special spool with many slots so it is faster more reliable to load film correctly. There is also a little window on the back of the camera with a striped flag that moves when you wind film on to confirm that film is indeed loaded correctly. Simple, yet very useful.
The viewfinder is a joy to use – big, clear and bright.
Pentax also released a separate flash to go with the ME-Super: the AF200S (we generally have these in stock). This offers auto flash exposure and also syncs with the ‘flash ready’ LED in the ME-Super viewfinder which is a nice touch.
Specifications
Shutter speeds from 1/2000 – 4s
Simple film loading with ‘film loaded’ confirmation window
Aperture priority automatic / manual exposure modes
LED viewfinder display:
Shutter speed
Exposure compensation
Over / Under exposure
Flash ready indicator
50mm f/1.7 lens
Takes 2x LR44 batteries (supplied)
Condition
Body in very good condition with a few light scratches from use
Viewfinder is bright and clear, with a little dust as expected
Fully tested with all functions in working order including shutter / film winding / exposure meter
Black Pentax ME-Super film camera with 50mm f/1.7 lens
$375.00
A nice example of the Nikon FE film SLR. Comes with an original 36-72 f/3.5 zoom AI zoom lens.
The FE has aperture-priority automatic, in addition to full manual exposure modes and superb build quality. Great for learning the fundamentals of photography while also having automation to capture those fleeting moments.
Compatible with the massive range of high quality lenses in the Nikon range.
Condition
Camera body in very good condition and full working order.
Some minor wear to the top corners of the camera, but no dents.
Automatic metering working accurately and all shutter speeds correct.
Lens is clear, with a few very small marks to the front coating, but no impact on picture quality.
Available with the lens, or as body only
Nikon FE SLR film camera (black) with 36-72mm Nikkor lens
$495.00
A groundbreaking camera that showcased Canon’s first use of computerization to control camera functions. Excellent functionality combined with ease of use.
Introduced in 1984, the T70 has an onboard computer and a good set of features. It has motorized film winding and rewind, and Program Auto, Shutter Priority and Manual Exposure modes (comparable to the Canon AE-1 Program).
It has a simple but very clear viewfinder display that tells you which mode you are using, plus the aperture that the camera is selecting.
In Program Auto mode, you simply need to focus the lens and click the shutter.
In Shutter Priority mode, you can select your chosen shutter speed using the up/down buttons on top of the camera, and the camera will automatically select the correct aperture to give perfect exposure.
We also stock the original flash units that Canon designed specifically for this camera. Click here to view.
To the left the camera has a slide switch that turns on the power and selects the metering mode / self timer
The camera is clever in offering two metering modes: Average metering (good for most situations) measures the light across the whole frame. Partial metering measures the light in the centre only which is great for tricky situations such as backlit subjects or deep shadow.
The camera runs 2 x AA batteries, so no fancy Lithium cells needed here !
In very good condition.
Canon T70 SLR camera + 35-70mm zoom lens
$275.00
One of the smallest and lightest SLR cameras yet has a fully metal body, large bright viewfinder and simple controls for automatic / manual operation. Reasons why your parents probably owned one !
The ME-Super is the all-rounder member of the Pentax ‘M’ series of SLRs (which also includes the ME, MX). All three share the same lightweight and ultra-compact chassis, showcasing great build quality and lovely to use controls.
The ME-Super has both automatic (aperture-priority) and manual exposure modes to cope with a wide range of situations.
In aperture priority you can choose the lens aperture (which gives you control of depth-of-field) and the camera automatically sets the correct shutter speed.
The clear LED display lets you know the shutter speed warns you of over / under exposure if needed.
If using manual mode there are two buttons on the top of the camera for you to select shutter speed and again the viewfinder tells you when exposure is correct.
Pentax put some thought into making film loading easy too – when loading film the camera has a special spool with many slots so it is faster more reliable to load film correctly. There is also a little window on the back of the camera with a striped flag that moves when you wind film on to confirm that film is indeed loaded correctly. Simple, yet very useful.
The viewfinder is a joy to use – big, clear and bright.
Pentax also released a separate flash to go with the ME-Super: the AF200S (we generally have these in stock). This offers auto flash exposure and also syncs with the ‘flash ready’ LED in the ME-Super viewfinder which is a nice touch.
Specifications
Shutter speeds from 1/2000 – 4s
Simple film loading with ‘film loaded’ confirmation window
Aperture priority automatic / manual exposure modes
LED viewfinder display:
Shutter speed
Exposure compensation
Over / Under exposure
Flash ready indicator
50mm f/1.7 lens
Takes 2x LR44 batteries (supplied)
Condition
Body in very good condition with a few light scratches from use
Viewfinder is bright and clear, with a little dust as expected
Fully tested with all functions in working order including shutter / film winding / exposure meter
Pentax ME-Super film camera with 50mm f/1.7 lens
$375.00
The Pentax Spotmatic was the forerunner to the legendary Pentax K1000 and is an excellent camera for those keen to learn film photography.
This example comes with a large aperture f1.8 Pentax Takumar 55mm lens.
The camera operates in full manual mode, with the built-in light meter. The viewfinder has a needle that shows if you are over or underexposed. Just turn the shutter or aperture rings until the needle is in the central position for perfect exposure.
Has very clear and simple controls, so you can focus on composing the image.
Very easy to shoot with and will really help you to learn about the fundamentals of photography.
Comes with original Pentax leather strap, lens cap and meter battery.
Condition
Very good condition all round - no major marks or scratches.
Beautiful clear viewfinder with only a little dust
Lens is in very good condition.
All functions are working correctly including the light meter
Pentax Spotmatic F SLR film camera + 55mm f/1.8
$395.00