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The Canon AE-1 Program was released as the successor to the wildly successful Canon AE-1. In addition to the capabilities of the AE-1, it also has the additional 'Program' exposure mode, whereby the camera selects both the shutter speed and the aperture, to fully automate exposure. It also has a very nice handgrip on the side (which can be removed when an auto-winder is attached). Comes with an option of Canon lenses: 50mm f/1.8, 50mm f/1.4, 35-70mm zoom and is in great condition.  Note that we often have both Silver and Black versions in stock.  This camera is also available as a kit, with camera back, cleaning kit, film, notebook and camera strap. Makes an excellent gift. We also stock a book: 'Learn Film Photography with the Canon AE-1 Program'. Check it out here. Great for learning about photography using this camera. Features: Compatible with all Canon FD lenses.  Shutter-priority auto exposure mode  Manual exposure mode Programmed auto exposure mode Shutter speeds from 1/1000 sec to 2s, B. Viewfinder information: Battery check Aperture Manual / Program mode indicator Over / Under exposure warning  Self-timer Takes all 35mm film Takes a regular 1 x 4LR44 battery Weight: 590g Condition:  Body in excellent condition. Light seals have been replaced. Lens in excellent condition - clear with with no marks / scratches / mould. We also stock a selection of Canon lenses for this camera - click HERE to view and expand your system !

One of the finest cameras of the era. The A-1 was the top of the range of 'A' cameras introduced by Canon in 1976 that also includes the AE-1 and AE-1 Program. It builds on the other models by providing a full range of exposure modes including: Full manual Full program auto Shutter Priority Aperture Priority It does this cleverly using controls that are extremely clear and easy to operate. It is a beautiful camera to use. Compared to other models in the 'A' range it has a huge range of shutter speeds (from 30 seconds to 1/1000) and a full LED digital display of shutter speed and aperture in the viewfinder. This camera is available with a choice of lenses, or as body only. All Canon A-1s are in black. Features: Compatible with all Canon FD lenses.  Shutter-priority auto exposure mode  Manual exposure mode Multiple-exposure lever Shutter speeds from 1/1000 sec to 30s, B. Self-timer (2 seconds and 10 seconds) Takes all 35mm film Takes a regular 1 x 4LR44 battery Weight: 620g Condition:  Body in great condition. Light seals have been replaced. Lens in excellent condition - clear with with no marks / scratches / mould. We also stock a selection of Canon lenses for this camera - click HERE to view and expand your system !

The Canon AE-1 is a true classic film camera, remaining consistently popular since first released in 1976. With a strong design and oozing mechanical elegance, widely recognised as a great choice both for beginners and more experienced photographers. It allows beginners to learn about the fundamentals of photography, while also providing features as experience builds, forming a great basis for a complete photography system. This example comes with a lovely 50mm f1.8 Canon lens.  A wider f1.4 lens or 35-70mm zoom lens are also available as an option. Features: Compatible with all Canon FD lenses.  Shutter-priority auto exposure mode  Manual exposure mode Shutter speeds from 1/1000 sec to 2s, B. Viewfinder information: Battery check Aperture Manual mode indicator Over / Under exposure warning  Self-timer Takes all 35mm film Takes a regular 1 x 4LR44 battery Weight: 590g Condition:  Body in good condition with no major marks. Some minor scratches and scuffs in places, and a few marks on the focusing screen. Light seals have been replaced. Lens in good condition - clear with with no marks / scratches / mould. We also stock a selection of Canon lenses for this camera - click HERE to view and expand your system !

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').The AV-1 has a 'B' shutter setting which you can use for long exposure night photos, plus 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- Light seals replaced- Supplied with batteries and lens cap- Lens is lovely and clear with no mould or scratches- Body in very good condition - no major scratches and no dents.

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.  

A very stylish manual SLR film camera with some very nice features. If you haven't seen any reviews of this camera we encourage you to read them.  Take a look at the gallery for some example shots we took with an FTb. This is one of the finest manual-only cameras of the era - with a lovely smooth winding / shutter action that screams quality. It operates in full manual mode, with the built-in light meter. The viewfinder has the tried-and-trusted match needle system, but also displays the selected shutter speed. Also has a self timer, and depth-of-field preview - a useful feature that is normally on higher-end cameras of the era. Uses the Canon Quick Load system to make loading film incredibly simple (the same system as used on the great Canonet QL17 rangefinder). The camera operates fully mechanically, and only uses the battery for the light meter. It takes 1x SR44 battery (supplied). We generally have both silver and black versions in stock. Let us know if you have a preference.  A superb camera for beginners who will really learn the fundamentals of photography, but with the quality to last for years. We also stock a book: 'Learn Film Photography with the Canon FTb'. Check it out here. Great for learning about photography using this camera.   Condition Very good condition all round - no major marks or scratches. Beautiful clear lens (50mm f1.8).  Viewfinder generally clear with a few marks on the focusing screen All functions are working correctly including the light meter   We also stock a selection of Canon lenses for this camera - click HERE to view and expand your system !  

The Olympus OM-1 is a very slick SLR with beautiful shutter / winding action and a large, bright viewfinder. It has a meter (operated by the battery) while all shutter speeds are mechanical so can be operated without batteries. It is very easy to use, whereby you simply adjust the shutter speed or aperture until the camera tells you that the exposure is correct via the needle in the viewfinder. It is very easy to shoot with and will really help you to learn about the fundamentals of photography. We also stock a book: 'Learn Film Photography with the Olympus OM-1'. Check it out here. Great for learning about photography using this camera. Condition Excellent condition all round - no major marks or scratches. Beautiful clear original Olympus lens (50mm f1.8 and 1.4 available) All functions are working correctly including the light meter and all shutter speeds  

Originally aimed at serious amateur photographers, the SRT-Super has all of the features you could need in a manual SLR camera. Build quality is legendary (both inside and out). No surprise that Minolta sold a million of them. Released to improve upon the lovely SRT-101, the SRT-Super (also known as the SRT-102) addded the following features: Viewfinder display of your selected lens aperture Focusing screen rangefinder patch to make focusing more accurate Multiple exposure capability With a solid metal body the camera can operate without batteries (only the light meter needs them). It has one of the largest and brightest viewfinders in an SLR (that puts many later cameras to shame), making it great for composing your photos and capturing great images. We also stock a selection of lenses and accessories for this camera - click HERE to view and expand your system. We also occasionally have examples of the original Minolta leather case for these cameras. Click here. Pushing the shutter button is particularly satisfying, with a lovely smooth release movement. The viewfinder has a display of shutter speed at the bottom, with the right side having a needle that indicates if exposure is correct. Simply change the shutter speed or aperture to align two needles and set the correct exposure. At the top of the viewfinder the selected lens aperture is shown. The camera’s light meter measures exposure through the lens using twin sensors for accuracy. There is a huge range of Minolta lenses of different eras that can all be used on this camera. The camera has a depth-of-field preview button so that you can check before taking photo, plus a self-timer. Specifications Shutter speeds from 1/1000 – 1s + B Manual exposure control with ‘match-needle’ viewfinder metering Shutter speed displayed in the viewfinder Depth-of-field preview Self-timer Comes complete with Minolta Rokkor 50mm f/1.4 or 55mm f/1.7 lens (options) Takes 1x SR44 battery (supplied) Condition Body in excellent condition with a few light scratches from use Viewfinder is bright and clear with a few marks visible Fully tested with all functions in working order including shutter / film winding / meter

Originally aimed at serious amateur photographers, the SRT-101 has all of the features you could need in a manual SLR camera. Build quality is legendary (both inside and out). No surprise that Minolta sold a million of them. Released to compete with similar cameras of the era (e.g. the Canon FTb), the SRT-101 is part of a small group of cameras manufactured with build quality in mind, rather than the use of cheaper components. With a solid metal body the camera can operate without batteries (only the light meter needs them). It has one of the largest and brightest viewfinders in an SLR (that puts many later cameras to shame), making it great for composing your photos and capturing great images. We also stock a selection of lenses and accessories for this camera - click HERE to view and expand your system. We also occasionally have examples of the original Minolta leather case for these cameras. Click here. Pushing the shutter button is particularly satisfying, with a lovely smooth release movement. The viewfinder has a display of shutter speed at the bottom, with the right side having a needle that indicates if exposure is correct. Simply change the shutter speed or aperture to align two needles and set the correct exposure. The camera’s light meter measures exposure through the lens using twin sensors for accuracy. There is a huge range of Minolta lenses of different eras that can all be used on this camera. The camera has a depth-of-field preview button so that you can check before taking photo, plus a self-timer. Specifications Shutter speeds from 1/1000 – 1s + B Manual exposure control with ‘match-needle’ viewfinder metering Shutter speed displayed in the viewfinder Depth-of-field preview Self-timer 2 lens options available (50mm f/1.7 and f/1.4) Takes 1x SR44 battery (supplied)   Condition Body in good condition with a few light scratches from use Viewfinder is bright and clear with a few marks visible Fully tested with all functions in working order including shutter / film winding / meter

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 legendary Canon AE-1 SLR film camera (in either silver or black) with 50mm lens, which is often recognised as one of the best cameras for people beginning a proper trip into the exciting world of photography.The cameras are all in very good condition with no major marks, and come tested and in full working order. They will have minor signs of use as expected, and it is normal to have a little dust. The lens has been cleaned and is great condition.The kit includes:- Canon AE-1 camera with 50mm lens. Tested and in full working order.- Canvas bag with strap- Lens cleaning brush- Lens cleaning cloth- High-power blower for removing dust- 35mm film- Camera battery- Strap- Notebook and penEverything you need for an enjoyable photography trip !We can also offer this kit with any other film cameras we stock - please contact us if you have a specific requirement.

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  

The A-1 was the top of the range of 'A' cameras introduced by Canon in 1976 (that also includes the AE-1 and AE-1 Program). This kit features the Canon A-1 camera with a choice of lenses and includes: Canon A-1 camera with choice of lenses. Tested and in full working order. Canvas bag with strap Camera cleaning kit including blower for removing dust 1 roll of film Camera battery Strap Notebook and pen The Canon A-1 is an awesome camera that does everything that the Canon AE-1 / AE-1 Program does, but has a full set of exposure modes for extra creativity: Full program automatic (just focus the lens and shoot !) Full manual Shutter Priority Aperture Priority It also has a superb viewfinder LED display that shows your Shutter Speed and Aperture settings, so you know exactly what is going on. It does all of this cleverly using controls that are extremely clear and easy to operate. It is a beautiful camera to use. All Canon A-1s are in black. Features: Compatible with all Canon FD lenses.  Program / Aperture priority / Shutter priority autoamtic Manual exposure mode Multiple-exposure lever Shutter speeds from 1/1000 sec to 30s, B. Self-timer (2 seconds and 10 seconds) Takes all 35mm film Takes a regular 1 x 4LR44 battery Weight: 620g Condition:  Body in great condition. Light seals have been replaced. Lenses are in excellent condition - clear with with no marks / scratches / mould. We also stock a selection of Canon lenses for this camera - click HERE to view and expand your system !

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

The lovely Pentax MX is excellent for beginners, but has fantastic build quality. With a full metal chassis and metal top / bottom it is built to last. We generally have both silver and black bodies in stock. Let us know if you have a preference. (Note that the famous Pentax K1000 is actually a budget / reduced functionality version of the MX). The MX is a much more compact camera. It operates in full manual mode, with the built-in light meter. The viewfinder displays the selected shutter speed and a series of lights to indicate if you are over / under exposed. Just turn the shutter or aperture rings until the green light comes on. Also has a self timer, and depth-of-field preview - a useful feature that is normally on higher-end cameras of the era. This a very compact, fully mechanical SLR - the shutter speeds all operate independently of the battery (which is only needed to power the light meter). The MX has no auto-exposure mode, but it is very easy to shoot with and will really help you to learn about the fundamentals of photography. We also stock a book: 'Learn Film Photography with the Pentax MX'. Check it out here. Great for learning about photography using this camera. Condition Very condition - a few minor marks on the camera body but no major dents. Wide aperture lens (50mm f1.7 and f1.4 available as options) 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 !

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 !

A small, stylish automatic camera - easy to use and compatible with a huge range of lenses for any occasion. With a sleek and compact design the OM-10 is easy to carry and handle, so you can be ready to capture moment from landscapes, portraits, sports to street photography. It has aperture priority automatic exposure control which automatically adjusts the shutter speed based on your selected aperture, making it very easy to use for beginners while also providing control for more advanced shooting. This specific camera comes with an original Olympus 35-70mm zoom lens. The lens ranges from 35mm (wide angle) to 70mm (portrait) so is ready for a wide variety of situations. We also stock a selection of Olympus lenses for this camera - click HERE to view and expand your system ! Camera Specifications Shutter: Electronically controlled focal-plane Shutter speed: 1-1/1000 seconds + B Film sensitivity range: ISO 25-1600 Lens Mount: Olympus OM mount Battery: 2 x LR44 Condition Thoroughly tested and in full working order Body clear of any significant marks Clear viewfinder Lens in excellent condition Supplied complete with lens cap, batteries.

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. 

A nice example of the Nikon FE film SLR. Comes optionally 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

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

The Pentax ME is a lovely point-and-shoot film camera from the 1980s. 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'). Varying the aperture also gives you control over the shutter speed that the camera is selecting, and this is displayed in the viewfinder. The Pentax cameras of this era (including the MX and ME Super) have lovely compact bodies and beautiful bright viewfinder so they are joy to use, and more compact than other SLRs. The ME has a 'B' shutter setting which you can use for long exposure night photos. Finally the ME has a self-timer too.   Condition Professionally tested and in full working order Light seals replaced Supplied with batteries and lens cap Lens is lovely and clear with no mould or scratches We also stock a selection of Pentax lenses for this camera - click HERE to view and expand your system !