Canon eos films camera's

[Liam]

I am quite into wildlife photography and I am looking to get a new camera. I was thinking of getting a 30d or something but then I just got back my first slides form peak imaging. I was blown away by the quality and the colours that digital just can't beat.
I am therefore wanting to get a film camera, I would love to get some fd super teles to go with my ae-1, but there impossible to find. I therefore want to get an eos to go with my ef lenses.
So which is the best camera for wildlife photography I am looking for something that is sub £200 and has good af.

Thanks for any help.

[kevin_c]

For AF points & speed and generally being a great camera, the EOS3 would be ideal IMO - The EOS1 series will be out of that price bracket unless you buy a very battered one or just get lucky.

http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/SLR/EOS_3/index.asp

[Gerods]

There are plenty to choose from on eBay. Have a look at this one.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Canon-EOS-5-Autofocus-SLR-Camera-Body_W0QQitemZ250253272763QQihZ015QQcategoryZ30033 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

And some FD lenses.

http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=AE1+LENSES

[CScottMcQueen]

You have a great advantage using film, it don't make a difference what camera you get really the film is your point of capture :)

Just buy a cheap £15 eos of ebay, while you decide or save up for what you really want.

[Liam]

Thanks guys I have a cheap eos, but I just dont use it because I am worried its going to jump out of focus (which it does) and I might miss the shot. I end up therefore leaving it in the bag and using my 350d which is nearly as bad.
If I was going to use my AE-1 I would want to have a 300 f2.8 or something big, but finding one is near impossible.

[CT]

Get an EOS 3. I have one and I can honestly say it's probably the best spec'd 35mm I've owned. 45 AF points, and fast AF, makes it ideal for action/wildlife. Weather sealed too, and can be picked up very reasonably.

Ffordes have a few in stock in your price range, and at least you get 3 months warranty.

Ffordes. (https://secure.ffordes.com/index.htm)

[grumpybadger]

Another vote for EOS3. Great camera. Almost an EOS1 but for less money

I don't think it is weather sealed though Cedric - thought that was 1-series only?

[CT]

Well it's not sealed quite to 1 Series standard as I understand it Paul, but certainly to a higher standard than any other EOS cameras. It seems all it lacks is the lens throat seal, so if you're using a weather sealed lens which does seal at the body, I'd think the difference is probably negligible?

CLICKY (http://www.lensplay.com/lenses/lens_weathersealed.html)

[grumpybadger]

Cool. You (I) live and learn...

[chivers67]

Had an EOS10 for a while before going to Nikon.

I liked the DOF button to the right at the back behind the shutter button you could also programme this to focus rather than a half press on the shutter button which I think would be quite useful for wildlife stuff - just a thought

EOS3 where definitley a well built and thought out camera (I used to sell work in photographic retail).

[Liam]

Ok, how does the eos 1n compare as they seem to be the same price on ebay?

Thanks for all the help.