Beginner Canon EOS 3 impulse buy

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So I bought a second hand EOS 3. I already own Canon EF lenses. Any tips. I put a roll of XP 400 in but have yet to push the shutter!
 
To start with, I would try pushing that shutter! ;)

Then just have fun. I started with film about a year ago, and love it now. Even process my own negatives. Haven't broken into printing yet, but maybe in the next house I'll install a darkroom and have some fun.
 
Mintchocs said:
So I bought a second hand EOS 3. I already own Canon EF lenses. Any tips. I put a roll of XP 400 in but have yet to push the shutter!
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Tips? Just use it and get to know your camera, lenses and film...practice makes perfect ;)
 
Soon I'll push that button! Have to get a test roll through it to make sure it's working. Thinking I will get a roll prrocessed at snappy snaps to see if the AF and seals are ok.
 
Mintchocs said:
Soon I'll push that button! Have to get a test roll through it to make sure it's working. Thinking I will get a roll prrocessed at snappy snaps to see if the AF and seals are ok.
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If you are lucky you might find an Asda superstore near you that still does film, about £3 for dev and scanned to a CD..and in the weekday will do it in about 35mins. Watch out for snappysnaps as depending where you go can charge from £4 to £7 just for dev, mind you this was for 120 film and dunno what the charge is for 35mm.
 
I always use Snappy Snaps for colour 35mm film. Costs me £5.00 for develop and scan to memory stick. Snappy Snaps are a franchise and quality can be variable. Here in Lincoln the staff are all film buffs and take great care - can't guarantee that everywhere.
 
The EOS 3 is great fun, I haave one along witb an EOS 5. Film really challenges as you are limited to 24/36 frames and £s to get to see them. It's a grounding mechanism and you really have to think about your shots. It has been a while since I did my own D&P but getting tempted to dig out my stored kit.

I need to downsize my Pentax M kit whilst getting my 645 out and working!

I have shot about 5 rolls whilst on my recent trip and the discipline of a fixed number of frames as opposed to a multi sqillion capacity memory card is very real!

Enjoy!
 
Thought this was funny from another forum

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