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I would really appreciate all your help in a choice of camera. I want to go back to film. I considered medium format but don't want the aggravation of the size of camera and tripod to make the most of the format. This leaves me with 35 mm.
1) The camera should be reliable and able to be repaired if it fails
2) I am happy with fully manual. I can accept light metering, AP, SP but am not interested in an electronic behemoth. It is not the type of photography I enjoy (or have enjoyed!).
3) I don't mind rangefinder but exchangeable lenses is a must and I cannot afford an M series Leica.
So for general usability/convenience/cost I am probably looking at an SLR
1) Best optics for the money (obviously). Most likely to buy primes.
2) Budget for body up to £350 but £250 ideal. Lenses I will just have to buy when I can afford.
I have always wanted a Leica so was considering an R6. It looks like I could pick up a body for about £350 but lenses look crazy expensive. Am I crazy though, does it give me nothing (even optics) that a cheaper option does not?
Now I know there are good options out there; Canon F1, Contax F2b, Minolta X-570, olympus om-4T, Pentax LX etc
So please, what do you think is the best combo of value for money with available quality glass. It might be too close to call among a handful of course. In which case, what should I avoid?
Thanks for your help, I have spent a long time on the internet reading but could really appreciate some advice
1) The camera should be reliable and able to be repaired if it fails
2) I am happy with fully manual. I can accept light metering, AP, SP but am not interested in an electronic behemoth. It is not the type of photography I enjoy (or have enjoyed!).
3) I don't mind rangefinder but exchangeable lenses is a must and I cannot afford an M series Leica.
So for general usability/convenience/cost I am probably looking at an SLR
1) Best optics for the money (obviously). Most likely to buy primes.
2) Budget for body up to £350 but £250 ideal. Lenses I will just have to buy when I can afford.
I have always wanted a Leica so was considering an R6. It looks like I could pick up a body for about £350 but lenses look crazy expensive. Am I crazy though, does it give me nothing (even optics) that a cheaper option does not?
Now I know there are good options out there; Canon F1, Contax F2b, Minolta X-570, olympus om-4T, Pentax LX etc
So please, what do you think is the best combo of value for money with available quality glass. It might be too close to call among a handful of course. In which case, what should I avoid?
Thanks for your help, I have spent a long time on the internet reading but could really appreciate some advice