Any good film camera recommendation?

I've a DSLR but would like to get a film camera (mostly general purpose use). I heard the Canon AE-1 and the Nikon FM10 is good. Does anyone has any good advice? Thanks in advance!

If you have some Canon EF lenses then you should probably think about Canon EOS film cameras. I am using the 1V-HS right now which is a camera 10 years old in design but still in production. The 1V is like every 1 series camera as Canon's flagship.


The most practical I would say is the EOS 3, it's out of production but it has almost every feature of the 1V. You can find a used EOS 3 in probably like new shape for less than $300 easily.


The Elan 7N bodies were introduced in 2004 but out of production now. It's a very capable film SLR for less than $100 mint used.


Frankly speaking, if you're looking for better manual experience, I think Nikon's got the place. Try some classic F2 or F3 or even a modern FM10. The Canon AE1 is also a good manual body, but it requires FD lenses which are not easily adaptable to EF at all. The Canon F1 is also a classic FD mount SLR, but hard to find in good shape (once the camera is in nice condition people will probably keep it just for show).


Ben

I have been using a Canon T-70 since '81. There in lies the problem you may face. I have found that lens with this mount are near impossible to find in my area. There are buys out there on the net,but for me, I need to see in person the item I would buy. That being said, I have been very pleased with the performance of the T-70. I have shot weddings with it but what I do mostly is outdoor nature/landscape work. The body is not weather sealed but I have had no problems with moisture/dust. Maybe because I try follow good lens/film changing practises and I have OCD about keeping my equipment clean. I hope this little bit of information is helpful, be safe and happy shooting...