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Getting a Camera need Advice..

EliteLamerEliteLamer __BANNED USERS regular
edited December 2007 in Help / Advice Forum
I have really never owned a nice one but am thinking about getting one of these...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/112196-GREY/Nikon_1689_FM10_Camera_Kit_with.html

But I was also considering getting a used one and have seen them on ebay for about 75 bucks. What do you all think? Also, people have suggested getting one at a pawn shop too.

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  • Nakatomi2010Nakatomi2010 Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    If you work at a retail store be sure to checkk the Employee Accomodations programs the vendors often have, HP has HPinfolab.com which allows you to earn points towards rebates on their products... I got a HP 8.3MP digital camera for free that way.... $200 mail in rebate, and sold the old one on eBay for $50...

    Also got a C7280 photosmart all-in-one printer for $40 dollars that way... Still have to mail in my $200 dollar mail in rebate though...

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  • saltinesssaltiness Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Film SLR's can be had for next to nothing these days in the second hand market. Try Craigslist or eBay.

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  • EliteLamerEliteLamer __BANNED USERS regular
    edited December 2007
    saltiness wrote: »
    Film SLR's can be had for next to nothing these days in the second hand market. Try Craigslist or eBay.


    Anything I should worried about getting a used one? I heard they can get dirt in them and you are fucked.

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  • saltinesssaltiness Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Actually, older SLRs (80's and older) are built like tanks. A little dirt is going to do nothing them.

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  • TurgorTurgor Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Nikon film cameras are generally very durable. Picking one up off Ebay or at a Pawn Shop is a good idea. Even if it needs a tune-up, that can usually be done by a good camera shop for not too much.

    The big thing to look for is big dings, cracks and corrosion in the battery compartment. Those are two indicators you probably don't want that camera. Minor scratches and wear have little impact on good quality film cameras.

    When looking at a lens, nothing other than minor wear is acceptable. Any significant scratches or dings could mean that the lens has been damaged internally.

    Hope that helps. I confess, I have gone all digital, but there are days I miss spending time in the dark huffing chemicals under the guise of "darkroom work." :)

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