my photography teacher says I need a special camera and I am totally lost! Help?!?!?

Question

She says I need "a manual 35mm camera, (not digital, not point and shoot), needs to have shutter speeds and apeture you can set with a light meter" but I have no idea what this means. I have been looking on ebay for one but I'm really confused...can someone give me suggestions of good cameras that meet this criteria?

Answer 1

This is the consummate student manual 35mm camera: http://photography.shop.ebay.com/items/35mm-SLR__manual-35mm-camera?_catref=1&_dmpt=Antiquarian_Collectible&_fln=1&_sacat=15241&_trksid=p3286.c0.m282

Answer 2

The deal is, in order to learn photography, you need to know about light, aperture, shutter speeds, and all the other functions that digital idiot-proof cameras do for you. There is no way that you can fit all this information on Yahoo! Answers. However, camera shops and pawn shops are full of the very cameras your teacher is telling you to get. And you do not have to get a SLR (Single Lens Reflex) camera. In fact, one of the easiest film cameras you can use that will fit the requirements your teacher is giving you is called a rangefinder camera. They were very popular in decades past. They have adjustable shutter speeds, adjustable apertures, and they can be set using a light meter. Mine is a Canon Canonette QL17 GIII that I found at a thrift shop for $12. The reason your teacher wants you to get a camera like this is so you can learn the relationships between shutter speed, aperture, exposure values, and other concepts. Point and shoot film cameras do not allow you to make any changes to any of these things. You can purchase an SLR film camera, but you will end up spending way more than you need to. There are many rangefinder cameras out there, such as Minolta, Canon, and others. Here is a good site that will help you.



http://www.cameraquest.com/classics.htm

Answer 3

call a couple of camera storesthat are nearby and ask for a manual 35mm SLR, any will work for you in that class. The recommendation for the zoom lens is pretty good, but if you can't get that, get a straight 50mm and a 135mm if you can. I don't recommend pawn shops, those cameras often don't work right.



If you have no nearby camera stores, call KEH in Atlanta and any of the people who answer the phone will be able to help you, even the two stupid ones.



You can go to KEH by:

www.keh.com

Answer 4

35mm is the type of film. You can go on E bay and type in 35mm camera and find some cameras for cheap there. It doesn't matter how old the camera is, it only matters if it works. Most important the shutter. The shutter is what controls how much light comes through the lens. Most older cameras will be manual where you can change the shutter speed and other settings. Your professor should go over how to change these settings in more detail in class.



I have an old Nikon (at least 15 yrs old) that my grandfather gave me. You should be able to find a local photography shop that could also be useful. Good luck!

Answer 5

These are called 35 millimeter cameras and are pre-digital. They are film cameras and can still be purchased. My husband owns a couple. Probably someone in your family has one in a closet.



http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Film-Camera/index.page - you don't have to pay this much.



You should be able to buy a used one at any camera shop. http://www.ehow.com/how_2300278_buy-used-35mm-camera.html?ref=fuel&utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=ssp&utm_campaign=yssp_art



This means that you point the camera at the subject and turn the lens until the image becomes clear. Often this means you have to put the camera on a tripod. There are other film cameras, I own one, that you can't adjust (called point and shoot) and that's not what she means. Shutter speed is how fast the shutter opens and shuts and the aperture is the opening that you adjust by turning a ring on the lens. You buy film by speed 100, 200, etc. This article shows examples of pictures taken with different film. http://www.photonhead.com/beginners/filmspeed.php



This article has a picture of what she is talking about and explains how the camera works. The reason she wants you to use this camera is that you and not the camera control how the picture comes out. You can also develop the picture yourself in a dark room and find out how to manipulate the process to change how the picture looks. http://www.howstuffworks.com/camera.htm



If you want to know why film cameras are important, just look at a book of Ansel Adams photos or glamour/magazine photos before digital.

Answer 6

Pentax K1000



Minolta SRT-200, 201, 202



Canon FTb



These are all 100% manual 35mm cameras that will meet your class requirements. Make sure you get a camera with a 50mm f1.7/1.8 lens and the Owner's Manual.



http://www.keh.com

http://www.adorama.com

http://www.bhphotovideo.com

http://www.samyscamera.com

http://www.cametacamera



I suggest buying from one of these on-line sellers because they have a ratin system for their used equipment and a reasonable return policy. You might find a camera cheaper on eBay but some sellers aren't always honest so its riskier.



I've no idea what book or books your teacher will be using but I do suggest buying a copy of this book:



"Object & Image: An Introduction to Photography, Third Edition" by George M. Craven. You can find it on Amazon or eBay.

Answer 7

Flash drive

Answer 8

Many old cameras fit the bill, off the top of my head you could go with the Pentax K1000 or the Nikon FM

Answer 9

Basically, he wants you to get a 35mm film camera with no auto features. Any used camera shop will have what you are looking for and will be glad to help you find it.

Answer 10

Find a Pentax K-1000 with the 28-80 zoom lens. It is a rugged and inexpensive "stick shift" 35mm camera with all the lenses you'll need for 99.999% of all photogaphy. I used mine for years as my primary camera for weddings, portraits, and anything else I was getting paid to shoot. I still have it, and it still works just fine. Try eBay.

Answer 11

Sounds like the instructor is suggesting that you use a basic 35mm SLR camera that uses film. They are as common as flies.

Answer 12

yes a non-disposable film camera.. that takes 35 mm film.. olympus makes good ones.. check out a camera store or best buy.

Answer 13

I have a canon eos rebel k2, I like it and it was cheap it has both automatic and full manual operations.

Answer 14

Probably means an SLR. Just get a film one and you'll be fine.

Answer 15

Minolta's are good!

I used them in my class.

Weird how your teacher makes you buy them though...

Answer 16

Panasonic or Sony are the best camera's to have no matter what type. If it's a digital camera get Sony. With great picture quality, you can do anything you want from printing out pictures to burning pictures on a DVD. If it's a video camera get Panasonic. If you need more help go onto Walmart.com, you know to get information.



http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10965607