I just bought a Canon EOS 500. It was basically better than free because I sold the lenses it came with ($50 for body & 2 old lenses, I sold the lenses for $60). It has some distinct advantage over "classics" such as the 1970s/80s Nikons/ Olympus/Canons. (1) Very cheap. (2) It takes modern Canon EF lenses (3) It has quite advanced autofocus (4) It has sophisticated metering. Basically you're getting the technology that Canon put into their first high-end DSLRs, but in a modern (for 35mm film) SLR. OK, it looks very boring and plasticky. You just can't beat the way those 70s/80s SLRs look (and I have several of them on my shelves at home). However, for function, the last of the SLRs, that take current lenses, are well worth looking at. Especially for the price. When it comes down to it, the only things that really matter are the film and the glass.
I got an s120 (the final incarnation of this series) way back via Tesco (supermarket) loyalty points. It was RRP £499 at the time, a seriously high-end compact back then (2015 when I got mine). It's too good to sell for peanuts. It's a little metal Tank of a camera and the best Freebie I ever got. Thanks Tesco.
I had the S90 & S95 but sold them about a year ago & that was a mistake. I think I got maybe $40 for them both but what a great deal for the guy who ended up with them. I’d say it’s definitely a sleeper camera that punches far above its low market price. Sure it’s not going to be as fast or convenient as today’s speedy snappers but it also doesn’t feel slow or outdated. You can still absolutely get by with it for awesome photos & more control than your phone camera
I am sorry to hear that you sold both of them. Maybe you will have the chance to buy another one at a good price :). I mean, we all know Ricoh GR is the King when it comes to "pro" level compact, but this Canon S95 is very capable Digicam, with lovely Canon colors.
I still regret selling mine. It's a great little camera. Great colors SOOC because of the CCD sensor. It even has wifi so you can transfer images to your phone/tablet.
It seems to me that history begs to differ & the Ricoh is what killed the S lineup of camera. Canon hasn’t made the “S” models for years while Ricoh is still releasing new GR III models. I have an S95 & it’s a great camera but when you compare its capabilities to the GR III & it’s not even close. Plus there are very few instances where a zoom lens beats a prime. Given a choice, I’m almost always going to pick the prime. Either way, history already settled it & Ricoh is still making GR models, while Canon’s S line has been dormant for a decade
A great option due to affordability and availability is almost anything with the Pentax K mount. You have Ricoh, Vivitar, Cósina, CHINON and plenty more plus lens lines from all of those brands that are pretty good. Even the Pentax P lines of cameras that offer aperture priority and manual mode like the P3n, P30t & P50 to name a few.
When i was starting photography i always dreamt of having dslr to produce blurry backround images and i really dont appreciate digicams at that time. Now i transitioned from dslr to mirorless, i was missing the feeling of using digicams that doesnt produce super blurry bokehlicious backgrounds. Its a different feeling for me to use this tiny device. Just point and shoot not thingking too much about the setting....
Absolutely! I had the same experience. I love prime lenses and I shoot weddings with F1.2 and 1.4, but once I've discovered the digicams especially the early 2000 ones with a CCD, it is a dream shooting with them, because of the aesthetics and colors you get out of the camera. The convenience of shooting with a small camera that you can have in to you pocket and stay creative every day, for me is a lovely experience.
That f2.0 is absolutely useless if you think in terms of bokeh because you have about 6 or so mm of focal length and physics is physics. Wher it does matter is in light transmission that to get you somewhat better lowlight performance
Bla bla bla boring, I am not here to talk about technicalities you are on the wrong channel, my friend. It is just a digicam that you can take nice pictures and have some great futures, this doesn't mean is the best camera in the world. For bokeh are better alternative and bigger cameras. Yes, the sensor is less then 1 inch. On this channel we talk about small, compact practical best for your money camera. Have you ever use this camera, if not, then don't talk.
There is not such a thing as the best camera. In this era most of the cameras are good. This is not the best camera in the world is just a Digicam that can be a great tool in the hands of a good photographer.
@@KlausKokholmPetersen True, it was considered a high-end compact. Well, Sony RX100 mk2 is nice to, I hope I get the hands on one for a good price. From a build quality stand point, I think Sony have an "edge"over Canon. I had the chance to hold one in a store, and it seems a solid piece of camera. and of course Sony have more specs.. but still I have to get used to the colors..
I have used my Original Ricoh GR digital camera with 8 megapixels from 2005 for years. 28mm equipment f2.4 lens. I love it for colour and black and white . Even at 800 iso the quality of the results are amazing. The lens is so sharp, probably because its not a zoom . And it's a Ricoh.
People should be warned, low light performance was atrocious on these. Ixus 90 was way better at this while Ixus 70 fails immidiately after sundown. Also go for Ixus 80 and up, as they have image stabilization.
I use 2 Olympus point and shoots. They are not killers, but they produce very good photos. They are lighter, have zoom and don't feel like you are using a phone.
That's why you have a flash to use it when the camera is struggle in the night or use long exposure on a tripod for night photography. Using direct flash is trendy now, you can get even drag shutter effects.
I would like to say f/2 is only available for 28mm focal (6mm) and it's at f/4 the shots will be the sharpest.. at 35mm, widest aperture is f/2,5 and shots will be the sharpest at f/4.5. Optically, lens is the sharpest at 70mm and f/5.6.
I bought the Canon S90 and Ricoh GRD III in the same year, and used them both for years. The GRD III quickly became my go-to camera, while the S90 was a secondary camera for a number of reasons. For build quality, haptics, ergonomics and controls, the GRD III wins in every way: the Ricoh felt much better and more secure in the hand, and all the controls were firm and could not be changed by accident. The Canon felt like a slippery bar of soap, the scroll wheel on the back changed settings just by brushing against it, and the control ring was a bit of a gimmick. The S90 won for versatility with the zoom, and considerably better video quality, but that was it. Even the raw files of both cameras gave the edge to the GRD III, despite both using the same sensor. However, the GRD III developed serious faults that eventually lead to the camera becoming inoperable, and the Canon is still going over 15 years after purchase. As for whether the S90 could be a substitute for an aps-c GR, I would have to say no to that, too. I also owned a GR, and the image quality of that camera is ludicrously good. The sensor, the lens, the files were amazing. But again, the Ricoh developed a fault and it can no longer be used. Had I used the S90 as much as the Ricohs, it probably would have died, too. For image quality as a GR alternative, my preference would be a Sony RX100 variant or the Panasonic LX10.
The S95 is the best of the 1/1.7" ccd camera . Great picture quality, up to iso 400. Great detail for 10 mp. F2 lens, and still only F2.5 @35mm on the zoom . I've owned the s110 and i did not like it. Then i bought the S95 a couple years ago before the prices went way up. These are no comparison to the griii. I own the griiix and it is an amazing camera. The sd1000 is super small and has an even smaller 1/2.5" sensor. The pictures a noisy.
Yes, the Canon S95 will not beat Ricoh GR for sure, its heve a small sensor compare to Ricoh GR who have a CMOS, and I think is way better build then Canon S95. Now Canon is much more affordable and have that lovely CCD sensor of 1/1.7 in in small package with Canon color science. If I could buy a Ricoh for 100 Euro, I would do it now..:D, but we all know that will not happen unless someone donate it to me or I trift one..
For budget manual mechanical cameras with great lenses, I'd suggest the Nikon Nikomat, Konica AutoReflex, or Pentax Spotmatic cameras. Maybe not as beginner friendly, as some of them use the old PX625 mercury cells.
Yes, Nikkormat is one of my favorite, I have that one and I will do a video soon, also I got the Pentax Spotmatic. The aesthetics and build quality of this cameras are amazing!
The f30 & f31fd take Excellent pictures but are a little slow to focus & refresh and only take max 2gb XD cards. The f50fd is smaller, faster, has ois, takes SD card & XD & has 12 mp. I have had all of these finepix fuji's going back to 2005 with the F10... the first iso 1600 digicam. I miss the days of these cameras.
I agree with you, but from what I remember, I think the F30fd have ois or anti blur mode, and yes there will always be a better and better and newer camera for sure.. I am not looking for the better camera anyway, I am challenging my self to shoot with less specs then the pro bodies with a smaller form factor that I will get away in most of the situations and of course I want to use a small capable camera so I don't have to use my phone for crappy photos.
Personally I think the Canon A1 is a better option all around then the other cameras in the series, especially because it has the Program mode (and it works quite well, especially during day. So it can also replace as a point & shoot). And most of the time, an excellent/near mint condition A1 is usually cheaper then the equivalent AE1 on eBay due to reasons I don’t understand, so it is a no brainer. Canon has a lot of great SLRs overshadowed by other cameras by itself or by competition. A1, the new F1 (1981) and so on
Yes, totally agree with you! Personally I never used a Canon A1, although in the professional day to day job I use Digital Canon cameras. Now, when it comes to Canon, the only one I would like is to have is Canon F-1, that camera is on the level if not better then the Nikon FM series, and yes I will get one for my own collection :)).
@@finecams_clubcertainly, at the end of the day, for vast majority of people outside of certain professional use, film photography is still a hobbyist activity and the latest uptick in this industry is also being carried out by hobbyists and instagram/tiktok generations. The new Pentax 17 is literally half frame, which just perfect fits for Instagram. my Canon A1 is something I use as a hobby too. There is only so much money I have for me to buy film rolls and get them processed-scanned in a professional lab 😂 I am inclined to my iPhone and Fuji X100V for day to day use And I agree with you on the Canon F1, especially the New F1, i see a huge consensus amongst photography forums that they think the F1 is indeed better then the Nikons. I also have it in my wishlist to add to my collection.
Yes, I agree. When you just start you should not spend crazy money on a film camera until you figure out if you want to shoot film on a long term then invest in something more serious. Canon Eos are great and cheap. I got the Eos 600 and goes with all my Canon EF lenses and many people think in the first sight it is a DSLR :)).
Olympus OM-10, Auto and option to go full manual and a selection of superb Zuiko lenses. ~ Nikon L35AF for point and shoot ~ Nikon FG ~ and a Nikon 50mm Lens. (f1.8/2) ~ Pentax ME Super if you don't go Nikon, a little cheaper to begin with and wide selection of great lenses. ~ One underated Camera is a Nikon F50 if you want AF to learn on, a great camera for beginners. The FM2 (Or FM/FE) is a fantastic camera but someone new to film doesn't need to spend that much.
Yes, but is in the same price as Ricoh GR and very rare.. Nikon Coolpix A is on my list to, but I would not spend more then 250€... On ebay now is around 509-600 to 1k... and extremely rare..
Sharp and fast lens with Canon colors for those who like. IMO it’s an above average point and shoot camera but no match to a Ricoh GR Digital of the time, let alone a modern GR.
100% Agree! I hope to trift one :D, if not I will buy one fore sure :)). The build quality of the Ricoh GR body is solid, one of a kind and the aesthetics is what I am crazy about. Until then, this Canon S95 will still do the job :))
The design of this camera is the reason I like the square shape of digicams and film cameras. Yes, it looks like soap bar, but at least you can also take some cool images with it 😂
Great find for €5 brilliant cameras that produce great images. They can be very expensive but I enjoy finding the bargains, I've had a few different models. I've added your channel, hopefully you'll connect with another retro film photography creator? 🎥
Thanks, yes I would like to connect with other creators here in the community, hope soon I will organise a photo walk, or photo meet up...! I love bargains to, now the mju ii is around 400$+. Wish you happy hunting for your next bargains!
Prices now are between 200$ and 350$... Maybe if you get lucky, you can thrift one at vintage shops or at flea markets or hunt them on Ebay, some can sell for less then 100$, but you got to be quick :D!
