The Best Camera for Film Photography Beginners

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[infernalcapricorn]

The prices of all those film cameras just went up 400 bucks after this video. Thanks Kai.

[lanmichaelmix]

this man is the most serious camera reviewer on youtube.His chance to experience and his knowledge about cameras is so grand.He is also an fun photographer to watch

[ashzhu]

Let’s just take a minute to appreciate some of the brilliant shots taken by this man.

[theothertonydutch]

How to get into analog photography:

Step 1: Get everything before a fairly high profile youtuber makes a video about it.

[foreignparticle]

The problem with buying analogue cameras is that it can be difficult to stop yourself from buying more of them.

[LyndonPatrickSmith]

Saw this video, then happened to see Kai’s new book “Old School Photography” in my local bookstore. It’s got 100 tips to improve your film photography. Best of all, it’s loaded with great images shot on film. Well done Kai!! 👏

[pointblank]

Thanks for the Megapickles joke, Kai. I love it.

[WithFaithlessEyes]

honestly, the M5 is so underrated. Feels great in the hand and the protruding shutterspeed wheel makes it the most practical to use. Love mine to bits.

[clintjohnson]

I worked in camera specialty stores from the late 70s until the 90s-- when people would come in and ask what the best camera was, , I would usually reply by asking if they wanted to take pictures or learn photography. My philosophy was.. If you want to be a photographer, , one should get something like a Pentax K1000, Olympus OM1 or a Nikon FM (my choice) with a basic 35 or 50mm and head out to the desert with a loin cloth and a pointed stick. Many of the cameras you featured would be worthy contenders. Don't be afraid to completely cock up a few dozen rolls along the way. (..although, much easier/cheaper now with digital.} It will just make those first really nice shots that much more satisfying. Had a Leica M4P for a couple of years but I couldn't afford lenses when first starting a family. In fact, , the Panasonic- Leica primes on one of the GX-8 rangefinder style bodies brought me back to photography over the last 5 years. That, , and excellent and informative channels like this, , , Thanks

[mikescott]

Pentax 6x7 - - CAH-CHUNK! Maybe the least subtle shutter/mirror ever. So satisfying.

[KevinChaires]

I remember those wide panoramic shots with the Hasselblad XPan! Videos like that convinced me to finally get a film camera! I'm starting out with the AE1-P and I'm already so excited!

[kngkunaat]

I was lucky to get a Nikon FM2 a couple years back and always take it and a few rolls with me on family events and everyone just adores the pictures. So much more character then what people are used to.

[eldude]

Every time kai makes a video about film i get excited and then realize my digital camera is free to take pictures with

[zerg_burger]

I got an olympus m-1 because its sexy, small, rare with a good story and a light meter. The shutter sound keeps me up at night 😘

[wombatmarsupial]

An important point would be to make sure the light seals have been replaced as these would have decayed over time. My local friendly camera shop has done this on all of my film cameras as well as calibrating the shutter speeds.

[mproyuclan]

Love my Pentax 67. I bought it on ebay about 18 months ago and have 55mm and 105mm lenses. I got an after-market 3D printed right hand grip which makes all the difference in the handheld shooting experience. One caution in buying online is that the body I have is the 3rd I bought as teh first two had to go back, but I bought with seller pays return and claimed back import tax.
At the complete oposite end of the scale I had a Pentax Auto 110 with two lenses in the late 70's / early 80's. it was the most amazing and cute little camera even if it was limited by 110 format film, you could put the whole system (camera and two lenses and auto winder in one pocket !!)

[alexgarnett]

Kai, I just got your book in the post. It’s already helped me greatly to get the “film” feel out of my Fuji by copying film recipes. I’m thinking of doing a video on “ten things it’s taught me” as long as I have your blessing ? That way, I can ride your name to fame 😂

[quiteenough]

I like how on 2:21 you talking about "so many choices" yet films of my choice is sold out, lol.

[bestoca]

I was given my first camera when I was 15 - a Canon Ftb. Later on became a “poor” student and stopped shooting but 23 years later I picked up a digital camera and can still only shoot in manual mode 😂 but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

[mikesanchez]

Lots of choices, but Nikon FM2 is a classic...with a light meter!