Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/10/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Nikon FM, Nikkormat FTN. Good, cheap (although check the light seal foam), lots of cheap, good lenses, built like a truck. Porsches and such they are not -- the comparison does not make sense, the Porsche is loaded with features, and the touchy handling and engine power require some skill to use. A basic manual camera like the FM or FTN will do exactly what is asked of them, and not impose a "personality" on the job. The bessaflex is cool, but not to my standards in any way '"cheap," which was a primary requirement. Max ----- Original Message ----- From: "Didier Ludwig" <rangefinder@screengang.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2004 8:18 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] I need a cheap FILM camera - BESSAFLEX > Nathan, Sonny > BESSAFLEX - thats exactly what I wanted to recommend, too. > http://www.cameraquest.com/voigtFlexTM.htm > > Go for the limited edition - $399 incl. the 1.4/50 Topcor, with Nikon AIS > or M42 mount. And by the way, Cameraquest is very reliable and quick. > Stephen Gandy will be back from Photokina on octobre 11. > > The Bessaflex is just cool. Thousands of mostly cheap lenses available. If > I ever would go for a a simple mechanic SLR system (though I'm happy with > my RF) - then this one would be my choice. > http://www.cameraquest.com/jpg6/VoigtBFlexSpira135.jpg > The 1.8/135mm Spiratone looks sooo gorgeous... > > Didier > > > >>The Bessaflex is not cheap, but is available new from Gandy's Cameraquest. >>Also Nikon, Pentax, and maybe Olympus still sell Manual focus cameras, all >>made by Cosina, btw. Check B&H ads in US Camera mags. >>Regards, >>Sonny > >>>In a message dated 10/5/2004 10:12:40 PM Central Standard Time, >>>nathan.wajsman@planet.nl writes: >>>figure this will warm the hearts of the film dinosaurs on the list :-) >>>But it is a legitimate request. A friend of mine needs a manual focus, >>>manual everything SLR camera with standard lens for her teenage son's >>>photography class, and has asked my help in choosing one. I guess the >>>default recommendation is a Pentax K1000 or possibly ME Super; but what >>>are similar offerings from Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Minolta? It has to be >>>2nd hand, since all their new cameras are autofocus which is out for >>>this purpose. >>>TIA >>>Nathan > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information