35mm?

[Chris]

I was at Walmart the other day and saw a couple Canon Rebel K2 35mm on clearance for $99. It is a kit with 28-90mm lens. I considered buying one just for fun and nostalgia because it seemed to be a pretty good bargin. I know I wouldn't use it often because I've always been bad with film. I probably still have some in a box in the basement that has never been developed. lol I had looked at them a few years ago when they were quite a bit more expensive.

Would it be a fun toy or just a waste of money that could go toward a dslr and lens? idk. hopefully someone will buy them before I go to walmart again.  
 

[keithsnell]

The only film camera I would consider spending money on would be one of the "classics."  A film camera will be more of a curiosity than something that is useful.  I have a Nikormat that my father-in-law gave me.  It's a cool camera and I marvel at the engineering prowess it took to design the camera way back then; however, I never use it.  It's just too much hassle to buy and process film, and I can do better with digital.

I'd save your money for a dSLR or better lens.

Keith

[Chris]

I forgot to mention...
I was talking to my dad the other day. He said if I ever want to give film a try I could use his Olympus from the late 70's early 80's. He had it out recently, put some batteries in it and it still works great. I know he has several lenses for it, from wide to telephoto but not sure what. He has a flash for it too. I wish I could remember what model it is.

[keithsnell]

If it's one of the OM series it's a classic.

[Chris]

Just got off the phone with dad. He called tonight so I asked him. He thinks it's an OM 10 but will have to look to be sure. They're  in Mississippi tonight, were in New Orleans for a few days and I think they went to Chicago before that. Lots of miles but 2 years ago they drove to Alaska. I think he said they put 11,000 mies on the truck that month.

[girod]

Hello Chris,

I live in New Orleans (Warehouse District). If you want and have time, we can meet up......has to be after 6PM though because of work. My cellphone: 504-237-8066.

jaime

[Chris]

Thank you Jaime for the invitation. It is my dad that was in New Orleans though, not me. He's back in St. Louis tonight.