5 Classic Film Cameras You Can Get For Under $1000

Buying an parallel camera can be daunting if you are new to the game . There are decades deserving of varieties to consider ! The good news is , you’re able to get something really premium without fall apart the bank . DigitalRev , an television camera outfit based in Hong Kong , has enlisted the aid of Bellamy Hunt ofJapan Camera Hunterfor some advice on the best film cameras to look for if your budget is $ 1000 .

As a film enthusiast myself , I have to agree with most of Hunt ’s passport . He cover up unlike types of television camera including range finder , SLR , compact , and average format . The video recording was shot in Hong Kong , where analogue camera shops are much more rough-cut than in the US . If you dwell here in the country , you are often restrain to Craigslist and eBay . I ’ve had great luck in the past twelvemonth obsessively expanding my camera collection , which includes one of Hunt ’s testimonial — the Contax G2 ( actually I have a G1 but they are quite alike ) .

The video is a groovy look at some truly wonderful cameras . If you are thinking of giving analogue a try , take a looking and do n’t be afraid to get your metrical foot wet . [ ISO 1200 ]