BEst 35mm camera-autofocus

[yrdlyprincess]

I may have asked this question b4, After this vacation I see that I would like a better camera, I don't want to pay more than $300.00 because I'm also looking to get the Canon S3-is (on sale) but I really like point & shoot cameras for 35mm. (My DD may be using also that's why I would like autofocus)

 

[ukcatfan]

I am not really understanding what your question is. Could you give some more details.

Kevin

 

[yrdlyprincess]

ok, I just got back from wdw & took about 10 rolls of film & 1700 digital pictures, digital is fine but I was using my dad's camera, I think that I am going to purchase the Canon S3-IS or the S5-IS (which ever I see the better reviews) but I still really like 35mm (my 35mm is coming out grainy) I dodn't know if it's that it's a few years old or what but it isn't taking the pictures that it was b4. So I would like to get a 35mm not too big, point & shoot would be great because my DH & DD like tp use my camera & don't really take the "time" to focus. So if anyone has any suggestions.

 

[Master Mason]

What type of film were you using, grain in film is usually a byproduct of higher ASA speed (ISO in digital speak)

My question is why would you want to go with film, todays digitals can do as good or better than film cameras, and you don't have to deal with buying film, and developing costs. Especially for kids, with digital, they can just shoot away, the incremental cost of the next picture is almost non existant.

You could get one of the canon SD series cameras for the kids for a pretty cheap price, and or the fuji 30 something camera, which is supposed to be fairly decent for low light shots.

If you really want a film camera, I personally would concider a canon rebel, they can be had for around 200 new, and/or you could probably pick up something even nicer used on ebay as people off load their old film cameras.

My youngest son has been using a canon SD540 it has been fine for him, but he is moving up to start using my old XT, so we can really start shooting. Our first father/son shoot is going to be this weekend, I am looking forward to it.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

I really like point & shoot cameras for 35mm

It's an unusual question around here as most people are buying digital.

But to answer your question - I have a Canon Sureshot and a Nikon OneTouch and both of them take nice pictures. I don't know if they're considered the best, but I think they were both pretty popular cameras in the 90's.

If you check your local Craigslist under "photo/video" you'll see lots of these type cameras (and film SLRs) for sale pretty cheap, sometimes even free. You can see and handle the camera before you purchase. You can also find them in places like Walmart and Target if you prefer new.

Good luck!

 

[yrdlyprincess]

My question is why would you want to go with film, todays digitals can do as good or better than film cameras, and you don't have to deal with buying film, and developing costs.

1st part of your ?? I was using 400 speed Kodak film, I went to BJ's because I know that I would be using a lot of film. I have a digital camera already, not sure if I want to get another one or not but it seems to me--again just to me that when I take a picture w/my digital camera that it has a couple seconds of delay b4 it takes it & with my 35mm it takes it right away, yes I know that I should just get a digital but I like film for some crazy reason (I am looking for digital between the Canon S3-IS or the S5-I need to do some research on both)

 

[Master Mason]

Your probably correct on the delay on your digital, especially if you have an older one. The newer models that is not nearly as much of an issue.

400 Film will give you a decent grain, not near as bad as 800.

 

[Groucho]

I have a digital camera already, not sure if I want to get another one or not but it seems to me--again just to me that when I take a picture w/my digital camera that it has a couple seconds of delay b4 it takes it & with my 35mm it takes it right away, yes I know that I should just get a digital but I like film for some crazy reason (I am looking for digital between the Canon S3-IS or the S5-I need to do some research on both)

Like MM says, newer digicams are better, but a DSLR will be as fast as most any film camera and can be used in "auto" mode (or a scene mode), making it as easy to use as any point-n-shoot, though a bit larger (but with better quality photos.)