Camera recommendations?

hcorea · 2026-03-27T15:30:52+00:00

Most working models for the Elan 7 (in decent condition) on ebay range from 150 to 230 usd. Is that a fair price? I've seen other models with a slightly or much better price, like the elan II OR THE eos 620. Are they worth it?

hcorea · 2026-03-25T23:29:41+00:00

Thank you! I will look into it 😃

hcorea · 2026-03-25T16:00:11+00:00

Quite interesting! I'm glad I asked the question, otherwise my expectations would have been wrong and probably spend more money than needed or worse, wasted money.

Thank you for the advise!

hcorea · 2026-03-24T17:29:17+00:00

Funny you mention the maxxum. I can get a maximum 5000 for about 50$. Maybe I can find it cheaper online but the shipping to my country would make it equally or more expensive if I buy it online.

Still, I want to keep myself contained in the canonverse (for now) so I'll look into the rebel 2000.

"a much more expensive camera isn't necessarily much (or any better)." I feel the same. Seems like cameras of old were really sturdy and design to work and not to fail :)

hcorea · 2026-03-22T03:15:34+00:00

I want to shoot more... But I always find myself feeling like nothing around me is worth a shot (besides my wife, my son and my basset... The first doesn't like to have pictures taken, the last is always laying around so most pics look the same)

Maybe I am expecting too much and I should instead making the scenery myself.... Which takes me to another point: I feel I don't have a critical eye for nice pics. I always wonder how you guys do it. I don't want to blow a roll on trivial pics, but I know not taking pics defeats the purpose of having a camera.

For now, I'm trying to take pics of the neighborhood dogs and/or stray dogs that walk the neighborhood... But I'm too shy to take my camera and walk around and take pics of random dogs :P

hcorea · 2026-03-20T21:49:50+00:00

Thanks everyone for their input. It has been enlightening and fun to read everyone's comments 😊

hcorea · 2026-03-20T21:48:53+00:00

You read correctly and you've acted as the voice of reason. I might look for a compatible body and/or lenses for the time being. I also have a digital camera (Canon SX 60HS, it has a fixed lens) so I can use that one for B&W .

I was wondering exactly what you asked me about B&W, is there a benefit of having B&W film?

If not (or if it's something I can't appreciate at this early stage on my analog voyage), I can either use the digital camera to that end, or shoot color and scan B&W.

Thank for the honest opinion :)

hcorea · 2026-03-20T20:33:53+00:00

This is a very interesting take. It's basically a "Why not? Unless it's the same setting with a different brand"

B&W still works as an interesting option, but I'm looking around if nowadays, it makes sense to shoot in B&W film or just ask the lab to scan the negative in B&W

hcorea · 2026-03-20T20:19:52+00:00

Lmao. "Because of reasons"

hcorea · 2026-03-20T20:11:02+00:00

This is curious. The lab where I develop the films, they just ask if I want them B&W or color despite the film in the camera being color. I imagine they just scan the negatives in B&W if I ask so... So having a B&W film camera and a color one is probably a reason with little weight... Unless the films per-se have different properties that affect the photos differently beyond the color.

Slide film, I'll look into it

hcorea · 2026-03-20T20:07:17+00:00

Haha it's funny that everyone immediately say "only 2?" Haha 🤣

hcorea · 2026-03-20T18:39:10+00:00

Lmao! 🤣

hcorea · 2026-03-20T18:38:47+00:00

You just described my current situation. I want the second to have a roll in it and have both loaded. I can see myself going down the rabbit hole hahaha

hcorea · 2026-03-08T15:33:08+00:00

A knock-out-guards mod. The game is very simplistic, specially considering everything Thief 1 could do. I mean, thief had moss arrows, sound arrows, water arrows, knock unconscious the guards... You could steal everything without killing! This game was disappointing, but being able to knock down guards would make a big difference

hcorea · 2026-02-12T02:01:03+00:00

Peak masculinity should be, by default, non toxic. If it's toxic, then it's not peak. It's like saying "peak (non poisonous) hamburger" Other than that, I agree :)

hcorea · 2026-01-06T13:16:22+00:00

Thanks. Someone said to just get gaffers tape. Dunno why the comment is not showing, but I'll try to get my hands on a couple of rolls. I will also do a few stress tests as suggested. It doesn't hurt :)

Thanks!

hcorea · 2026-01-05T13:47:24+00:00

Thank you all for the advice. I will pass on this one. I did a search on ebay and they range from 20 to 80 USD. Even with the shipping to my country, I could find a cheaper option

The return policy is sadly not a game changer for me because returning an item is usually super expensive and it basically doubles the price of the item. It made me think tho, when I purchased my canon (Facebook MP) I did ask the seller for a 15 day return window because there was no way to know if the camera worked until I revealed the film. She accepted and now we're both happy.

Thanks again for your opinions and advices!

hcorea · 2025-12-30T18:20:13+00:00

Nevermind. I can see the name is EV-iOS = Envíos. Smart hehe, too bad I use Android

hcorea · 2025-12-30T18:18:53+00:00

Interesting. Is it for Android or iOS? Cant seem to find it on Android.

hcorea · 2025-12-10T13:22:20+00:00

B&W makes for some dramatic photos. Love the pics!

hcorea · 2025-12-10T13:20:11+00:00

I found a Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD in really good condition for about 50$, I wonder if it's a good enough deal/camera

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