With the switch to digital, I have a couple of film cameras that I am no longer using. I imagine that few people will be interested in film these days, at least for everyday use, but in case someone wants them, here's what I have: Minolta Vectis Advanced Photo System camera. It's a point-and-shoot zoom camera that is also splash-resistant. This camera uses Advanced Photo System film, which admittedly is now not very common. I figured I'd offer it to anyone who wanted it as otherwise I'll probably just end up tossing it. Pentax P3n SLR. This is a standard 35mm Single Lens Reflex camera. It's a great starter camera that can be used to learn the basics of photography, much like an earlier Pentax model, the K1000. It's specs are: - Manual film advance and rewinding.
- Manual focus only.
- Pentax K mount compatible with a large number of manual focus lenses from Pentax and other manufacturers. Auto-focus lenses can be used as well, though only in manual mode.
- Automatic ISO. The camera reads the ISO value of the film from the canister.
- Three exposure modes:
- Fully automatic. Just point, focus, and shoot. The camera selects the shutter speed and aperture. Requires a lens that supports automatic aperture, as many do.
- Aperture priority. You select the aperture, the camera selects the shutter speed.
- Fully manual. You select both the aperture and the shutter speed.
- Automatic metering. The camera detects how much light is entering through the lens. What it does depends on the exposure mode.
The camera takes a small watch battery to power the automatic metering system and the information display in the viewfinder. It should last a long time. I can't remember if I've ever changed it and it's still working. Other than that, the camera is completely manual so you don't have to worry about changing batteries. In addition to the camera body, I have: - Pentax 50mm f/2.8 lens. The "kit lens" that came with the camera. The 50mm focal length is considered "normal" in that it provides a field of view roughly equal to the human eye.
- Achiever flash. This mounts to the top of the camera. It is a basic flash unit so you have to set everything manually when using it. Good for learning the basics of flash photography.
If anyone's interested in either of these, let me know. The Pentax especially I would like to go to someone who can make use of it.
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