www.robnunnphoto.com Ok, ok, maybe it’s not that big a secret, but if you want a cheaper way into dSLR photography, try getting a digital body first, then scour the eBay listings for old EF (Autofocus) Canon Film SLRs with lenses. Just search for “Canon Film” and you’ll be amazed at the bargains you’ll find if you’re determined enough. Cheers, Rob.
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Precision Design 0.25X Super AF Fish Eye Lens for Film & Digital SLR Lenses by Canon

• All glass lens elements; Exceptionally large depth of field
• Reduces your lenses focal length by an amazing .25X; Offers attention-grabbing and distinctive perspectives
• Optimized to work with almost any lens with a minimum focal length from 18mm to 50mm (ANY LENS WITH A FILTER SIZE OF 49mm, 52mm, 55mm & 58mm
• Can offer ultra wide angle, diagonal fisheye and circular fisheye images; Especially useful for real estate or shooting in confined spaces
• Made in Japan; 6 Year Warranty

The all-glass high resolution optics of the Precision Design .25x Super Fish Eye is manufactured in Japan and have been engineered to do one thing and do it well; reduce the focal length of a lens by .25X to provide an amazing fish eye view. Dependin

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Op/Tech 18″ SLR Rainsleeve for Digital & Film Cameras with Lenses up to 7″ Diameter, 18″ Long

• Protects your gear from dust and inclement weather
• Designed for handheld use or tripod application
• Unique eyepiece opening adapts to most viewfinders for viewing through the lens- not plastic
• Camera & lens controls are easily visible and operable through the RainSleeve
• Fits lenses measuring up to 7-inches (17,8 cm) in diameter & up to 18-inches (45,7 cm) in length

The RainSleeve from OP/TECH USA is made for for avid outdoor photographers, offering a shield from the elements that fits easily in the pocket or camera bag. It features a unique eyepiece opening that adapts to most camera viewfinders, allowing compo

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Tamron Autofocus 28-105mm f/4-5.6 (IF) Lens for Nikon Film and Digtal SLR Cameras (Worldwide)

• Dedicated to Nikon SLRs
• Rotational zooming
• 75 to 24 degrees angle of view
• Minimum focus range of 19.7 inches
• Internal focusing system. This product has been discontinued by the manufacturer;
• It is factory-fresh, brand new, and carries a 1-year warranty via Ace Photo Digital.

The Tamron AF28-105 f4-f5.6 lens is ideal for anyone wanting a standard, medium telephoto zoom lens. Weighing only 10.8 ounces, this lens is conveniently small and lightweight enough to take anywhere. It works for intimate close-ups, wide-angle group

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Phoenix 500mm Telephoto Lens with 2x Teleconverter (=1000mm) + Deluxe SLR Pro Camera Case + Deluxe Camera Tripod with Carrying Case + 6-Piece Lens Cleaning Kit for Canon EOS 50D, 30D, 20D, 5D, 7D Digital Rebel XS, XSi, T1i & Film SLR Cameras

• Powerful Phoenix 500mm telephoto len
• Utilizes aluminum alloy construction
• Features the latest optical multi-coating techniques to provide crisp, high contrast, virtually flare free images
• Positioned to provide optimum balance
• Rotates for quick and easy vertical format shooting

Kit includes:

♦ 1) Phoenix 500mm Telephoto Lens

♦ 2) Phoenix 2x Teleconverter

♦ 3) Precision Design Deluxe Camera Tripod with Carrying Case

♦ 4) Precision Design Deluxe SLR Pro Camera Case

♦ 5) Precision Design Deluxe 6

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Canon EOS ELAN II 35mm SLR Camera Kit w/ 28-80mm Lens

• Autofocus 35mm SLR
• Comes with 28 to 80mm zoom lens
• Built-in retractable flash
• Easy film loading and rewind in High-Speed or Silent mode
• 10 automatic exposure modes

You want your creativity to flow as easy as possible? This camera gives you precise control and ease at your fingertips. The EOS Elan II is a perfect example of form following function. Key controls are easy to understand, easy to use, and positioned

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100-300mm f/5.6-6.7 Manual Focus Lens for Pentax K, P09222, SLR Lenses for Pentax Film Cameras

Phoenix Zoom Telephoto 100-300mm f/5.6-6.7 Manual Focus Lens for Pentax K
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Vivitar V-4000 35mm SLR Camera Kit w/ 35-70mm Lens

• Easy-to-use manual single-lens reflex camera–ideal for fledgling photographers
• Complete with 35-70mm, f3.5 to f4.8, close-focusing zoom lens
• Bright viewfinder with split-image focusing and 3-LED display
• Hot shoe with X contact for flash photography
• Accurate, center-weighted, through-the-lens metering system

Vivitar designs, develops, and markets affordable, easy-to-use photographic and digital imaging products that offer families and other consumers exceptional value, fine quality, and a wide range of features and benefits.PRODUCT FEATURES:Affordable SL

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Bower Pro Digital SLR Photography BackPack + Tripod + Cleaning Kit for Canon Rebel XSi, XS, T1i, XTi, 40D, 50D, Nikon D40, D60, D5000, D90, D300, D700, Olympus Evolt E-30, E-450, E-520, E-620, and Sony Alpha A200, A300, A350, A700 Digital SLR Cameras

• KIT INCLUDES 3 PRODUCTS — All Brand New Items with all Manufacturer-supplied Accessories + Full USA Warranties:
• <#1> Bower Pro Digital SLR Photography BackPack PLUS +
• <#2> Precision Design Deluxe 6-Piece Lens & Digital SLR Camera Cleaning Kit +
• <#3> Precision Design Deluxe Camera Tripod with Carrying Case
• Fully compatible with any Digital or 35mm Film SLR Camera PLUS fits 3-7 lenses and accessories

Kit includes:

♦ 1) Bower Pro Digital SLR Photography BackPack

♦ 2) Precision Design Deluxe 6-Piece Lens & Digital SLR Camera Cleaning Kit

♦ 3) Precision Design Deluxe Camera Tripod with Carrying Case

Protect your valuable camera i

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DMKFoto Sling Bag for Digial and Film SLR Camera (4-5 Lenses)

• Padded shoulder strap distributes weight evenly
• Side opening for easy swing around access
• Weather proof Nylon construction
• Buckled straps prevent accidental opening
• Interior Dim: 9 x 6 x 10.5″ (Main compartment)

Weight: Under 2 lbsThis bag is ideal for DSLR and film SLR camera with a mid-range zoom lens. The four velco adjusted slots are good for 4 lenses or 3 lenses plus a speedlight. There are plenty of rooms and compartments for other accessories. Built-i

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DMKFoto Backpack for Digital and Film SLR Camera (5-6 lenses)

• Padded shoulder straps distribute weight evenly
• Fits in airline overhead bin
• Weather proof Nylon construction
• Interior Dim: 7.8 x 4.5 x 11 inches
• Weight: Under 2 lbs

Weight: Under 2 lbs. Interior Dim: 7.8 x 4.5 x 11 inchesBuilt-In Memory Card Pouch This bag is ideal for DSLR and film SLR camera with a mid-range zoom lens. The four velco adjusted slots are good for 5 lenses or 4 lenses plus a speedlight. There are

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I picked this old East German camera up at a car boot sale a few weeks ago – it came with a 2.8 / 29mm lens and a working light-meter.

Minolta XG7 MEDIUM FORMAT SLR FILM CAMERA AND EXTRA LENSES AND CASE

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The Everlasting Minolta SRT Film SLRs

For a small, but determined group, the Minolta SRT series cameras are still a viable path to SLR photography. Even though the cameras themselves have been out of production for over twenty years and Minolta exited the camera business in 2006, Minolta SRTs are still a hot commodity on ebay, pawnshops and used camera dealers. Minolta no longer makes cameras and digital SLRs are now king of the camera hill. Despite these factors, the SRT camera line is still producing great images.

The SRT101 started the series when it was introduced in 1966. Over the next 15 years, Minolta produced the SRT100, SRT102, SRT200, 201 and 202. The SRT series also appeared with other names outside the US. In addition, Minolta produced the SRT-MC to be sold primarily by K-mart. A similar model, the SRT-SC was sold by JC Penny.

With the huge distribution and rugged metal construction, you can understand why so many SRTs survive today. Yet it would seem they are hopelessly outdated compared with the array of fine digital cameras available. Why would any one want one of these old warhorses instead of a dSLR?

Make no mistake, digital SLRs offer a number of advantages that no film SLR can match. Digital SLR’s allow you to preview your shots, you can transfer images to your computer for editing and you can use the same memory card over and over. In addition to not offering digital features, the SRT lacks autofocus, dedicated flash, program mode and auto film advance — that is a pretty extensive list of lacking features.

Yet it is those missing features that make the cameras attractive to so many current users, With no electronics, the SRT returns the photographer to an era when one’s own knowledge was paramount to getting successful images. As a purely manual camera, the SRT forces the users to learn photography from the ground level. Many users are using a SRT as s stepping stone to learning photography before splurging a full featured digital SLR.

Another attractive aspect is cost. Although there are a number of enthusiastic Minolta collectors, so many SRTs were produced and so many were well preserved by their owners, that good, used SRTs are still plentiful. While first class SRTs may eventually become highly collectible, for now you can easily obtain a good, useable model with lens for less than a hundred dollars. A little searching may turn up models for far less.

Even better, there are literately tons of lenses available for these cameras. Minolta, of course, produced the lion’s share of these lenses, under the Rokker X and Celtic brand names. Vivitar, Tamron, Soligor and many others also produced excellent lenses to fit the SRT series. Unlike the autofocus A-Mount Minolta lenses that can be used on both Sony and Minolta dSLRs, the X-mount lenses won’t fit any dSLR without an adapter. This means you can find some excellent X-Mount lens bargains. As more and more users switch to digital, their old Rokkor-X lenses end up on the auction block. The SRT shooter can find some truly rare and excellent lenses at a price that won’t strain the budget.

Of course there are a few caveats. If you should happen on a SRT model, you have to remember it is at least twenty years old and the original SRT models have been around for more than forty years. Bad things can happen to a camera after all that time, particularly if it has been sitting unused in a closet somewhere. Although the SRTs have reputation for great reliability, always check the camera carefully before buying. After time, the shutter speeds have been known become inaccurate, requiring repair to maintain good exposures, The seals around the cameras back may start disintegrating, allowing light into the camera. New seals are available and it is a fairly simple fix.

Undoubtedly the biggest concern is the lack of a battery for the camera’s internal meter. The meter on the SRT series is highly accurate, but it was designed to use a 1.35v PX-625 mercury cell. Environmental concerns ended the production of he mercury cells, and the available silver oxide cells are the wrong voltage.

This is really a paper tiger. Use of a silver oxide battery doesn’t seem to affect the meter reading that greatly. If you were using 1960s era film, which had very narrow latitude, the voltage difference might be critical. With today’s wide latitude films, I have used the readily available MS76 1.5v silver oxide cell with excellent results.

In addition, the camera will work fine without a battery, so you could use a hand held light meter.

If you want to really learn photography, there is no better way to start than a good, manual SLR. And there are few manual SLRs that offer reliability and accessory options at as low a price as a Minolta SRT.

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