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From my considerable experience with lots of different SLR cameras from the 1970's, including Canon, Pentax and Rollei, I would have said the Praktica was the most reliable of all of them although to be fair almost all of them were reliable except the Rollei cameras which were terrible. The point is, I have never had a Praktica break down, Nova, L series or one of the very fine Bayonet series cameras, but I have had a Pentax break down once and that was a Pentax 6x7, an expensive camera. The Praktica Bayonet cameras were very up to date when launched. Praktica did let there models hang around too long but when launched they did tend to be on the metal. Availability of lenses is a bit of an issue, especially the CZJ lenses that tend to be very expensive even when they occasionally come to the market. I think they are most underrated cameras, and I think any of the full feature B series cameras is preferable to a Canon AE1 and I do have one of those too.

Great video! I'm keen to try this! I'm a little confused about how to check that I've adjusted the light meter the right amount. What signs tell me I've changed it enough, but not too much? You pointed the camera at the sun, but I don't know what to look for at that point. And how did you know how much to change the battery potentiometer? Thanks for the great video!

Does the mirror spring go over or under the pin to the left?

as long as the shutter fires accordingly, film advances as it should (the MTL3 film advance is not as smooth as Nikon or Canon though but it gets the job done) and tonnes of lens to choose, the M42 use to be dirt cheap but since film photography is trending, some models come with a hefty price tags. But as a film photography enthusiast, I like to have and use either Japan made cameras, Russians, China or Germans because each model has its own characteristic.

This is my first camera, i got from my dad for some occasion (most likely christmas). I just found it 2 weeks ago in my family house, with memory card inside, fully loaded with 700 pictures, so many nostalgic moments was hidden inside for nearly 20 years,. I was super happy about finding it, and now its just sitting in honroable spot in my little cabinet/display, next to the camera im using now.

This was my first camera. I still have it!

Wouldn't it be better then to use Silver Oxide batteries instead of Alkalines? The discharge curve of silver Oxide is similar to that of mercury cells (long stable voltage and at the end a rapid drop) while alkalines lower the voltage constantly when discharging. Just a question.

Big shout out to this video. I was quoted by a camera repair shop €300 to repair the camera when the shutter magnet wasn't sticking properly, which I rightly refused. Found a few videos including this one that showed how to properly disassemble this piece and I gave it a good clean with alcohol and a Q-Tip and it's back to working just like it was, and €300 saved. Thanks a million!

Looks great, I have 100 sheets in 5X4, I must start using it.

Just bought one! Can't wait to get it and start using it. Coming from a current Canon 90D

The one and only video on lubricating the apperture comtrol... I now have 2 cameras with the apperture being stuck and not working even on the exposure preview. I watched 15 videos on the A1 repairs and you are the only one addressing it. I know i should apply a very little amount of oil, will try soon and share the results! Thank you for your work!

Excellently inspiring video a year ago I purchased a couple of film cameras that were released and made in or around 2000 to make sure to have the most advanced metering and autofocus technolgies. From Nikon I have the F80 which can even work with early versions of Nikon/Tamron lenses designed for digital lenses. From Canon I have the EOS 300X brutally excellent plastic fantastic externally, but internally a gem, it works every and all EF lenses. From Minolta I picked Dynax 7 (A-mount lenses work excellently with moders Sony A7 and A9 camereas). All works excellently and with the current (slide) film prices their reliable performance is important. As for cool and fun factor, a Nikon F2 is definitely a king, but I use mostly with (relatively) inexpensive black and white film stock.

I have been doing photography for 20 years, and I have come to the point where I don't need a light meter. I can look at the light, and I pretty much nail the exposure every time. I have been working my Rollei 2.8 C this way for years.. though medium format seems to be a bit more forgiving in such manners over the 35mm cameras... I was thinking of buying this camera and not worrying about battery situation.

Hi dan. does the camera function without the batteries?

Thanks for the video! My dad gave me his old Fujica ST801 and i've been trying to learn how to use it. I just subscribed to your channel and I hope to learn more!

Desde Chile, felicitaciones, la mejor radio que tube a mis 15 años, hoy tengo 58 años y aun la busco recobrar, mi linda radio, saludos

This is a nice overview of the D70. I just acquired one in a box of photo equipment and am considering if it will be worth messing with as I use a different system.

Thanks for this! My mom gave me the kodak junior six-20 series ii that she got for her 16th birthday in 1966, and I'm excited to try it out. I just went to the film store today and they had 620 film! Is this a new thing? Have manufacturers started selling it again?

How much did the fujica cost in 1973? For a minute there I thought you were going to tell us😂. You mentioned that the price was expensive for back in the day but then you didn't name the price. Does anyone know? Thx

I got myself the N90s because of you. You commented that it looked like a 90s VCR and that sold me on it completely. I can’t wait to try it out now! Thanks for the video 🙏

I don't know, to be honest. Pentax should have continued producing the MX, which is smaller and better than this.

Hello. How do you convert those videos into computer? Is it even possible?

do you know how to disassembly the locking diaphragm mechanism on the right side of the lens mount ?

Yes the FE2 is worth the money. Anyway, you have to found one with the new shutter (FE2n). The old honeycomb titanium shutter is known for its multiples issues and cannot be repaired correctly. The FM3A is the one to go since Nikon switch to a high performance aluminium shutter. The best of both worlds : FE2 AND FM2 ! The extra money isn't really a problem if you consider this.

Thank For sharing your experience on this model old but do the djob :) i just get one recently so im on the way : Thank :)

Simple and extremely effective. Brilliant!

For fullframe film Good but not for fullframe electronic sensor and why?

Thank you for an insightful video. However, if the electronics of an FE2 die, one is stuck with just one mechanical shutter speed, as all shutter speeds on it are electronically controlled but one. If the electronics of an FM3A die, you still have a fully functional manual camera.

My first digital camera was a Nikon 990 ($1000.00 US new), then for weddings and portraits I bought the Nikon D1X ($5500 new) and the D100 ($2000. new). I still have the 990 but never use it, the D1X died YEARS ago, but the D100 still works. It has a few hot pixels on the rear LCD, but the images it produces are still very good. I printed 20x24 inch images for portrait clients from the D100 and the Fujifilm S-3 Pro (added a little while after the D100). Newer cameras have more than enough megapixels for most people and in my opinion these older cameras should still be great for most image captures. I love the look of the older CCD sensors! :)

Still have mine from new still fun to use sometimes but small screen is frustrating. My Fuji XT 20 has bigger screen in smaller camera but thats progress for you.

The D100 was my first dslr the lcd screen died hours after I bought it, I had to wait 3 days before I could get a replacement, kept it for 3 years.

Just ordered one. Can't wait to play with it.

I had the D70, and upgraded to the D200 then the D700.

I have almost all the Canon EOS film cameras and almost all the FD mount Canons. If I'm going to shoot seriously, I grab the 1n and 3. Fun shooting, I really like the AL-1. I've started collecting Nikon. I have quite a few so far. Not enough to say, which is my favorite. Love film.

Hi :) Thank you so much for this. Do you have and recommendations of where to the adapters from?

This is fun! Here's a random idea for a follow up video: deconstructed caffenol: What happens if you only use coffee and vitamin C? Coffee and washing soda? washing soda and vitamin C in tap water? 🤔 Each of these ingredients play some part in development, but how much does each contribute to getting silver on the film?

I suppose that I should rethink the idea of trying the cyanide antidote. Oh well. lol Great vid!

Next test: verity of WD-40 products as a stop bath. Great video Dan.

I got mine back 2011. Great in 2024. Wirh MD11 the batteries last very long. Got a Fuji T30 II, but Sold it 6 m later. The battery was after 1h empty. So also batterie stands over MP. 50MP wuth emoty battery is no Fotoshooting any more. Warte of time and money. Soi D7000 4ever 😅

man, thank you for this fast and simple explanation!!

💯🇹🇷⭐️👍 I have 1 of this NİKON F3 device, it is very clean, it is for sale, if anyone is interested, there is a video on my UA-cam channel.

Hi Dan, I have just subscribed! I love Pentax cameras. I have three X's: KX, MX, and LX. As much as I like Pentax, I prefer to a Miranda as a dedicated M42 camera body. Are you planning to review any Miranda cameras? In my opinion, they are one of the very few cameras that are painfully underrated and can be had for cheap. They have interchangeable finders and front shutter release button. On top of that, they are also fully mechanical.

Mine has some horrible green fungus inside but I can't figure out where exactly... i cleaned out the mirror and the viewport . Do you think i can remove it without disassembly?

thanks. can we also get a review of your 1980 plastic sandals pls? I had the same!

I was given a Nikon F6 brand new! The autofocus is amazing! I'm still grateful!

There's only one catch about 90s cameras: many of them have miscalibrated autofocus, I tried 3 of them in the past and they were all back focusing. To fix that, you would need specialized software and hardware that no repair shop has anymore, so you're stuck with it. And many times those issues are invisible until you develop your pictures, so you may test it and feel like it's ok, buy it, and then have a bad surprise when you develop your first film roll took on it. I was lucky to get a very skilled technician fetch me a nikon f5 in perfect working condition, he knew how to test this, and at the end the camera just needed some cleaning. But yes, if you manage to get one of those in good condition, you're up to a very serious camera that will work like a charm for many years to come, hopefully.

Thanks, Dan. This video is very helpful. I bought an SRT 101 way back in 1969 when I was twenty. I loved it and regretted later trading it for something else. Last week I decided to go looking for another one and it arrived today out of Japan. Perfect condition and with a 50mm 1.4 lens. I knew I'd need to use a different battery and some online people said recalibrating a camera was a tricky business. I had no idea this camera made it so easy. Ironically, I've been shooting with Sony for a few years now, which is where the Minolta camera tech ended up after being sold by Konica - full circle and all that.

They are forgotten. Which is good for us, who actually know something about them. 😄

Classical cameras are over rated. Went back a bought the F3, FE , FM2, FG... My N90s that I have owned since new blows them all away for film. A good N100, would be best, as it supports VR lenses, If i am correct. AFD lens are a great choice as the work on D200, D700 D3, 4.. Buy the old pro-lenses, as they are 25% of the original cost.

Just got an F801 fo £22, with box and instruction book. Cost me £35 for a Nikor 28 70 to go with.