New To Film Cameras- Canon Rebel T2

[NazVil86]

Well im about to purchase my first ever film camera. Ive been using a digital Canon Powershot A630 but ive always wanted to try film. How do you guys rate the Rebel T2? My friend is selling me his, he never used it- hes more of a digital camera guy and is letting it go for $150. Im totally new to film photography- so is this a good camera to start off with? How would i get my prints online- to post. How can i view some pictures people have taken with this similar camera? Im all new to this, sorry for all the questions. Any help/input would be greatly appreciated. Sorry for the novel haha.

[deckcadet]

PBase's camera database does sometimes have film camera images, though I can't find the T2 in there. You may wish to look at the other rebel models though.

With film however the image is much more dependent on the film stock and the lens than with Digital, where each camera has a fairly unique processing engine and algorithm and sensor.

[mjs1973]

The Rebel T2 is an entry level SLR, and would be a great tool for a beginner starting out in photography. The T2 will have all your standard full auto modes as well as complete manual control. The T2 sells new on Amazon with a 28-90mm f/4-5.6 lens for $250, so depending on what lens your friends camera comes with, I think $150 is a pretty good deal. You may be able to find them cheaper on ebay tho.

As far as getting your photos on line, scanning is about your only option, but the quality of the scan will be important, depending on what you plan to use them for. You can have the lab scan your negatives, and burn the files to a CD, or you can do it yourself if you have a film scanner. If you have a flatbed scanner, you can scan your prints. Most of the local stores should offer photo CD's when you drop of your film for development. The quality of the scans might not be great, but at least you can look at your pics on your computer, and play with them in your photo editing software.

When it comes to film, the lab you use will make a difference too. If you want pro results, go to a pro lab.

[mwfanelli]

Well im about to purchase my first ever film camera. Ive been using a digital Canon Powershot A630 but ive always wanted to try film. How do you guys rate the Rebel T2? My friend is selling me his, he never used it- hes more of a digital camera guy and is letting it go for $150. Im totally new to film photography- so is this a good camera to start off with? How would i get my prints online- to post. How can i view some pictures people have taken with this similar camera? Im all new to this, sorry for all the questions. Any help/input would be greatly appreciated. Sorry for the novel haha.

Back in my film days I owned an EOS-3 and a Rebel 2000 (lesser model than the T2). More than half the time, I chose the Rebel. It is light weight, full featured, and does the job extremely well. You will be very happy with the camera.

[NazVil86]

Thanx for the input guys. im going to start looking into what film would result in a nicer image- im going to start looking around for some good photo labs to take my prints to. this is all going to be new- but should be fun. I miss having pictures around in my scrap book- all i have are pics on my computer. Thanx for the input- i cant wait to get this camera now.

[mjs1973]

Glad we could help.

As far as film goes, it sounds like you are looking for print film. I like Kodak Portra myself, as well as the Fuji Superia that you can get at Walmart. By a few different rolls and start experimenting to see what you like best. One trick to experimenting is this. When you take the last shot on a roll of film, reload your camera with a different type of film, and repeat the same shot. (works best if you use a tripod). That way you will get a better idea of how the different films look.

[NazVil86]

^^^great idea on switchin film but using same settings. the only photolabs here i think are ones at like, walgreens, walmart and places like that. Also sime im going to be new to film im thinking about doing this- might be a p.i.t.a though. Since i have no idea what the settings will look like on film i was thinking doing this. Getting a notebook- writing down the setting and snapping the pic. that way when i get the picture back i can see what setting i used- how it will turn out and stuff like that. The only thing that worries me about this is that i wont be able to see the picture and delete it if i dont like it or see the picture for that matter...sigh. this should be interesting.

[mjs1973]

Writing down your settings and studying your results is a great idea. But just because 1/250 of a second at f/8 with ISO 200 speed film gives you great results today, doesn't mean they will always give you great results, of the same subject. As your light changes, so will your settings.

[deckcadet]

Also, really think about each of your shots. Film is...well..expensive to shoot. I give my shots significantly more thought with my film cameras than I do with digital, simply because there is no test-adjust procedure I can follow.

[NazVil86]

ok the iso is dependent on what film i use?...sigh i feel like such a noob im going to pick up a few books on shooting with film

[mjs1973]

Yes, your ISO will be determined by the film you use. You can adjust your ISO if you want. For instance, you can shoot ISO 100 film at ISO 200, then have the film push processed. If you do this, you have to shoot the entire roll at the same ISO. Don't switch from ISO 100 to 200 half way through the roll.

Since you are just starting out, I would stick with what the film ISO is. Keep it simple and have fun!

[NazVil86]

thanx mjs. well i just picked up my camera this morning from my friend. he knocked down the price so i got it for $100 bucks- he said it was a 4th of july sale lol. Anyways the only thing im worried about is the lense has no cover. Heres a few shots of it- took it with my digi...set the iso to 400 just to get an idea (bought film at iso 400) lol im so lame. Can i order a cover from canon, i heard it should be covered when not being used. Im also lookin into some wide angle lenses and fisheye lenses...gotta learn what all these numbers mean now.

[mjs1973]

$100 is a great price for that camera! You should be able to get a lenscap at just about any camera store. All you need is a 58mm lens cap. If you want a Canon cap, you can get them at B&H for $8, or get a General Brand for $5. Either way, you really should get one. Here are some links:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._Lens_Cap.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._Lens_Cap.html

[NazVil86]

awesome- thanx