2 cameras, What to do ?

four18 · 01-10-2011 11:08am #1

I have 2 film cameras that belonged to my late dad. First is a Canon EOS 1 with drive booster. Second is a Fujica STX 1. I dont own a digital camera and would like one. Would these cameras be worth anything even as a trade in ? Do people still use film cameras ? I dont know what to do with them. Any Advice ?

Cakes. · 01-10-2011 11:14am

You could try selling them over on Adverts.ie

People do still use Film cameras too.

the_tractor · 01-10-2011 1:04pm

You might make more money from any lenses that are with the camera.
Glass tends to hold it's value better.

Check the lenses for markings and lettering.

Check on ebay, or just google shopping search, and you might get an idea of value.

If you need more help just ask on here.

four18 · 01-10-2011 1:10pm

Its just a bag with 2 cameras with lenses in it. No chargers, instruction books, nothing. I will try and get a picture of them and post here and see what you think. If I could swap the 2 for a decent digital camera I would.

Ballyman · 01-10-2011 1:21pm

you should get a few bob for the 1 series. Try ebay, you might get four hundred for it which would go a fair bit towards a new camera.

four18 · 01-10-2011 1:30pm

Ballyman wrote: »

you should get a few bob for the 1 series. Try ebay, you might get four hundred for it which would go a fair bit towards a new camera.

That would buy a nice camera allright.I wouldnt even know how to word the ad with specs etc. I will post a picture here later. Thanks for your help all.

I would need to charge it to make sure its working, Its totally dead. How much is a charger for the Eos ? Is it a common charger or specilist ?

the_tractor · 01-10-2011 1:38pm

four18 wrote: »

Its totally dead. How much is a charger for the Eos ? Is it a common charger or specilist ?

If it's a film camera, then there will be no charger. You'll just have to buy a new battery for it.
From wikipedia for EOS-1:
"Power comes from one 2CR5 battery, an optional BP-E1 Battery Pack housing four AA alkaline or lithium batteries or the PB-E1 Power Booster drive housing eight AA batteries and allowing for 5.5 frames per second to be photographed, depending on the type of battery and the shutter speed selected."

four18 · 01-10-2011 1:48pm

the_tractor wrote: »

If it's a film camera, then there will be no charger. You'll just have to buy a new battery for it.
From wikipedia for EOS-1:
"Power comes from one 2CR5 battery, an optional BP-E1 Battery Pack housing four AA alkaline or lithium batteries or the PB-E1 Power Booster drive housing eight AA batteries and allowing for 5.5 frames per second to be photographed, depending on the type of battery and the shutter speed selected."

Ok right. I will have a good gander at it later. I have loads of aa batteries here, I might just have to buy the other small battery. Will keep u posted. thanks

bullpost · 01-10-2011 4:55pm

I dont think you will get a lot, if anything, for the Fujica STX 1. Its a fairly basic, manual mode SLR from the early 80's and was an entry level camera then.

four18 · 01-10-2011 5:05pm

bullpost wrote: »

I dont think you will get a lot, if anything, for the Fujica STX 1. Its a fairly basic, manual mode SLR from the early 80's and was an entry level camera then.

Yeah ok. I checked the battery pack on the Canon and its a sealed unit which would sit in a cradle to charge.

CabanSail · 02-10-2011 4:37am

You have a good Film SLR there. Why not start shooting some film yourself? There are plenty here using film and it's a good way to learn about Photography. Then if you do sell the camera you will have a much better idea about how to do that and also have a fair idea of what you want in a DSLR.

2 cameras, What to do ?

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