The tragedy in Japan has made the current DSLR market a scary place, making this a perfect opportunity to get (back) into film.
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Because of the recent tragedy in Japan, the market for DSLRs is tough right now. Prices of current models are steadily rising while gear that used to be easy to common on store shelves is becoming sparse. Rather than letting the lack of new gear get you down, now is a great time to crack open some film cannisters. There are plenty of used 35mm SLR and medium format models on the market at prices that make up for the fact that you'll have to pay for stuff like film and processing.
We looked at several sources for used equipment including KEH.com, Ebay and Craigslist. KEH.com, if you haven’t heard of them, deals almost exclusively in used equipment but has some new gear as well. Ebay, of course, is Ebay and the usual caveats apply—check the seller’s ratings, return policies, warranties and so on. Craigslist also has some standard caveats that you’re all probably familiar with but, let’s just say that despite how smoothly transactions can go, it’s always a good idea to be cautious. Other options for used gear include Adorama.com and B&H (www.bhphotovideo.com).
It's worth noting that market prices tend to fluctuate pretty wildly, so while our ranges are accurate as of writing, you might end up paying more or less depending on demand and luck.
We looked at several sources for used equipment including KEH.com, Ebay and Craigslist. KEH.com, if you haven’t heard of them, deals almost exclusively in used equipment but has some new gear as well. Ebay, of course, is Ebay and the usual caveats apply—check the seller’s ratings, return policies, warranties and so on. Craigslist also has some standard caveats that you’re all probably familiar with but, let’s just say that despite how smoothly transactions can go, it’s always a good idea to be cautious. Other options for used gear include Adorama.com and B&H (www.bhphotovideo.com).
It's worth noting that market prices tend to fluctuate pretty wildly, so while our ranges are accurate as of writing, you might end up paying more or less depending on demand and luck.
This article originally appeared at - popsci
