Hello! I recently got into photography, and purchased a Minolta x700, with several MD lenses. I’m very happy with it, but I didn’t realize how expensive film photography can be. I am considering to switching to DSLR once I develop my skills, and I was wondering what some good options are for entry level DSLR cameras would be.
Ideally the DSLR should or can accept my current Minolta MD lenses.
Thanks!
Edit: I’m not even sure that DSLR photography will be more cost effective, so if I’m wrong, please fill me in! I paid 24 dollars for a 3 pack of Fujifilm 200, and it is 17 dollars to develop a single roll at CVS (there are no other photo labs in the area, and they send it away, anyway).
What’s your budget for a new camera?
I would have to put a cap at 500 dollars
With that budget I would say get the Canon EOS R100 which is in sale on B&H for $379 currently and normally $479. Then get the FotodioX Pro lens mount adapter (MD-CRF-P) for $65. Don’t forget a memory card; the SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I 64GB for $16.
You’re paying $75 total for three rolls of film. If you take photos a lot then buying a cheap modern mirror less camera will definitely be cheaper.
This is a solid recommendation