reneefk Member  217 posts Joined Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA More info | Jun 26, 2014 13:17 | #1 My dad was cleaning out his home office and just handed me an Olympus film camera in a grey Olympus case. Looking on Ebay it seems pretty worthless (as I thought) but I wanted to check with the smart people here if it would be of use to someone. Seems a shame to just toss it. It looks just like this one (this is Not my listing, just posted for reference)
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Jun 26, 2014 13:23 | #2 i wouldnt pay for shipping for that camera | 5Dc | 7D | 1D3 | 1Ds3 | 17-40 4.0 | 28 1.8 | 40 2.8 | 50 1.8 | 85 1.8 | 135 2.0 | ∑ 24-70 | ∑ 70-200 OS |
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Jun 26, 2014 13:35 | #3 Thanks, that's what I thought. I don't want $ for it, but didn't know if people used them for parts or for some other purpose. Seems like such a shame to just trash it. Maybe I will put it on the craigslist free section
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gonzogolf dumb remark memorialized More info | Jun 26, 2014 13:54 | #4 If you happen to pass anywhere near a goodwill, salvation army, or similar thrift shop you can drop it off.
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Jun 26, 2014 14:02 | #5 Good idea. Yea, we have a lor of those shops here
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gonzogolf dumb remark memorialized More info | Jun 26, 2014 14:03 | #6 reneefk wrote in post #16996032  Good idea. Yea, we have a lor of those shops here Its the most likely route for it to find a loving home, plus the charity gets a benefit and you can get a tax deduction if you itemize.
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eNTiTy Member 102 posts Likes: 1 Joined May 2014 Location: Texas, USA More info | Jun 26, 2014 18:56 | #7 Check if any photography schools/students would take it. I believe some would still purchase one inexpensively in order to learn the basic of photography, including how to develop negatives. Entity = NTT = Natalie
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Jun 27, 2014 01:07 | #8 eNTiTy wrote in post #16996540 Check if any photography schools/students would take it. I believe some would still purchase one inexpensively in order to learn the basic of photography, including how to develop negatives. Also a great idea. If I can find one they are welcome to have it
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tonylong ...winded  More info | Jun 27, 2014 01:17 | #9 High Schools can be a good place for "Introductory" photography programs, and a lot of those programs actually require the use of film cameras, and if possible provide loans to the students! Tony
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Snafoo Goldmember  More info | Jun 27, 2014 08:38 | #10 Film cameras for educational use must generally allow for manual control of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Unless I'm mistaken, the camera in question only has manual control for ISO.
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gonzogolf dumb remark memorialized More info | Jun 27, 2014 09:14 | #11 Film cameras for educational use are increasingly mythical. Some comprehensive programs still have a film section, but its increasingly rare. The Craigslist ads hawking a 30 year old minolta for $100 claiming it to be perfect for a student are a serious pet peeve of mine.
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bps Cream of the Crop 7,607 posts Likes: 406 Joined Mar 2007 Location: California More info | Jun 27, 2014 10:53 | #12 gonzogolf wrote in post #16997512 Film cameras for educational use are increasingly mythical. Some comprehensive programs still have a film section, but its increasingly rare. The Craigslist ads hawking a 30 year old minolta for $100 claiming it to be perfect for a student are a serious pet peeve of mine. Yep! I can't believe my eyes at the high number of Craigslist ads offering what you've described.
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