Alternative uses for film cameras?

Has anyone ever heard of ways to make use of unused film cameras?
My neighbour is going to install a webcam at the focal plane of a generic EOS film body.That way he can play with different lens magnifications,etc

I was thinking of using them to convert old tele lenses into spotting scopes but havent got around to it as yet.

Also -hope this doesn't sound insulting to those still using film,thats not the intention- has anyone ever seen humour articals on this subject?
i.e -"10 uses for a plastic point and shoot" or similar?lol

My main experience with 35mm film camera's is with the Olympus brand.

They had a removable back. Its a pity they never made a digital attachment to fit right in its place.

Just me living in the past maybe

You can use a Nikon F4 as a hammer...

kevin_c wrote in post #5992673
You can use a Nikon F4 as a hammer...

More of a mallet. The body's not strong enough to drive nails.

It can do a hell of a job tenderizing meat, though!

You need an F2 w/ grip if you want a hammer.

ron chappel,
Hmm... I used mine as a paper weight for some time.
Also worked out well as a gift for a friend...

Let us know how your customizations work out

Nikon F - now that's a hammer

"gift for a friend" LOL
How did that work out,Are they still talking to you?

Actually i gave away a couple of SLR's in the philippines when i visited there.They were very much appreciated.Film cameras are still used ,mostly becuase money to buy anything new is scarce.Mind you it's impossible to sell film cameras for the same reason-no one wants to spend on them when they could be saving for a digital

Hey Ron, are you pinoy?

ron chappel,
They loved the gift
B&W film was there true love, and there Rebel XT didn't cut it for them. So receiving the film camera (Minolta X-700's) with lenses was just what they wanted.

I was happy for my old 35mm film cameras, as I gave them a good home

Great.That's a good ending

Hi BottomBracket.
No not Pinoy,but i will have a filipino wife soon!
(that's if we can work things out.good grief the arguments are huge,lol
Having one online right now!!)

http://strobist.blogsp​ot.com …rom-tourist-standing.html

bieber that is absolutally hilarious!
Good site too!Checking it all out now.This guy has a good conversation style

Cast it in a block or resin! CLICKY

John_B wrote in post #5998497
ron chappel,
(Minolta X-700's) with lenses

I had that before, and one time it got rained on really bad and died. it end up in the garbage.