How do I know if my film camera is in good condition?
Whether you’re buying secondhand film cameras or inheriting old cameras from family or friends, you can conduct a quick check to find out if they are working and in good condition.
1. Open the back of the camera and check for any obvious defects.
2. Fire the shutter a few times both in normal and bulb mode and make sure it fires and advances smoothly. Also check the shutter blades for scratches or damage.
3. Test out the film rewind crank and make sure it doesn’t jam.
4. Check the aperture and shutter speed dials by moving them smoothly.
5. Check other parts of the camera such as the viewfinder to see if there’s any issues such as scratches or dust, and the light meter if your camera has a built-in one. Point it to different spots, and the light meter should adjust depending on the varying amounts of light.
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