out of all the cameras and all the lenses which would you...

[back alley]

...recommend to me?

my criteria is...
film camera
easily obtainable
and fitted with the best 24mm lens of the same brand as camera

not sure i will follow through on a purchase but i'm thinking about it.

 

[lxmike]

good luck with your quest

 

[FrozenInTime]

Olympus OM-3Ti 24/2

 

[back alley]

Olympus OM-3Ti 24/2

why the 3ti?

 

[FrozenInTime]

why the 3ti?

Last of the all mechanical OMs with an impressive spot meter.

A OM-1n would also be a good choice ( and a lot cheaper )

 

[Livesteamer]

Nikkormat FTN and the Nikkor 24mm f2.8. Wonderful combination. Joe

 

[back alley]

Nikkormat FTN and the Nikkor 24mm f2.8. Wonderful combination. Joe

i've never had a nikkormat...hmmm...

 

[back alley]

two Choices:..

Zeiss Ikon with the 25 Biogon... Yum !
or
Bessa R3A with 25 Color Skopar more reasonably priced , equally kick ass !

oh yeah...that biogon is pretty perfect as i recall...
maybe an r4 with the little 24...i loved my r4...

 

[ForestCap]

I'm sure you will see a lot of fantastic, expensive and luxurious combos. I will recommend the cheapest combo among all the replies:

Olympus OM-2000 + Miranda 24mm f/2.8. Both made by Cosina.

+: Cheap, lightweight, next-generation spot metering, 1/2000s shutter speed, 1/125s flash sync, all mechanical shutter, shutter lock, bright and clean viewfinder, aperture/mirror pre-fire with self-timer, can use all OM mount lenses, etc.

-: Cheap.

The combo would cost under 100$ and no need of CLA. Purchase film with the money saved.

 

[splitimageview]

Always been a fan of the 24/2.8 Nikkor with CRC. Plentiful and cheap, and a zillion body options.

Scored highly on Mike Johnston's bokeh list

 

[Addy101]

Well, this must be a contender:
Minolta X700 with Minolta MD/MC 24/2.8

- The X700 was a electronic marvel, but easy to use and intuitive for a low price. If you want something more classic, I would go XE or SRT.
- The Minolta 24/2.8 is supposed to be the same lens as the Leica R 24/2.8 - even if this isn't true, it still is a great lens.

But I expect everybody will mention his favorite brand.

 

[back alley]

i had an x700, very nice rig...
i'm thinking something more basic and less electronic...

but still open to all suggestions.

 

[LynnL]

F3 and the 24 2.8

 

[Bill Clark]

If not the primary camera, please consider pinhole.

I recently bought one from Freestyle and the camera takes medium format film.

You can choose, size of film and how it's made such as materials that varies price.

Fun with my photography again!

http://www.freestylephoto.biz/category/23-Cameras-and-Accessories/Film-Cameras?mfg[]=157

I bought this one a while ago:

http://www.freestylephoto.biz/1466-Zero-Image-2000-Basic-6x6-Wood-Pinhole-Camera

 

[skibeerr]

i had an x700, very nice rig...
i'm thinking something more basic and less electronic...

but still open to all suggestions.

XD7/11, still electronic but in a good way.

and yes the Rokkor 24mm 2.8.

 

[kshapero]

Nikon F (meter less) and Nikkor 24/2.8. Sharp, tight, no electronics. Loyal as a dog.

 

[Larry H-L]

Nikon FM2n and 24mm f2.8 Nikkor.

 

[FrankS]

Film? Joe? Yes!

 

[x-ray]

Nikon FM2n and 24mm f2.8 Nikkor.

Agree either the FM2 or FM2n. Nothing wrong with the FM either. If you want auto exposure too the FE or FE2.

There were 3 versions of the 24 f2.8. The non AI, the AI and AIs were all different formulas. The AIs is the best of the pack but none are bad.

If you want the most rugged body the F2 is the way to go.

 

[FrankS]

Is AE a requirement?
Is a built in meter a requirement?

Can't go wrong with Nikon: F, F2, F3, FE/FE2, FM/FM3, Nikkormats Ftn, Ft2, Ft3