The Best Cameras Under $200

Great film cameras are cheap. These are the best under two hundred.

The Pentax K1000 is the classic. Simple, manual, built like a tank. Perfect for learning.

The Minolta X700 is more advanced. Aperture priority, a great lens system, still affordable.

The Nikon FM10 is compact and reliable. A great travel camera.

Canon AE 1 is popular for a reason. It is easy to use and produces excellent photos.

The Olympus OM 1 is tiny and beautiful. A pocketable film camera with pro lenses.

Check the light seals and shutter before buying. These cameras are old. Service costs more than the camera.

The camera matters less than the eye behind it. Buy one and shoot.