EOS 1000 FN

Fallen Hero · 27 Jun 2006 at 23:43

I'm keen to get back into using slide film. Had a 50e few years ago. Liked that camera very much. Have a middle of the road digital cam but miss my 35mm slide film days. I was looking to buy second hand, a eos 50e or eos 5 from one of the online shops. Maybe even stretch to a eos1. However, my brother in law advised me a friend of his has a eos 1000 fn for sale, along with 2 lens. 80x200 possibly canon, and 35x105, also possibly canon. I have searched for a few reviews on this camera and it seems okay. However, before I take the plunge, can anyone help with guidance? I like the feel of larger cameras and don't mind lugging the weight around. Also these 2 lens, I've searched on the net but cannot see any info about them. Will be looking at this kit tomorrow evening. £150.00 is the asking price, but my brother in law says maybe offer £100.00 if I like the look of this kit. Some advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

Alex53 · 28 Jun 2006 at 06:29

Nice camera. I dont know about the lenses, but I bought this camera for £11 a few weeks ago.

FakeSnake · 28 Jun 2006 at 09:28

Damn, 150 quid... I gave my 1000fn, a couple of lenses and some accessories away to a fellow member here! I changed to Nikon and digital and decided I had no use for it.
I used to love my 1000fn, for the frice at the time I purchased it, it was a great camera.
I tend to see them 2nd hand in my local camera shop for about £70-90 body only.

dod · 28 Jun 2006 at 09:58

Alex53 said:
Nice camera. I dont know about the lenses, but I bought this camera for £11 a few weeks ago.

That's about the value of them now, I've still got mine from when they first came out.

As far as the total value of the set is concerned you could probably be patient and pick the whole lot up for about the £100 at auction so no more than that really.

The lenses are okay, they've got a review of the 80-200 at the-digital-picture.com

Fallen Hero · 28 Jun 2006 at 10:17

Thanks for the advice everyone. Seems this kit on offer may well be over priced. I may go for another 50e or eos 5 and look around for better lens. I checked out that link the-digital-picture.com and there is some good info re lens. Thanks again.

Fallen Hero · 29 Jun 2006 at 00:19

Okay, just an update. Looked at kit on offer this evening.

Both Lens are Cannon:

80-200
35-103 usm

Camera feels nice to hold, seems well made.
May be able to get him to come down to £80.00