>>4020992>maybe i want some 1960s SLR that has never even heard of lithium ion batteriesPentax MX is still cheap and has great lenses. It runs on normal batteries and doesn't have a meter that kills itself being exposed to light, if the batteries are dead, the camera still works. I had to buy a replacement because one body shit the bed and I was only out 60 bucks. You have a number of systems to choose from within that general period before electric shutters and auto exposure on SLRs became the norm. If you aren't afraid of electronics, 90s SLRs are dirt cheap and almost modern as far as AF and features go. I was afraid and the MX met my needs for the right price.
There are other options but they either aren't cheap or don't work out the ebay box and need hundreds for a refurb. Most TLRs, for example. Also, 60s cameras were already using meters and electrics for all but the cheapest or most professional kit.
