Cheap setup and film. During 2013 Kentmere 35mm rolls were all I could shoot. They were two bucks more affordable than Kodak. I was obsessed with their grain. It is harsh but in a gentle way.
My first 35mm SLR camera was found in the Chelsea flea market. You can find this camera now for under $100 on eBay. Chelsea Flea Market is worth stopping by. You can walk into the nostalgia portal with the characters who come every weekend religiously, down-to-earth people. This place has made me feel normal and welcomed.