If You Could Only Choose One Camera For The Rest Of Your Life Which One Would It Be?
Jun 19, 2017 11:46:39 #
For me it's actually easy to get the camera I would use for life. 42 years ago I started out with the Nikon F2AS and that was good for life until someone stole it from me. So I bought the Nikon F3HP and that was also good for life but then sometimes around 1985 someone dear to me needed some money and I didn't have it so I decided that I rather see my beloved camera go. Forward to 2002 when I had money I got a Nikon F5 and this was a mistake. I could live with it but I found I liked the F3 much better so I got me a used F3HP. That's good until I had to go digital.
Jun 19, 2017 11:48:09 #
BebuLamar wrote:
For me it's actually easy to get the camera I woul... (show quote)
Nice. You know what you want and have stuck to your guns.
Jun 19, 2017 12:01:24 #
I could only have one camera. No question Pentax K-1000. I have one for 33+ years, still going great and I got it second hand back 33 years ago. You can use it with out battery. Battery is only for light meter in camera, if the meter should go use 16 rulers of light. Lenses for Pentax K-1000 are found around for very little money. Known what speed film you use, take what every picture you want. You don't have to have PhD to work it. Quinn 4
Jun 19, 2017 12:08:12 #
I would probably use my Olympus Trip 35 for it's simplicity...no batteries and all can be fixed if necessary.
This is assuming that film and chemicals are available in the future :)
This is assuming that film and chemicals are available in the future :)
Jun 19, 2017 12:25:54 #
For me, it would have to be a camera I'd feel reasonably confident that it will still be operational (or at least easily repairable) 20, 30 years from now. So probably not a digital camera. Too many electronic components in them that can go bad, and from my experience, LCD display screens seem to have a somewhat limited lifespan. (Without the screen, a digital camera is just about useless.)
Perhaps a Rolleiflex or the like.
Perhaps a Rolleiflex or the like.
Jun 19, 2017 12:39:20 #
Jun 19, 2017 12:40:25 #
Jim Bob wrote:
Please elaborate on the reasons for your choice if you wish.
I would probably choose a 1" sensor superzoom with a fast lens with close up capability if not macro. It would cost less than $1K and need no additional accessories.
If I had no equipment at all and was choosing a camera today that is what I would buy. I think I could do much of what I can with my current equipment with help from LR CC.
I'm tempted...
Jun 19, 2017 12:52:22 #
Jun 19, 2017 13:26:33 #
[quote=BebuLamar]If I can easily and economically buy and process film it would be a Nikon F3HP which I already have.
I have two F3HP with motor drives, interested?
I have two F3HP with motor drives, interested?
Jun 19, 2017 13:36:02 #
I would have to say my Canon 5DIV. I'm not sure I would want to give it up even for a 1DxII. The 5DIV is the best all-around camera I have ever owned.
Jun 19, 2017 13:36:42 #
Jim Bob wrote:
Please elaborate on the reasons for your choice if you wish.
Would that pick be a free camera , as paying for it out of your own pocket ,you would have a different out come if it was free , as then
You would get the hasablads and pentax 645. And the other that cost $35000 or more that most only dream of ,
Jun 19, 2017 13:38:15 #
A quick reply would be -- The camera I currently own -- Which continues to be a true statement --- However my recently acquired Canon 5Ds is so totally superior to all my previous cameras --- Nothing in past use comes close to it's incredible detail & that detail only gets even better when you crop -- I assumed prior to it's purchase that hand holding @ slow shutter speeds would be problematic -- This has proven not to be the case -- Have submitted a series of Airshow & low light photos that prove otherwise --- A great overall camera that will continue to be the Best Camera Ever -- That is only up to the time "THEY" of course come up with something better
Jun 19, 2017 14:17:25 #
IBM wrote:
Would that pick be a free camera , as paying for it out of your own pocket ,you would have a different out come if it was free , as then
You would get the hasablads and pentax 645. And the other that cost $35000 or more that most only dream of ,
You would get the hasablads and pentax 645. And the other that cost $35000 or more that most only dream of ,
If you can get your dream there is no warranty you will stick with it for life. There is a reason for why things are only in your dream.
Jun 19, 2017 14:19:17 #
[quote=blue-ultra]
No thanks! Mine is in perfect condition. I just need to find replacement cells to rebuild my battery pack. I rebuild it once 6 years ago and it needs to be rebuild again now.
BebuLamar wrote:
If I can easily and economically buy and process film it would be a Nikon F3HP which I already have.
I have two F3HP with motor drives, interested?
I have two F3HP with motor drives, interested?
No thanks! Mine is in perfect condition. I just need to find replacement cells to rebuild my battery pack. I rebuild it once 6 years ago and it needs to be rebuild again now.
Jun 19, 2017 14:52:53 #
Well my choice would not be a digital since electronics won't last a lifetime. Out of cameras I own, it would be my Rollei or my 4x5 Graflex. If I could have any, it would be a Leica rangefinder. But not wanting to count on film being available for my lifetime, the final choice would be an 8x10 view.
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