A Camera That "You Just Like."
Dec 3, 2023 17:57:29 #
Dec 3, 2023 18:04:40 #
etaoin
Loc: Wichita, KS
I have the D850 and good lenses, but my favorite is the D750 with battery grip and the 24-120 f/4G kit lens. Perfect walkabout setup, in my opinion. The popup flash comes in handy for fill flash when needed.
Dec 3, 2023 18:29:33 #
RightOnPhotography
Loc: Quebec,QC
radiojohn wrote:
Stepping away from comparing specs, is there a cam... (show quote)
Since you are talking about Pentax, I loved my Pentax K-1.
Dec 3, 2023 19:29:18 #
lesmyers
Loc: old town maine
And the Nikon F2. I have Canon EOS cameras, and I am always a little surprised when I pick up and use the F2- heavy! But gee- solid!
Dec 3, 2023 20:13:37 #
My 1952 Ikoflex 1a. It belonged to my late Father. It is in fantastic condition. Full disclosure... I haven't shot one frame with it since about 1960. Why? Because it is a PITA to use. It is a slow, very methodical type of camera.
My day to day camera is a Nikon Z9. And I LOVE it!
My day to day camera is a Nikon Z9. And I LOVE it!
Dec 3, 2023 20:23:03 #
Wyantry
Loc: SW Colorado
radiojohn wrote:
Stepping away from comparing specs, is there a cam... (show quote)
It may be amusing, but the cameras I really liked the best were, in order:
A). My first 35mm - a Pentax Spotmatic. The match-needle was good and gave a nice visual indication of exposure. A real pain to change lenses (screw thread), but solid & reliable. Survived Viet Nam, 1968 - ‘69. (*)
B). Canon Pellix — >See. >Point. >Shoot. No mirror-flop. Full view all the time. Great.
And,
C). Pentax Optio W90 GPS— Pocket camera. 12Mp. Not “great” quality pictures, but adequate. GPS is a great bonus. (And GPS is why I got it — to take photographs of geological features with location-tags). Waterproof as well.
And,
D). Canon 60D — The current workhorse. Adapted to microscope use via Live View on iPad. Great!
And,
NIKONOS II w/ two lenses & UW Flash. Solid. Heavy.
(*) In Viet Nam: got Bronica S2A+ three lenses & Hasselblad 500C w/ two lenses. Customs officer was REALLY upset when I came through — could not charge duties! Should have kept the Hassie . . . .
Dec 3, 2023 23:27:29 #
radiojohn wrote:
I have several cameras. Which camera do I like the best? The one I am holding. ;)Stepping away from comparing specs, is there a cam... (show quote)
When I go out shooting, for me picking the camera is more a matter of which lens I want to use. Lately I have been picking Nikon Z lenses a lot.
Dec 4, 2023 00:45:20 #
Cany143
Loc: SE Utah
If I could somehow meld my 5"x7" Deardorf, one of my Nikon F3HPs, and either of my current mirrored or mirrorless digital cameras (whose brand names are not worth mentioning here because that info is not relevant) together, it would be the ONE and ONLY camera I'd snag to accompany me while on a trip to the Post Office.
But I can't. Because that's not possible.
But today, I snagged --instead of snagging what among my present shooters would be considered the 'best' of my gear-- the 'least' of the lot because, being Sunday (--and had I'd gone there [which I did not], the door of the Post Office would be unlocked, my mailbox would be accessible, and there'd be no mail today--) the camera (ok, the 'system' of body and lenses) I grabbed was the 'least' of my cameras. And I hadn't used it in a while.
I'll be posting a shot that my 'least' of cameras shot anon. That shot is absolutely the best shot I shot today. And nobody'll be able to tell it apart from my usual fare. (Or maybe they will because there's people in it for a change.)
But I can't. Because that's not possible.
But today, I snagged --instead of snagging what among my present shooters would be considered the 'best' of my gear-- the 'least' of the lot because, being Sunday (--and had I'd gone there [which I did not], the door of the Post Office would be unlocked, my mailbox would be accessible, and there'd be no mail today--) the camera (ok, the 'system' of body and lenses) I grabbed was the 'least' of my cameras. And I hadn't used it in a while.
I'll be posting a shot that my 'least' of cameras shot anon. That shot is absolutely the best shot I shot today. And nobody'll be able to tell it apart from my usual fare. (Or maybe they will because there's people in it for a change.)
Dec 4, 2023 00:59:52 #
I’m totally satisfied with my Canon 5D4 and 5DSR. They do everything I ask of them. If I was rich and infamous I don’t know if I’d upgrade. They are like a good woman. Would I divorce her for just a minor flaw?
Dec 4, 2023 05:44:38 #
ImageCreator wrote:
I’m totally satisfied with my Canon 5D4 and 5DSR. They do everything I ask of them. If I was rich and infamous I don’t know if I’d upgrade. They are like a good woman. Would I divorce her for just a minor flaw?
I am not an upgrade kind of guy but...I know you didn't say I do when the priest said "till dead do us part" when you bought the camera.
Dec 4, 2023 07:38:35 #
whfowle
Loc: Tampa first, now Albuquerque
When I shoot film, it is my Nikon FM2n. Digital is my Fujifilm X-T1. Simple to use, light and easy to carry everywhere. These work for 90% of what I shoot.
Dec 4, 2023 08:24:59 #
Strodav wrote:
The body I most enjoy using is a Nikon D7200 24mp DX. I have a few bodies including a D850 and Z9 and both have features well beyond the capabilities of the D7200, but I get a smile on my face when I can use the D7200.
There is something about a D7200 that makes me grab for it, often leaving newer, more expensive cameras at home.
With one camera I can spend a day with just the 35mm F/1.8 dx and a 500mm F/5.6 pf.
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Dec 4, 2023 08:52:18 #
radiojohn wrote:
Stepping away from comparing specs, is there a cam... (show quote)
Even though I enjoy shooting with my Fuji X100V, I have more confidence with my (neglected) XT-2 than any others I own. With my favorite lens (16-55) attached, It’s (now considered) big and heavy, but still soooo reliable…..that makes it my all-time favorite!
Dec 4, 2023 09:28:51 #
mffox wrote:
I'm stuck on my Olympus PEN-F. It just feels right, reminds me of my film days with an Olympus Pen.
I thought hard about buying the digital Pen-F just because I love my film Pen FT - a camera I used up until starting digital. For most of my photography in those years - family travel and kids growing up - half-frame was all I needed, fit my budget and quality needs, and the camera was small, light, and comfortable to use. It also had a distinctive mirror and shutter noise unlike any other.
Dec 4, 2023 09:36:24 #
radiojohn wrote:
Stepping away from comparing specs, is there a cam... (show quote)
I loved my Canon T3i - which is now being loved by my granddaughter. Great all-round camera.
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