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I dont think the question is about "most used" or "go to" cameras. This is about irrational attachment. A great example was the reply about hanging on to an old original 5D, a very likeable but not highly productive box. I feel the same about my 5D2, but I never use it ... I just like it. Theres no good reason to use it anymore. Its a likeable old dog that just sleeps by the fire.

My LEAST used camera is my "I just like it" camera. Given the minimal use, "just liking it" is the only reason its still around. Its also very likeably small and easy to tote, which is important cuz I almost never really use it, mostly just occasionally tote it. Very rare occasional easy-tote result attached below !

My most used camera is not especially "Likeable" but its very productive.

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dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

PHRubin wrote: "I still return to my Canon SX50 HS bridge camera occasionally. I took a great shot of the eclipse back in '17 with it. The zoom range is better than anything I have in my ILCs and is so much lighter than what would be required to get 1200mm (35 equiv) angle of view with them. It stands atop a tripod looking out at my back yard waiting for a good bird shot."

Yes, the SX50s of the world must be gathered and destroyed, they are a direct threat to the FF camera industry. The speck in your eye sensor should not yield such amazingly excellent images and the lens system replaces a bag of DSLR glass. The problem with Bridge cameras is that they are bulky compared to hide-in-the-pocket compacts. Ms Stokes is a professional Birdtographer, with many published books to her credit.
http://stokesbirdingblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/canon-sx-50-hs-for-bird-photography-i.html

I have the typical DSLR with a bag of lenses, but it gathers dust because I have a Panasonic TZ100 1" sensor camera that does more tricks than a three-ring circus. With a small adapter, it will take adjunct lenses and filters.

This compact camera replaces my first [1961] 35mm love the Beltica Balda made by Belfoca Optic Belca Werk Dresden

Fstop12 Loc: Kentucky

I know I shouldn't be making this comment in this group but my go to camera these days is my IPhone 13 Pro Max. My IPhone is lightweight, and fun to use. The only other time I use my Nikon is when I get in the mood to shoot startrails.

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yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey

I've had many cameras but my sentimental favorite was and is the Nikon D3S.

BebuLamar

The 43-86mm f/3.5 was quite popular back in the days but I didn't have one. Now I heard that some say it's the worst Nikon lens ever.

tomad Loc: North Carolina

My Sony RX10 IV. I also have a Sony A7III full frame but the one I grab most often for the shear versatility and fun of using it is the RX10.

mvetrano2 Loc: Commack, NY

The camera that I liked the most was one that I sold in order to change from DSLR to mirrorless, and I miss it. It was a Canon SL1, very small, light and easy to carry around. Believe it, or not, I go on Ebay almost daily looking for an inexpensive (less than $100) SL1, and would buy it in an instant just to have and use occasionally. I have a very small and light R10, but it is not the same to hold and use as the SL1, and my R6 is the one I use when I feel a need for a more superior camera for specific instances.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I use most often my Olympus EM-10 D Mk II. I do not know if that means she is my favorite camera. My D7000 is another tool I use very often and believe it or not, my full frame camera the Nikon D610 is the one that hardly see any use.

I wanted to say that there is nothing wrong liking an old camera, be it film or digital. Nothing sophisticated is needed to shoot landscapes and portraits although many will argue that many MP is very important. I once owned a Nikon D2H, only 4.2 MP and that camera was very capable of beautiful enlargements.

If you ask me I would say use what you have and if you like your camera it is even better.

Rab-Eye Loc: Indiana

Fuji X series. My old X-T1 goes everywhere with me. I love the X-T4, but if I had to pick one favorite it would be my old X-H1.

dleebrick Loc: Indian Land, South Carolina

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

I'm loving my new Canon R3. But my all-time favorite is probably either my Elan 7e or my EOS 3 (both film cameras).

CWW Loc: North Jersey

My Sony A7711 is my favorite go to. Heavy, built like a tank it serve’s it’s purpose well, makes me happy with the results.

FrumCA

I'm leaning more and more towards defaulting to the camera on my Samsung Galaxy S3 Ultra. It's always available and takes great photos.

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No problem. Your Nikon is then the camera you keep around just cuz you "like it" and thaz what the thread is all about.

Your "go to" (phone, SLR , drone, whatever) is of no consequence here.

Ava'sPapa Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

My all-time favorite was the first SLR that I ever bought back in the early 80's. It was an Olympus OM 10 and I really liked the way my photos came out. As I recall it had an option to shot manual. My favorite...and I've had many since then.