A Camera That "You Just Like."
Dec 3, 2023 12:50:08 #
Alafoto
Loc: Montgomery, AL
EOS 630 and Mamiya 645. The 630 was my first autofocus camera and marked my departure from many years of Nikon, beginning with an "F" with "photomic" finder purchased at a PX in Vietnam for $106.
The Mamiya was my companion at more weddings than I can remember, never failed me, and with the power winder was quite easy to use for a medium format camera. The 80mm f/1.9 lens wasn't super sharp, but was great for candlelight portraits. The 2.8 was tack sharp, as were the 50mm and 110mm.
I envied my friends the use of their Hassys and that great glass, but I could not hold and use the boxy shape due to some issues with my left hand
The Mamiya was my companion at more weddings than I can remember, never failed me, and with the power winder was quite easy to use for a medium format camera. The 80mm f/1.9 lens wasn't super sharp, but was great for candlelight portraits. The 2.8 was tack sharp, as were the 50mm and 110mm.
I envied my friends the use of their Hassys and that great glass, but I could not hold and use the boxy shape due to some issues with my left hand
Dec 3, 2023 12:51:50 #
I like my Canon SX60HS due to its lightweight, great optical zoom, and fairly extensive shooting modes, Zeke
Dec 3, 2023 13:07:53 #
radiojohn wrote:
Stepping away from comparing specs, is there a cam... (show quote)
The last camera that I really liked was a film camera, Nikon N80. Since then, have owned several digital cameras that are OK to hold, but have yet to find one that I really liked to hold and use.
Dec 3, 2023 13:14:04 #
I like my Panasonic LUMIX LX100! Great little retro camera that is fun to use and has some cool built in filters. Can pocket carry in a jacket
Dec 3, 2023 13:27:44 #
Well I think this thread is about haptics largely, how cameras fit in our hands and pleasant operation in use. I’ve always loved the feel of the big Nikons my D2x with a 25-50 f3.5 isn’t used much but I just love to play with it.
Dec 3, 2023 13:50:35 #
russraman wrote:
For me it’s the Nikon Df whose retro design revived my passion for photography when I discovered it in 2015?
I really liked the Nikon Df when it came out - my only wish is that Nikon updated this camera over the years - higher res, better AF, etc. Of course we have the Zf today but not quite the same. The fact that the Df lacked any video abilities made it more of a real photographers camera. Somehow I am sort of a purist - I feel that video and stills should be shot on dedicated cameras.
Dec 3, 2023 13:51:56 #
radiojohn wrote:
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For everyday grab shots or very unique lighting situations, I Love my Canon RP. It was my first "Mirrorless" (26m) FF camera.
It takes very good exposures with very little input through the "Scene Mode" dial setting which has secondary settings such as Kids, Panning, Close-Up, Food, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control, Silent, Portrait, Group Photo, Landscape, and Sports. Now before you bust out in laughter, because you enjoy fiddling with your settings, it also has B, M, AV, TV, P, FV, A+, C1, C2, C3 and Movie Settings. Yes my Canon R5 is great, but I enjoy shooting with my RP. Besides I can set it to A+ or P and hand it to a relative and still get good pics. All in all my Canon RP still makes me . . .
Smile,
JimmyT Sends
Bravo Zulu RP
PS: Ken Rockwell sez it's the "World's Best Low-Cost Mirrorless Camera"
https://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/rp.htm
Dec 3, 2023 14:20:52 #
John Matthews
Loc: Wasilla, Alaska
Olympus E-620. For me it is almost perfect in it’s ergonomics, from it's size to the (I first thought gimmicky) very useful back lit buttons.
Dec 3, 2023 14:45:02 #
radiojohn wrote:
I really like my D7500, but I love my D500. Both are very capable cameras and fulfill all of my needs with my collection of lenses.Stepping away from comparing specs, is there a cam... (show quote)
D7500 with Sigma 105mm DG OS HSM Macro Lens
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D500 with Sigma 10-20 f/3.5 EX Lens
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D500 with Sigma 150-600 DG Contemporary Lens
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D7500 with Sigma 30mm DC f/1.4 Art Lens
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Dec 3, 2023 14:52:18 #
Dec 3, 2023 15:06:09 #
timcc
Loc: Virginia
I love my new Sony a6700, but my sentimental favorite will always be my old a6000. Small, light-weight and fun to use, it was my constant travel companion for years of globe-trotting. It may not see much use in the future, but I'll keep it just because I like it.
Dec 3, 2023 15:25:55 #
JeffL
Loc: New Jersey
This will sound sacrilegious. I own a Nikon D80, D5500, and a D850, and a bunch of lenses. When I’m traveling, going to a family event, or most other crowded areas, my Nikon Coolpix P7000 is my “just like it” choice. DSLR type controls, great IQ, adequate zoom, and small size. It just fits.
Dec 3, 2023 15:35:00 #
My modified 1957 Linhof Technika. I made some great images with this 4x5 camera and I have it on display in our gallery apartment.
Dec 3, 2023 17:26:01 #
wingclui44
Loc: CT USA
russraman wrote:
For me it’s the Nikon Df whose retro design revived my passion for photography when I discovered it in 2015?
I knew at the late 2013 and I instantly ordered it and never looked back! Before that I have been using the D200!
Dec 3, 2023 17:43:35 #
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