The most beautiful SLR, and DSLR's ever made.
May 8, 2015 09:40:45 #
Jim Bob wrote:
Minolta Maxxumm 7000.
Now that's more like it!
May 8, 2015 09:43:10 #
Peterff wrote:
Now that's more like it!
You "likes" that, huh? Guess I decided to succumb to the madness this time. But don't get spoiled.
May 8, 2015 09:50:17 #
pith wrote:
I have a very shallow question for you all. What i... (show quote)
The Canon F-1 is a classic SLR design
May 8, 2015 09:50:41 #
Bazbo
Loc: Lisboa, Portugal
pith wrote:
I have a very shallow question for you all. What i... (show quote)
This is a very interesting question and one I have never considered given that I am a "camera as a tool" guy.
So when I consider the "beauty" of an SLR it is a little hard for me to separate form from function.
That being said, I am going to vote for the Hasselblad 500 C/M, circa late '70s.
At first look,it appears to be no more than a simple little box. But with a lens and film back attached, it is perfectly designed to be held in the palm of your hand, perfectly balanced and the controls of the camera are are perfectly designed and placed with absolutely everything you need and nothing that you don't need.
Simple, elegant, beautiful.
May 8, 2015 10:05:15 #
I'm going to have to say my favorite is my special made Sony birding camera. The only drawback is sometimes the birds want to eat the camera.
May 8, 2015 10:11:06 #
NormanHarley wrote:
Beauty is indeed in the eye of the beholder. Some ... (show quote)
I know I lusted over the boxy Nikon F. I just could not afford one. - Dave
May 8, 2015 10:15:20 #
Back in 2009, Michael Reichmann did a review of the Leica S2, and he said this, "I once read a review of a new Mercedes in a car magazine which described it as having been 'carved from a solid block of unobtainium.' Thats how the S2 feels to me. I dont think that Ive ever described a camera assensuous, but with the S2 Im tempted to. Though its a large camera, it feels 'right' in ones hands. Every photographer that I handed the S2 had the same reaction an instant smile."
May 8, 2015 10:16:22 #
Bazbo wrote:
This is a very interesting question and one I have... (show quote)
I would say the Hasselblad wins.
May 8, 2015 10:17:29 #
Darkroom317 wrote:
I would say the Hasselblad wins.
Hasselblad Lunar with wood grip :thumbup:
May 8, 2015 10:20:14 #
May 8, 2015 10:24:12 #
Jim Bob wrote:
Find a job or something productive to do with your free time.
Don't be a hatter. Love somebody!
May 8, 2015 10:25:02 #
JohnSwanda wrote:
This discussion would be more interesting if people would find and post a photo of the cameras they are talking about.
Here's the Contax RTS. Originally it had black leather on the body, but that got scuffed and aged over time. People still sell replacement "skins" cut to shape, and this one got it's black leather replaced with something called "Purple Lizard". How weird is that!
Contax RTS circa 1975
Canon AE-1 circa 1976
Canon T90 circa 1986
May 8, 2015 10:27:06 #
Perhaps the Nikon Df. Revives fond memories of my long past film days. ;)
May 8, 2015 10:30:18 #
James56 wrote:
... special made Sony birding camera ...
Was this special "factory" made or special "home" made ... either way it is remarkable ...
Bob S
May 8, 2015 10:32:26 #
LFingar wrote:
It's a valid question for a photography forum. Perhaps you should take your own advice and not waste your time replying to topics you have no interest in.
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