How Old Is Your Favorite Camera??
Nov 10, 2014 09:27:20 #
A Nikon F, bought in 1967 with one nights nickel-anti poker winnings. My first SLR but not the hook starting me on a lifetime of photography (that was my father's Argus C3). I don't use it too often now but it is still kicking and has never needed a visit to the doctor. ;-)
Nov 10, 2014 09:36:34 #
I still have my Pentax Spotmatic, bought in the 70's I would guess. Use it once in a very great while. Also have two Nikon F5 bodies, the first of which was bought whenever they were released. Still a favorite, which I use occasionally with chrome film, is my Mamiya 645, manual focus. Bought it new whenever and am actually thinking of expanding my lens collection for it since they are so cheap now. My oldest dslr is a D3 which is used almost everyday Along with my D4s. I tend not to keep these as long as long as the latest version has something that I want (or is that need)! I just sold my D700 and two D2H bodies.
Nov 10, 2014 09:40:08 #
balticvid
Loc: Queens now NJ
My 49 year old (1965) LEICA M3. It never failed me. Built like a Tiger Tank.
Nov 10, 2014 09:44:42 #
jaygreen55 wrote:
Lightroom handles the D2X just fine
I shoot tethered in the studio, so I need Capture. The version of Capture that works with the D2X doesn't work with newer computers, and the version of Capture that works with the newer computers doesn't support the D2X.
Nov 10, 2014 09:50:04 #
Emp
Loc: new york state nassau county
Minolta SRT 101 black body 1.4 lens. Bought back in 1972. It is still working fine and never needed a repair.
Nov 10, 2014 09:56:09 #
a sony a-200 10 yrs, a sony a-550 7 yrs,a sony a-850 3 yrs, and a pentax 645D 4 yrs old all still in use. I just picked up 2 bridge cameras last month. i'm 76 yrs old , so unless I get a bad case of GAS, I should be good for another 25 yrs.
Nov 10, 2014 10:05:53 #
My oldest film is a Miranda Sensorex. Fabulous camera and among the sharpest lenses. Been shooting Minolta for past 40 yrs. or more. Digital I have a Minolta 7D which is 11 yrs. old and has been a real workhorse for me. Since I have a lot of Minolta gear I bought throughout the yrs. I now shoot Sony because it al retro fits. I currently have a Sony A700 and The A77. Also have a Fuiji X20 for a carry everywhere camera.
Nov 10, 2014 10:07:46 #
Neubee wrote:
For those that use a favorite camera,how old is it and do you plan on keeping it for some time to come or are you planning to upgrade soon??
Nikon D800. 2 1/2 yrs will keep it a long time.
Also have a D300 for 5 years and will keep it too.
Love them both.
Nov 10, 2014 10:12:49 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
Canon 5D MK III which I've had for 4 or 5 years now. It's all the FF I could ask for. I also own the 7D which I will probably update to the 7D MK II someday. Of course that upgrade may have to compete with the release of the Canon 100-400mm L series II lens. On the other hand, if they price it at $2K or above, I'll probably pass.
Time flies when you're having fun! :-) Canon 5d Mk II released in Nov 2008, 6 years ago this month. Canon 5d Mk III released Mar 2012, not yet 3 years? :thumbup: Not that it matters, of course. It all depends on what you do with it, not how long you've had it and you do some excellent stuff with yours.
Nov 10, 2014 10:14:05 #
Nov 10, 2014 10:24:53 #
Neubee wrote:
For those that use a favorite camera,how old is it and do you plan on keeping it for some time to come or are you planning to upgrade soon??
I replaced my Nikon D50 with a D300 in 2008 and it is still going strong. No plans to replace yet. I got my first camera, a Kodak Duo-flex in 1953 and, shortly after, I got a Kodak Pony 828 which I used for many years, then went through Petri and Miranda and finally into Nikon in 1980---several different models always upgrading with the very best GAS motives until my D300 in 2008.
Nov 10, 2014 10:34:44 #
Billynikon
Loc: Atlanta
A 1955 Leica M3 that my uncle left me. Has a 50mm 1.4 lens and I can't afford anymore but that one does fine work
Nov 10, 2014 10:36:20 #
4x5 Graphic View and 4x5 Speed Graphic. Use same lenses, film holders, tripod and light meter only problem is that with their weight and bulk I don't take them more than a couple hundred yards from the car, that's why I plan on a D810 soon.
Nov 10, 2014 10:49:22 #
Nov 10, 2014 10:52:55 #
Swamp Gator wrote:
One week old today. My 7D MK II came in last Monday. It's my favorite camera.
Ditto! Before that my favorite was my 7D which I've owned for about 3 years.
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