That camera is somewhat more akin to not only a legend, but also a weapon. Looking good!
From a proportional standpoint, it's my opinion that the Nikon D2x is one of the more beautiful cameras Nikon has produced. And as you said, this is a tough photography tool that is suitable for any battle. On the part of the camera sensor, as long as you do not exaggerate the ISO levels (800 and above), the results obtained from the camera are particularly impressive. And yes, I still shoot with a Nikon D2x, especially at times when I feel like shooting the rising moon. And these I do, accompanied by a 500 millimeter mirror lens and a monopod (and I don't always need the latter).That camera is somewhat more akin to not only a legend, but also a weapon. Looking good!
I agree this looks great and is probably a joy to use! I personally dislike self timers on the front as well.I like the minimalist look..
i have been enjoying the rollei so far - got it from RFF classifieds 🙂That's a great little Rollei - the slice of toast looks larger! Possibly the best iteration of the Rollei 35; its got the 'fast' f2.8 version of the Sonnar 40mm and the match needle meter on the top. In black paint it looks great, and no corner dents which they seem vulnerable to. Nice (and the breakfast/brunch) 👍
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Here is my "custom" M2.
Some years ago I acquired a spare M2 body shell. I stripped off the vulcanite, removed the camera strap lugs, self-timer, frame-line preview lever, and small chrome lug (external flash locator lug?) on the camera side opposite the base plate locator lug. Plugged all the holes with fuel tank repair putty (sets rock hard) and recovered it with a custom cut leatherette to suit. I then swapped this shell for the original body shell which I still have.
I like the minimalist look - kind of like an M1 and it's very comfortable to hold in the hand. Not having strap lugs isn't a problem as I only use a wrist strap screwed into the tripod socket on all of my cameras. The frame lines still change according to which lens is mounted.
It's nice to have a camera that you have made your own.
Coffee is Aldi instant freeze dried - I have to afford my cameras somehow!
It was around 2005-2006 and I was about to make the jump to digital, permanently. I had sold all my film cameras except for my Bessa rangefinders and lenses. I took a long, hard look at buying a Zeiss Ikon from a friend of mine. Ultimately, right before I bought it, I changed my mind one last time, and sold off all my film gear and bought a Nikon D2H and D1x. Both of those cameras served me well for years, but I have always thought about that Ikon, and wondered 'what if?" Beautiful camera. and the coffee you make sounds wonderful, charging rhino and all... 😎My $0.50 hand-made coffee machine -aluminum, of course. I usually fill it with a local coffee blend of 60% Arabica and 40% Robusta beans. This particular blend has the bouquet of a charging rhino.
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