5 & 5: Share Your 5 Favorite NEW Cams & Your 5 Favorite Classic Cameras

[CameraQuest]

What are your favorite 5 New in production Cameras?
What are your favorite 5 Discontinued and or Classic Cameras ?

Time for head scratching and sharing your pics with others.


Stephen

 

[mfunnell]

New production cameras:

1. M type 240


2. Canon EOS 5DmkIII. I don't own one, but I'd like to if I could bring myself to afford it. The closest I have is the 5D original:


3. Canon EOS 7DMkII. I'll buy one, when they become available, to replace my EOS 50D:


4. Leica MP. I'd like to have one, but I don't and can't really justify it. But I'd still like to have one...

5. The Leica S. I can dream, can't I?


Classic Cameras:

1. Hexar RF. I own two of them so I must like them...


2. Leica M3.


3. Olympus OM4-T. I don't have much taken with mine that I've posted online but it was my long-standing stalwart for many years. A photo of my camera is on Wikepedia:


4. Rolleicord Vb. I haven't used this as much as I should, but plan to change that...


5. Olympus XA2. Small and convenient...


...Mike

 

[Ko.Fe.]

I have no interest in any new in production.

Original Smena is like UFO thing,
IIf incredible quality and simple,
FED-2 it is my family thing,
M4-2 nice and made in Canada.
nothing for #5 yet.

 

[_lou_]

New cameras :
-Sony's A900 which is my current digital camera
-Voigtländer Bessa R3A
-Bronica RF645 if that qualifies as recent
-Chamonix 45N1 for the lightweightness
-...

Classic
- Spotmatic F
- Pentax MX
- Bronica GS-1
- Rolleiflex
- Maybe an M4 could make it to this list if I could be bothered to spare the cash

 

[Frontman]

Newer cameras are the D700, Fuji X-Pro, Pentax MX-1, the Lumix LX-7, and my iPhone.

Older cameras are my Nikon SP, Rolleiflex 2.8F, Nikon F2 Titan, Nikon F, and Olympus Pen W.

 

[Pioneer]

New

My number one favorite new production camera has to be the Leica Monochrom (photo above.) I know, it probably isn't brand new anymore but it is to me.

After that comes my new M-A. So new I don't even have it yet.

Since it is still in production I guess that the M9 also fits.

Classic

Tied for number one on my personal list right now is the Leica Null. Mine is a limited edition reproduction so perhaps it belongs above, but it is no longer produced. I have to say, if the originals were this fun to use it is no wonder that Leica became so big.

The Zeiss Ikon would have gone to the top until just a few months ago when it was discontinued. I guess it is now a classic, but such a wonderful classic it is. I am sure I'll catch heck for this but I think this is what the M should have become.

Third on the list of favorite classics is my Zeiss Ikoflex Favorit. Though many here favor the Rolleiflex I have to say I am very happy with the Favorit's image quality.






Fourth on my list of favorite classics are the Barnack gems. Any one of them will do, they all have that something special that makes working with them a treat, even today.

Finally comes my Fuji GA645 Professional. It is truly the ultimate point and shoot.

 

[dof]

I can't pick 5 current production cameras, as I haven't used many.

My fave new model is definitely the Leica M-Monochrom.
The Holga 120N is another classic.
The Arca-Swiss F-Line C deserves esteemed mention.

Of older production cameras, I have to call out these as having been instrumental in achieving my better work:

Hasselblad 500 C/M
Leica M6 TTL
Nikon FM2n
Olympus Stylus

I haven't used that many out-of-production models either. It appears that I tend to be a serial monogamist when it comes to cameras.

 

[yossarian123]

Current:

1. Monochrom. Without a doubt the finest images I've ever seen come from a camera. Yes, I know it's not the camera.
2. OMD E-M1 - amazing camera, amazing Olympus and Panasonic glass. The 25mm Summilux is a real treat to use.
3. M9 - still has the chops
4. Nikon D700 - my first full frame digital, along with a 50mm 1.2 AIS.

Older:
1. M7 - probably the best M for fast street shooting.
2. M4/MP - M4 because it's the most elegant. Just super slick, has all the right modifications from the M3/M2 to make it much faster to use. (MP to me feels closer to my M4 than an M3)
3. M3 - my first M camera
4. Rolleiflex 3.5F - pry this sucker out of my cold dead hands.
5. Nikon F6 - Pretty sure I never had a bad exposure using Matrix. The best meter I've ever used.

 

[Juan Valdenebro]

Ten... More than I use and really love... But honestly there are 5 cameras I have liked the most in my life, and they're all good for different things, so I guess I'll keep using them... I like my Hasselblad and my Arca Swiss a lot, but small cameras are the best ones:
New: Bessa R4M, Bessa R3A, Bessa T.
Classic: Konica Hexar AF, Nikon FE2.
Cheers,
Juan

 

[mrjr]

I'm far behind most of you guys, but I'll talk about what I know.

New:
- The Fuji X100S: on paper, at least, pretty nearly perfect camera, with a superlative lens.
- Olympus OM-D E-M5: my workhorse with the Zuiko 17mm or Summicron 25. It never disappoints.
- Lomo LC-Wide: crazy wide and wicked fun
- I imagine I'd really like the Sony RX1. 😉

Classic:
- Konica Auto S3: as good as it gets for a fast 35 on a budget
- Olympus XA: tiny and delightful
- Konica Hexar AF: what dreams are made of
- Nikon L35AF: the poor man's Hexar, if there is one. Fiddly flash, but otherwise a better shooter than most any other 35mm compact
- I imagine I'd really love a Fuji GA645i and an Olympus OM-2n 😉

 

[CMur12]

I'm still shooting classic film cameras and have no experience with current production models. I have watched with some interest the following:

1. Fuji APS-C models: X100S/T, XPro-1, XE-2, or XT-1.
2. Nikon DX: D7100 or D5300
3. Nikon FX: D810 or D750
4. Sigma DSLRs with the Foveon sensor

Favorite Classic Cameras (currently in use):

1. Minolta Autocord CdS-III TLR
2. Mamiya C330f TLR
3. Rolleiflex T TLR
4. Minolta SR-T 102 SLR
5. Pentax Spotmatic II SLR

Honorable Mention: Canonet GIII 17 QL (used mainly for travel)

- Murray

 

[Dirk]

New:
1) Panasonic Lumix GM5
2) Sony A7
3) Ricoh GRD IV
4) Nikon D700
5) Canon 6D

Old:
1) Minox 35GT
2) Nikon F
3) Canon AE-1 Program
4) Contax RX
5) Ricoh 500G
6) Nikon N80
7) Leica M3
8) Contax IIIa

 

[nongfuspring]

New:

Ricoh GR
Fuji x-pro1
x100s/t
5D mkiii
A7

Old:

Contax 139
Contax RX
Contax T2
M3
Canon P

 

[maddoc]

NEW:

Leica M7
Leica M
Leica M240
Leica M-A
Iphone5s

Classic:
Leica M4-2/M4-P
Leica IIIb
Hasselblad XPAN
Linhoff Technika IV
Rolleiflex 3.5 C

 

[GaryLH]

New
- Sigma DP Quattro
- Sony A7
- Ricoh GR
- Fuji XP1
- Panasonic GX7

Old
- Contax T
- Minolata/Leica CL
- Voitlander Bessa II
- Voitlander Perkeo II
- Baby Linhof

Sample shot from DP2 Quattro, local SPCA - cropped to remove kennel bars. Shot in small raw..mode. Extracted jpg is equivelent to shooting w/ a 5mp sensor (15 foveon speak).

Gary

 

[kehng]

There are at least 5 new production cameras I would like to try but haven't so can't qualify as my favourites (yet).

My 5 new:
- Canon 5D MkII
- Leica M9
- Leica M7
- Hasselblad XPan
- Mamiya 7

5 classic:
- Leica M3
- Rolleiflex 2.8
- Leica M5
- Leica IIIG
- Hasselblad 500c

 

[Silva Lining]

My 5 new:

1. Leica M _ would love to have one of these.... one day!
2. Olympus OMD E-M10 - My most recent purchase - great little camera - goes everywhere
3. Canon 5d MkIII - I have a MkII - fab quality from a reliable workhorse
4. Hasselblad H5D 200 MS - for when I win the lottery!
5. iPhone - It's always with me and has caught some moments I would otherwise never have captured - the variety of apps available are fun and add another dimension

5 favourite old cameras - lucky to own all of these...

1. Leica M3 - I've had one for 10 years now and it's a joy to use.
2. Hasselblad 503CXi - I always dreamed of owning a Hasselblad - I was eventually able to realise my dream with an old one 🙂
3. FUJI GW690 - amazing camera - should use it more!
4. Leica M6 - my 'go-to' film camera - Love it
5. Voigtlander Vitessa N (Barn Doors) - such an intricately designed and innovative camera

 

[citizen99]

The closest I've got to 'new' is a Panasonic LX3, mainly used for documenting work in progress on classic cameras, and ad-hoc family snapshots.

My current 5 favourite classics are:-

Voigtlander Bessa Rangefinder for 'standard' 6x9
Voigtlander Bessa Rangefinder with chrome trim by johnnyh4, on Flickr
Frampton Country Fair 2012 by johnnyh4, on Flickr

Envoy Wide Angle for 'wide' 6x9
ENVOY WIDE ANGLE VIEW-1 by johnnyh4, on Flickr
Black Jack Street, Cirencester - 1 by johnnyh4, on Flickr

Microcord 6x6 TLR
MPP Microcord II by johnnyh4, on Flickr
Bath, between showers, late December 2013 by johnnyh4, on Flickr

Ensign Autorange 220 6x6 folder
ENSIGN-AUTORANGE-220-coated-ENSAR by johnnyh4, on Flickr
The Knot of Rope, Thornbury by johnnyh4, on Flickr

FED-2 for 35mm F=28mm and 50mm
FED-2 with 28mm f/6 ORION-15 by johnnyh4, on Flickr
Test shot with ORION-15 28mm f/6 on FED-2. Kodak Color Plus, ISO 200, expired 06/2008, exposed using 'Sunny 8', NORITSU KOKI QSS-32_33. by johnnyh4, on Flickr

 

[oftheherd]

My newest camera is a Sony P&S that I have had for at least 7 or 8 years. Therefore I have no favorite new camera.

In older cameras, I like a couple of 9x12s, my Mamiya Super Press 23, my Fujica ST901, my Contax 167, and my XA. Based on how much I actually use them, or wish to use them (I don't get to take photos very much these last few years due to my wife's health). I also still like my Zeiss Ikon 6x9, and my Welta Weltax.

 

[_lou_]

New cameras :
-Sony's A900 which is my current digital camera
-Voigtländer Bessa R3A
-Bronica RF645 if that qualifies as recent
-Chamonix 45N1 for the lightweightness
-...

Classic
- Spotmatic F
- Pentax MX
- Bronica GS-1
- Rolleiflex
- Maybe an M4 could make it to this list if I could be bothered to spare the cash