xayraa33
rangefinder user and fancier
Olympus OM1
for reasons stated by other members, it is the closest SLR to an RF camera.
I also bought an Exakta from David Murphy
I find this SLR very intiguing, and I like it very much.
Sometimes I get the strange idea of selling my RF gear and buying more Exaktas and their lenses .
Kinda sick huh?
for reasons stated by other members, it is the closest SLR to an RF camera.
I also bought an Exakta from David Murphy
I find this SLR very intiguing, and I like it very much.
Sometimes I get the strange idea of selling my RF gear and buying more Exaktas and their lenses .
Kinda sick huh?
IGMeanwell
Well-known
Nikon D50 .. I love Nikkor glass
but I also have a Minolta X-370 with a bivy of Rokkor glass ... a couple Miranda bodies as well
but I also have a Minolta X-370 with a bivy of Rokkor glass ... a couple Miranda bodies as well
FrankS
Registered User
raid amin said:
That may be the case, but I agree that the F4s is the best manual focus platform ever. It has auto focus capability, but has a focus confirmation light when using manual focus lenses. The camera controls are largely the traditional analogue type.
FrankS
Registered User
xayraa33 said:
Let me know if you're interested in an Exakta vxII + lenses.
Michael I.
Well-known
nikon fm2n, pentax k1000,start kmz slr.
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ndnbrunei
Established
My first serious camera was a Pentax Spotmatic (a great camera and great lenses) then a Nikkormat (built to outlast the pyramids), then an FM2 (great workhorse - mine has travelled with me to more than 20 countries and never faltered), then an 801s (a little slow by todays standards, but took some great shots), more recently a Rolleiflex 2.8F (got to love medium format - detail in the negs takes your breath away), and most recently, Yashica Eectro 35 GSN (a lot of camera, fast sharp lens, great potential - still plumbing the depths!) and yet to be tried (I have just taken them out of the box from the UK) Konica C35 & Auto S3.
Don't we live in remarkable times?
Don't we live in remarkable times?
xayraa33
rangefinder user and fancier
FrankS said:
I will let you know Frank.
I have been resisting this urge
and I have been winning so far, but every time I use that camera I bought from David, that idea creeps back to my mind.
RFBob
Member
OK Raid I avoid LCD displays. I love Nikon glass...Nikkor ED 300mm, ED 180mm, Macro 105mm 2.8, 85mm 1.4 and more. I could never replace, but I don't think I could sell for much. Also love Leica M s...M2, M3, 2 M6 classic.
ampguy
Veteran
lots of great gear there
lots of great gear there
The F3 HP is probably more functional, but I somehow like the non HP look of the F3 much better. I have a black Nikomat Ft2 with non-ai 50/2.
lots of great gear there
The F3 HP is probably more functional, but I somehow like the non HP look of the F3 much better. I have a black Nikomat Ft2 with non-ai 50/2.
Warren T. said:
JohnL
Very confused
In SLRs, I started with a Canon Pellix (1960s). Then I went MF for a while (Rollei), then Olympus OM, back to Canon a few years ago.
raid
Dad Photographer
RFBob said:
Bob: It's just a personal preference; maybe if I had the F4, I would be viewing it as the best camera. The multiple spotmetering capabilities make me use the T90 more than any SLRI own.
Raid
BillBingham2
Registered User
Nikons & Nikkormats. I will be using a F2AS (when it's back from Stephen). I have a F2 Photomic, FTn (very late with some F2 features), F, Nikkormat FTn. I have an OM-1 that I got about 5 years ago. Need to cut back as there also is a N2020, Canon AE-1 Program and I'm sure something else hanging around.
I still have the three lenses I started photography with (24/2.8, 85.1.8, 200.3) but have augmented with some great AIS lenses for the F2AS (28/2.8, 50/1.8, 105/2.5, 180/2.8ED).
My goal is to carry two small bags. A M6 with 15/4.5, 40/1.4, 105/2.5 for my main shooting and a F2AS with a 180/2.8 and a TC-200. The other AIS lens are back in the room as backup.
Thought I could live with RF alone, but last vacation proved I need to reach out a bit some times.
While I have used Canon SLRs, mostly of friends. While I did lust after the EF with it's well designed shutterspeed dial (m5 for the same reason), never had a reason to change.
B2 (;->
I still have the three lenses I started photography with (24/2.8, 85.1.8, 200.3) but have augmented with some great AIS lenses for the F2AS (28/2.8, 50/1.8, 105/2.5, 180/2.8ED).
My goal is to carry two small bags. A M6 with 15/4.5, 40/1.4, 105/2.5 for my main shooting and a F2AS with a 180/2.8 and a TC-200. The other AIS lens are back in the room as backup.
Thought I could live with RF alone, but last vacation proved I need to reach out a bit some times.
While I have used Canon SLRs, mostly of friends. While I did lust after the EF with it's well designed shutterspeed dial (m5 for the same reason), never had a reason to change.
B2 (;->
Gabriel M.A.
My Red Dot Glows For You
Canon. My first SLR was a Canon 630.
SLRs I've also used:
- Nikon
- Hasselblad
- Leica
The best feeling SLR? Leicaflex SL or R8. The most reliable? Leicaflex SL and Hasselblad 500 c/m The noisiest? Nikon F5 and Canon EOS 3. The coolest? Black Nikon F2m and Leica 6.2
SLRs I've also used:
- Nikon
- Hasselblad
- Leica
The best feeling SLR? Leicaflex SL or R8. The most reliable? Leicaflex SL and Hasselblad 500 c/m The noisiest? Nikon F5 and Canon EOS 3. The coolest? Black Nikon F2m and Leica 6.2
OldNick
Well-known
After using a Leica RF for many years, my first exposure to the SLR world was using an Exacta. I later changed to a Pentax Spotmatic SP, which still gives me great images with Pentax glass. I use the Pentax for any requirement beyond 90mm.
Jim N.
Jim N.
kshapero
South Florida Man
I have a (used to use a lot) a Nikkormat FTN w/ 50mm/1.4f. A wonderful setup purchased new in 1974. Still works great but weighs in at 345 lbs.:bang: or something like that.
Athos6
Tao Master
Cameras I've owned
Cameras I've owned
Canon A1
Canon Av-1
Canon F1n
Kiev-88CM
Balda Baldix
Speed Graflex
A nikon point and shoot
Bessa R
Nikon FM3a
Nikon D200
+Lenses
All bought and sold using roughly using the same 2000 bucks, I only have the D200 now, but I'm looking into a M2/3/4 or a R3A, or Nikon S2/SP.
But I also wanna get another AE-1 because I always liked the FD lenses. Plus it was my first SLR system....
Cameras I've owned
Canon A1
Canon Av-1
Canon F1n
Kiev-88CM
Balda Baldix
Speed Graflex
A nikon point and shoot
Bessa R
Nikon FM3a
Nikon D200
+Lenses
All bought and sold using roughly using the same 2000 bucks, I only have the D200 now, but I'm looking into a M2/3/4 or a R3A, or Nikon S2/SP.
But I also wanna get another AE-1 because I always liked the FD lenses. Plus it was my first SLR system....
kshapero
South Florida Man
Athos6 said:
I have an R3A for sale. see: http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost-classifieds/showproduct.php?product=1452
AKAJohnDoe
Newbie
In digital it is Canon. In 35mm, either Olympus or Olympus Pen, in MF it is Mamiya RZ. In RF it is Canon LTM or Voigtlander Vito IIa.
planetjoe
Just some guy, you know?
Canon, but that's almost an historical habit. My folks bought me a brand-new T50 when I was eleven, and I replaced it with an AE-1 Program when it was stolen in '94. From there I moved on to a T90, and there's a "new" F-1 on the shelf waiting for a shutter job. My main SLR these days is a 10d, but that was purchased mainly to follow around my toddler son. He's almost too quick for manual focus.
I'm not shy about branching out, though - I've been getting heavily into Pentax/m42, since it can be adapted to anything. And just yesterday I was considering Konica AR-mount hardware, which is going for a song these days. Gotta love Hexanon optics.
Don't tell Nikon Kiu this, but I'm waiting for the day I have some money set aside to buy a Nikon F in good condition. Such a nice machine.
I just shot around today with the T90 at the Avon Breast Cancer Walk in Long Beach...loaded up some recent expired Kodachrome and went to town. A great camera, on a great day, for a great cause. And all that pink should look interesting on K64.
Cheers,
--joe.
I'm not shy about branching out, though - I've been getting heavily into Pentax/m42, since it can be adapted to anything. And just yesterday I was considering Konica AR-mount hardware, which is going for a song these days. Gotta love Hexanon optics.
Don't tell Nikon Kiu this, but I'm waiting for the day I have some money set aside to buy a Nikon F in good condition. Such a nice machine.
I just shot around today with the T90 at the Avon Breast Cancer Walk in Long Beach...loaded up some recent expired Kodachrome and went to town. A great camera, on a great day, for a great cause. And all that pink should look interesting on K64.
Cheers,
--joe.
Rafael
Mandlerian
Canon. I have a pair of EOS 1n bodies that shoulder all of the SLR work around my place.