Disappointed_Horse
Well-known
My iPhone 4S is probably my favorite digital camera, and always with me. I have a Canon SD880is that I used to carry frequently, but since I got the iPhone 4S, I don't think I've shot a single frame with the Canon.
Sam Kanga
Established
Film:
- the Olympus XA and then the Yashica T4 - both great cameras. And as I had mentioned in another RFF post, I was amazed at how many great shots, or even complete essays came from just having those cameras with me.
Digital: currently the slightly larger Fuji X-10
- quite good for what it is! I'm fine with just about all aspects of the design, I have to watch the autofocus when working quickly (but that's the same story for all such cameras I think). Really, the only thing that bothers me is the too cropped viewfinder. I don't need 100% but more than about 80% would really help.
Still looking for small camera/large sensor, and there are some really interesting products coming up. I recently played with the Sony RX-100, no viewfinder of course, but holy jumpin' ....
Sam
- the Olympus XA and then the Yashica T4 - both great cameras. And as I had mentioned in another RFF post, I was amazed at how many great shots, or even complete essays came from just having those cameras with me.
Digital: currently the slightly larger Fuji X-10
- quite good for what it is! I'm fine with just about all aspects of the design, I have to watch the autofocus when working quickly (but that's the same story for all such cameras I think). Really, the only thing that bothers me is the too cropped viewfinder. I don't need 100% but more than about 80% would really help.
Still looking for small camera/large sensor, and there are some really interesting products coming up. I recently played with the Sony RX-100, no viewfinder of course, but holy jumpin' ....
Sam
John E Earley
Tuol Sleng S21-0174
Pentax Auto 110. I don't have one right now but having used one a few years ago, I would jump on a good deal.
canetsbe
Well-known
I guess I own some jackets whose pockets can fit a Fuji GF670....
Really though, I'm a big fan of the Rollei 35 and it's huge gorgeous finder (I have the original German one and love it) and the Contax TVS, which is especially good on the wide end. Made some really great 8x10s with the TVS and wouldn't hesitate to go bigger if I get the chance!
Really though, I'm a big fan of the Rollei 35 and it's huge gorgeous finder (I have the original German one and love it) and the Contax TVS, which is especially good on the wide end. Made some really great 8x10s with the TVS and wouldn't hesitate to go bigger if I get the chance!
sevo
Fokutorendaburando
semrich
Well-known
Leia II and collapsible Elmar 50/3.5, Rollei 35SE
maitani
Well-known
TC-1, really pocketable, fantastic lens
David_Manning
Well-known
Contax T3, hands down. It's like having an M6 and 35mm 'chron in your pocket...
Peter_S
Peter_S
bjornkeizers
Established
Usually I opt for the Minox 35. Great quality lens, easy to use, very pocketable.
Or, if I'm in a silly mood, a Pentax Auto 110. Not as versatile or as good, but fun to use. Love the shutter/mirror noise on it.
Or, if I'm in a silly mood, a Pentax Auto 110. Not as versatile or as good, but fun to use. Love the shutter/mirror noise on it.
jlphoto
Newbie
I carry my Leica II w/Summar or Elmar everywhere.
JimL
JimL
Retrotech68
Established
Film, later ones: Contax T3, XA (I tried the Rollei 35 too in this role, but prefer the other two)
Film, older ones: Retina IIc, Ikonta 35, Vito IIa
Digital: none
Film, older ones: Retina IIc, Ikonta 35, Vito IIa
Digital: none
it'sawhat?
Established
perkeo 1 truly pants pocketable and medium format
Dirk
Privatier
Minox 35GT. Can even fit into a shirt pocket.
rhe
Member
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 24mm Leica DC vario-summicron f2.0-3.3
5.1-19.2 ASPH 3.8x optical zoom (24-90mm 35mm equivalent)
great little digital with a very good lens!
5.1-19.2 ASPH 3.8x optical zoom (24-90mm 35mm equivalent)
great little digital with a very good lens!
seajak
Well-known
+1 for the Minox GT. After my EL died I picked up a nice GT for around $40 on eBay. Really fun to shoot with and an excellent lens.
cheers,
clay
cheers,
clay
kknox
kknox
Rollei 35.
PatrickCheung
Well-known
Nikon AF600/Lite Touch. Wide 28mm lens, super sharp... automated, versatile, extremely slim, actually pocketable.
Next would be a Contax T2... but it's a bit bulky. Considered getting a T3 for true portability... but the price has kept me away.
Next would be a Contax T2... but it's a bit bulky. Considered getting a T3 for true portability... but the price has kept me away.
sebastel
coarse art umbrascriptor
rollei 35 LED (until it broke)
leica III
i found my XA to be too sensitive to dust, and a bit fragile.
nowadays, i use leica M4 or M9, but i bear with their (relative) lack of pocketability by carrying a hadley small.
leica III
i found my XA to be too sensitive to dust, and a bit fragile.
nowadays, i use leica M4 or M9, but i bear with their (relative) lack of pocketability by carrying a hadley small.
pharyngula
Established
Contax T, wish I never sold it....