PaulRicciardi
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I find myself getting rid of more and more stuff lately as I become a more focused shooter. I know precisely what I want and I'm pretty close to having it. After I get it then I will be done for the rest of my life.
I'm Done.
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Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
maddoc
... likes film again.
Done .... Well that's relative. Looking at your two M2, a rapid-winder comes to my mind. 😀
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Rayt
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How many times have I said that? Good luck to you! I thought I was done last week but then bought a Rolleiflex 3.5F White Face.
charjohncarter
Veteran
Nice kit, but I'm never done. At least I've gone 3 sigmas off standard deviation. So now my stuff isn't so costly. Here is a recent example.
taken with an Instamatic lens mounted on a LTM:
taken with an Instamatic lens mounted on a LTM:
fbf
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I am DONE after getting this. http://tinyurl.com/48e42v
Maybe a black paint 35 cron later and then...
Maybe a black paint 35 cron later and then...
FrankS
Registered User
Everyone has different taste buds. Digital doesn't do it for me. I've tried a TA rapid winder. It was excellent, but I don't shoot in a style that requires one. I've been through a lot of different photo gear and for my shooting needs, there isn't any piece of gear out there that I desire. MPs sound like great cameras but are far too expensive for me to rationalize a purchase. Same with Noctiluxes. If I happen to come across a great deal on something then I won't walk away, but it would have to be an extraordinary deal. like a Nikon SP at a garage sale.
Ken Shipman
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hmmm...dunno. i think you need an M3 for that 90. 😀
FrankS
Registered User
Had one, but I prefer the versatility of a camera with 35mm framelines.
raid
Dad Photographer
I don't want to be "done". I find it quite enjoyful to rotate among lenses and cameras. Some need one car while others have three.
FrankS
Registered User
, just no desire for In my case Raid, I've gone through many cars, and these are my favourite drives that I've either never sold or ones that I have sold and later re-bought.
I have several medium format cameras as well, but these are my main, serious 35mm RF cameras. There is a pre-war Contax with lenses on my shelf. And I have to declare a Hexar RF wth 40 Nocti for low light or when photography is not my main preoccupation. There are a couple of Rollei 35s as well. Still lots of cars to drive, just no desire for other cars that I don't have.
I have several medium format cameras as well, but these are my main, serious 35mm RF cameras. There is a pre-war Contax with lenses on my shelf. And I have to declare a Hexar RF wth 40 Nocti for low light or when photography is not my main preoccupation. There are a couple of Rollei 35s as well. Still lots of cars to drive, just no desire for other cars that I don't have.
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RdEoSg
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I'm done until I have more money.. is that acceptable?
Frank, I'm pretty sure I remember another thread or two by you saying I'm Done.. what happened those times? 😛
Frank, I'm pretty sure I remember another thread or two by you saying I'm Done.. what happened those times? 😛
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Kyle
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I went through a period of buying/selling/trading and I can say I am now done. I've owned a lot of REALLY nice cameras and lenses and although it's fun to get a new piece of gear in the mail it just got distracting. Also, while it was nice to be able to reach into my bag and have multiple focal lengths to choose from I rarely changed lenses. I've finally settled on an M4-2 with a 35/2 Biogon and nothing but a Y-Strap with some film in my pocket. I really like not carrying a camera bag, I never really found one I liked and I always felt awkard with them. I still browse the classifieds every day but I never feel any GAS pains. I might add a 50 Summicron to the mix later on but right now I don't feel the need to do so.
FrankS
Registered User
Back then , I still hadn't tried a Leica M6 or M5, or the post-war Contax. Had to get those out of my system.
raid
Dad Photographer
I am streamlining what I have by selling a few items and getting specific items to complete my ultimate set one day. As a first step, I am on a fixed monthly budget for camera gear. I am working on myself to get used to "let go"and not feel bad about it. Knowing the buyer is a first good step to wish someone happiness with my cameras.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
RdEoSg
Well-known
That's a good reason I guess Frank!
PMCC
Late adopter.
My daughter's fourth grade teacher always used to say, "Turkeys are done. Young ladies are finished."
Frank Petronio
Well-known
But the big question is what sort of man-purse do you carry such a beautiful kit in?
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