At some point though the older truly pocketable film cams had some horrific iq i.e. Minox). I think what many of us keep coming back to is that there aren’t too many, if any, truly pants pocketable cameras, that you can carry comfortably, while still having great IQ.
markjwyatt
Well-known
The Konica Big Mini HG does decently, but in some cases the flash is underpowered (not surprising).
Rosie The Riveter and Friends by Mark Wyatt, on Flickr
Beach Scene by Mark Wyatt, on Flickr
Ring Dancer by Mark Wyatt, on Flickr
It’s still a little fat for my taste.
markjwyatt
Well-known
It is a bit too tight for jeans, but fits in a jacket, and easily drops into my computer bag to travel with in a pinch.
markjwyatt
Well-known
Just noticed this... (speaking of the Konica Big Mini HG- this one is a variant)
https://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2870065&postcount=1209
https://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2870065&postcount=1209
ChrisPlatt
Thread Killer
I am puzzled by your comment.
Photos from every Minox 35 model I have owned were quite good.
Chris
crsantin
Established
Olympus Stylus mjuII fits easily. Sony RX100 fits easily. Both great cameras with great IQ.
At what size are we talking and for what purpose?
I can agree with that.
goamules
Well-known
I shoot a lot of large format. Now THAT is a camera. No mirror, no flash, no shutter with barrel lenses. Just a box to hold the lens on the front, and the film on the back. ANY 35mm you can identify is 1/100th of a camera.
ChrisPlatt
Thread Killer
Not sure what you mean by that as well...
Here's one of several RFF threads featuring Minox 35 images:
https://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140057&highlight=minox
Chris
peterm1
Veteran
In the digital realm, one pocket camera I have is this LX 5 by Panasonic and still use it though a few years old and hence antiquated in digital camera terms.
Back when I was shooting film for a time I used this baby - a Voigtlander Vito 11. It is tiny, not much bigger than the LX5. No rangefinder built in but Voigtlander did make a tiny accessory rangefinder that could be added without reducing its pocketability noticeably.
Back when I was shooting film for a time I used this baby - a Voigtlander Vito 11. It is tiny, not much bigger than the LX5. No rangefinder built in but Voigtlander did make a tiny accessory rangefinder that could be added without reducing its pocketability noticeably.
We most likely have a totally different idea of what we want quality wise. The best you might be able to get from a Minox negative is about.... AH, I see the problem ... I was talking about the minature minox cameras not the Minox 35. I don`t see the 35 fitting in my pants pocket comfortably.
olifaunt
Well-known
Rollei 35
mconnealy
Well-known
Two more:
The Kodak Flash Bantam
The Foth Derby
The Flash Bantam uses 828 roll film, while the Foth Derby shoots 127. Both cameras are outstanding performers.
The Kodak Flash Bantam
The Foth Derby
The Flash Bantam uses 828 roll film, while the Foth Derby shoots 127. Both cameras are outstanding performers.
David Hughes
David Hughes
We really need a poll as I was thinking all along of shirt pockets...
Regards, David
Regards, David
michaelwj
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We always need another poll!
I might own one shirt with a pocket, none of my dress (2) or business (1) shirts do. I think I have a casual lumberjack style shirt with a pocket?
Ambro51
Collector/Photographer
Well....pockets vary. Best pockets I have are on a leather A2 jacket.
ChrisPlatt
Thread Killer
I'd never expect to keep one in a pants pocket.
Too much competition from wallet and potential damage from keys.
A chest pocket - in a shirt, or better yet in a jacket - is more practical.
I have found an inside chest pocket of a coat to be the ideal place.
It is clean, convenient to access and offers a little more protection.
Chris
michaelwj
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As an added bonus if I carry two cameras in my inside chest pockets...
If only there were pockets on the upper arm...