My perfect camera would be...

[emraphoto]

I can't imagine a perfect camera.

I have cameras in several different types, shapes, sizes, and capabilities. All are perfect for some of the things I do. No one camera could be all of them.

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Second that. After many, many years I have distilled it down to a Ricoh GRii, Panasonic LX100 and a Linhoff field setup. Haven't been even interested in what else ia available or the newest tech. I can fit all of it in a Filson field bag with 10 loaded backs and a bunch of batteries for the digital. Well, tripod over the shoulder 😉

 

[Larry Cloetta]

Perfect for what? If you lived underwater, the perfect camera would be a Nikonos.

Photography offers a world of possibilities and enjoyment, but you’re gonna need more than one camera to experience all of it.

“I only own one screwdriver, but it’s perfect.” Meh.

 

[Photog9000]

I would like Olympus to stop messing about with micro four thirds and build the camera that the real Olympus fans want. A full frame digital based on the OM1 that will take all those wonderful Zuiko lenses that are out there. Nikon did a pretty decent job with their DF and it was generally well received ... I think Olympus should stop sitting on their hands and build the damned thing! 😀

I'd have one in a heartbeat! 🙂

I would also considered a full frame Oly. Started with an OM-10 and moved on to the 2S and 4/4T (Best metering system ever!)

 

[narsuitus]

Medium format rangefinder camera built on the Fuji GW670 III film rangefinder but with a 6x7cm digital sensor, interchangeable lenses, and typical Fuji image quality.

 

[FujiLove]

A Pentax 67, that's the size and weight of a Mamiya 6, with the build quality of a Rolleiflex, but still dirt cheap.

As that camera doesn't exist, I think I've settled on it being a 3.5f.

And I later realised it was actually just the Mamiya 6. But definitely with all three lenses.

 

[Canyongazer]

Canyongazer, circa 2015

Dear Santa,
I wish for an updated successor to the Fuji X Pro1.
They could call it the "Pro2" 🙂)

If you do, I promise not to whine for a Pro 3 in 2019.

I'll be done with new cameras.

PS....Mrs Canyongazer says "I've heard that one before.
And before.
And befo..."

 

[Darthfeeble]

I'm pretty close to it with the Fuji XE3, I'd like to see AF lenses with geared manual focus and about the size of Leica lenses. Oh, and something better than the two manual focus assists.

 

[splitimageview]

X-E3 is my favorite digital I’ve ever owned. I’ve had plenty of digital variety but the small size, great sensor, and great optics put it at the top.

It’s just plain fun.

For film I’m really liking my Contax G1 with 45mm. About the same size as the X-E3. I’ve had several over the years, but am really appreciating it more now. Again, fantastic optics and small size. By no means perfect, but I can live with the quirks; all cameras have them, after all.

Also for film, the little Barnacks! Had lots of Ms over the years but I’m fully pre-M now and I doubt I’ll ever go back...

 

[Gid]

To the original question - the X100F is close. Definitely faster but the same size. Personally, I'd like an X100F and X Pro 2 with bayer sensors - everything else is just fine IMHO.

 

[Dogman]

Nothing is perfect. Some guy said that on the internet, I hear. Wisdom.

Okay, my perfect camera is already here--Fuji X-Pro. Whether it be the -1, -2 or -whatever, the design is pretty much perfect. For me anyway.

Oh, it could use some refinements as Fuji has done in the step from the -1 to the -2. But the whole structure of the basic design fits me very well. Maybe round off the body a tad, enlarge the viewfinder and eyepiece...but don't enlarge the overall size of the machine. Keep refining the sensor and processor as technology rolls on. Maybe remove some of the extraneous features (video, Wi-Fi, "advanced" filters, etc.). Stuff I don't use but have to buy anyway. And do keep making those superb Fujinon prime lenses. They're the icing...the gravy of the system.

 

[Canyongazer]

+1

What you said, Dogman.

 

[Bill Blackwell]

50 megapixel FF Leica M-mount camera, with Leica SL style EVF and RF-style focusing, at a cost of <$4,000!

 

[raid]

I am so used to my Canon F1N as a film camera, so a digital FF version in M mount of it may be my perfect camera. I would need controls to stay very basic and without excessive options that distract. I need my built-in spotmeter.