David Murphy
Veteran
Yes posting pics like this on RFF is like hanging red meat in front of hungry dogs.
And of course ... hard to go past one of these. Some of the pics Jonmanjiro has put in the RFF classifieds really shouldn't have been allowed!
john neal
fallor ergo sum
My vote(s) go to the black paint MP, my (ex) Wista 5 x 4 in cherry wood, any IIIc and the Retina series 
lorriman
Established
I've avoided anything from the mid 80s onward because they tend to be plastic uglies. I want my chrome tops.
On another note: I proposed some of the minolta hi-matics to a female friend, spelling out the technical differences. The Minolta Hi-Matic 11 was chosen because, her voice weakening at the knees, "I like the silver lens".
She has no doubt in her mind that the silver lens will vastly improve her photos. I eventually realised that this is probably true in her case.
On another note: I proposed some of the minolta hi-matics to a female friend, spelling out the technical differences. The Minolta Hi-Matic 11 was chosen because, her voice weakening at the knees, "I like the silver lens".
She has no doubt in her mind that the silver lens will vastly improve her photos. I eventually realised that this is probably true in her case.
Dunk
Established
Dunk
Established
Check these websites regularly where Advocates have been offered in previous months and where more are likely to offered in future. There are several versions of the Advocate.
http://www.peterloy.co.uk/Stocklist.htm
http://www.mwclassic.com/
http://www.collectablecameras.com/
Cheers
dunk
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Abbazz
6x9 and be there!
Not many 6x9s around here. What about a Kodak Regent?
Or a Royer Altessa, a dual format 6x9/6x6 with interchangeable lens?
Or a Musashino Kōki Rittreck, a 6x9 SLR:
Cheers!
Abbazz
Or a Royer Altessa, a dual format 6x9/6x6 with interchangeable lens?
Or a Musashino Kōki Rittreck, a 6x9 SLR:
Cheers!
Abbazz
principe azul
Ian
monochromeimages
Established
Leicas with the proper rewind knob - M3, M2 and MP and metal advance lever. I just love them. I really dislike the look of the funny angled rewind and plastic tipped advance on the M4, M6 and M7. Another favorite of mine is the original Canon F1.
John Robertson
Well-known
Barfff!!!!!!
Whats that old saying about making a silk purse out of a pigs ear!!!
tvagi
Established
Voigtlander-Vitomatic II
Zeiss-Ikon-Tenax I
Welta-Welti
Bencini-Comet S
Zeiss-Ikon-Tenax I
Welta-Welti
Bencini-Comet S
JohnTF
Veteran
Sonnar2
Well-known
Voigtländer Bessa Rangefinder (Prewar, black)
Rolleiflex 2.8 TLR
Leica II/III (pref. black)
Asahiflex IIa
Canon VI
Leica M2, MP
Nikon S2 chrome (or black SP)
Original Pentax
Nikon F (pref. FTN prism)
Olympus Pen FT (black)
Voigtländer Ultramatic
Rollei 35S
Pentax MX, ME
Rolleiflex 2.8 TLR
Leica II/III (pref. black)
Asahiflex IIa
Canon VI
Leica M2, MP
Nikon S2 chrome (or black SP)
Original Pentax
Nikon F (pref. FTN prism)
Olympus Pen FT (black)
Voigtländer Ultramatic
Rollei 35S
Pentax MX, ME
dee
Well-known
Do you know .. I feel a metallic pink Kiev koming on ... there is a metallic Ice Blue Kiev III pending .. so why stop there ? [ Check out Honda Jazz Ice blue and Rose Red - and scream ]
chris00nj
Young Luddite
Hands down, this wooden SICO from 1922.
From cameraquest:
Canon P with a 50/1.5. I'm surprised that no one mention the Canon P. I always thought that the "P" should have stood for pretty.
Pretty, but mentioned already:
From cameraquest:
Canon P with a 50/1.5. I'm surprised that no one mention the Canon P. I always thought that the "P" should have stood for pretty.
Pretty, but mentioned already:
- Black Leica II, with nickel finish and nickel elmar
- Leica IIIf RD ST and Summitar
- Leica M3 with Rigid Summicron.
JohnTF
Veteran
I do have a RF somewhere called a "Beauty", not bad as I recall.
John Robertson
Well-known
naql
Established
I just recently got a Rolleicord III type 2 from approximately 1952 and I have to say it is a beautiful camera. I can't wait to get it back from its CLA.
amateriat
We're all light!
Sigh...
For me, it's a "pretty is as pretty does" thing. My long-gone Canon F-1s sort of epitomized what an SLR should look like (along with the Nikon F, which I got to later, ironically).
For RFs, believe it or not, my main shootin' iron rules in terms of pared-down elegance:
I like to think of the Hexar's design as "purposeful beauty." Of course, I happen to gravitate toward things like Lamy fountain pens (I own a Persona and 2000, as well as a "vintage" Lamy 99), as well as Alex Moulton bicycles, so my idea of "pretty" might be a bit out-of-turn.
As far as other cameras I regard as beautiful:
- Nikon SP
- Leica M2, MP3
- Tessina
- Contax RTS III
- Contax G2 (black)
As far as digital cameras go, the closest thing I've found to aesthetically-pleasing is the upcoming Pentax K7. I mentioned to a friend that if I were in the market for a dSLR, I'd pick the K7 in half-a-heartbeat. This camera seems to come closest to nailing the dSLR zeitgiest for me, and I'm baffled as to why it's taken so damn long for this to come about. It's almost as if someone had the cojones to say "Look, forget what Brands N and C are doing right now, let's go for something special." And, somehow, it looks the part, too. Maybe dSLRs don't have to suck as much as I think they do? Here's hoping!
- Barrett
For me, it's a "pretty is as pretty does" thing. My long-gone Canon F-1s sort of epitomized what an SLR should look like (along with the Nikon F, which I got to later, ironically).
For RFs, believe it or not, my main shootin' iron rules in terms of pared-down elegance:
I like to think of the Hexar's design as "purposeful beauty." Of course, I happen to gravitate toward things like Lamy fountain pens (I own a Persona and 2000, as well as a "vintage" Lamy 99), as well as Alex Moulton bicycles, so my idea of "pretty" might be a bit out-of-turn.
As far as other cameras I regard as beautiful:
- Nikon SP
- Leica M2, MP3
- Tessina
- Contax RTS III
- Contax G2 (black)
As far as digital cameras go, the closest thing I've found to aesthetically-pleasing is the upcoming Pentax K7. I mentioned to a friend that if I were in the market for a dSLR, I'd pick the K7 in half-a-heartbeat. This camera seems to come closest to nailing the dSLR zeitgiest for me, and I'm baffled as to why it's taken so damn long for this to come about. It's almost as if someone had the cojones to say "Look, forget what Brands N and C are doing right now, let's go for something special." And, somehow, it looks the part, too. Maybe dSLRs don't have to suck as much as I think they do? Here's hoping!
- Barrett
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schaubild
Guest
For me, these are the ones
Done in their own way.
Done in their own way.
Roger Hicks
Veteran
For me, these are the ones
Done in their own way.
Nah, Alpas aren't pretty.
They're beautiful!
Cheers,
E.