Martti K.
Ethnologist
Yes to all of those.
Though I don't like every vintage timepieces, clothes, cars, motorcycles and so on. Bauhaus school had interesting ideas but in fact I don't like their architecture.
Let's just say that I don't limit my interest only to either contemporary or past things. So called past things are as much part of today as are modern inventions and cultural influences.
Though I don't like every vintage timepieces, clothes, cars, motorcycles and so on. Bauhaus school had interesting ideas but in fact I don't like their architecture.
Let's just say that I don't limit my interest only to either contemporary or past things. So called past things are as much part of today as are modern inventions and cultural influences.
TXForester
Well-known
I'm into vintage stuff, but I can't afford to indulge. You know the old champagne taste on beer budget.
Jack Conrad
Well-known
A 67 Chevy 4 door with bench seats, a fixed lens Japanese RF,
a bottle of bottom shelf scotch, a cheap whore riding shotgun, a full tank of gas, some smokes in the glove compartment and twenty bucks debt free. That's living.
a bottle of bottom shelf scotch, a cheap whore riding shotgun, a full tank of gas, some smokes in the glove compartment and twenty bucks debt free. That's living.
LeicaTom
Watch that step!
I guess I like alot of things that are vintage.........Music, Old Movies, Clothes, History and Literature and
speaking of Vintage Cars................Well folks I have just taken the plunge and bought a vintage car again YAY!!!!!!!!!
(2) Two 1945 Leica IIIC K's - SOLD = $ = (1) One 1957 Oval Window Volkswagen Beetle
I know it sounds krazy and I haven't lost my passion for the Grey Leica's, I just have decided to go back and enjoy my first REAL LOVE before Photography which is owning/driving a vintage pre 1960 Volkswagen Beetle
I haven't owned a vintage Beetle since 1999 (when I owned a 1959 European) when I lived in Southern California, I sold it before moving back to Florida in 2000, but I have wanted a car again ever since............this car is an amazing little jewel and a keeper ~ an all original "ONE FAMILY" owned car with less than 28,000 miles on the odometer!
I don't have the car here yet in Florida, but here's a teaser shot of "Blauchen" (this photo was shot by the seller and from the Samba.com where I found her) but when she's here I'll post a thread about her, she's going to be my rolling vintage "PiNuP" photography propcar and rolling laboratory, my models are going to love posing and putting around in an old VW.......
Now I have to buy a Leica M3 with a 50mm Summarit M to put in the glovebox, that's just perfect.............LOL!!!!!!
Happy Shooting!
Tom
speaking of Vintage Cars................Well folks I have just taken the plunge and bought a vintage car again YAY!!!!!!!!!
(2) Two 1945 Leica IIIC K's - SOLD = $ = (1) One 1957 Oval Window Volkswagen Beetle
I know it sounds krazy and I haven't lost my passion for the Grey Leica's, I just have decided to go back and enjoy my first REAL LOVE before Photography which is owning/driving a vintage pre 1960 Volkswagen Beetle
I haven't owned a vintage Beetle since 1999 (when I owned a 1959 European) when I lived in Southern California, I sold it before moving back to Florida in 2000, but I have wanted a car again ever since............this car is an amazing little jewel and a keeper ~ an all original "ONE FAMILY" owned car with less than 28,000 miles on the odometer!
I don't have the car here yet in Florida, but here's a teaser shot of "Blauchen" (this photo was shot by the seller and from the Samba.com where I found her) but when she's here I'll post a thread about her, she's going to be my rolling vintage "PiNuP" photography propcar and rolling laboratory, my models are going to love posing and putting around in an old VW.......
Now I have to buy a Leica M3 with a 50mm Summarit M to put in the glovebox, that's just perfect.............LOL!!!!!!
Happy Shooting!
Tom
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TXForester
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I'm not sure the year of manufacture, but I have a Filsons Cruiser with old style plaid.
gm13
Well-known
6/10
I try to live by the "cry once" philosophy, crying when you pay for it rather than every time you use it. I'm not rich in a monetary kind of way, I chose time over money, though some people are smart enough to do both. Most of any type of gear I purchase is used older stuff built with longevity in mind or as someone else stated, at least repairable, by me preferably.
I appreciate though don't own a mechanical watch that works. I've 3 that were my grandfathers including a nice pocket watch. Someday I'll have at least that one repaired. We have a great old mechanical mantel clock that ticks too loud for my wife's nerves but I love it. For now I use a simple MWC analog field watch with tritium so it works in the dark. Most of my cameras are old film though a 1VHS is in the lot also. It's well put together but doesn't have that something the F1 or the M5 does which is shared by the vintage Land Rover 110 or the 70s era Wild-Heerbrugg theodolite, the old DeWalt radial arm saw or the Peter Wright anvil that sings when struck. There is a DSLR in my life but it's one of those rated to 200,000 shutter actuations as opposed to 50,000, bought used and paid less than the lesser quality new. No vintage clothes, but appreciate my Filson tin cloth coat that's made in the states and moves through brush as nylon can't. Haven't ridden in 15 years but a bike may be in my future, an Enfield or old BMW would be swell. Bottom line, for me, is simply that if I'm willing to buy crap it justifies the production of it. Built in obsolescence and shoddy, cheap "craftsmanship" bug the hell out me. I do what I can to meld art and life and I appreciate nice lines wherever I see them.
I try to live by the "cry once" philosophy, crying when you pay for it rather than every time you use it. I'm not rich in a monetary kind of way, I chose time over money, though some people are smart enough to do both. Most of any type of gear I purchase is used older stuff built with longevity in mind or as someone else stated, at least repairable, by me preferably.
I appreciate though don't own a mechanical watch that works. I've 3 that were my grandfathers including a nice pocket watch. Someday I'll have at least that one repaired. We have a great old mechanical mantel clock that ticks too loud for my wife's nerves but I love it. For now I use a simple MWC analog field watch with tritium so it works in the dark. Most of my cameras are old film though a 1VHS is in the lot also. It's well put together but doesn't have that something the F1 or the M5 does which is shared by the vintage Land Rover 110 or the 70s era Wild-Heerbrugg theodolite, the old DeWalt radial arm saw or the Peter Wright anvil that sings when struck. There is a DSLR in my life but it's one of those rated to 200,000 shutter actuations as opposed to 50,000, bought used and paid less than the lesser quality new. No vintage clothes, but appreciate my Filson tin cloth coat that's made in the states and moves through brush as nylon can't. Haven't ridden in 15 years but a bike may be in my future, an Enfield or old BMW would be swell. Bottom line, for me, is simply that if I'm willing to buy crap it justifies the production of it. Built in obsolescence and shoddy, cheap "craftsmanship" bug the hell out me. I do what I can to meld art and life and I appreciate nice lines wherever I see them.
Messsucherkamera
Established
Wool works
Wool works
If you like wool, here you go: http://www.filson.com/products/double-mackinaw-cruiser.10041.html
I have a Filson Double Mack that is 20+ years old and will outlast me. It's old school but guess what: It works. If I could have only one winter coat, my Double Mack would be it.
Wool is drop dead reliable. Just like film rangefinders
Wool works
If you like wool, here you go: http://www.filson.com/products/double-mackinaw-cruiser.10041.html
I have a Filson Double Mack that is 20+ years old and will outlast me. It's old school but guess what: It works. If I could have only one winter coat, my Double Mack would be it.
Wool is drop dead reliable. Just like film rangefinders
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TXForester
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That is what I have in red/black. Love it.
redisburning
Well-known
Tom, no shame in that.
I love driving. Just wish I had the funds to get myself a car. Oh well, Ill find a real job one of these days.
Anyway Im guilty of several of the things on this list. Been meaning to get a record player though. Then I just need a copy of Parsely, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme and Purple Rain and I'll be set.
I love driving. Just wish I had the funds to get myself a car. Oh well, Ill find a real job one of these days.
Anyway Im guilty of several of the things on this list. Been meaning to get a record player though. Then I just need a copy of Parsely, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme and Purple Rain and I'll be set.
Richard G
Veteran
I didn't want to keep wearing my grandfather's watch in case I damaged it, and I was sick of being without my quartz Omega from 1986 when the battery regularly went flat. As I have to wash my hands many times a day (work requirement, not OCD) I went into the jewellers my father used to use and very rationally asked for a waterproof steel braceleted automatic watch with as plain a face as possible, a second hand, and a large smooth crown that wouldn't irritate the back of my hand like the small sharp ones do. The two options were a Raymond Weil and an Oris. The Raymond Weil was still a bit busy so I bought the Oris. I've been very happy with it. Not quite chronometer accuracy but close for under AUD$1k.
I think this was most uncharacteristic of me and of an RFFer. But as your photography improves you become more objective about tools and tasks. I am now much more even handed in my choice of equipment for various jobs and use a couple of digital cameras, occasional film SLR (OM) and the Leicas, and the iPhone.
I think this was most uncharacteristic of me and of an RFFer. But as your photography improves you become more objective about tools and tasks. I am now much more even handed in my choice of equipment for various jobs and use a couple of digital cameras, occasional film SLR (OM) and the Leicas, and the iPhone.
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Gary Briggs
mamiyaDude
I have lots of guns, don't use them much anymore...
I used to be addicted to golf...4 back surgeries...addicted to chess off and on for almost 40 years...
I have 2 RF's...one dslr
I used to be addicted to golf...4 back surgeries...addicted to chess off and on for almost 40 years...
I have 2 RF's...one dslr
kehng
Established
I'm interested if anyone else is also a vintage bicycle fan here...
Teuthida
Well-known
I prefer horse drawn transportation. I'm skeptical of internal combustion technology. And don't even get me started about electricity.
canetsbe
Well-known
DANG, this just isn't the thread for you is it? You probably also love Bose, Bang & Olufsen, Sharper Image and Brookstone don't you?
Chris101
summicronia
Sharper Image, but only for the free massage chairs.
Jobin33
Established
I love things I think are fun and interesting.
agfa100
Well-known
Does a 1989 Raligh 531C Team Frame with all Campy (Chrous not Record) still with friction shifters and my last Suntour Superbe Chain and Regina Freewheel. Plus a set of tubular wheels, which I built myself Regina box rims and my last set of Barum tubulars on them the tires are only 18 years old. I usually ride the clinchers these days. Oh for a nice day.
wbill
wbill
Alpsman
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My Nikon S2 is older than I am. My Panhead is older than I am and my watch is Grandpas Wehrmachtsuhr.