lukitas
second hand noob
Divided, not sure. the M3 with the summitar, because it has a snake leather skin, or the M2, because I can use it with the 28mm.
What is your one favorite camera as of right now?
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simonankor
Registered Addict
While I'm using my M3 more (for convenience), I think this IIIa is a long-standing favourite...
kubilai
Established
M7 + 35/2.0 M-Hexanon + TMX 100
(even though I profess 50mm cult)
(even though I profess 50mm cult)
dasuess
Nikon Freak
The Oly EM-5 has not seen ANY action since I bought the Nikon Df back in July. Continuing to snap up non-AI Nikkor glass and having it converted to AI by John White.
jwc57
Well-known
My favorite was the OM1 I bought in 1978 or 1979 at Kaufman Camera in the Bay Area. It was stolen in 1987. A nephew gave me an OM1 about ten years ago and that rekindled the Olympus relationship. I bought a couple of OM2n's recently and have fallen in love again.
(I cleaned up the OM1 and gave it back to him since it had belonged to his grandfather--they had mistakenly thought it broken, but the lens had frozen up and the camera was fine. Just needed some foam and TLC.)
(I cleaned up the OM1 and gave it back to him since it had belonged to his grandfather--they had mistakenly thought it broken, but the lens had frozen up and the camera was fine. Just needed some foam and TLC.)
mbisc
Silver Halide User
My favorite camera is my Arca Swiss Field Camera with the 210 Apo-Sironar S.
My most used camera is my Kodak Medalist II.
My most used camera is my Kodak Medalist II.
goamules
Well-known
For film, a Nicca lever wind. For digital body with legacy glass, Fuji XE-1.
Anthony Harvey
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Om4-Ti but as with any camera of mine at the moment is has to be with a 40 mm lens, in this case Zuiko 40/2.
I was torn between this and the Pentax ME Super with the Pentax 40/2.8 but the Olympus wins the day because of its averaging spot meter. It means that because of the greater accuracy and precision of exposure that the the OM4-Ti system gives, the B&W negatives are so much easier for the processing lab to print without any messing about (especially the accuracy of skin tones). In turn, this means that I can therefore use so-called proof prints as final high quality prints, which is quicker and cheaper than selecting a few negatives for re-printing as final prints, and it also allows me to get superb quality prints for every shot on a roll.
Actually, the metering apart, I prefer the ME Super for size, weight, softer edges to the physical contours of the body, the noticeably increased magnification of the viewfinder, and the sound and feel of the shutter when it fires. Even so, the OM4-Ti is only slightly less favoured on these other preferences. They're both great cameras.
I was torn between this and the Pentax ME Super with the Pentax 40/2.8 but the Olympus wins the day because of its averaging spot meter. It means that because of the greater accuracy and precision of exposure that the the OM4-Ti system gives, the B&W negatives are so much easier for the processing lab to print without any messing about (especially the accuracy of skin tones). In turn, this means that I can therefore use so-called proof prints as final high quality prints, which is quicker and cheaper than selecting a few negatives for re-printing as final prints, and it also allows me to get superb quality prints for every shot on a roll.
Actually, the metering apart, I prefer the ME Super for size, weight, softer edges to the physical contours of the body, the noticeably increased magnification of the viewfinder, and the sound and feel of the shutter when it fires. Even so, the OM4-Ti is only slightly less favoured on these other preferences. They're both great cameras.
jsrockit
Moderator
How are you liking it?
Kent
Finally at home...
Imagequalitywise and for handling reasons my Fuji X-T1.
Although I like the looks of my X-E2 and my Leica M8 better.
With film it differs. Sometimes this one, sometimes that one. At the moment I am really into the Fuji ST701.
I also like the interface and usability of my Nikon D7000 a lot, and believe it or not, the colours of my old Pentax K100D.
Although I like the looks of my X-E2 and my Leica M8 better.
With film it differs. Sometimes this one, sometimes that one. At the moment I am really into the Fuji ST701.
I also like the interface and usability of my Nikon D7000 a lot, and believe it or not, the colours of my old Pentax K100D.
dasuess
Nikon Freak
As you know, people either hate the Df or love it... I love it. For me and the way I use the Df with older manual focus Nikon glass (AI'd), it is just like being back to using my Nikon F, only exposing on a sensor instead of film. I did buy the Df kit with the AF 50/1.8G, but I have never used it and really should sell it. I could not be happier.
jsrockit
Moderator
Thanks David. I'm still intrigued by it... it's the only DSLR that I consider at times.
--s
Well-known
Right now I´m in love with the Sony RX 100 in toy camera mode and ratio 1:1, the look produced is unique....
leica M2 fan
Veteran
Chiming in here with my favorite now, the A7 with Summitar 50. I love the results with color and B&W.
robert blu
quiet photographer
robert blu
quiet photographer
AS for the original question I'm in a difficult moment, photographically speaking and I do not have a favorite camera among my ones in this moment!
robert
robert
Texsport
Well-known
XPan for its versatility, but I'm on vacation and I have 10 cameras and a bunch of lenses with me, so it's a forced choice of one only.
Texsport
Texsport
Canyongazer
Canyongazer
Fuji X E2 with 35mm f1.4 Fuji lens.
To me, the perfect balance of small size, speed of use and quality results.
I use at large apertures, rarely smaller than f4, often wide open. This helps keep the shutter speed high and the ISO low, just the way I like 'em.
To me, the perfect balance of small size, speed of use and quality results.
I use at large apertures, rarely smaller than f4, often wide open. This helps keep the shutter speed high and the ISO low, just the way I like 'em.
xdayv
Color Blind
Leica M Monochrom, that's why I'm here! 😀
maitani
Well-known
right now,
slr -> F3-P with 28/2 zeiss distagon
rf -> Voigtlander W667
phone -> pure view 808 (<- jaw dropper)
slr -> F3-P with 28/2 zeiss distagon
rf -> Voigtlander W667
phone -> pure view 808 (<- jaw dropper)
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