Film, digital, any format, new, old, emotional reaction, workhorse, doesn't matter why...
What ONE camera is working for you the best and why?
What ONE camera is working for you the best and why?
mdarnton
Well-known
5x7 Ansco view w/ 12" f6.3 Paragon. Its making me think in a way I never had to. Thinking is good.
johannielscom
Snorting silver salts
Favourite: Pentax MX or Zeiss-Ikon Super Ikonta B, it's a tie.
Working for me: D700 with three Tokina AT-X lenses. Because it pays the mortgage, sends the kids to school and college and butters the bread.
Working for me: D700 with three Tokina AT-X lenses. Because it pays the mortgage, sends the kids to school and college and butters the bread.
burancap
Veteran
I'd love to say my M3 with Amedeo-adapted Sonnar, just 'cuz it is so beautiful (in all ways). The truth is that the best answer is likely my old Mk.I RX-100. It has just never, ever let me down.
hipsterdufus
Photographer?
I would say that my favorite is my Canon 7 with a Leica 50mm Summar. It's a gorgeous portrait combo. Tired of laser sharp lenses.
mfunnell
Shaken, so blurred
My current favourite is my M type 240.
My two old workhorses are my Canon 50D and 5D (the original one).
My long-time, had it forever and still use it, favourite would have to be my OM-4T, despite my M3 having more work of late.
...Mike
My two old workhorses are my Canon 50D and 5D (the original one).
My long-time, had it forever and still use it, favourite would have to be my OM-4T, despite my M3 having more work of late.
...Mike
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
M240 here also.
Best workhorse without a doubt is my D700 and my emotional choice has to be my OM-1.ktmrider
Well-known
In digital, X100 over M9 due to its size and the fact that I am using the 35mm field of view for 90% plus of my photos. In film, M2 for its viewfinder.
Lauffray
Invisible Cities
My favourite is my current one, the only one for the past few years, the black MP
pvdhaar
Peter
NEX-6, it's a digital but in the rangefinder gestalt.. Gorgeous (albeit electronic) viewfinder on the upper left hand side like on an M or a Hexar.
Lauffray
Invisible Cities
Forgot the why part of the question !
About the MP, it's such a simple camera that always works just like I expect it to, it's been reliable and dependable in every situation I put it through. I love that it's purely mechanical and the .58 VF (I wear glasses). And it's so damn beautiful !
About the MP, it's such a simple camera that always works just like I expect it to, it's been reliable and dependable in every situation I put it through. I love that it's purely mechanical and the .58 VF (I wear glasses). And it's so damn beautiful !
Duane Pandorf
Well-known
Leica M-E +24K actuations in less than 2 years.
I meant for you guys to pick one camera ...
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
OK then ... based purely on emotion my OM-1!
edit ... and I'll add that it's probably been my favourite camera since I first got it and looked through that amazing finder.
Maitani was a god!
shortstop
Well-known
Rolleiflex 3,5F Planar for MF; MP 0,58 with Summicron 50 for 135.
shadowfox
Darkroom printing lives
M4-P still.
Because I can't wait to shoot with it.
Because I can't wait to shoot with it.
SolaresLarrave
My M5s need red dots!
My Leica M4 has been getting all the love for the last few weeks. It's equipped (now) with a Zeiss Biogon 35mm f2 that fits on it like a glove.
That's the one camera...
That's the one camera...
zuiko85
Veteran
Not an easy question to answer.
That said, the one I reach for more often is my Pen F with a couple of lenses. Often the 25mm f4 and 38mm f1.8, one mounted mounted and one in the pocket.
(Yeah, I know, f4 is slow for a 35mm AOV lens. Thing is the 25mm f2.8 is much more uncommon and very expensive and longer and heavier. So I manage.)
That said, the one I reach for more often is my Pen F with a couple of lenses. Often the 25mm f4 and 38mm f1.8, one mounted mounted and one in the pocket.
(Yeah, I know, f4 is slow for a 35mm AOV lens. Thing is the 25mm f2.8 is much more uncommon and very expensive and longer and heavier. So I manage.)
Roger Hicks
Veteran
Used most: M9.
Nicest to use: Harder to say. Probably MP.
Cheers,
R.
Nicest to use: Harder to say. Probably MP.
Cheers,
R.
sreed2006
Well-known
For pure versatility and reliability, and knowing that I got the picture, the Canon 5D Mark II with an EOS-OM adapter.
I like film a lot, and have the cameras to prove it, but when the shot just has to be right without struggles and worries, the Canon wins the day.
I like film a lot, and have the cameras to prove it, but when the shot just has to be right without struggles and worries, the Canon wins the day.