What's next for you?

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We have the "What have you just bought?" thread... but now I will start a new type. What do you want next?

For me, I would like a digital M mount camera and the Fujifilm 35-70mm GF lens. That's about it. How about you? What is distracting you gear wise these days?

Note: I look at and do a lot of photography. This is a very relaxed gear thread. Yes, I also like equipment. If that offends you, please do not bother responding.
 
Usually what causes me to want a camera is when I discover something unique about it that intrigues me.

For example, the Pentax MX. Although I have many cameras that show shutter speed and exposure information in the viewfinder in various ways, the MX does it in a unique and somewhat clever way. So that’s on my list.

I’d like an M5 because I know it fits my hands better than any other M-Leica or Barnack Leica.
 
Since getting the Sony a6000 I've bought several lenses because I can use them all on it with the proper adapter, so I occasionally look for "Legacy" lenses to try...the most recent being the Yashica ML 50mm 1.4.
What's next...not sure but still looking...give me a few months with the current "new kid in town".
Now as far as cameras go I'd love to get a Graflex Crown Graphic 4x5 body. I already have a 4x5 Field camera but the Graflex would be fun to use as a handheld.
 
Something instax, not sure what, but after years of digital I'm finding it refreshing to have pictures stuck on the fridge.

I have the little SP-1, so perhaps a Wide printer. Might need a bigger fridge though.

But maybe one of the more exotic camera solutions as an upgrade from my SQ1.
 
Just time: to shoot, learn to develop B&W at home, scan etc. Just working a lot now and don't have much time but hoping during retirement I can delve a bit deeper. I have enough equipment and not really craving more.
 
At 76, and collecting all these years I'm happy with my Barnacks. What I'm waiting for is more color film to become available.
 
I actually satisfied my most recent gear lust earlier this week by ordering a used Micro-Nikkor AF 105/2.8D lens. It should be here this weekend. Up until recently I was more of an up to 50mm guy who occasionally delved into 85/90mm. But I've been wanting an AF 105mm lens for Nikon since buying a Nikkor 105/2.5 lens early last year and liking the focal length a lot. The only downside for me was the lack of AF. This new(ish) lens should do nicely. If it's in good shape and works properly, I might sell my 85/1.8D--I have too many lenses these days. But I'll hold onto the Nikon 85/1.4D lens forever. It's a treasure.
 
I'd actually like to get rid of some more stuff. Having too much camera equipment makes me nervous. I recently sold some gear and would like to consolidate the rest of the herd into fewer, better pieces, but it's hard to come up with a good strategy.
 
ranger9 said:
I'd actually like to get rid of some more stuff. Having too much camera equipment makes me nervous. I recently sold some gear and would like to consolidate the rest of the herd into fewer, better pieces, but it's hard to come up with a good strategy.
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I'm in agreement! I've been going through a process of unloading and consolidating. A whole big bunch of stuff just went off to KEH (great folks, free plug!), and it's going to pay for a 60mm f/3.5 Distagon for the Hassie. It's a lens I've wanted for years, but couldn't justify purchasing. It ain't cheap, and it ain't getting any cheaper! This way, it feels like it's "free". Of course, like most of us here, I'm really good at rationalizing expensive equipment. "Free" has such a nice sound to it...
 
Looking at all the responses already, I suspect that this will become a very popular sticky thread. I mean, asking us gear junkies what they want next? Ha!
 
I'd like to get a TLR, such as an Autocord, while the prices are still within reach. Then, I'd like to get a long normal for my Bronica ETRS such as the 105mm ƒ3.5 PE for a project I'm working on and a 28mm of some sort for my Pentax K1000. But I have to get my K1000 repaired after dropping it haha.
 
I think I am finally going to sell my Hassy X1Dii. I’ve had it for a while now, and I love it’s output, but I just haven’t bonded with it. It’s always the 2nd choice camera. I guess that means something.
 
Hmmm, I meant what is your next buy... not sale, event, etc. BUT, ok, let's just open it up for what is next!
 
raydm6 said:
Just time: to shoot, learn to develop B&W at home, scan etc. Just working a lot now and don't have much time but hoping during retirement I can delve a bit deeper. I have enough equipment and not really craving more.
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Yes, that's what every man wants: more time.

Respectfully,

S
 
jsrockit said:
Hmmm, I meant what is your next buy... not sale, event, etc. BUT, ok, let's just open it up for what is next!
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Okay, John. I'll bite! I want a full set of John Cone inks for my two Epsons. One is a 3880 and the other a 7890. They use the same ink - UltraChrome HDR in 10 cartridges. OEM inks have just gotten crazy expensive... If it all works out, I'll take the SP3880 on the road with me. Cone also does a piezo kit for black and white. I may see if I can find a second SP3880 and set it up with that.

Cheers,

Shane
 
Click image for larger version Name: 9BDFB881-1E24-468E-8B6B-8857380A684D.jpg Views: 0 Size: 550.6 KB ID: 4787774 I want to work on my Golf Course photography. Being a Greenskeeper at a beautiful Fazio course, I see beauty all around..
 
A Konica thread here led me to purchase a couple of C35 cameras. I am sending them for service Monday.
I had one years ago; it was a terrific travel camera. I hope they're up and running in time for my fall vacation.

Chris
 
I don't really need anything but, somewhere down the road (if the price is right) I suspect that I'll purchase a Fujifilm X-E4.

All the best,
Mike
 
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