Coopersounds
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See I think of this thread a little differently. One camera with only one lens, but not the only camera I will use for the year.
What's your 2014 1 camera, 1 lens setup?
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alexnotalex
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ooh so hard, so much choice, so few differences!
M3 + Summilux 50 and CL + Rokkor 40.
And loads of unnecessary geekery with film and dev combinations to make my heart feel warm with joy!
M3 + Summilux 50 and CL + Rokkor 40.
And loads of unnecessary geekery with film and dev combinations to make my heart feel warm with joy!
kiemchacsu
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I'm with you, actually I just purchase for myself the third Leica M and the 5th M lenses. I want to try all gears I have, fun enough!
rwintle
Scientist by day
I am thinking that held to one film camera and one lens, of the ones I own, it would probably be the Spotmatic F + SMC Takumar 55/1.8 that my mother just gifted to me.
As for film... gah I don't know. Arista Premium 400 until it disappears I guess. 🙂
As for film... gah I don't know. Arista Premium 400 until it disappears I guess. 🙂
ampguy
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I might try one of those speed reducer gizmos, but then I'd probably have to change lens to a 105/2.5 P*C F mount, would be heavy, but interesting. Will see how long I can go with just epl1 and 40/1.8 kit.
hlockwood
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That's my rig as well. The 50mm Elmar-M renders sharp and contrasty; it's always on my M9P.
HFL
Requin
Established
Same as last year's. 35 mm RF and 2/50. My choice.
stompyq
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Same as last year
Digital: Ricoh GR
Film: Rolliflex 2.8E or Nikon S2+50mm 1.4 or Pentax 6x7+105mm 2.4
Digital: Ricoh GR
Film: Rolliflex 2.8E or Nikon S2+50mm 1.4 or Pentax 6x7+105mm 2.4
hellomikmik
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Minolta Hi-matic 7
kzphoto
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Chamonix F1
Schneider 120mm f/5.6 APO-Symmar L
As much FP100c as I can afford.
Schneider 120mm f/5.6 APO-Symmar L
As much FP100c as I can afford.
f16sunshine
Moderator
This has never worked for me. I look back at my favorite images from 2013 or 2012.... There were many cameras and many lenses (as the scenes called for).
2014 will be the same.
Happy 2014 everyone!
2014 will be the same.
Happy 2014 everyone!
Pioneer
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You know, come to think of it, I could probably pull this off if I just stopped reading this forum!😀
cz23
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This is it.
After browsing the entire thread, this rig has the most appeal for me.
A GXR, M module, and good 50 equivalent would make a great companion for my GR. That would be 2 cameras/2 lenses, but that's OK.
John
mfogiel
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There is no way I would do such a thing anymore.
However, I find, there are lots of fascinating options out there, which I would suggest to anyone interested. I am obviously only speaking B&W film, as I do not shoot digital.
1) Bessa R4A with a 25mm lens - I use the Biogon, but the Voigtlander 25/4 shoud do as well, if not better for its smaller size. Load a Iso 400 film, shoot at EI of 500, and keep the lens set between f 5.6 and 8.0 and focused to 2 meters most of the time. Shoot with framing, or without framing: "from the hip" or in any other way without looking through the VF - the results can really be spectacular.
20137217 by mfogiel, on Flickr
A classic combination - an M3, or a 0.85x M6/M7/MP with the DR or Rigid Summicron 50. This is such a versatile and fundamental rig, that it cannot be overstated, and almost a must for a B&W film shooter, just to see what can be done. Best coupled with a classic film/developer combo. This can teach you street, landscape or portrait photography like no other rig.
20100208 by mfogiel, on Flickr
20114621 by mfogiel, on Flickr
20114707 by mfogiel, on Flickr
An Slr with a 55-60mm lens of at least f 2.8 aperture - wonderful for half body portraiture, including shallow dof pictures. Gives you just the right amount of coverage to avoid distortion and fill the frame in a meaningful way.
201212611 by mfogiel, on Flickr
20135905 by mfogiel, on Flickr
However, I find, there are lots of fascinating options out there, which I would suggest to anyone interested. I am obviously only speaking B&W film, as I do not shoot digital.
1) Bessa R4A with a 25mm lens - I use the Biogon, but the Voigtlander 25/4 shoud do as well, if not better for its smaller size. Load a Iso 400 film, shoot at EI of 500, and keep the lens set between f 5.6 and 8.0 and focused to 2 meters most of the time. Shoot with framing, or without framing: "from the hip" or in any other way without looking through the VF - the results can really be spectacular.
20137217 by mfogiel, on Flickr
A classic combination - an M3, or a 0.85x M6/M7/MP with the DR or Rigid Summicron 50. This is such a versatile and fundamental rig, that it cannot be overstated, and almost a must for a B&W film shooter, just to see what can be done. Best coupled with a classic film/developer combo. This can teach you street, landscape or portrait photography like no other rig.
20100208 by mfogiel, on Flickr
20114621 by mfogiel, on Flickr
20114707 by mfogiel, on Flickr
An Slr with a 55-60mm lens of at least f 2.8 aperture - wonderful for half body portraiture, including shallow dof pictures. Gives you just the right amount of coverage to avoid distortion and fill the frame in a meaningful way.
201212611 by mfogiel, on Flickr
20135905 by mfogiel, on Flickr
Bill Clark
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When I was young, I didn't have the moola for a light meter so I would guess the exposure. I did that this past Christmas and I can report that things worked out pretty good. Happy there is slush in the film, the latitude and with the developer. I do have a Sekonic L-158 light meter but it spent most of the time in my pants pocket. It's so cold here, one time when I went outside I had to check to make sure I had my pants on! I have and I plan on using the fireplace a lot this winter!
M with 2/50mm Heliar collapsible to start... recently it's been a C-Sonnar, and I'll change cameras and/or lenses periodically. Can't see restricting myself to one combo. But good shooting in 2014 to all, whatever way you choose!
FrankS
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Its so compact I always have it with me so I think this fun little "one camera/one lens setup" will be getting a lot of use in the coming year!
Here's a few shots taken with it recently.
Here's a few shots taken with it recently.
Vics
Veteran
I've gotten sort of enamored lately with a Robert Capa kit, which includes a Contax IIIa with 50mm Sonnar 1.5, and a Rollei TLR. I would never carry both at once, but just make the choice by the subject matter du jour.
thaung
Member
Leica IIIc modified to IIIf RD ST with a 5cm F2.0 Summitar Coated. Maybe I´ll cheat a little and also use an old uncoated Elmar 3.5cm F3.5. Happy New Year everyone!
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