carbo73
Well-known
And I'm restricting this to film cameras, as most of tge digitals have no sound or sound mostly the same.
For me, the AK47 - like semi auto, fully mechanical sound of the Leningrad is unsurpassable.
But then also the Salyut-S has a mighty "smack". And on the othe side of the scope, the quiet, ferfect mechanics of the Leica M3...
For me, the AK47 - like semi auto, fully mechanical sound of the Leningrad is unsurpassable.
But then also the Salyut-S has a mighty "smack". And on the othe side of the scope, the quiet, ferfect mechanics of the Leica M3...
Vince Lupo
Whatever
Being that I just picked up a Bronica S2a, that’s where my vote goes. It’s a combination of a THWAP! and a KECHUNK! Photographic artillery at its finest 
pthornto
Member
The RB67 is like a car door closing. Ke-chunk....makes the sound of the big mirror swinging up and the baffle opening. The shutter in the lens actually is the quietest part of the camera firing.
My favourite though has to be the Nikon F shutter. It just sounds right (even compared to F2 which is somehow more tinny)..
Paul
My favourite though has to be the Nikon F shutter. It just sounds right (even compared to F2 which is somehow more tinny)..
Paul
BillBingham2
Registered User
Part of me wants to say Nikon S2, but I have to agree it’s the F. Very interesting thing to capture and put on the web. Anyone looking for another hobby that requires you to buy cameras?
B2 (;->
B2 (;->
Rob-F
Likes Leicas
Hasselblad 500C or C/M. Whomp! You know something just happened.
xmas_one
Established
Well put. It’s an incredibly satisfying sound.
Huss
Veteran
Worst ever is my Fuji GW690III. SPROING just does not cut it.
I've thought the Pentax 6x7 sounds like the clap of doom...
freeranger
Well-known
I love the "THWUP!" of a Zorki 4's curtains. Soooo satisfying.
Out to Lunch
Ventor
The Zenit deserves a place in this thread.
leicapixie
Well-known
I did 'Wedding Photography" the Leica M3 was almost silent..
I usually showed ministers the camera and it's good behavior, not mine!
I was almost always allowed to make exposures..
Arrival of Pros using Mamiya RB's was a thunderstorm, the Hasselblads causing sound of an auto collision.
The Rolleiflex was so quiet, walking into silent funerals, keeping the mood.:angel:
I usually showed ministers the camera and it's good behavior, not mine!
I was almost always allowed to make exposures..
Arrival of Pros using Mamiya RB's was a thunderstorm, the Hasselblads causing sound of an auto collision.
The Rolleiflex was so quiet, walking into silent funerals, keeping the mood.:angel:
p.giannakis
Pan Giannakis
The Zenit deserves a place in this thread.
I used a 12XP for years. The distance the shutter button has to travel is unbelievable. The sound has a continuous "dingggg" after the mirror has come down.
p.giannakis
Pan Giannakis
SLR-wise, the EOS-5. So quiet for an AF-SLR if that vintage - you can hear the shutter hitting the shutter bumpers more than you hear the shutter itself.
The Leica IIc is tiny bit more quiet. I like the sound, a quiet and assertive "Cluck".
The Leica IIc is tiny bit more quiet. I like the sound, a quiet and assertive "Cluck".
lcpr
Well-known
I've always liked the way Hasselblads sound.
A big Copal 3 shutter also sounds great. I also like the sound of the Prontor Professional shutters especially when you change the shutter speed since they're self cocking.
A well maintained Leica M at 1/30th or 1/15th.
Mamya RZ67.
Pentax 67 and its loud clap.
A big Copal 3 shutter also sounds great. I also like the sound of the Prontor Professional shutters especially when you change the shutter speed since they're self cocking.
A well maintained Leica M at 1/30th or 1/15th.
Mamya RZ67.
Pentax 67 and its loud clap.
Kai-san
Filmwaster
Polaroid made a talking camera........
BTW, is Analogic a new word? I like the Logic part, but I can do without Ana.
BTW, is Analogic a new word? I like the Logic part, but I can do without Ana.
Ambro51
Collector/Photographer
Nothing sounds like a Foton shooting 6 frames per second!!
freeranger
Well-known
Merlijn53
Established
It’s the soft and silky sounding shutter of the postwar Contax iia and iiia.
No doubt about that.
Regards,
Frank
No doubt about that.
Regards,
Frank
dee
Well-known
The Chinon and derivatives - my Prinzflex STTL 1972 , copal square shutter - almost unbreakable !
[ I actually preferd it over a more expensive Pentax Spotmatic ]
[ I actually preferd it over a more expensive Pentax Spotmatic ]
Polaroid Sx-70