torontotom
Member
Contax T3 with non-exchangable Zeiss Sonnar 35mm. Great pocket camera!
jan normandale
Film is the other way
Doug said:
Hey Doug, I have lots of pockets. I love 'em. Most of my stuff goes into a small over the shoulder/back pack, film and a couple of cameras (usually one colour the other BW)
I like all the features of the APS film concept. However I prefer low/widespread tech for the most part. Just because it is always easier to find what you need ie film. I hear that Kodak are phasing out their production of APS. Has APS film become less readily available?
Jan
dominicLF
EV Zero
Rolfix II Germany U.S-Zone
Rolfix II Germany U.S-Zone
Here’s my favorite new pocket camera, a 6x9 folding camera. It really folds up to be pocketable. With a 6x9 negative on 120 film, it’s really amazing. It is a Rolfix II with a Rodenstock Trinar 105/3.5 lens. When folded, it is so sturdy that it is really no problem to stick it in my back pants pocket or anywhere—it’s a solid metal brick with the lens safely inside. No rangefinder though, so now I’ve got the bug to find an old Bessa with Helar and rangefinder or a Zeiss Super Ikonta.
Rolfix II Germany U.S-Zone
Here’s my favorite new pocket camera, a 6x9 folding camera. It really folds up to be pocketable. With a 6x9 negative on 120 film, it’s really amazing. It is a Rolfix II with a Rodenstock Trinar 105/3.5 lens. When folded, it is so sturdy that it is really no problem to stick it in my back pants pocket or anywhere—it’s a solid metal brick with the lens safely inside. No rangefinder though, so now I’ve got the bug to find an old Bessa with Helar and rangefinder or a Zeiss Super Ikonta.
wilt
Well-known
Minox 35 GT, Minox 35 GT-E, Olympus XA, today I shot almost a roll of Efke KB50 in a half frame Olympus Pen (the one without meter, fully manual).
I don't know about film availability, Jan; I just got this cutie a few months ago on eBay, and bought some of the Kodak chromogenic B&W for it. Probably the first film to go...jan normandale said:
It's a good camera to carry on a belt-pouch and just have along all the time. I often carry my "real" camera, but there's times I get lazy and just go with the Canon. As a bit of a lesson (on having a camera at all times) last week walking down to check the mail I encountered a lady reclining on the sidewalk, using her tote-bag as a pillow, knees up, and playing with her cell phone. SNAP!! There was nowhere to sit while she awaited her ride home, which arrived only moments later...
taffer
void
Having used a Ricoh 35ZF, I think I'd grab a 500G if I really needed a pocket RF...
The XA is very nice but I found the rf patch to be really difficult to focus in dim light.
Then of course, the Zone Focus Ricoh didn't have rf patch at all
The XA is very nice but I found the rf patch to be really difficult to focus in dim light.
Then of course, the Zone Focus Ricoh didn't have rf patch at all
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tedwhite
Guest
I find the XA patch elusive also. However, I just forget about it and zone focus. Seems to work about as well.
Once again, for sheer ease of use, you can't do much better than the Yashica T4 Super, but of course it's AF and not RF.
Ted
Once again, for sheer ease of use, you can't do much better than the Yashica T4 Super, but of course it's AF and not RF.
Ted
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merciful
Guest
taffer said:
http://rick_oleson.tripod.com/index-165.html: a tip for increasing RF visibility.
I dumped my Rollei 35 for the XA because there isn't enough DOF at say, 3ft. and f2.8 to just guess. I find the unaugmented RF a bit difficult to see sometimes, but I just fiddle with the focus for a moment 'til I do.
plastidecore
Newbie
Hi, this is my first post in RFF...
I have two pocket (or handbag) cameras of choice: a Rollei 35 SE and an Olympus Pen EE2.
I have two pocket (or handbag) cameras of choice: a Rollei 35 SE and an Olympus Pen EE2.
P C Headland
Well-known
When I have my big pockets on, an Iskra I or II - easy to carry, and great quality.
If I need something smaller and lighter, then I'd take the Minox 35GT. Not a RF, true, but a damn fine camera. I can handhold this down to ridiculously low speeds, and it is great for night shots.
I did use a Minox EC for a while - now that is a pocketable camera! Just too much hassle though getting the film dev'ed and printed. It sits in my draw now, hardly used. If anyone is interested in it (still working, with battery adapter and new switch/pressure plate), email me.
Truth is I rarely shoot 35mm now - it just looks too small ;-), it's usually 6x6 or above.
Paul
If I need something smaller and lighter, then I'd take the Minox 35GT. Not a RF, true, but a damn fine camera. I can handhold this down to ridiculously low speeds, and it is great for night shots.
I did use a Minox EC for a while - now that is a pocketable camera! Just too much hassle though getting the film dev'ed and printed. It sits in my draw now, hardly used. If anyone is interested in it (still working, with battery adapter and new switch/pressure plate), email me.
Truth is I rarely shoot 35mm now - it just looks too small ;-), it's usually 6x6 or above.
Paul
RObert Budding
D'oh!
My "new" Voigtlander VF 101 arrived yesterday (same as the Zeiss ikon S 312). Small and with a rangefinder. I'll run a roll through it and let you know what I think.
Robert
Robert
Hi-- Welcome to RFF! For some reason there is a lot of RFF activity in and around Barcelona... maybe it's just a most congenial area for RF photographers?plastidecore said:
Sorry I've not been there, just a brief visit to Madrid and Málaga. Also, we in RFF seem to like small Olympus cameras, and there are Rollei 35 fans too, so I hope you find yourself comfortable here!
Duncan Ross
Say it with flashbulbs
A Canon MC. Strange chunky little camera with a hilariously loud powerwind.
I still get surprised by the quality of the pictures from it. Apparently it as an aspherical lens, is this common in small cameras?
I still get surprised by the quality of the pictures from it. Apparently it as an aspherical lens, is this common in small cameras?
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tedwhite
Guest
Plastidicore:
A second welcome to the forum. Those are neat little cameras you have. I have a couple of tiny ones also. An Olympus XA and a Yashica T4 Super. Either will fit in a shirt pocket (just don't bend over).
Ted
A second welcome to the forum. Those are neat little cameras you have. I have a couple of tiny ones also. An Olympus XA and a Yashica T4 Super. Either will fit in a shirt pocket (just don't bend over).
Ted
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rich815
Guest
I just found and picked up a Vivitar 35EM. A real "sleeper" of a scale-focusing little manual P&S from the 70's. Got my first roll back---wow! Seems almost as sharp as anything I've used Leica, Contax or otherwise. Rare and hard to find however.....
cbass
Nutmegger
Reading all these posts is going to bring on a GAS attack, I just know it.
There are no Minolta Hi-Matic users here? My pocket camera of choice used to be the Hi-Matic G, a stripped-down but sharp scale focus model. I've since (reluctantly) sold it and replaced it with a GAF Point Five (a.k.a. the Chinon 35EE) which I purchased from a fellow RFFer. I haven't run any film through the GAF yet, but I intend to do so very soon. It's the same size as the Hi-Matic but it has RF foucsing, self-timer and "Flashmatic" settings.
In summer, my carry-around and cycling camera is the venerable Oly XA2.
There are no Minolta Hi-Matic users here? My pocket camera of choice used to be the Hi-Matic G, a stripped-down but sharp scale focus model. I've since (reluctantly) sold it and replaced it with a GAF Point Five (a.k.a. the Chinon 35EE) which I purchased from a fellow RFFer. I haven't run any film through the GAF yet, but I intend to do so very soon. It's the same size as the Hi-Matic but it has RF foucsing, self-timer and "Flashmatic" settings.
In summer, my carry-around and cycling camera is the venerable Oly XA2.
XAos
Well-known
I have a Hi-Matic 9 and it's almost exactly the same size as a GSN. They're great cameras, but a pocket camera it is not.
dcsang
Canadian & Not A Dentist
I've had and used the following:
Olympus XA
Contax T2
The XA was cool. The T2 was too big. I'd love to try a Contax T3 someday.. maybe
I currently consider this to be my pocket camera:
Bessa R3A
If a Leica is "too heavy".. you guys should try lugging an EOS-3 or 20D with a 70-200 IS lens for a few hours while shooting a wedding. It's like you're Atlas and the world is in your hands rather than on your shoulders
Cheers
Dave
Olympus XA
Contax T2
The XA was cool. The T2 was too big. I'd love to try a Contax T3 someday.. maybe
I currently consider this to be my pocket camera:
Bessa R3A
If a Leica is "too heavy".. you guys should try lugging an EOS-3 or 20D with a 70-200 IS lens for a few hours while shooting a wedding. It's like you're Atlas and the world is in your hands rather than on your shoulders
Cheers
Dave
Among the Hi-Matics, those made by Cosina are "pocketable". The 7s-II has full manual override, a fast F1.7 lens, and decent RF. I would not call my Hi-Matic E (auto-EE only) or Hi-Matic 9 "pocket cameras". All have great lenses.
Marcus B
Member
I take a Minox GT as a "pocket" camera but have to admit that very often I have a shoulder bag with me which is 99% of the time equipped with a Konica Hexar AF (and other stuff like an umbrella, a book etc.).
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