KoNickon
Nick Merritt
I voted for the XA -- I only got one recently and have only shot one roll with it, but I was truly stunned by the quality of the pictures. I like the ergonomics, even though the shutter release is a wholly different feel from just about any other camera I have. Very accurate meter too. The Rollei 35s are nice, but rather heavier and not as slim as the XA (and rather fiddlier). I love my GR-1; it's just a brilliant camera. But a 28 isn't as good an all-around lens choice. Finally, I must admit that for skiing or other situations where compactness and speed of use is key, the Stylus Epic is usually what I bring.
Finder
Veteran
My (coat) pocket camera is a Hexar AF. I was going to get another great little camera, the Nikon 35Ti, but turning off the flash was a pain. Unfortunately, I missed the chance to get a Nikon 28Ti.
My (Goretex coat) pocket camera is a Nikonos V.
My (Goretex coat) pocket camera is a Nikonos V.
Kent
Finally at home...
Of the ones I have used: Rollei 35 (What a great cam!)
Of the ones I presently own: Minolta Hi-Matic F (almost perfect p&s)
Of the ones I presently own: Minolta Hi-Matic F (almost perfect p&s)
RichC
Well-known
Anything cheap, tiny and digital. Currently an Olympus mju, as they're water- and dust-resistant.
The only film camera I have is a Rollei 35, but I've never used it. Athough I shoot digital only, the idea is that when I go travelling, I have a mechanical film camera for emergencies, if I get stuck somewhere without electricity or an Internet cafe...
The only film camera I have is a Rollei 35, but I've never used it. Athough I shoot digital only, the idea is that when I go travelling, I have a mechanical film camera for emergencies, if I get stuck somewhere without electricity or an Internet cafe...
nightfly
Well-known
For you Olympus Stylus Epic (non zoom) fans, how does it do with black and white film?
I really like my Yashica T4 for a go anywhere color camera, but for black and white, for whatever reason, I don't really like the results. Something with the exposure makes them seem a bit flat.
I'm tempted to get a Stylus for black and white and keep color in the T4.
I really like my Yashica T4 for a go anywhere color camera, but for black and white, for whatever reason, I don't really like the results. Something with the exposure makes them seem a bit flat.
I'm tempted to get a Stylus for black and white and keep color in the T4.
v3cron
Well-known
steamer said:
i really want a big mini. are the flash settings remembered after the power is shut off?
ruby.monkey
Veteran
For me it's a tatty old Leica IIIf with Voigtlander 25mm f/4 Snapshot Skopar - small, solid, and a great combination for street snapping.
shadowfox
Darkroom printing lives
My XA is perma-welded into my jeans pocket 
Last week I used this XA-produced picture:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1388/901036775_3846f2c2e1.jpg
as a slide background at the church. No one believed me that it's not from a DSLR
Other pocketables that I also like:
- Olympus Trip 35
- Olympus Pen EED (half-frame, pancake design f1.7 zuiko lens)
- Yashica T4 (zeis lens is sharp!)
- A limited edition f3.5 Stylus Epic (mirror like body)
- Olympus ECR (or EC)
Kudos to those who use MF folders as pocketables, love them too.
Last week I used this XA-produced picture:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1388/901036775_3846f2c2e1.jpg
as a slide background at the church. No one believed me that it's not from a DSLR
Other pocketables that I also like:
- Olympus Trip 35
- Olympus Pen EED (half-frame, pancake design f1.7 zuiko lens)
- Yashica T4 (zeis lens is sharp!)
- A limited edition f3.5 Stylus Epic (mirror like body)
- Olympus ECR (or EC)
Kudos to those who use MF folders as pocketables, love them too.
kuvvy
Well-known
I have an XA which ets only occasional use and I have a Stylus Epic (two in fact) and they are undoubtedly good cameras but the one camera that gets chosen most is the Pentax Espio Mini (UC-1). Pocketable, if a little boxy in shape and the size of a pack of cards it has a slightly wider lens than most with 32mm. Once took a shot of my daughter on a pebble beach and every pebble was clear and sharp even at the edges of the pic. Highly recommend this camera.
steamer
Well-known
cbphoto said:
No and that was a bit of a pain.
sepiareverb
genius and moron
Finder said:
I got one that had something wrong with that top dial display- the counter wouldn't reset properly, and turning off the flash was a pain. I really wanted to like that camera. Felt good in the hand, the lens was very nice, actual analog readout (imagine that)- but it was harder to shoot than the Contax T2 or TVS.
bobkonos
Well-known
Keith said:
Keith,
What's the serial number of yours? Mine is 144470.
noimmunity
scratch my niche
surprised not to see any Bessa L (aka Cosina 107-SW) with a wide or superwide lens mount used at hyperfocal distace... My friend has one, and it's sweet and toy-like with sharp results.
I love pocketable cameras: Fuji Natura Black, Yashica T5D, GRD, Fuji F20.
While in Japan I had a look at the new Fuji Klasse models (S and W). Look nice and handle well, and the price is much better than what you see new on ebay, but the body is substantially bigger than a GR1. If it weren't for the Zeiss Ikon, I might have succumbed...
I love pocketable cameras: Fuji Natura Black, Yashica T5D, GRD, Fuji F20.
While in Japan I had a look at the new Fuji Klasse models (S and W). Look nice and handle well, and the price is much better than what you see new on ebay, but the body is substantially bigger than a GR1. If it weren't for the Zeiss Ikon, I might have succumbed...
bobkonos
Well-known
noimmunity said:
Uhhh...I voted for the Bessa L with the C/V 15mm f4.5 lens in my post. I am going to japan soon and plan to take it with along.
Which camera stores did you visit there?
"Which small camera makes the best 'always with you' companion?" Doesn't necessarily have to be a pocket camera...ChrisPlatt said:
Indeed I never carry cameras in pockets.
pvdhaar
Peter
A Nikon-D50 with 35-70/2.8..
You may think I'm kidding, but it's really what I've got with me everyday..
My pocket camera used to be the Minox 35, but after three of them died within a short time span, I moved to a Bessa-T with 25/4. Somehow, I get sidetracked by the flexibility of the DSLR every once in a while, and take that with me for a couple of months.. I'm sure I'll go back to the T with 25 somewhere later this year again..
You may think I'm kidding, but it's really what I've got with me everyday..
My pocket camera used to be the Minox 35, but after three of them died within a short time span, I moved to a Bessa-T with 25/4. Somehow, I get sidetracked by the flexibility of the DSLR every once in a while, and take that with me for a couple of months.. I'm sure I'll go back to the T with 25 somewhere later this year again..
IGMeanwell
Well-known
350D_user
B+W film devotee
"Something else"... the Leica Standard with the 3.5cm Elmar.
oscroft
Veteran
It's an XA for me, and in a way I'm surprised to be saying that, because I bought a new XA2 a long time ago but never really got on with it - I'm not a great fan of the plastic clamshell feel, and while the photos I got from it were OK they definitely lacked something. But then on impulse I bought an XA when I saw it going cheap last year, and the results were a revelation - the lens is quite superb. So now it goes everywhere with me, loaded with HP5, Tri-X or Delta-400 (depending on my mood). My only criticism is that I'd like it to be a bit more robust - it got a knock a few months ago and now the rangefinder is vertically misaligned (but that's not a real problem - it's still accurate).
kshapero
South Florida Man
Hey noimmunity you have a very nice rig.