FrankS
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I got one of mine today, a Plaubel Makina W67.
What's yours? What gear do you really, really want? Or possibly just got?
What's yours? What gear do you really, really want? Or possibly just got?
Your Gear holy grail/silver bullet?
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NaChase
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I've gotten a couple of mine: Mamiya 7II and 75 Summilux. I'd have to say a 50 Lux ASPH and the Canon 85/1.2 are the ones I'm lusting after.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Holy grails are funny things because often they can result in slight disappointment. For a long time my holy grail was an OM-3 which I eventually bought through our classifieds ... the reality was that it never really matched my expectations and the OM-1 remains my all time favourite SLR.
Digital ... where does one start? I bought an M240 because it appears to be the camera that can bridge the gap between a rangefinder and a DSLR which it does very effectively IMO. That said my digital holy grail remains ... and that's an MM.
Digital ... where does one start? I bought an M240 because it appears to be the camera that can bridge the gap between a rangefinder and a DSLR which it does very effectively IMO. That said my digital holy grail remains ... and that's an MM.
usagisakana
Established
I try not to buy into the idea of a holy grail - it's elusive, and experience tells me it will change once it has been attained; we are always wanting more and better, though once we have it we quickly adapt. I try to direct my desire for better things towards trying harder at taking photos (rather than buying gear).
That said, I recently picked up a Mamiya 7, after years of finding them way out of my price-range. A good deal came up and I couldn't resist. It really is an amazing camera - everything I expected it to be. But, I also realise that some of my favourite photographs have been taken with 35mm cameras, especially point and shoot ones that objectively are of low quality. While I often lose sight of it, the fact remains that the camera alone does not make the image (nor is it unimportant).
That said, I recently picked up a Mamiya 7, after years of finding them way out of my price-range. A good deal came up and I couldn't resist. It really is an amazing camera - everything I expected it to be. But, I also realise that some of my favourite photographs have been taken with 35mm cameras, especially point and shoot ones that objectively are of low quality. While I often lose sight of it, the fact remains that the camera alone does not make the image (nor is it unimportant).
maddoc
... likes film again.
A Leitz Focomat IIc with (!!) the fitting space aka dark-room to operate it properly.
EDIT: Camera-wise an original BP M4.
2. EDIT: It used to be the 35mm Summicron v3 (Canadian-made), that I was about 3 years looking for. Target reached.
EDIT: Camera-wise an original BP M4.
2. EDIT: It used to be the 35mm Summicron v3 (Canadian-made), that I was about 3 years looking for. Target reached.
zuiko85
Veteran
A modicum of talent, an "eye" if you will. At 65 probably a bit too late to attain to such a goal.
Silver bullet's? I've bought a bunch of them so by now I must be an expert and so what do you think of that?
Silver bullet's? I've bought a bunch of them so by now I must be an expert and so what do you think of that?
maddoc
... likes film again.
One man`s meat is another man`s poison. 😀
Phil_F_NM
Camera hacker
I used to have a bunch of cameras I lusted after but never one over them all.
The Mamiya 6 was one of them. Now that prices have come down so far, I own two so I don't have to change lenses. 😀
Other cameras I long to shoot are:
Pentax LX
Hasselblad SWC
Corona 8x10 or 5x7
Linhof 6x12 or wider.
But these days I have the cameras I want. My holy grail would be more time to shoot.
MORE TIME.
Phil Forrest
The Mamiya 6 was one of them. Now that prices have come down so far, I own two so I don't have to change lenses. 😀
Other cameras I long to shoot are:
Pentax LX
Hasselblad SWC
Corona 8x10 or 5x7
Linhof 6x12 or wider.
But these days I have the cameras I want. My holy grail would be more time to shoot.
MORE TIME.
Phil Forrest
Godfrey
somewhat colored
Harry S.
Well-known
Talent.
That's my holy grail.
That's my holy grail.
kxl
Social Documentary
Cameras - None.
Lenses - I'd love a Zeiss Otus 55mm.
If I have to choose between the Otus and time/money to travel and shoot, I'd pick the latter.
Lenses - I'd love a Zeiss Otus 55mm.
If I have to choose between the Otus and time/money to travel and shoot, I'd pick the latter.
charjohncarter
Veteran
Reponse to time as the Holy Grail.
Very true, but photographic equipment; my Holy Grail is close to FrankS: Pentax 6x7.
dogberryjr
[Pithy phrase]
M Monochrom
mfogiel
Veteran
For me, the holy grail is Tri X in D76 and a pair of eyes that can see.
MF20144408 by mfogiel, on Flickr
MF20144408 by mfogiel, on Flickr
lynnb
Veteran
Not sure if I'd call any of my "wants" as holy grails, but I'd like to try shooting with
- XPan or 6x12 pano camera
- Polaroid 195 + FP3000B, FP100C
- IIIf + Summitar, collapsible 50 'cron, Elmar 3.5
I have one of my holy grail cameras presently on loan (an M4 with some very nice glass) and have felt too apprehensive to use it - go figure!
- XPan or 6x12 pano camera
- Polaroid 195 + FP3000B, FP100C
- IIIf + Summitar, collapsible 50 'cron, Elmar 3.5
I have one of my holy grail cameras presently on loan (an M4 with some very nice glass) and have felt too apprehensive to use it - go figure!
nobbylon
Veteran
A fully working Contax RTS II with a 50 1.4
After 30/40 years since the RTS release it would probably disappoint though 🙁
After 30/40 years since the RTS release it would probably disappoint though 🙁
bgb
Well-known
A fully working FSU with no light leaks, shutter issues or other great features of former CCCP cameras.
Or a real Leica but I fear I might not be worthy 🙂
Or a real Leica but I fear I might not be worthy 🙂
FrozenInTime
Well-known
After a lot of hard work, I had a spectacularly successful project at work:
That funded a pair of M9s and a Noctilux ; hitherto an impossible dream.
That funded a pair of M9s and a Noctilux ; hitherto an impossible dream.
nongfuspring
Well-known
I've had some pretty terrible GAS lately, which has been a big waste of time.
After a lot of reflection, I realise I already own my two holy grails - a C/Y Zeiss 50mm 1.4 and the Fujinon 35mm 1.4. I'm just getting a Contax 139 CLA'ed and I should be set. I'd like an X-E3 when it comes out if it can shoot better video.
After a few years of being interested in RFs I've realised that they don't really suit me all that much and the best SLRs I could ask for I already own (what am I doing here?!).
After a lot of reflection, I realise I already own my two holy grails - a C/Y Zeiss 50mm 1.4 and the Fujinon 35mm 1.4. I'm just getting a Contax 139 CLA'ed and I should be set. I'd like an X-E3 when it comes out if it can shoot better video.
After a few years of being interested in RFs I've realised that they don't really suit me all that much and the best SLRs I could ask for I already own (what am I doing here?!).
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