List your favourite MF film cameras...

[Prometheus]

Without seeing the result from them yet (based on feeling).

Zenit ET! Sadly, I ripped my first filmroll of.

I like the feeling in all my Yashicas (except for the EE which has a worn focuspoint so it's hard to use the rangefinder):

Yashica J-7 - have one roll in the lab.
Yashica FR-II (only shot 6 images so far... batteries ran out)
Yashica Minister D

Minolta Hi-Matic F - lovely to use on the streets. Have two rolls in the lab.

The Praktica EE2 could be fun but would be better with battery. The "klonk" is a little heavy, seems it's hard to keep the camera still

The Agfa Isolette is cool, but hard to use I think, with the focusing.

The Canon EOS300V is nice, but modern
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Mattias Wirf

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My lenses (A list at Retrocamera.net)

[glockman99]

[peterqd]

I just thought I'd bump up this thread so you can all see what you posted the first time around!
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Lenses: M42 - CZJ 2.8/20, 2.4/35, 1.8/50, 2.8/50, 3.5/135 - Meyer/Pentacon 1.8/50, 2.8/50, 2.8/135, 4/200
Russian - J9, J21, J37A, M1v, M24m, I50-2, H44m-4 Vega12
Takumar 3.5/28, 2.0/35, 3.5/35, 1.4/50(x2), 1.8/55(x2), 1.9/85, 3.5/135 - Vivitar 2.8/28
K-mount : Pentax-M 2.8/28, 1.7/50 - Tamron zooms :SP28-80, SP35-80, SP60-300, 80-210
DSLR:Canon 400D 35mm SLR: Pentax Spotmatic SP, SPII(x2), SPF, ESII, K2, ME Super, P30 - Chinon CE3 - Minolta XG-M - Praktica Nova 1B, PLC2
Rangefinder: Zorki-4, Beauty Light-o-matic III Medium Format: Yashica-Mat 124G

[estudleon]

I haven't change so much, only reduced the list.


I must change!!!!!!!
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M42: tak 3,5/28
CZJ: 4/20, 2,4/35, 1,8/50, 1,8/50 aus jena, 3,5/135MC, Pentacon 1,8/50
Fuji: , 1,8/55, 1,4 50, 2.2/55, 4/85
Mamiya 2,8/135
Misc. : jupiter 9

[wildlightphoto]

1) Leicaflex SL
2) ... there is no #2
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Doug Herr
Birdman of Sacramento
http://www.wildlightphoto.com

[Helios]

Asahi Pentax MX
Asahi Penatx KX
Asahi Pentax ME super
Asahi Pentax Spotmatic F
Minolta Xe-5
Edixa-Mat CL
Praktica Fx-2
Zenit 122
OLympus XA
Rollei 35SE - Sonnar 2,8/40
Minox 35GT
Zeiss Contessa LKE - no batteries 45 years old
Olympus Trip-35
Zeiss Super-Ikonta 4,5x6 531 Tessar-Opton 3,5/75
Voigtländer Bessa I Skopar 3,5/105

[F16SUNSHINE]

I'm late on this one:

Sentimental:
Yashica FR my first new SLR in '83

Automated:
Contax RX Duh?
Contax Aria (lightweight)

RF interchangeable lens
Leica CL (small, slick)

RF Fixed lens
Yashica Electro GS/GT
Yashica Electro CC 1.8/35
Konica S1.6 (IR mostly)

To look super aaa
Plaubel Makina II polished chrome version(seriously aaa)
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Current Kit
Canon 5D, 40D
Contax 4/18, 1.4/50, 1.4/85, 2.8/85, 2/100, 3.5/100, 2.8/180, Rollei HFT 1.4/35, 1.4/85, Zuiko 2/21, 2/24, 2/28, 2/35, 2/80, Yashica ML 3.5/21, 2.8/24, Helios 40 protype, Trioplan 2.8/100, Tair 11A,
Epson R D1(s), Bessa L, Bessa R2m, Leica CL, CV 4.5/15, 4/25, 1.4/40, Zeiss ZM 2/35, Yashinon1.8/50, CLE 4/90, Zeiss Opton 4/135 T, Electro GT, Electro GX, Electro CC

[spiralcity]

I personally love my Nikons but my Fujicas are quite nice also.

No patricular order:

Nikon FE2
Nikon F3HP
Nikon FM2
Fujica ST801
Fujica ST705W
Chinon CM5 (Surprisingly solid and easy to use)
Chinon CM4s (Same for this little tank)

Both the Chinons are built like tanks and can use a wide assortment of lenses. The CM's are K mounted so a lot of good Pentax glass can be used on them. Also the cameras are dirt cheap on ebay, I can bring them anywhere and not worry about damaging them. A replacement on ebay is about 30.00 U.S. THATS WHY THEY MAKE MY LIST!

[BobbyR]

In order, for now anyway:

Topcon Super DM-- tough as nails

Nikon F series F2-F5-- great lenses and more coming.

Canon F series both-- tough but dead end lens series, kind of sad.

Pentax SP II-- First camera and tough

Fujica ST705W-- screw mount, versatile

Leica R6.2-- just got one, have not used yet

[Henry Fisher]

Greetings, Forum.

This is my first post on the MF Lenses Forum. I've been lurking about here reading the threads for a couple of weeks now. I have had several "favorite" film cameras over the years and I really resonate with those who have difficulty naming one as the favorite. Here's how I see it.

My favorite camera of all time:
Hasselblad 500c - It took splendid pictures for me. It is the only camera I ever sold and wished later that I had kept.

If I could keep only one:
Nikon F2 - I bought it new in about 1975. It is the most flexible and satisfying to use photographic instrument I have ever owned. I have a Nikon F also. If I did not have the F2, then the F would be the one I would keep if so constrained.

My favorite 35mm rangefinder:
Leica M3 - When I was young, whippersnappers like myself were excited about the new SLRs and TTL metering. The rangefinder and hand meter were dead, we thought. We were wrong. When I leave the house with pictures in mind, I ask myself "Do I need an SLR to do what I have in mind?" If I don't, I take the rangefinder.

My favorite 35mm folder:
Voigtlander Vito II - It's the only 35mm folder I ever owned. It's just neat. And that little Tessar-like "Skopar" does a splendid job. I used to put it in my briefcase when I traveled a lot.

My favorite 35 costing less than USD $10:
Nikon L35AF - It's the only automatic plastic camera I own that I really like. Got it at a yard sale for $1.00. That was because the latch that holds the pop-up flash down had broken. So it killed batteries. I took it apart and fixed the broken plastic latch with super glue and a little judicious filing. Works perfectly ever since. My "Dollar Nikon," I call it.

My favorite "Goofy" camera:
Kiev 4a - I bought this "Ukrainian Contax" in 2001 just to see what the fuss with "Russian" cameras was all about. At the time I got it for USD $35 with leather case, shipping from Ukraine included. How could I go wrong? It came equipped with a Jupiter 8M 50mm f/2 optic. It takes splendid pictures. It's heavy and solid. I say it's "goofy" because of the "Contax Hold" that one needs to learn in order to use it without blocking the rangefinder window. The viewfinder window is way too small for an old guy with glasses, such as I am. I use a Voigtlander Kontur frameline-only finder to help with the composition. That works. This camera is no match for the M3 mechanically and ergonomically. However, and mysteriously, I find myself drawn to it for some reason. So, I do shoot with it frequently. I am convinced that if one can find a good working sample of an FSU camera, he/she will have a very good and durable camera, and it will take excellent pictures.

Other cameras I also own and find fascinating, but rarely use if at all:
Bolsey Jubilee - A solid little camera made by the guy who made Bolex movie cameras and worked with Alpa.
Ricoh 35s - An interesting and well made little rangefinder from 1957 that has a flip-out rapidwinder on the bottom.
A Kodak Folder - From about the time of WWI, it features a "ball bearing" shutter and a stylus mechanism for making notes on the images.
Rolleiflex Standard - From the early 30s this TLR still works and has a most unusual sports finder. A little concave mirror lets one center his eye precisely when framing. Clever.
Zeiss Ikoflex - Made in the late 30s, this may have been a Zeiss attempt to displace Rollei. But I like Rolleiflex better.
Practica FX - Who says FX is a new term? This is one of those early 50s SLRs that allowed the rangefinder to remain king for a while longer. It lacked the incremental qualities that made the Nikon F successful, to wit: Auto stop-down aperture, instant return mirror, pentaprism finder. Built like a tank, though. Takes good pictures with its coated Zeiss Jena Tessar. Just a very tedious process.

Enough rambling.

Happy day.

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Henry Fisher
A certified dinosaur using F, F2, M3, K4a

"I think there's some sense of magic in the fact that what's out there can be caught in this little box." ~ John Loengard

[Henry Fisher]

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Henry Fisher
A certified dinosaur using F, F2, M3, K4a

"I think there's some sense of magic in the fact that what's out there can be caught in this little box." ~ John Loengard

[peterqd]

Morning Henry, welcome to MFL and I hope you enjoy your time here. I'm looking forward to seeing your contributions.

I've deleted the duplicate post for you. Did you get the Debug Error when you first posted it? This is a bug in the system which we are trying to sort out. Until then, if you do see it don't worry, your message has already been sent so there's no need to send it again. The thing to do is clik the Back button twice (to get back to the thread), and then Refresh. Your message will then be displayed.

Great array of equipment you have! M3 eh?
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Lenses: M42 - CZJ 2.8/20, 2.4/35, 1.8/50, 2.8/50, 3.5/135 - Meyer/Pentacon 1.8/50, 2.8/50, 2.8/135, 4/200
Russian - J9, J21, J37A, M1v, M24m, I50-2, H44m-4 Vega12
Takumar 3.5/28, 2.0/35, 3.5/35, 1.4/50(x2), 1.8/55(x2), 1.9/85, 3.5/135 - Vivitar 2.8/28
K-mount : Pentax-M 2.8/28, 1.7/50 - Tamron zooms :SP28-80, SP35-80, SP60-300, 80-210
DSLR:Canon 400D 35mm SLR: Pentax Spotmatic SP, SPII(x2), SPF, ESII, K2, ME Super, P30 - Chinon CE3 - Minolta XG-M - Praktica Nova 1B, PLC2
Rangefinder: Zorki-4, Beauty Light-o-matic III Medium Format: Yashica-Mat 124G

[Attila]

Welcome Henry!

You have wonderful pieces!
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Olympus E-1,Bessa L,Bessa RF Skopar 10,5cm,Besa I Color Skopar 105mm,Olympus OM2n,Nikon FA,Yashica Eletro 35 GN,
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Carl Zeiss Jena:Flektogon 2.8/20mm,4/25mm,2.4/35,2.8/65mm,4.5/4cm Tessar, 8/500mm Fernobjektiv
Pancolar 1.4/55mm,1.8/50mm,1.8/80mm,Tessar 2.8/50mm,Biotar 2/58mm,1.5/75mm,1.5/7,5cm
Carl Zeiss: Sonnar 2.8/135,2.8/180mm,Tessar 4/135mm
Nikon: 3.5/20mm,2.8/28mm,1.4/35mm,1.4/50mm,1.2/50mm,2/50mm,1.8/105mm,2.5/105mm,4/200mm macro,4.5/300mm
Pentax: Pentax 1.2/50mm,1.8/85mm,4/200mm
Helios: Helios-40 1.5/8,5cm,Helios-44-1 2/58mm,Helios-44-2 2/58mm
Olympus OM: 3.5/18mm,3.5/21mm,1.4/50mm,3.5/55mm macro,2.8/135mm,2/90mm macro,35-70mm,60-250mm
Meyer: 4.5/35mm Primagon,Primoplan 1.9/58mm,1.9/75mm,2.8/100mm,Orestegor 2.8/135mm,4.5/40 Helioplan
Leica: 4/100 Macro Elmar,2.8/90 Elmarit last version
Please visit my Ebay shop to support my reviews !

[LucisPictor]

Hi, Henry!

Welcomd and enjoy your stay!

Excellent gear you have collected. I guess you can tell us a lot about it.



P.S.: @Attila: Thank God you have used the plural.
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There are two kinds of people in the world: those who divide the world into two kinds of people, and those who don’t.
"Schnäppchenjäger" | "KAPCTEH" | "Karusutenu" | "Carsten" | T-shirt?
Cams in use: EOS 40D, EOS 350D, EOS 50e, EOS 500, Spotmatic SPII, EXA I & 1c, Zenit EM; Oly 35RC,Minolta Hi-Matic E & F, Ricoh 500RF, Yashica Electro 35 GS, FED-3b and some others...
Lenses in use: Asahi Pentax: 2.8/28;3.5/35;1.4/50;1.7/50;2.8/105;3.5/135;28-80 | Canon (AF):1.8/50;17-85;75-300 | Former GDR: CZJ Flek 4/20; Pentacon 3.5/30; Pentaflex 1.8/50; CZJ 2.8/50; CZJ 4/135; Pentacon 4/200 | Fujinon: 43-75 | Hanimex: 3.5/23; 4/100;80-200 | Hoya: 25-42;80-205 | Leica: Elmarit-R 2.8/35; Summicron 2.0/50 | Mamiya: 1.8/55 | Minolta: 1.7/50 | Nikkor: 2.8/24;2/35;2/50;1.2/55;1.8/85;3.5/135 | West German: Zeiss 2.8/50; Ludwig 2.9/50; Meyer 2.8/100; Will 4.5/105; Schneider 3.5/135;Enna 3.5/135; Zeiss 4/135;Isco 4/135; Enna 4.5/240 | Olympus: 3.5/28;1.4/50;3.5/135 | Rikenon: 1.7/50;35-70 | Rollei/Voigtländer: 1.4/55;1.8/50 | Russian: Peleng3.5/8; Zenitar2.8/16; MIR2.8/37; Volna2.8/50; Industar2.8/50; Industar3.5/50; Industar3.5/5cm; Helios2/50; Helios2/58; MIR38 3.5/65; Volna2.8/80; Jupiter2/85; Kaleinar2.8/100;Tair2.8/135; Jupiter3.5/135; Jupiter4/135; Telear3.5/200; Jupiter4/200; Tair4.5/300;RF: Jupiter2.8/35;Industar2.8/53 | Sigma: 28-85;28-105(AF);17-70(AF) | Soligor: 28-105;35-200;70-220 | Tamron: 2.5/24;2.5/135;60-300;70-210 | Tokina: 28-105;80-200;12-24(AF);70-210(AF) | Vivitar: 3.5/17;2/24;2/28;2.5/28;2.8/28 | Yashica: 2/5cm | Other Japanese: Cosina3.8/20; Albinar2.8/28; Porst1.8/35; Beroflex 8/500; Spiratone28-200; Maginon70-210
Green are the lenses I shoot the most.
More? http://forum.mflenses.com/viewtopic.php?t=65

[Henry Fisher]

Gentlemen,

I appreciate the warm welcome here at the MFL Forum.

peterqd, you asked: