how many cameras do you use regularly?

how many cameras do you use regularly?

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    Votes: 95 16.8%

  • 11-15

    Votes: 13 2.3%

  • 15+

    Votes: 13 2.3%
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    564
In decreasing size order, and probably use order as well:

1920s Graflex Master Studio 8x10
1900 Seneca Improved 8x10
1930s Kodak 2D 5x7
Panasonic G1
Canon P Rangefinder
 
Every couple of months I pick a few different cameras to use. Lately I have been using my Zeiss Super Ikonta III, Agfa Isolette III and a Lieca II. My MP is always my choice for a quick decision to go out to shoot a few shots.
Jim
 
For work: Canon 5D Mark II + assorted lenses

For personal shooting:

- Ricoh GXR M-module
- Ricoh GXR 28 and 50 modules
- Leica M9
- Fuji X10
- Ricoh GRD III
 
In photographic order........

In photographic order........

4x5 Toyo Omega View 210 Schneider. Bronica Sq. Fuji S3. Canon 7D.





 

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My main workhorse is the Minolta 9xi but the Canon EOS 5 also gets a lot of use. Then it is a Leica IIc and finally a FED-3b. I also have a EOS 300V and a Zenit 12XP which are semi-retired - only for holidays when weight is an issue (300V) or when organising photography groups at work (Zenit). I also use a Fuji DL Supermini as a carry-everywhere camera.
 
Down to 2 now, my GAS was getting out of hand, so I decided to sell everything but two cameras, I use them more already, and film does not sit around in them so long.
 
In regular list ordered by most time to least but still regular: Canon 5D2, Fuji x100, Canon s90, and Leica M9-P. Explanation. The 5D2 is the most versatile. I might have two others along with lenses, e.g. I might primarily plan to use the Bigma on the 5D2 and have either the M9-p or Fuji along for short work.

I've got more film cameras than shelves and try to rotate through them. Lost count but have about 15 Leicas from IIICs, 111fs, 111g, m6 TTL, etc. Have four going out for CLA, but otherwise they need to be exercised. Same for others. If I can, I'd rather shoot them as opposed to working them.
 
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In regular list ordered by most time to least but still regular: Canon 5D2, Fuji x100, Canon s90, and Leica M9-P. Explanation. The 5D2 is the most versatile. I might have two others along with lenses, e.g. I might primarily plan to use the Bigma on the 5D2 and have either the M9-p or Fuji along for short work.

I've got more film cameras than shelves and try to rotate through them. Lost count but have about 15 Leicas from IIICs, 111fs, 111g, m6 TTL, etc. Have four going out for CLA, but otherwise they need to be exercised. Same for others. If I can, I'd rather shoot them as opposed to working them.

Stacks of LF view, Graphics and Graflexes.
 
Before controlling my GAS, I acquired more cameras than I can easily use. I do try to use them from time to time, but many haven't been used in a long time. Most recently I have used my XA, my 167mt, and my Fujica 901. Even their use is sporadic. However, yesterday morning as I started to drive by the Mall in Washington, DC, and saw low lying fog lit by both street lights but more by the sun rise. I had to stop and grab the 167mt for a few shots. Felt good.
 
For film, I have a Nikon EL wedded to a 35 f2 Nikkor, an OM-2 & a 28 2.8 Tokina, a Vgtl R3A & a 50 summicron (v4), & a Mamiya 645AF with assorted lenses. Digitally speaking a Sony A550 & an assortment of lenses, a Samsung EX1, and a cheap canon point-n-shoot, which is prolly the most fun.
 
Here is a list of cameras I currently use. I shoot both film and digital. (not listed in any particular order of preference)

Minolta Maxxum 700si (x2) slr
Canon AT-1 slr
Cosina CT-1 Super slr
Kodak Duaflex I
Kodak Brownie Flash Six-20
Kodak Autographic 1A
Kodak Brownie Target Six-16
Canon Canonet 28 rangefinder
FED 2 (D6) rangefinder
Zorki 4 rangefinder
Yashica Electro 35 GSN rangefinder
Minolta Hi-Matic "F" rangefinder
Sony Alpha A550 dslr
Sony Alpha A500 dslr
Sony Alpha A200 dslr
Sony DSC-H50 ultrazoom
 
M8 with a 28 elmarit permanently on
M7 with a 50 summilux pre-asph permanently on
Sony a900 with an 85/1.4 permanently on.
 
Leicaflex SL x 2
Leicaflex original
Leica MP
Leica M7
Nikon S2
Zeiss Contaflex IV

The M7 and the Leicaflex SL get used the most.
 
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