Rayt
Nonplayer Character
I bought a used Leica T and a new Sigma 16mm f/1.4 apsc lens. It wasn’t necessary at all just fun.
Vince Lupo
Nobody's Mentor
Soon-to-be latest camera: Hasselblad 1600f modified to accept the CFV II 50C digital back.
Strictly necessary? What do you think -- of course it is!
Strictly necessary? What do you think -- of course it is!
Yokosuka_Mike
Abstract Clarity
I recently bought a second NOS (New Old Stock) Fujifilm X-T2. Was it strictly necessary?
Absolutely! Would Noah load up the Ark with only one of everything? Of course not.
All the best,
Mike
Absolutely! Would Noah load up the Ark with only one of everything? Of course not.
All the best,
Mike
markjwyatt
Well-known
umm... yes, no... ummm... doubt.
I "needed" a second Exakta (VX1000) for lens security for my Varex.
I "needed" a second Exakta (VX1000) for lens security for my Varex.
cboy
Well-known
I like getting used gear as it helps to not baby gear. Use it to your heart's content. Necessary is the camera you're using at hand! You only live once so love what you use
Currently loving using my Ricoh gx200
Currently loving using my Ricoh gx200
ptpdprinter
Mentor
So I guess the question is 1) are you replacing a broken camera, 2) are you doing something photographically that you couldn't do with your other camera(s), and if so what, 3) do you just like buying new cameras, or 4) something else?
bjorke
Designated Driver
I bought a Konica II, just like the one my dad had in his early days. 100% necessary.
joe bosak
Well-known
Just got an X70. I just needed to spend some money.
Yokosuka_Mike
Abstract Clarity
Yokosuka_Mike
Abstract Clarity
Firstly, I think it's the questions are, not the question is.
Secondly, for me it's number 4) something else.
All the best,
Mike
luuca
Well-known
my last camera bought is a black chrome M4 and no, it wasn't necessary.
I already own an MP, a M3, a M10R.
there was no reason to have a fourth body. Totally redundant.
But vastly satisfying.
I already own an MP, a M3, a M10R.
there was no reason to have a fourth body. Totally redundant.
But vastly satisfying.
rich_
Established
None of my cameras are necessarily but I love playing with them. It’s a hobby for me and something I unwind to. I can shoot pretty much every combo of a photo with my phone be it wide or tele. But the enjoyment of the picture taking comes from using the rangefinders, for me!
besk
Well-known
One quality 35mm camera with interchangeable lenses and one 4x5 camera with a few movements are sufficient for all of my photography.
But chasing the ultimate has resulted in over a hundred (more or less).
But chasing the ultimate has resulted in over a hundred (more or less).
ptpdprinter
Mentor
The use of "question is" is correct. Note the use of the conjunction "or".
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Godfrey
somewhat colored
Okay ... Addressing the question "Is your latest camera strictly necessary?" an update...
I bought a MiNT InstantFlex TL70 Plus. One look and I knew I had to have it:
Yes: a instant film TLR with square format. What lover of Rolleiflexes and other TLRs can resist such a thing? I have plenty of other instant film cameras, but nothing remotely like this.
It sees differently than my other instant film cameras, and therein lies the magic.
Tree in Plaza - Cupertino 2023
InstantFlex TL70 Plus, ND2 filter
f/5.6 @ 1/60 (guessed exposure for shadows)
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I bought a MiNT InstantFlex TL70 Plus. One look and I knew I had to have it:
Yes: a instant film TLR with square format. What lover of Rolleiflexes and other TLRs can resist such a thing? I have plenty of other instant film cameras, but nothing remotely like this.
It sees differently than my other instant film cameras, and therein lies the magic.
Tree in Plaza - Cupertino 2023
InstantFlex TL70 Plus, ND2 filter
f/5.6 @ 1/60 (guessed exposure for shadows)
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bjorke
Designated Driver
Did you go to the MINT store? An interesting place & locale.Okay ... Addressing the question "Is your latest camera strictly necessary?" an update...
I bought a MiNT InstantFlex TL70 Plus. One look and I knew I had to have it:
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Yes: a instant film TLR with square format. What lover of Rolleiflexes and other TLRs can resist such a thing? I have plenty of other instant film cameras, but nothing remotely like this.
It sees differently than my other instant film cameras, and therein lies the magic.
Tree in Plaza - Cupertino 2023
InstantFlex TL70 Plus, ND2 filter
f/5.6 @ 1/60 (guessed exposure for shadows)
G
Godfrey
somewhat colored
You mean the MiNT brick and mortar store? No... I was only ever in Hong Kong once, about thirty years ago.
I'd love to visit again, however, and will visit there if I ever do.
I've been doing business with MiNT for about 11 years now, all via email and web.
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wjlapier
Well-known
I recently purchased two cameras. Recent was M 240 and the one before that was a Hexar RF. Sold off the Fuji and M6 and figured an auto AE M mount film camera and matching M mount digital should be about what I need.
Bob Michaels
nobody special
The last camera I bought was a used FUJI XT-1 in 2016. People were selling used ones cheap since everyone had to have the new XT-2. I really didn't need that XT-1 since I already had an XPro-1. Those are my two main cameras I use today.
Retro-Grouch
Well-known
Let's make this simple: if I want it, and I can afford it, and owning/using it brings me pleasure, then it's necessary. Life is too hard and too short to deny oneself pleasure.