Cameras of Bygone Era

[zachary]

I LOVE cameras. I always have. Especially old ones. Digital cameras just dont do it for me, feels like a toy. But looking through ground glass, gives me chills.

Post a camera a bygone era that you find extremely fascinating.

Lately ive been intrigued with the Plaubel Makina 67. It is one ugly camera, but everyone who has used one LOVES IT.

[venchka]

When they are working properly. Be afraid.

A nice Rolleiflex TLR with a perfect Zeiss Planar or the Schneider equivalent (which in some cases out performs the Planar) is much more dependable, readily repaired if need be and quite small.
If 6x7 floats your boat, the Pentax 6x7 is a real bargain these days. The lenses are silly cheap and scary good.

[zachary]

Originally Posted by venchka

When they are working properly. Be afraid.

A nice Rolleiflex TLR with a perfect Zeiss Planar or the Schneider equivalent (which in some cases out performs the Planar) is much more dependable, readily repaired if need be and quite small.
If 6x7 floats your boat, the Pentax 6x7 is a real bargain these days. The lenses are silly cheap and scary good.

I think you missed the point of the thread my friend, post a camera of a bygone era that intrigues you.

Another one I like is the Pentax 645.

[Anthony Martinez]

I happen to know for a fact that a Pentax 6x7 will make an appearance sooner or later here in the FS section.

As for an old camera that intrigues me: Mamiya TLRs. The interchangeable lenses, the ability to close-focus, and their aesthetic qualities all just make me want to dance a jig. When I bought my C3 it was meant to sit on a shelf and look pretty. In short order it essentially banished my 5D Mark II to its case. I've not shot it as often as I should lately, but school has kept me busy. As such the walk-arounds (Retina IIa, Isolette III) see most of the recent action.

[venchka]

Oh.........ok. Tell me when to quit.

[Tom]

[groovyone]

still use em both. My wife's great-aunt's (yes, you read that correctly) Brownies are not yet in my possession, but are being kept safe for me.

[crackhead]

Koni Rapid Omega 6x7 :

[zachary]

Yeah, the Rapid Omega. That is a cool camera.

[venchka]

A Rapid Omega 100 was my second MF camera.

A few more desireable goodies...

One of these is mine. The only one left is mine.

Removed photos that aren't mine.

[zachary]

unless your more specific wayne im left to believe its the little canon p&s...

Well this is my baby

[Anthony Martinez]

Wayne, you should know I've been looking at 4x5 cameras... Makes no sense to have a 4x5 enlarger with no 4x5 negatives to enlarge. May target July for a more serious look (with actual intent to purchase).

[venchka]

Let me know before you buy.

[heespharm]

Originally Posted by Anthony Martinez

Wayne, you should know I've been looking at 4x5 cameras... Makes no sense to have a 4x5 enlarger with no 4x5 negatives to enlarge. May target July for a more serious look (with actual intent to purchase).

Well if we have another large format outing I have an extra 4x5 and lenses you can use for the day to see if you like it.... Actually I have three extra...

[Phototx]

Voigtlander Ultramatic
Flash sync to 1/500 using Leaf Shutter
36-82mm constant f2.8 aperture
Solar Cell powered Light Meter
Flush mounted popup rewind knobs