When will it stop! (or, "why I bought yet another camera body")

MD Optofonik · 11-15-2014, 10:55 PM

I've been shooting my 35mm film rangefinder and SLR cameras since summer and thought I had it all sussed out with each camera serving a specific purpose. The full sized rangefinders, a Yashica Electro 35 GSN and Canon QL17 GIII, are whisper quiet with lovely, fast, fixed lenses. The Yashica was a nostalgia purchase but ended up being the gateway of this whole thing; I digress. The Oly XA rangefinder, my third, is as compact a 35mm camera as one will find and a perfect take everywhere analog compliment to my Q or MX-1. Good cameras with good reasons, if I do say so myself.

I also bought a thirty dollar 35mm Holga just for leaky "lomo" kicks.

The SLR bodies were only two, an MX for regular film SLR duty and a beat up bargain K1000 (with an equally inexpensive 50mm 2.0) for forays into places that could result in the loss of the camera. What more could I need in the area of analog 35mm cameras? Really. No, seriously. What could drive me to buy yet another mechanical camera body? Considering the list so far, can you think of any reason to buy another mechanical, manual, SLR body?

Sigh...

... the MX only goes to ASA 1600, the K1000 only to ASA 3200, and I don't want be bothered to do the admittedly quick math to compensate for the camera's metering "in the heat of the moment".

Another, heavier, sigh.

You can probably figure out how this ends.

Last edited by MD Optofonik; 11-15-2014 at 11:13 PM.

**interested_observer** · 11-15-2014, 11:13 PM

Originally posted by MD Optofonik

You can probably figure out how this ends.

Expensively......

**monochrome** · 11-15-2014, 11:16 PM - **1 Like**

I can hook you up with a complete late-model LX kit (everything that came in the box) plus some rare extras.

* I know. That was evil.

MD Optofonik · 11-15-2014, 11:18 PM

Originally posted by interested_observer

Expensively......

Believe it or not, the total cost for the film cameras I mentioned was significantly less than what I paid for my DSLR body. Even I've been more than a bit surprised.

Of course, if I continue in this manner for another few summers...

---------- Post added 11-15-14 at 10:22 PM ----------

Originally posted by monochrome

I can hook you up with a complete late-model LX kit (everything that came in the box) plus some rare extras.

* I know. That was evil.

Cruel, just cruel.

However, the LX doesn't go beyond ASA 1600, which surprised me. That was the only thing that kept me from justifying the purchase of the "bargain" LX that KEH has in stock.

Last edited by MD Optofonik; 11-15-2014 at 11:27 PM.

**interested_observer** · 11-16-2014, 12:36 AM

Originally posted by MD Optofonik

Believe it or not, the total cost for the film cameras I mentioned was significantly less than what I paid for my DSLR body. Even I've been more than a bit surprised.

Of course, if I continue in this manner for another few summers...

... not the past expenses - but the future expenses. The film cameras are just the gate way drugs, to full blown LBA, CBA and GBA.

kxjiru · 11-16-2014, 05:21 AM

Originally posted by MD Optofonik

Believe it or not, the total cost for the film cameras I mentioned was significantly less than what I paid for my DSLR body. Even I've been more than a bit surprised.

Of course, if I continue in this manner for another few summers...

---------- Post added 11-15-14 at 10:22 PM ----------

Cruel, just cruel.

However, the LX doesn't go beyond ASA 1600, which surprised me. That was the only thing that kept me from justifying the purchase of the "bargain" LX that KEH has in stock.

My LX goes to 3200. I apologize if that compulsively makes you buy the camera

**Kerrowdown** · 11-16-2014, 05:29 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

some rare extras

oooooooooo what's the rare extras?

Last edited by Kerrowdown; 11-16-2014 at 05:41 AM.

Mr Bassie · 11-16-2014, 05:41 AM

Just wait until you start getting into medium format cameras. And if you haven't then you should get at least one. Next stop large format...

LensBeginner · 11-16-2014, 06:15 AM

Originally posted by MD Optofonik

*snip*

... the MX only goes to ASA 1600, the K1000 only to ASA 3200, and I don't want be bothered to do the admittedly quick math to compensate for the camera's metering "in the heat of the moment".

*snip*

...it's been a while since I last heard the term "ASA"!

Why would you want such high sensibilities, if I may ask?

**monochrome** · 11-16-2014, 07:11 AM

Originally posted by kxjiru

My LX goes to 3200. I apologize if that compulsively makes you buy the camera

Same.

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

oooooooooo what's the rare extras?

Leather Everready case with long snoot; uncut Grip A; Tripod Spacer; plus the usually-lost caps, tools, covers and other bits.

**Kerrowdown** · 11-16-2014, 07:19 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

other bits

Ok, no I'm good with all those, you just got my intrigue level into overdrive mode.

MD Optofonik · 11-16-2014, 08:48 AM

Originally posted by LensBeginner

...it's been a while since I last heard the term "ASA"!

Why would you want such high sensibilities, if I may ask?

They're not all gems but more than a few of these have a look that I quite like.

LensBeginner · 11-16-2014, 09:08 AM

Originally posted by MD Optofonik

They're not all gems but more than a few of these have a look that I quite like.

Just... wow!
Ok, you really need a high-ISO/ASA camera where you can set the exposimeter and not do the calculation on the spot.

MD Optofonik · 11-16-2014, 10:36 PM

Originally posted by LensBeginner

Just... wow!
Ok, you really need a high-ISO/ASA camera where you can set the exposimeter and not do the calculation on the spot.

This guy's stuff, Przemur, in particular. He even makes Fomopan look good,

LensBeginner · 11-17-2014, 11:11 AM

Originally posted by MD Optofonik

This guy's stuff, Przemur, in particular. He even makes Fomopan look good,

Well, judging from the name alone, he must have a very Polish-ed photographic style!

I'm looking at his Photostream and there's lots of really nice pictures... wow...

11-15-2014, 10:55 PM	#1
MD Optofonik Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 962	When will it stop! (or, "why I bought yet another camera body") I've been shooting my 35mm film rangefinder and SLR cameras since summer and thought I had it all sussed out with each camera serving a specific purpose. The full sized rangefinders, a Yashica Electro 35 GSN and Canon QL17 GIII, are whisper quiet with lovely, fast, fixed lenses. The Yashica was a nostalgia purchase but ended up being the gateway of this whole thing; I digress. The Oly XA rangefinder, my third, is as compact a 35mm camera as one will find and a perfect take everywhere analog compliment to my Q or MX-1. Good cameras with good reasons, if I do say so myself. I also bought a thirty dollar 35mm Holga just for leaky "lomo" kicks. The SLR bodies were only two, an MX for regular film SLR duty and a beat up bargain K1000 (with an equally inexpensive 50mm 2.0) for forays into places that could result in the loss of the camera. What more could I need in the area of analog 35mm cameras? Really. No, seriously. What could drive me to buy yet another mechanical camera body? Considering the list so far, can you think of any reason to buy another mechanical, manual, SLR body? Sigh... ... the MX only goes to ASA 1600, the K1000 only to ASA 3200, and I don't want be bothered to do the admittedly quick math to compensate for the camera's metering "in the heat of the moment". Another, heavier, sigh. You can probably figure out how this ends. Last edited by MD Optofonik; 11-15-2014 at 11:13 PM.

11-15-2014, 11:13 PM	#2
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	Originally posted by MD Optofonik You can probably figure out how this ends. Expensively......

11-15-2014, 11:18 PM	#4
MD Optofonik Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 962 Original Poster	Originally posted by interested_observer Expensively...... Believe it or not, the total cost for the film cameras I mentioned was significantly less than what I paid for my DSLR body. Even I've been more than a bit surprised. Of course, if I continue in this manner for another few summers... ---------- Post added 11-15-14 at 10:22 PM ---------- Originally posted by monochrome I can hook you up with a complete late-model LX kit (everything that came in the box) plus some rare extras. * I know. That was evil. Cruel, just cruel. However, the LX doesn't go beyond ASA 1600, which surprised me. That was the only thing that kept me from justifying the purchase of the "bargain" LX that KEH has in stock. Last edited by MD Optofonik; 11-15-2014 at 11:27 PM.

11-16-2014, 10:36 PM	#14
MD Optofonik Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 962 Original Poster	Originally posted by LensBeginner Just... wow! Ok, you really need a high-ISO/ASA camera where you can set the exposimeter and not do the calculation on the spot. This guy's stuff, Przemur, in particular. He even makes Fomopan look good, Last edited by MD Optofonik; 11-16-2014 at 10:51 PM.

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11-15-2014, 11:16 PM - 1 Like	#3
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I can hook you up with a complete late-model LX kit (everything that came in the box) plus some rare extras. * I know. That was evil.

11-16-2014, 12:36 AM	#5
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	Originally posted by MD Optofonik Believe it or not, the total cost for the film cameras I mentioned was significantly less than what I paid for my DSLR body. Even I've been more than a bit surprised. Of course, if I continue in this manner for another few summers... ... not the past expenses - but the future expenses. The film cameras are just the gate way drugs, to full blown LBA, CBA and GBA.

11-16-2014, 05:21 AM	#6
kxjiru Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 102	Originally posted by MD Optofonik Believe it or not, the total cost for the film cameras I mentioned was significantly less than what I paid for my DSLR body. Even I've been more than a bit surprised. Of course, if I continue in this manner for another few summers... ---------- Post added 11-15-14 at 10:22 PM ---------- Cruel, just cruel. However, the LX doesn't go beyond ASA 1600, which surprised me. That was the only thing that kept me from justifying the purchase of the "bargain" LX that KEH has in stock. My LX goes to 3200. I apologize if that compulsively makes you buy the camera

11-16-2014, 05:29 AM	#7
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,815	Originally posted by monochrome some rare extras oooooooooo what's the rare extras? Last edited by Kerrowdown; 11-16-2014 at 05:41 AM.

11-16-2014, 05:41 AM	#8
Mr Bassie Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,258	Just wait until you start getting into medium format cameras. And if you haven't then you should get at least one. Next stop large format...

11-16-2014, 06:15 AM	#9
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Originally posted by MD Optofonik snip ... the MX only goes to ASA 1600, the K1000 only to ASA 3200, and I don't want be bothered to do the admittedly quick math to compensate for the camera's metering "in the heat of the moment". snip ...it's been a while since I last heard the term "ASA"! Why would you want such high sensibilities, if I may ask?

11-16-2014, 07:11 AM	#10
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by kxjiru My LX goes to 3200. I apologize if that compulsively makes you buy the camera Same. Originally posted by Kerrowdown oooooooooo what's the rare extras? Leather Everready case with long snoot; uncut Grip A; Tripod Spacer; plus the usually-lost caps, tools, covers and other bits.

11-16-2014, 07:19 AM	#11
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,815	Originally posted by monochrome other bits Ok, no I'm good with all those, you just got my intrigue level into overdrive mode.

11-16-2014, 08:48 AM	#12
MD Optofonik Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 962 Original Poster	Originally posted by LensBeginner ...it's been a while since I last heard the term "ASA"! Why would you want such high sensibilities, if I may ask? They're not all gems but more than a few of these have a look that I quite like.

11-16-2014, 09:08 AM	#13
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Originally posted by MD Optofonik They're not all gems but more than a few of these have a look that I quite like. Just... wow! Ok, you really need a high-ISO/ASA camera where you can set the exposimeter and not do the calculation on the spot.

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11-17-2014, 11:11 AM	#15
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Originally posted by MD Optofonik This guy's stuff, Przemur, in particular. He even makes Fomopan look good, Well, judging from the name alone, he must have a very Polish-ed photographic style! I'm looking at his Photostream and there's lots of really nice pictures... wow...