Do you always carry a camera? What? Cell phones don't count

**UncleVanya** · 08-27-2018, 01:35 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Worse than that, it's always at least two and sometimes that number again in multiple systems.

Amen that. I took two complete systems with me for a 1 week trip to my dad's this past week. He's an m43 shooter so I brought my m43 gear (GX-1, 4 primes 2 zooms) and returned his lovely Panasonic 45-175 (slow but SHARP). I also took my K-3, my DA* 50-135, my DA 20-40, and my DA 12-24 as well as a Pentax AF540FGZ and a Pentax HD DA 1.4x Rear Converter. And of course I had the cell in my pocket - actually two of them, one iOS, and one Android.

k1man · 08-27-2018, 01:37 PM

i pop my K1 with the 28-105 under the seat of my bike everytime i go out, keeps it warm from the 100percent humidity this time of year, dont always take a shot though, ian

leekil · 08-27-2018, 02:23 PM

I have a Pentax DSLR with me about 80-90% of the time, when I am looking for something smaller I usually take a Pentax film camera like the Super Program or LX. I do this more for the unobtrusiveness, than the weight/size; ironically these situations are usually when I go to photo galleries!

pathdoc · 08-27-2018, 02:32 PM

Originally posted by clickclick

It's so easy to forget some really nice film cameras and how compact they can be!

That's why my answer is almost always the MX, or sometimes the ME if I want to play around with colour film. Every now and then I take my late father in law's P3 to keep it supple, but the MX generally wears the A50/2.0 lens the P3 used to have (until my newly-bought M50/1.4 arrives).

For variety from time to time I'll take out an M42 body, most often the Spotmatic F with an SMC Tak, but right now it's the S1a with the 50/1.4 "Radio-Takumar" (always with black and white film, which doesn't mind the thoriated colour cast).

If I'm setting out on a deliberate photo journey I may take the *istDS (usually with an M42 lens on it), and for more special occasions the K-1.

Family holidays it's the K-5 with the DA 18-135/3.5-5.6, as I can't afford to juggle umpteen lenses when we're dashing hither and yon with kids, luggage etc.

sergeremy · 08-27-2018, 03:19 PM

Yup. K-01 with the M28/3.5. On very rare occasions, the M50/1.7 will replace/accompany it.

Stilettodude · 08-27-2018, 03:36 PM

My K1 and whatever lens is required for the situation is what I leave the house with. I am fortunate to have a nice array of glass to choose from, from old Takumars to the latest DFA's, and a couple primes (31, 77, 100 mm). Always have at least one camera with me.

PancakeFlipper · 08-27-2018, 05:03 PM

I usually have my Olympus tg5 in my pocketbook, it’s so light and easy to use. But when I go out with any possibility of birding or site seeing I take my Pentax k3ii with the 18-135 and my 35mm macro just in case I want detail

Driftwood · 08-27-2018, 05:57 PM

I always carry a backpack with me, so the camera goes along as well. If I'm in 'shoot mode', I'll throw the camera over my shoulder. I carry one or another type of Spotmatic (SP, SP1000 or SPII), as they are quite light and compact enough to not be in the way. For lenses, it's usually the S-M-C Takumar 35mm f3.5 (also a very compact lens) and maybe a Super Takumar 135mm f2.5 if I feel like lugging it along, too... a few filters and hoods and that's it. Around three pounds all together counting a lightly padded bag for inside the backpack... not too bad.

alamo5000 · 08-28-2018, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by clickclick

Do you always carry a camera? What did you pick? Why? And no, I'm not counting cell phones for this!

I decided last fall I wanted something I could always have in a leather messenger bag that started off life following me to work and for simplicity now gets grabbed whenever I go out the door. My K3 II just didn't fit and seemed too much. I ended up grabbing a Sony a6000 on a special from B&H with the Sony 16-50 lens and a deep discount on the 55-210 that seems to get offered frequently as an add on with that base a6000 kit. I was attracted to having the APS-C size sensor, being able to use my Pentax lenses if desired with an affordable adapter, and the general size and weight fit what I was willing to lug. I really don't need a lot in my leather bag, so I joke I have a small camera kit I carry to work and manage to fit a few other items into.

Of course, a combination of GAS and curiosity landed a Q-S1 in my lap this past spring. It is starting to go for rides in the bag too. Just depends on my mood.

So, where have you all landed on carrying a camera daily?

When I am home in Texas I do not carry my camera with me hardly ever. It depends on what I am doing and where I am going and a number of factors to determine if I take it or not. If I am traveling (IE in another country or something like that) I will have my camera on me 24-7.

drumhead · 08-28-2018, 11:41 PM

Not always but usually K70 with 18-135 and a few primes. I've been considering a pancake 35mm for reducing kit size while mtn biking and long hikes.

Binth · 08-29-2018, 10:48 AM

I don't but but I would like to start! I have a Q so I really do not have a good excuse.

**blues_hawk** · 08-30-2018, 11:59 AM

I carry a bag with 3 lenses and my k-50 into the shop and move the strap to the camera when I go out to lunch. I get a few looks from the local tatoo wheel spinning redneck low IQ bunch, but as a 6ft 250lb ex mountain bike racer I don't pay them much mind.

**blues_hawk** · 08-30-2018, 12:02 PM

Originally posted by drumhead

Not always but usually K70 with 18-135 and a few primes. I've been considering a pancake 35mm for reducing kit size while mtn biking and long hikes.

my da35 has gotten a workout since I got it. Handles wonderful from the hip. Contemplating not even lugging the others to the big hillsville fleamarket event this weekend.

house · 08-30-2018, 12:02 PM

I *almost* always have either the GR II or the K-3 II. More the GR these days.

**PWhite214** · 09-13-2018, 06:11 PM - **1 Like**

Most of the time I have one or two Pentax cameras with me, Lately the K1000 with the Takumar-A Zoom 70-200mm Lens loaded with Foma 400 film. I am working on testing the capabilities of Foma 400. Tomorrow I will have the K1000 and the SP500 that was delivered today. I may use some Ultrafine to check the camera shutter speeds, I have some left in one of the bulk loaders and need to use it. (No more 35mm ultrafine for me)

I don't have a Pentax digital camera, there may be one in the future. Lately I have been shooting mostly film.

Phil

08-30-2018, 11:59 AM	#57
blues_hawk Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Patrick Co. Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,534	I carry a bag with 3 lenses and my k-50 into the shop and move the strap to the camera when I go out to lunch. I get a few looks from the local tatoo wheel spinning redneck low IQ bunch, but as a 6ft 250lb ex mountain bike racer I don't pay them much mind. Last edited by blues_hawk; 08-30-2018 at 12:00 PM. Reason: I forgot people sometimes do it for fun. :P

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08-27-2018, 01:35 PM - 1 Like	#46
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,402	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Worse than that, it's always at least two and sometimes that number again in multiple systems. Amen that. I took two complete systems with me for a 1 week trip to my dad's this past week. He's an m43 shooter so I brought my m43 gear (GX-1, 4 primes 2 zooms) and returned his lovely Panasonic 45-175 (slow but SHARP). I also took my K-3, my DA* 50-135, my DA 20-40, and my DA 12-24 as well as a Pentax AF540FGZ and a Pentax HD DA 1.4x Rear Converter. And of course I had the cell in my pocket - actually two of them, one iOS, and one Android.

08-27-2018, 01:37 PM	#47
k1man Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Si Chiang Mai. Nong Khai Province Photos: Albums Posts: 358	i pop my K1 with the 28-105 under the seat of my bike everytime i go out, keeps it warm from the 100percent humidity this time of year, dont always take a shot though, ian

08-27-2018, 02:23 PM	#48
leekil Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,003	I have a Pentax DSLR with me about 80-90% of the time, when I am looking for something smaller I usually take a Pentax film camera like the Super Program or LX. I do this more for the unobtrusiveness, than the weight/size; ironically these situations are usually when I go to photo galleries!

08-27-2018, 02:32 PM	#49
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by clickclick It's so easy to forget some really nice film cameras and how compact they can be! That's why my answer is almost always the MX, or sometimes the ME if I want to play around with colour film. Every now and then I take my late father in law's P3 to keep it supple, but the MX generally wears the A50/2.0 lens the P3 used to have (until my newly-bought M50/1.4 arrives). For variety from time to time I'll take out an M42 body, most often the Spotmatic F with an SMC Tak, but right now it's the S1a with the 50/1.4 "Radio-Takumar" (always with black and white film, which doesn't mind the thoriated colour cast). If I'm setting out on a deliberate photo journey I may take the *istDS (usually with an M42 lens on it), and for more special occasions the K-1. Family holidays it's the K-5 with the DA 18-135/3.5-5.6, as I can't afford to juggle umpteen lenses when we're dashing hither and yon with kids, luggage etc.

08-27-2018, 03:19 PM	#50
sergeremy Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Périgueux Posts: 733	Yup. K-01 with the M28/3.5. On very rare occasions, the M50/1.7 will replace/accompany it.

08-27-2018, 03:36 PM	#51
Stilettodude Junior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Marysville Ohio Posts: 38	My K1 and whatever lens is required for the situation is what I leave the house with. I am fortunate to have a nice array of glass to choose from, from old Takumars to the latest DFA's, and a couple primes (31, 77, 100 mm). Always have at least one camera with me.

08-27-2018, 05:03 PM	#52
PancakeFlipper Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Maine Photos: Albums Posts: 209	I usually have my Olympus tg5 in my pocketbook, it’s so light and easy to use. But when I go out with any possibility of birding or site seeing I take my Pentax k3ii with the 18-135 and my 35mm macro just in case I want detail

08-27-2018, 05:57 PM	#53
Driftwood Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 50	I always carry a backpack with me, so the camera goes along as well. If I'm in 'shoot mode', I'll throw the camera over my shoulder. I carry one or another type of Spotmatic (SP, SP1000 or SPII), as they are quite light and compact enough to not be in the way. For lenses, it's usually the S-M-C Takumar 35mm f3.5 (also a very compact lens) and maybe a Super Takumar 135mm f2.5 if I feel like lugging it along, too... a few filters and hoods and that's it. Around three pounds all together counting a lightly padded bag for inside the backpack... not too bad.

08-28-2018, 11:45 AM	#54
alamo5000 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2,962	Originally posted by clickclick Do you always carry a camera? What did you pick? Why? And no, I'm not counting cell phones for this! I decided last fall I wanted something I could always have in a leather messenger bag that started off life following me to work and for simplicity now gets grabbed whenever I go out the door. My K3 II just didn't fit and seemed too much. I ended up grabbing a Sony a6000 on a special from B&H with the Sony 16-50 lens and a deep discount on the 55-210 that seems to get offered frequently as an add on with that base a6000 kit. I was attracted to having the APS-C size sensor, being able to use my Pentax lenses if desired with an affordable adapter, and the general size and weight fit what I was willing to lug. I really don't need a lot in my leather bag, so I joke I have a small camera kit I carry to work and manage to fit a few other items into. Of course, a combination of GAS and curiosity landed a Q-S1 in my lap this past spring. It is starting to go for rides in the bag too. Just depends on my mood. So, where have you all landed on carrying a camera daily? When I am home in Texas I do not carry my camera with me hardly ever. It depends on what I am doing and where I am going and a number of factors to determine if I take it or not. If I am traveling (IE in another country or something like that) I will have my camera on me 24-7.

08-28-2018, 11:41 PM	#55
drumhead Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 71	Not always but usually K70 with 18-135 and a few primes. I've been considering a pancake 35mm for reducing kit size while mtn biking and long hikes.

08-29-2018, 10:48 AM	#56
Binth Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 36	I don't but but I would like to start! I have a Q so I really do not have a good excuse.

08-30-2018, 12:02 PM	#58
blues_hawk Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Patrick Co. Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,534	Originally posted by drumhead Not always but usually K70 with 18-135 and a few primes. I've been considering a pancake 35mm for reducing kit size while mtn biking and long hikes. my da35 has gotten a workout since I got it. Handles wonderful from the hip. Contemplating not even lugging the others to the big hillsville fleamarket event this weekend.

08-30-2018, 12:02 PM	#59
house Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,306	I almost always have either the GR II or the K-3 II. More the GR these days.

09-13-2018, 06:11 PM - 1 Like	#60
PWhite214 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 82	Most of the time I have one or two Pentax cameras with me, Lately the K1000 with the Takumar-A Zoom 70-200mm Lens loaded with Foma 400 film. I am working on testing the capabilities of Foma 400. Tomorrow I will have the K1000 and the SP500 that was delivered today. I may use some Ultrafine to check the camera shutter speeds, I have some left in one of the bulk loaders and need to use it. (No more 35mm ultrafine for me) I don't have a Pentax digital camera, there may be one in the future. Lately I have been shooting mostly film. Phil