What Camera Would You Want To Be Buried With You?

**ProfessorBuzz** · 10-15-2020, 08:10 AM - **1 Like**

I guess it depends if the camera was the murder weapon and how deep the grave in the woods is...

so I'd have to say the 67 II, as its heavy enough to knock me out in one blow, and the wood handle would capture the fingerprints.

Astro-Baby · 10-15-2020, 01:38 PM - **1 Like**

I cant think of anything better than to have a viking funeral, pushed off in a longboat thats set ablaze while I lay there holding my Nikon F.

jcsnyc · 10-20-2020, 03:25 PM - **2 Likes**

Pentax LX with 50mm 1.2 and K1 with 77mm Limited.

**Digitalis** · 10-29-2020, 01:45 AM - **1 Like**

Such a thing would be horribly wasteful, but If my family was so inclined to fulfill such a desire: it would be my Ebony 8X10 with my Schneider APO-Symmar-S 240mm f/5.6.

Last edited by Digitalis; 11-01-2020 at 07:03 AM.

artstenn · 10-29-2020, 08:35 AM - **1 Like**

IF I were to ask for such a thing (!) no doubt my first SLR, a Canon FTb. Nearly bulletproof and it still runs, I just don't do film any more. Excellent shooter that took me through high school on the annual staff and helped me learn B&W film and print processing.

**Mooncatt** · 10-29-2020, 09:19 AM - **1 Like**

I don't really care as long as the plot is piped with a tube to run an AC adapter and video-out cable so they can make sure I stay down there.

Cypis aka Piotr · 11-01-2020, 03:30 AM - **1 Like**

golden K1000, pharaoh style :-)

noelpolar · 11-01-2020, 05:38 AM - **3 Likes**

It will be tight in that box.... so a KP and some lens that can focus close.... so maybe a 10-17..... definately need a flippy screen (knee's will probally stiffen up a bit as I decompose)..... might need to go with a weather sealed lens now I think about.... will need to check on the water table depth at centenial park...... also.... maybe will need a grip because KP battery doesn't last long..... man.... so much to think about.

Ok.... thought about this some more..... has to be a K1.... need 2 SD card slots..... don't want to risk a faulty card as I approach heaven's gate..... if they refuse me entry I want to get some shots for my appeal.... plus I reckon the K1 is more likely to survive going through hell..... now..... silver or black is the question..... mmm

someasiancameraguy · 11-01-2020, 06:28 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jcsnyc

Pentax LX with 50mm 1.2 and K1 with 77mm Limited.

I don't know whether to applaud this level of ego, to be buried like royalty; or to cry at the sheer loss of such great photographic equipment.

35mmfilmfan · 11-01-2020, 06:31 AM - **1 Like**

My non-working K10 - serve it right.

35mmfilmfan · 11-01-2020, 06:32 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by noelpolar

<snip>
I reckon the K1 is more likely to survive going through hell..... now..... silver or black is the question..... mmm

Have to be silver, surely, as black absorbs heat ...

**csa** · 11-01-2020, 07:41 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

None! I want them all to go to good homes where they will be used and cherished!

Steve

Absolutely! Otherwise a terrible waste of cameras. I don't think after we're buried that we'd be taking many photos, so let someone get some pleasure out of them!

Zooland · 11-01-2020, 08:04 AM

I wouldn’t want someone digging my grave to retrieve a rare antique.

noelpolar · 11-01-2020, 03:50 PM

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

Have to be silver, surely, as black absorbs heat ...

I'm thinking black........ if I put my silver one down on a cloud in heaven then I'll never find it..... and .... if through some clerical errror I end up in hell... I think I risk be bullied with a silver one.

derekmadge · 11-03-2020, 07:41 PM

It would have to be my Spotmatic F film camera. But where I'd likely be going the heat would probably result massive colour shift. And I would need a filter to time down the reds.

11-01-2020, 05:38 AM - 3 Likes	#23
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	It will be tight in that box.... so a KP and some lens that can focus close.... so maybe a 10-17..... definately need a flippy screen (knee's will probally stiffen up a bit as I decompose)..... might need to go with a weather sealed lens now I think about.... will need to check on the water table depth at centenial park...... also.... maybe will need a grip because KP battery doesn't last long..... man.... so much to think about. Ok.... thought about this some more..... has to be a K1.... need 2 SD card slots..... don't want to risk a faulty card as I approach heaven's gate..... if they refuse me entry I want to get some shots for my appeal.... plus I reckon the K1 is more likely to survive going through hell..... now..... silver or black is the question..... mmm Last edited by noelpolar; 11-01-2020 at 05:50 AM.

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10-15-2020, 08:10 AM - 1 Like	#16
ProfessorBuzz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 1,903	I guess it depends if the camera was the murder weapon and how deep the grave in the woods is... so I'd have to say the 67 II, as its heavy enough to knock me out in one blow, and the wood handle would capture the fingerprints.

10-15-2020, 01:38 PM - 1 Like	#17
Astro-Baby Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Reigate, Surrey Posts: 764	I cant think of anything better than to have a viking funeral, pushed off in a longboat thats set ablaze while I lay there holding my Nikon F.

10-20-2020, 03:25 PM - 2 Likes	#18
jcsnyc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Brooklyn, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 253	Pentax LX with 50mm 1.2 and K1 with 77mm Limited.

10-29-2020, 01:45 AM - 1 Like	#19
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Such a thing would be horribly wasteful, but If my family was so inclined to fulfill such a desire: it would be my Ebony 8X10 with my Schneider APO-Symmar-S 240mm f/5.6. Last edited by Digitalis; 11-01-2020 at 07:03 AM.

10-29-2020, 08:35 AM - 1 Like	#20
artstenn New Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Tennessee Posts: 4	IF I were to ask for such a thing (!) no doubt my first SLR, a Canon FTb. Nearly bulletproof and it still runs, I just don't do film any more. Excellent shooter that took me through high school on the annual staff and helped me learn B&W film and print processing.

10-29-2020, 09:19 AM - 1 Like	#21
Mooncatt Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2020 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,372	I don't really care as long as the plot is piped with a tube to run an AC adapter and video-out cable so they can make sure I stay down there.

11-01-2020, 03:30 AM - 1 Like	#22
Cypis aka Piotr New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gdynia Posts: 21	golden K1000, pharaoh style :-)

11-01-2020, 06:28 AM - 1 Like	#24
someasiancameraguy Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 419	Originally posted by jcsnyc Pentax LX with 50mm 1.2 and K1 with 77mm Limited. I don't know whether to applaud this level of ego, to be buried like royalty; or to cry at the sheer loss of such great photographic equipment.

11-01-2020, 06:31 AM - 1 Like	#25
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,312	My non-working K10 - serve it right.

11-01-2020, 06:32 AM - 1 Like	#26
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,312	Originally posted by noelpolar <snip> I reckon the K1 is more likely to survive going through hell..... now..... silver or black is the question..... mmm Have to be silver, surely, as black absorbs heat ...

11-01-2020, 07:41 AM	#27
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Originally posted by stevebrot None! I want them all to go to good homes where they will be used and cherished! Steve Absolutely! Otherwise a terrible waste of cameras. I don't think after we're buried that we'd be taking many photos, so let someone get some pleasure out of them!

11-01-2020, 08:04 AM	#28
Zooland Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 370	I wouldn’t want someone digging my grave to retrieve a rare antique.

11-01-2020, 03:50 PM	#29
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan Have to be silver, surely, as black absorbs heat ... I'm thinking black........ if I put my silver one down on a cloud in heaven then I'll never find it..... and .... if through some clerical errror I end up in hell... I think I risk be bullied with a silver one.

11-03-2020, 07:41 PM	#30
derekmadge Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 113	It would have to be my Spotmatic F film camera. But where I'd likely be going the heat would probably result massive colour shift. And I would need a filter to time down the reds.

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