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I've built up quite a collection of cameras and lenses over the last some years and while I used to subscribe to the notion that the ideal number of cameras is n+1 where n is the current number of cameras ( ), I've come to realise that I'm never going to use all of them. So, like all parents I've concluded it's time to pick my favourites and ensure that those ones go to college and we won't talk about the others once they've left home unless someone asks.
But which? They all have positives and negatives (depending on which film I load ...
) and while I'd like to think I'm consulting with open-minded and balanced peers, I'm aware that you're all brand-obsessive nerds like me so rather than a discussion, please tell me which of these you'd keep based solely on your irrational personal preferences and which I'm totally stupid for not having sold already. Bonus points will be awarded for insulting @Andysnap in inventive ways that I can steal and claim as my own for the next meet we both attend.
Anyway ...
... I typed up a long list of pluses and minuses for each option and realised that all I needed to do was exactly that to get things straight in my head. Apologies for the misleading build-up but here's what I'm keeping so at least you can tell me how wrong I am.
Canon P - fully manual rangefinder that I absolutely adore and can't believe I considered selling. I may sell the 35mm and 100mm lenses that I bought to go with it, however, on the basis that I don't use them. Or I'll start using them because they're rare and hard to get hold of. Certainly not going out in the first round of sales.
Canon T90 - yeah, EEE and all that. I wanted one of these for so long and found this one shortly before I went to Australia in 1999 so it's got history. Some of the lenses might not be quite up to Nikon's standards (an argument I don't want to get into, thanks) but they're cheap because they don't fit EOS cameras and I think the physical size puts off a lot of digital adaptor shooters. I've got a wide range of lenses and accessories for that reason so I may as well use them. I'll keep an eye out for a working body that could potentially be used for parts in the event of catastrophic failure.
Fuji X-Pro1 - the digital option. I was going to sell this but it's an early one so only attracts a low-price. May as well hang on to it and viola, I have my digital needs covered, can use manual lenses on adaptors and it's so much better than the D70 in low light that it's not funny. I'll certainly sell most of the lenses I've got for it though, I think I only really need the short zoom and maybe the 35mm f/2 lens for a travel option that's not as bulky as the 35mm f/1.4. But digital, in this section ... I have no shame.
Medium format is covered by the 'blad and the Ensign 820 folder, large format is something I've struggled to get into but that's more to do with my lack of drive than any failing in the gear I have (Sinar P2 monorail). No more excuses, time to get to it. Grrr, bring it on, let's go, manly noises, etc.
I'm also keeping both my Billingham bags because I know how much they annoy @Woodsy
But which? They all have positives and negatives (depending on which film I load ...
Anyway ...
... I typed up a long list of pluses and minuses for each option and realised that all I needed to do was exactly that to get things straight in my head. Apologies for the misleading build-up but here's what I'm keeping so at least you can tell me how wrong I am.
Canon P - fully manual rangefinder that I absolutely adore and can't believe I considered selling. I may sell the 35mm and 100mm lenses that I bought to go with it, however, on the basis that I don't use them. Or I'll start using them because they're rare and hard to get hold of. Certainly not going out in the first round of sales.
Canon T90 - yeah, EEE and all that. I wanted one of these for so long and found this one shortly before I went to Australia in 1999 so it's got history. Some of the lenses might not be quite up to Nikon's standards (an argument I don't want to get into, thanks) but they're cheap because they don't fit EOS cameras and I think the physical size puts off a lot of digital adaptor shooters. I've got a wide range of lenses and accessories for that reason so I may as well use them. I'll keep an eye out for a working body that could potentially be used for parts in the event of catastrophic failure.
Fuji X-Pro1 - the digital option. I was going to sell this but it's an early one so only attracts a low-price. May as well hang on to it and viola, I have my digital needs covered, can use manual lenses on adaptors and it's so much better than the D70 in low light that it's not funny. I'll certainly sell most of the lenses I've got for it though, I think I only really need the short zoom and maybe the 35mm f/2 lens for a travel option that's not as bulky as the 35mm f/1.4. But digital, in this section ... I have no shame.
Medium format is covered by the 'blad and the Ensign 820 folder, large format is something I've struggled to get into but that's more to do with my lack of drive than any failing in the gear I have (Sinar P2 monorail). No more excuses, time to get to it. Grrr, bring it on, let's go, manly noises, etc.
I'm also keeping both my Billingham bags because I know how much they annoy @Woodsy