Coolest Camera?

[Robin Usagani]

Very easy

The Hermes Leica M9-P unboxed! | Japan Camera Hunter

 

[gsgary]

My black M4

 

[streetmuse]

FED 2

 

[PhotoWrangler]

Besides the Nikon F was fondled by Marilyn Monroe.... that says it all. :hail:

Perhaps. But there's STILL a Hasselblad on the moon.....

 

[PhotoWrangler]

It's about time somebody posted a TLR on this thread.

I'm simply amazed and loving the fact that this thread is dominated by the classics, and NOT D800's and D4's.

 

[usayit]

I'm simply amazed and loving the fact that this thread is dominated by the classics, and NOT D800's and D4's.

Alpa is considered a modern camera with a digital back. It has more to do with the lack of craftsmanship in lieu of mass production that dominates products today.

 

[unpopular]

There are some beauties today. The Fuji X-pro 1 and X100 come to mind:

(Fuji's Gorgeous X-Pro 1 Camera Pictured in All Its Metal Glory)

As well as the NEX-7

(http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/sony_nex_7_first_impressions.shtml)

these of course have the same appeal as classic rangefinders.

The Canonete G-III QL always has a place in my heart:

(http://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/141314522-canon-canonet-g3-17-g-iii-17-camera)

even if they tend to lock up. They're built like a tank - I've never successfully pulled one apart to try to lube.

 

[SamSpade1941]

I like those Fuji X Pro Cameras they are sleek like a Leica. I would not mind owning one were I a bit more wealthy.

 

[PhotoWrangler]

Alpa is considered a modern camera with a digital back. It has more to do with the lack of craftsmanship in lieu of mass production that dominates products today.

Where do you buy one, and how much do they run?

 

[unpopular]

Like $1650 body only at B&H, they are as awesome as they are overpriced. Truly the only real "innovation" in recent camera technology.

 

[Sw1tchFX]

Just about any view camera made out of wood.

 

[unpopular]

^^ I never really understood the Deardorff thing. But the Wista DX is attractive:

(Fine art Photography of ancient Great Britain of by SharpFoto)

I owned one, on the exact head actually. It wasn't real super solid, but extremely light weight.

 

[SamSpade1941]

If we are talking view cameras I would rather have a Sinar F2 thats sexy...

 

[Rick Waldroup]

The original Contax RTS, first introduced in 1975. It featured state-of-the-art Japanese electronics, a body designed by Porsche, and superb German lenses.

I owned one of these for about a year. Bought it just a few months after they came out. I always had people stop and ask about the camera when I was out shooting. I sold it and went back to shooting Nikons. It is still the sexiest camera I ever owned. Even better looking than my Zone VI 4x5....

 

[Ron Evers]

I think my new toy is pretty sexy, specially with a Jupiter 8 mounted on it.