Camera Romance

[benjiboy]

I'm the son of an retired pro shooter. I grew up watching my father use a variety of Linhof's, Hasselblad's, and Rollei's. For reasons I can't rationally explain, the Hasselblad's always were my favorite. Although I own more digital camera gear than I have a right to, my photography dreams always involved Hasselblad. A few months ago I finally purchased a 500CM and a couple of Zeiss lenses. The minute that chrome and black camera arrived at my home, it felt like I'd come full circle. I continue to enjoy my DSLR gear, but it doesn't come close to having mojo like that 500CM. There is something about Victor's design that just feels magical to me.

It wasn't Victor' s original design it was copied largely.from an aerial camera found in in German military aircraft that crash landed in.Sweden in W.W11

 

[markbarendt]

I doubt he likes being called that, as his name is Vito.

My wives dog is known by many names, none of which is her original name. She comes quite nicely to "hey bitch", Phoebe, Princess...

 

[BrianShaw]

I give up; So I may as well join the fun:

Name my Nikon. Ten bucks for the winning entry. Enter once or enter often. No purchase necessary to win. Winning entry subjrct to verification. All entries accepted. Contest ends on Feb 30, 2015.

 

[BrianShaw]

Contest Nr 2: Christen my Cambo. Same rules; same prize.

 

[markbarendt]

Contest Nr 2: Christen my Cambo. Same rules; same prize.

Camilla

 

[BrianShaw]

Contest Nr 3. For all the lonely boys out there - Marry my Mamiya. She's old + tired but an exotic Asian beauty who's reliable and as comfotable as a pair of well-worn slippers. This contest has an entry fee; enquire within.

 

[BrianShaw]

Contest Nr 4: Hassle my Hassy. Tease it, taunt it, or poke it in the eye. Call it silly names but don't be verbally abusive. Tickle it untill it squeals with delight or spank until it cries. Have your way with this little Hassy if that is your desire. Only one at this price. Hurry before this offer expires. Subject to prior sale or cancellation of offer without prior notification.

 

[BrianShaw]

Camilla

I like it!

 

[BrianShaw]

Contest nr 5: Kick my Canon. Nuff said.

 

[lxdude]

Contest Nr 3. For all the lonely boys out there - Marry my Mamiya. She's old + tired but an exotic Asian beauty who's reliable and as comfotable as a pair of well-worn slippers.

And a lot of guys are still intrigued by the way her back rotates.

 

[benjiboy]

Some of you guys are as crazy as a box of monkeys

 

[Tony Egan]

I give up; So I may as well join the fun:

Name my Nikon. Ten bucks for the winning entry. Enter once or enter often. No purchase necessary to win. Winning entry subjrct to verification. All entries accepted. Contest ends on Feb 30, 2015.

"Nola""

via:
Nikkor Lens
Nik Orleans
New Orleans
NOLA

 

[Jaf-Photo]

Contest Nr 4: Hassle my Hassy. Tease it, taunt it, or poke it in the eye. Call it silly names but don't be verbally abusive. Tickle it untill it squeals with delight or spank until it cries. Have your way with this little Hassy if that is your desire. Only one at this price. Hurry before this offer expires. Subject to prior sale or cancellation of offer without prior notification.

Hassy would be a guy in Swedish

 

[Thomas Bertilsson]

Hassy would be a guy in Swedish

Spelled 'Hasse', which is a nick name for Hans.

So Hans would be a really good name for a Hasselblad.

 

[Thomas Bertilsson]

I give up; So I may as well join the fun:

Name my Nikon. Ten bucks for the winning entry. Enter once or enter often. No purchase necessary to win. Winning entry subjrct to verification. All entries accepted. Contest ends on Feb 30, 2015.

Konni.

 

[TheFlyingCamera]

A friend of mine was fond of nicknaming my cameras; he, being an ardent anglophile, decided to call my Hasselblad "Algernon", and would periodically inquire after "Al's" well-being.

 

[Jaf-Photo]

Spelled 'Hasse', which is a nick name for Hans.

So Hans would be a really good name for a Hasselblad.

Yeah, but pronounced the same way in English tongue.

 

[Ghostman]

I have a love affair with my Hasselblad. I have two, but I only love the one. I don't particularly like the lenses, I don't like their size or action, but there's just something about that camera that I have bonded with and when I use her, it's like she knows how to finish what I was trying to say.

 

[Jaf-Photo]

Spelled 'Hasse', which is a nick name for Hans.

So Hans would be a really good name for a Hasselblad.

If we continue on the Swedish name teme, I would suggest "Virre" for a Hasselblad. It's a nickname for both Victor and good old whiskey.

That leaves some room for maneuvre if you tell your wife you'll go and grab Virre.

 

[Mainecoonmaniac]

Here's an ad for Leica's Monochrome Digital camera. Though I don't find digital particularly romantic, Leica is banking on a dead photographer and WWII to create the romance of Leica.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9izUFC2eE6w

 

[lxdude]

Hans would be a really good name for a Hasselblad.

Wearing it on a strap would be a "Hans on experience"...