Experimental Therapy

[lxdude]

I admire your devotion to maintaining good condition examples of film equipment.I too have mint condition examples I bought just so a pristine example will exist. I have other bodies of the same make and model in lesser condition that I use.

There is nothing wrong with preserving mint/excellent condition examples, if fact I feel its imperative.

That's why I prefer to not have mint examples. It's unlikely I'll keep them pristine- just a byproduct of how and where they're used. I have one very early serial number Pentax MX which needs to have its wind mechanism repaired. It's in gorgeous shape cosmetically, so I'll probably just sell it after I get around to getting it fixed. If someone else puts it on a shelf I say great- there's plenty more around for people to use.

 

[fstop]

Having a mint condition example of anything brings out jealousy in others.Its real obvious with collector cars.

 

[zsas]

I find this thread so sad how the OP was treated by some. Imagine if this was a forum for people who liked geography, if someone posted about how s/he enjoys antique map collecting, I cant imagine someone replying "hey you should get out there and just use those maps like I do with my maps, they are only a tool you know...".

I think the OP brings up a good discussion, and it is evident to me that there is a clear delineation between collecting and photography. It's nice the OP has the strength to come forward and talk about his/her two different hobbies and how s/he is enjoying both worlds....

Kudos to you OP for having enjoyable hobbies!

 

[E. von Hoegh]

Having a mint condition example of anything brings out jealousy in others.Its real obvious with collector cars.

Anyone who owns anything just to make others jealous needs therapy. So do the 'others'.

 

[zsas]

^Really? Collectors of art, cameras, stamps, etc., do it to make others feel bad about themselves? Goodness....

Of course ther are people in the world who do that but, I see no evidence of such here, the OP way trying to have a funny discussion about cameras and how s/he approaches it due to having two discrete hobbies (that some have no regard for)....then was sadly attacked....

 

[Leigh B]

Nobody has criticized the OP for collecting cameras.
I personally defended him for doing so (post #11 et al).

My comments were quite specifically directed at the manner in which a "user" camera was used, as to whether
or not the photographer tried to protect it from damage. I would say the same about any piece of equipment.

- Leigh

 

[zsas]

But you don't know if s/he bought it that way and therefore your community service positing on how to take care of a camera insulted the OP because he is a camera collector too...I think he/she knows how to use a camera and not destroy it....educating him/her when s/he was just looking for a pat on the back for getting back to photographing was all that was needed here not life lessons on camera care, especially on a bargin camera s/he even said was acquired...

I don't blame the OP from being offended here.

 

[Leigh B]

That's fine. You have a right to your opinion, and I to mine.

- Leigh

 

[Marvin]

I have two groups of cameras my user group and my older collection that I do not use anymore. My user group consists of two each of the Nikon N75 and N80 and an F5. I also have Bronica medium format and Toyo 4x5 that are in the user group. The cameras that I don't use anymore are old folders and box cameras. I may setup and display the old cameras at some point, but like shooting with the newer technology. I know many enjoy using the old cameras and think that's a personal choice. I just let Mom's Brownie Hawkeye rest on the shelf while I enjoy shooting with the F5. I do take good care of all of my cameras but enjoy using them.
Marvin

 

[E. von Hoegh]

^Really? Collectors of art, cameras, stamps, etc., do it to make others feel bad about themselves? Goodness....

How on earth did you get that from my post? I was commenting on the unhealthiness of being jealous.

 

[zsas]

^Opps, sorry, misunderstood your comment. I thought you were suggesting the OP had done that....

Real sorry!

 

[E. von Hoegh]

No biggie.

 

[Newt_on_Swings]

When I buy cameras, I tend to go toward non-mint bodies and lenses, even nonoperational ones to fix. its one less thing to worry about when handling the camera quickly, in a light drizzle, or in a sketchy spot, not using a filter etc. Dont get me wrong, I'd love a mint body as much as the next guy, but in the grand scale of things it doesn't matter much.

The only thing that I think could be a down side is how some can operate, some old cameras are just not robust enough. I have had cameras jam on me, but I think it could happen to any mint camera as well. You just have to pick and choose the right equipment that has been proven over time.

 

[fstop]

Anyone who owns anything just to make others jealous needs therapy. So do the 'others'.

I own mint condition cameras because I like them that way and could less what any else thinks.

 

[Les Sarile]

Again, my apologies if I offended anyone.

I don't see what you have to apologize for. I believe it is not uncommon to see people make statements about using their old trusty mechanical wonders as hammers too! That is why I would never get one that looked like they actually used it that way . . .

 

[Les Sarile]

I bubble-wrapped them all and placed them into storage after finally being fed up with the poor lab service in my area; local labs were ruining my rolls.

Bummer about poor processing but here in Atlanta, we even have same day E6 processing -> Dead Link Removed[/B][/URL]