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lxdude · Jul 30, 2012

fstop said:
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 · Jul 31, 2012

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

zsas · Jul 31, 2012

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 · Jul 31, 2012

fstop said:
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 · Jul 31, 2012

^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 · Jul 31, 2012

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 · Jul 31, 2012

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 · Jul 31, 2012

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

- Leigh

Marvin · Jul 31, 2012

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 · Jul 31, 2012

zsas said:
^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 · Jul 31, 2012

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

Real sorry!

E. von Hoegh · Jul 31, 2012

No biggie.

Newt_on_Swings · Jul 31, 2012

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 · Aug 2, 2012

E. von Hoegh said:
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 · Aug 2, 2012

snegron said:
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 · Aug 3, 2012

snegron said:
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]

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