I don't need another camera, I don't need another camera...

[logan2z]

Four years ago, I didn't even own a camera other than a cheap Sony digital P&S. Now I have two Leica M bodies (and four lenses), a Nikon FM (and a couple of lenses) and a Hasseblad 500C/M (and a couple of lenses). So, clearly, I have no need for another camera . But I stumbled upon this one today and it's so darn pretty I'm tempted. Hard to say 'no' given how cheap these things are now.

Somebody help me...

 

[Kino]

You'll get no help or sympathy from me!

GAS is universal and persistent. It can attack anyone at any time and will..

Give in to the dark side..., err, Dark SLide?

 

[BradS]

one like that just sold here....

https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/sold-black-nikkormat-ftn.178656/

 

[logan2z]

one like that just sold here....

https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/sold-black-nikkormat-ftn.178656/

"ya know, I've been wanting one of these for absolutely no reason whatsoever"

That's the same reason I want one

 

[BradS]

oh...wait...the one in the OP looks to be an FT3 !!!

Yeah, you definitely need that! Buy it now!!!

 

[Вormental_old]

Logan, I am a gearhead too, but in this case I don't quite understand the point of owning two versions of the same concept: a manual 35mm SLR. I would have sold one of your Leicas too and look for a TLR to add to your collection. Basically, I wanted to have one of each for:

• 35mm RF
• 35mm SLR + two lenses
  
• MF TLR
• MF SLR + two lenses
  
• MF RF

In other words, look for a Rolleiflex!

 

[logan2z]

Logan, I am a gearhead too, but in this case I don't quite understand the point of owning two versions of the same concept: a manual 35mm SLR.

That's probably because it doesn't make any sense Just like it doesn't make much sense that I want to add an M3 to my 'collection' of Leica cameras (M-A and M4).

 

[logan2z]

oh...wait...the one in the OP looks to be an FT3 !!!

Yeah, you definitely need that! Buy it now!!!

It is an FT3.

 

[Вormental_old]

You already have an M-A, arguably the best manual Leica, so
a) congrats
b) you're right, it doesn't make sense

 

[Kino]

This camera is a very strange combination of being very plentiful in good condition, being a great camera AND being very inexpensive.

I have a friend who can't stop buying them; he's addicted. (No, it's not me, I stopped at 4)

 

[MattKing]

This is not the place to come to help you not buy a camera.

 

[logan2z]

This is not the place to come to help you not buy a camera.

I know, the inmates are clearly running the asylum here

 

[MattKing]

I know, the inmates are clearly running the asylum here

But a truly wonderful asylum it is!

 

[BradS]

Logan, I am a gearhead too, but in this case I don't quite understand the point of owning two versions of the same concept:....

That's probably because it doesn't make any sense Just like it doesn't make much sense that I want to add an M3 to my 'collection' of Leica cameras (M-A and M4).

I beg to differ. I have (for example) two Nikon F2 - one silver and one black . I carry them both with one set of lenses that they can (obviously) share. This allows me to...
1) load one with color (the silver one) and one with B&W (the black one) or,
2) load both with the same film and mount the 28mm lens on one and the 50mm (or 50mm and 105mm) on the other.

When traveling this is very handy and I find it comforting, if not entirely necessary, to have a ready backup.

 

[Hawkeye]

If you buy right you can always get what you paid for it!

You do need an old medium format folder.....

 

[Вormental_old]

@BradS, he's crying for help and you're not helping

 

[logan2z]

@BradS, he's crying for help and you're not helping

But he's making perfect sense

 

[Sirius Glass]

Resist the G. A. S. force one cannot. Give in you must! -- Yoda Star Wars XXXXVIII G. A. S. Force Conquers

 

[Sirius Glass]

Buy it. One for color and one for black & white.

 

[Вormental_old]

But it. One for color and one for black & white.

One can cheat by saying that two Leicas or F-cameras are really just one, as they are nothing but shutter-equipped film backs that are part of a single modular camera system.

Logan, you must buy this film back!

 

[PFGS]

Four years ago, I didn't even own a camera other than a cheap Sony digital P&S. Now I have two Leica M bodies (and four lenses), a Nikon FM (and a couple of lenses) and a Hasseblad 500C/M (and a couple of lenses). So, clearly, I have no need for another camera . But I stumbled upon this one today and it's so darn pretty I'm tempted. Hard to say 'no' given how cheap these things are now.

Somebody help me...

Don't do it. It's not going to improve your photography one itoa and represents exactly zero increase in technical capability over the world-class (and pretty enough) cameras you already own. If you have money burning a hole in your pocket, go buy film. Better yet to grab a camera you already have, and take a walk. Advice from a thoroughly average shooter who's still selling off the lingering detritus from a decade-ago attack of literally marriage-threatening GAS. Only possible exception: if it's under $30 and you know a young person interested in analog photography, buy it, test it, and gift it.

 

[shutterfinger]

Nikon F4s, 1928 4x5 Speed Graphic, 1936 4x5 Speed Graphic, 1939 Miniature Speed Graphic, 4x5 Combo Legend,1939 Rolleicord, 1941 Rolleiflex Automat, 1954 Rolleicord V, D300, D800 all in working order, multiple lens, film holders, filters.
If you want it, buy it.

 

[awty]

Yes you do.
Nice camera, Id buy if the price was good, wouldn't even think about it.

 

[Patrick Robert James]

If you have the money and you think you'll enjoy using it then there really isn't a reason not to buy it. Pretty simple really.

 

[film_man]

You don't need it. You just have to have it.