Some people follow a "one-in-one-out" rule. So, if you buy that camera, sell another. If it's clearly better than the N90, sell one N90 and keep the other as a backup. It's a good idea to limit how many of these things you have - something I haven't done. I have far too many cameras and miscellaneous darkroom items.
Should I buy another film camera?
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If you think you really want a Nikon F100, go ahead and buy one. Where is the issue???
One possible argument against: if you keep buying new gear, you've got to test it, sometimes you get disappointed, it needs CLA, repairs, or you just don't like it. With the gear you already have, these are known variables. And you also have practiced on it.
That's all the fun of having a new camera.
For left-brain types, the fun is in the equipment, chemistry, process, etc. For right brain types, the fun is in the art. Most people are a mix of both but some people skew heavily toward the extremes.
I never needed more than two 35mm film camera bodes--nearly identical in terms of features and lenses supported, etc. For some time I supplemented my income by making photographs and redundancy provided some security. Later, I kept the twin bodies allowing me to more easily use two different types of films—but this is not an essential need, just a convenience.
The only drawback that I see with multiple camera bodies is the cost of maintenance, a basic CLA on a Leica M film camera is easily $350, closer to $475. Fortunately, maintenance is only required every ten years or so. That said, one needs to also consider the supply of qualified technicians.
The only drawback that I see with multiple camera bodies is the cost of maintenance, a basic CLA on a Leica M film camera is easily $350, closer to $475. Fortunately, maintenance is only required every ten years or so. That said, one needs to also consider the supply of qualified technicians.
I recently borrowed a Nikon F100 to shoot with for the week. Now I think I really want one. But I have two N90s, a Nikkormat, a Minolta, an Agfa rangefinder, and two point and shoots, and various other medium format cameras.
Maybe I need therapy.
I figured this would be a safe place to ponder.
To ask such a question on a site full of film camera buffs, is like asking a butcher if meat is good for you
You obviously need a Hasselblad and a Deardorff.
Well duh. Also ... a Leica.
Thanks everyone, I went ahead and got one.
Just the one ?!
Maybe get an F80 as back up , or for a different film ...
I think the G that he is talking about is the G series lens without manual aperture control ring.
Thanks everyone, I went ahead and got one.
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YES! You must buy them all!
You obviously need a Hasselblad and a Deardorff.
Not to mention a Leica!
PS: I would suggest a Linhof instead of a Deardorff...
They're not actually duplicates- each one has a different brassing pattern and is malfunctioning in slightly different ways...
Don't sell or trade away your present kit for a new format, you'll likely regret it.
I suggest you look for a Speed Graphic 4"x5" or, a 5"x7" and shoot that for awhile, using paper negatives when film is too expensive, for day to day shooting, especially in public, where you want folks to stop, watch you and ask questions, giving you the opportunity to shoot portraits, a true objective for your public use of the Graphic.
The trick will be to learn how to set-up the shot quickly for rapid documentary work and, the resulting photographic works.
Folks get impatient quickly, this the need to compose and shoot, in situ, which will sharpen your skills, hopefully getting good, fresh shots most any day.
IMO, it'll be a good "project" and good fun.
Load (reload) short rolls each day for your daily 35mm work, even from factory loaded cassettes, instead of long rolls that will occupy your camera for longer periods, which not encourage you to look as hard for interesting shots daily to complete the roll.
IMO.
Back when film was inexpensive I would sometimes use 12 exp roll but even when I used 36 exposure roll I processed the film by the end of the day regardless of how many frames I shot. Today with the cost of film and processing I always use 36 exp roll and finish it up before I process. I can wait weeks or even months to finish the roll.
"Should I buy another film camera?
With most people here I think it is can I resist buying another film camera?
I am still looking for the photographic version of Alcoholics Anonymous.
With most people here I think it is can I resist buying another film camera?
I am still looking for the photographic version of Alcoholics Anonymous.
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