the be all and end all fixed lens camera, what is it ?

[removed account4]

ok here it is
i don't care the format i don't care the format
if there was a be all to end all fixed lens camera, not a variable focallength zoom
or a camera that could convet to different film or format types .. just one and that's it ,,
what would it be ?

a holga body with a noctalux lens? a 8x10 hobo ( remember those? ) with a 47mm superangulon xl? or would it be
something like a swing lens panorama camera with a leitz lens ? see, i don't care if you mix and match ..
what would it be, and why ?

mine would be a delmar box camera with a 6" ilex seminat only shot at 1/15thS
because box cameras are quick ez and fun, and the seminat is probably the funnerist lens made.

 

[Sirius Glass]

Kodak Brownie Hawkeye
Hasselblad SWC

 

[Theo Sulphate]

Fuji GW690 - all controls mechanical, decent lens.

 

[John51]

i don't care the format

So 620 is ok then?

Kodak Medalist II

 

[mshchem]

Fuji GW690 - all controls mechanical, decent lens.

+1 I have 4 various 6x9 Fuji rangefinders. Always ready.

 

[macfred]

Fuji GW690 - all controls mechanical, decent lens.

+2 ! (though I prefer my GW670iii - those GW-series cameras are puristic but excellent tools).

 

[macfred]

... Kodak Medalist II

I have been tempted to get a Medalist II for a long time - a conversion to 120 would be nice though ...

 

[MartinCrabtree]

Nikon 35Ti.

 

[Arthurwg]

Kodak Brownie Hawkeye
Hasselblad SWC

I've got to agree with the SWC. Best (film) camera ever made. Amazingly simple, spectacular lens, even the viewfinder works really well. Great for just about everything other than Safari.

 

[RattyMouse]

Fujifilm GF670. There simply is no sharper lens. Maybe as sharp, but none are sharper. Ultra portable, travels all over the world with me. Exquisite viewfinder, inaudible shutter, fits in a jacket pocket or over the shoulder. Best $1600 I have EVER spent on photo gear.

 

[guangong]

There is no such thing as a do everything fixed lens camera. But staying with fixed lens cameras.
Bulk not a problem? Medalist, late model w coated and anodized lens. Medalist II lacks fine focus and I rarely use flash. Or Rolleiflex.
Small, a folding Contessa or Retina.
Smaller, a Rollei 35 or Contax T3
Smallest, Minox

 

[Besk]

Rolleiflex

 

[NedL]

It's a fixed lensless camera!
cardboard box, pinhole



PS bonus points for "reduce, reuse, recycle".

 

[FujiLove]

Plaubel Makina 67

 

[removedacct1]

My Box Brownie 3B converted for use as a wet plate camera!

 

[Lachlan Young]

Konica Hexar AF
Or
Fuji GSW/GW rangefinders

 

[macfred]

... Or Rolleiflex ...

How could I forget ... Yes !

Konica Hexar AF

Good choice for 35mm fixed lens cameras - I have my fourth Hexar AF (I always come back to this little gem) !
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In terms of a fixed-lens 35mm camera, I would prefer a mechanical and battery-independent device - maybe my beloved Konica III rangefinder.

 

[BradS]

Rolleiflex

+1

 

[TonyB65]

Agfa Record rangefinder with a 105mm F2.8 Solinar lens.

 

[scheimfluger_77]

My Spotmatic with f/1.4 50mm purchased new in 1971.

 

[rpavich]

I hate to mention this gem because you all will get clued in and then the price will go up more than it already has but here goes....

Olympus Trip 35.
The best fixed lens camera on the planet bar none.

 

[dpurdy]

Rolleiflex is the be all, end all, unless part of the be all and end all is being small enough to fit in a pocket.

 

[TonyB65]

I hate to mention this gem because you all will get clued in and then the price will go up more than it already has but here goes....

Olympus Trip 35.
The best fixed lens camera on the planet bar none.

Until the selenium powered meter stops working, then it becomes a brick.

 

[jgoody]

TLR -- I have an Minolta Autocord but would pick a 2.8 Rolleiflex as the ultimate.... or maybe a tele Rollei....

 

[anfenglin]

A Nikon F5 in 6x6 format.