The Largest, the Fastest & the Lightest

LAG · May 3, 2017

Excuse me

Of all the cameras - and different formats - I own, the larger (120 | 6x6) and lighter format equipment is this, and certainly with a lot of difference with respect to the second one. With only 494 grs. (+/- 18 oz) - mini-tripod (84 grs.) and strap 1/4" included -, it is the camera that always goes with me, hardly knowing that she is going: always ready with no batteries hung to one side, either in a small bag or in the backpack, there is always room for her. In just 1 second I can take a Photograph (or 3 seconds if the lens is in the resting & secure position).

What's yours?

AgX · May 3, 2017

But it makes no sense to me chosing a camera for lightweight and then add such heavy carbine hook from metal plus nut and heavy camera-mount screw.

darkosaric · May 3, 2017

When I don't plan to take photos - Olympus XA2 goes in the backpack. When I plan to take photos, and I want lightweight - Leica III with Elmar.

LAG · May 3, 2017

AgX said:
...such heavy...

Yes, not to mention the such heavy metal film spools

Thank you

darkosaric said:
When I don't plan to take photos - Olympus XA2 goes in the backpack. When I plan to take photos, and I want lightweight - Leica III with Elmar.

Definitely lightweight indeed, and being "Multi Format photographer" what about others formats beyond 135? Any other lightweight option?

Thanks

darkosaric · May 3, 2017

LAG said:
Definitely lightweight indeed, and being "Multi Format photographer" what about others formats beyond 135? Any other lightweight option?

Nowadays I use Diana F / Diana F+ , before I have used Agfa Isolette a lot. I have sold the Isolette, but I will buy her agan 6x6 folders are best option for lightweight with more than decent picture quality.

AgX · May 3, 2017

LAG said:
Thank you

My remark was meant serious.

locutus · May 3, 2017

After recently home CLA'ing my Lubitel i have been using that as a lightweight camera, there is daylight again so f/16 and scale focus is fine and i prefer its (admittedly weird) viewfinder to a small peephole.

LAG · May 3, 2017

AgX said:
My remark was meant serious.

Strap with heavy hook ... and heavy screw = 53 grs.
Spools (plastic x2) and film = 27 grs.

Best

Sirius Glass · May 3, 2017

Lightest camera: Tessina
Heaviest Lens: Hasselblad C 500mm lens
Second heaviest lens: Nikon 20mm to 35mm AF zoom lens

anfenglin · May 3, 2017

Lightest: disposable camera, reloadable
Heaviest: Pentax 6x7 with 105mm lens
Heaviest lens: Pentax 6x7 1:3.5 55mm - love love love that one - weight almost 1kg

4season · May 3, 2017

Lomo LC-A 120 with batteries, film and Olympus hand strap: 396 grams.

OptiKen · May 3, 2017

OP: How do you like the pictures you get with the Isola I. Could you post some/one?

MrBrowning · May 3, 2017

Lightest Camera / Lens: Holga 120
Heaviest Camera: Arax / Kiev 60 w/ 80mm 1.95kg (though maybe the Arax 88 I have is heavier but it's out for a CLA so I'm unsure)
Heaviest lens: 2.7kg

Edit: If I want a pocketable camera I take my Minolta AF-C. I have a Balda Baldixette which is nice and light also but it's started to scratch film and I haven't taken the time to figure it out. It sits lonely on a shelf waiting for me to stop being lazy.

LAG · May 3, 2017

OptiKen said:
OP: How do you like the pictures you get with the Isola I. Could you post some/one?

"Pasadizo" . Kodak Tri-X 400

"Camino al Molino" . Ilford Fp4 Plus

"Lluvia de flores" . Kodak Vericolor II S 160

LAG · May 3, 2017

Sirius Glass said:
Lightest camera: Tessina
Heaviest Lens: Hasselblad C 500mm lens
Second heaviest lens: Nikon 20mm to 35mm AF zoom lens

Tessina! Lightest and smallest indeed (although for 135) Do you use it?

anfenglin said:
Lightest: disposable camera, reloadable

135 I suppose

4season said:
Lomo LC-A 120 with batteries, film and Olympus hand strap: 396 grams.

396 grs.? we have a 120 winner! (so far...)

Thank you x3

MrBrowning said:
Lightest Camera / Lens: Holga 120

Good option, thanks!

OptiKen · May 3, 2017

LAG: I'm impressed. It takes very nice pictures.
Thanks for posting

mooseontheloose · May 3, 2017

I just weighed my two lightest cameras -
Holga FN, with empty spool and a some gaffers tape for light leaks: 243g
Pinhole Blender 120 Mini, with film loaded: 240g. Since this is a can I can rest it on almost anything to take a photo, but a small tripod usually accompanies it.

Of course, neither of these require batteries, so that helps (I don't use the flash on the Holga and have taped over the battery compartments. I do have various 120N's, but I like the vignetting on the FN best).

LAG · May 4, 2017

mooseontheloose said:
Holga FN, with empty spool and a some gaffers tape for light leaks: 243g
Pinhole Blender 120 Mini, with film loaded: 240g. Since this is a can I can rest it on almost anything to take a photo, but a small tripod usually accompanies it.

I thought that the Holga FN was a little bit more heavier (there must be another) Yes! I guess the final winners in this Size/Format & Camera/Weight competition are the pinhole ones.

Thank you

mooseontheloose · May 4, 2017

LAG said:
I thought that the Holga FN was a little bit more heavier (there must be another) Yes! I guess the final winners in this Size/Format & Camera/Weight competition are the pinhole ones.

Thank you

Actually, the blender should be lighter, I just realised I weighed it with a quick release plate on the bottom of it. And, as I mentioned before, the FN should weigh more if you include the batteries, but I never bother.

That said, I don't think it's fair to compare different types of cameras. Although the pinholes are light, I wouldn't use them as an everyday camera. (That would either be my Nikon FE with a 50mm, or one of my TLRs).

darkosaric · May 4, 2017

Original Diana F: 130 grams!

Pioneer · May 4, 2017

The largest camera = 11x14 Century View Camera especially with the extensions and film back in place. Needless to say I don't carry it around a lot.

Largest Lens = Zeiss Ikon Contarex 400/5.6 Tele-Tessar. I have a 500mm Pentax lens but it is not as heavy as this Zeiss lens. It does take some wonderful and sharp photographs but it makes a pretty impressive sight when camera and lens are mounted on the tripod. It is one of the few times when that big old Contarex Bullseye camera looks petite. And all for 35mm.

Lightest cameras are likely my Holga 120n, my Lomo LC-A 120 or my Agfa Jsolette. All three use 120 roll film. I'm not too sure which is the lightest. Guess I'll have to weigh them. At least these will fit on my postal scale. The other two absolutely will not fit on that scale.

LAG · May 5, 2017

darkosaric said:
Original Diana F: 130 grams!

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Definitely the lightest (doing maths ... even with or without strap, with or without film inside)

Thanks!

darkosaric · May 5, 2017

I have also new Diana F+, she weights 150 grams. So original Diana F is a winner .

LAG · May 5, 2017

darkosaric said:
I have also new Diana F+, she weights 150 grams. So original Diana F is a winner .

I'm afraid so ... Let's wait & see if anyone else can beat that!

anfenglin · May 6, 2017

@ LAG: yeah, 35mm

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