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What camera are you lusting after, and why?

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I'm hot and bothered for an 11x14 or a 14x17 (ULF, here I really come!).

Same here, but 12x20.

I have a 12x20 pinhole that I built. It is great fun, and I love the print size and aspect ratio: like 35, but a leeetle beeet wider.

I am currently lusting after a Fuji GX680...or a 2x3 Linhof monorail...or a 2x3 wooden field camera...something medium format, wider than 6x7, portable on foot for fairly long distances on mountain trails or in the desert, but with view camera movements. A 2x3 Sinar F would be ideal...but they were never made as far as I know.
 
Nikon F6. Adding this camera would complete my list and make my F4 and F5 happy.
 
Adding an F6 would result in nasty letters from my bank. But I'd still like one.
 
My two were:

  • Arca Swiss F-Line Metric 4x5 with Micrometric Orbix
  • Wehman 8x10

It has taken some time, but now I have both and need to stop focuing on gear and take some photos.
 
I don't think I have ever "lusted" after any particular camera but I have always desired to make a great photograph with whatever camera I use. Unfortunately that doesn't happen very often.
 
Don't be afraid - it's an absolutely killer camera! :smile:



You are right. When cleaning the bellow lens shade I got hopelessly lost :D

I don't have any clue how to carry that thing. Perhaps I'll just mount some backpack straps to the bottom side and put a soft cover over the camera to protect against rain.

Until now I just made some polaroid pics, but the general workflow fits exactly my expectations.
 
While I still would love to have a Blackbird, fly to use, I would not say no to a 127 TLR that could be converted to 35mm use either....

I think I have TLR on the brain lately.

Michael
 
sinar p2 w/ 4x5 and 8x10 metering backs. of course with an array of db-mounted lense of course :smile: and a set of bag bellows

and a drum scanner, but this is for a different forum :smile:

-dan
 
I would love to get my grubby little fingers on one of Richard Ritter's 8x10 cameras, with a 7x11 back. Man, that would be sweet!
 
I want a Mamiya 6 with all 3 lenses that will never have a film transport problem.

And a Hassy, although my Mamiya C330 setup really does fit my shooting better. But who doesn't want a Hassy?

That said, I have a new-to-me Rollei 2.8E with a Planar, and a bargain baby rollei on the way. Can't complain. All I need now is a film holder for 127 on my scanner...

What I may treat myself to is a Courierware camera bag for the traveling I do.
 
Personally, I'm not big on the pink bit it is a cool tie-in.

I wonder if I ever get one if I could paint it metallic red...?

Michael
 
Well, earlier in this thread I said an Ebony 10x8. Now I've got one. Yes!!!
 
A Pentax SP2, all black or zebra, preferably with the Takumars I don't have! (28MM, 35MM, 135MM, 200MM/300MM.) So far all I have is an SP1 with a 50MM, 105MM, and a really crappy 135MM Rikenon. I covet an SP2 and the rest of these lenses pretty madly. Someone I used to know had an all black SP2 with a whole kit of Takumars and he used to lend it to me now and again. I hate to admit it but I miss that SP2 and those lenses more than I miss him sometimes! ;P
 
5x7 Graflex RB
5x7 Super Technika
5x7 conversion parts for my SINAR C
2x3 Super Technika
Leica M2, with button rewind, no self timer, and a three lens kit to match the frame lines
12x20 anything
 
Nikon F6
Contax 645
Contax RTS III
Maxxum 7
Bessa III
Mamiya 7 II
Leica M3, M7
Leica R9
Leica S2 :surprised:

And several others, I'm sure... :rolleyes:
 
Gowlandflex 5X4 (TLR or SLR)
Macvan 5x7 TLR
Norita 66
Lomo Spinner 360
Fuji 645 (with good bellows)
4 tube wet plate lens (to shoot tintypes)
Kowa 6 (I miss the ones I've had)

and maybe a 8x10...did they ever make one that can be hand held, and has a coupled rangefinder??
 
I just bought two camera in a week. I am not lusting for another one now.
 
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