What camera to take for going on a walk?

Don_ih · Oct 23, 2022

Moose22 said:
trying to load an ETR back in the near-dark with a huge crowd around and wondering which way the film went. When I switch cameras too often those brain farts occur far more than I like to admit. Thankfully I sorted it out and didn't try to expose 15 frames of backing paper or anything

That sounds like you got lucky. Sometimes, I look at how the film loads in an ETR back and it seems backward, in full light, even when it's right.

DREW WILEY · Oct 23, 2022

My favorite small camera for casual walks, which will fit in a relatively small shoulder bag, is the Fuji GW690iii rangefinder.

Don_ih · Oct 23, 2022

DREW WILEY said:
My favorite small camera for casual walks, which will fit in a relatively small shoulder bag, is the Fuji GW690iii rangefinder.

That's like saying, "My favourite canape is a submarine sandwich".

Jay Schrotenboer · Oct 23, 2022

Don Heisz said:
That sounds like you got lucky. Sometimes, I look at how the film loads in an ETR back and it seems backward, in full light, even when it's right.

That makes me feel better about loading my first two rolls of film backwards in my ETRSi. Ever since then I do still have to work it out in my head before I load it. At least I am not the only one!!

Jay Schrotenboer · Oct 23, 2022

Andrew O'Neill said:
I was giving her a wee pep talk... more like bribing her. She can be stubborn, especially in these early Autumn mornings... Just mixed up some D23 and about to develop those sheets...

Your face is going to be HUGE in that picture!!

Andrew O'Neill · Oct 23, 2022

Jay Schrotenboer said:
Your face is going to be HUGE in that picture!!

Andrew O'Neill · Oct 23, 2022

Don Heisz said:
That's like saying, "My favourite canape is a submarine sandwich".

Moose22 · Oct 23, 2022

Don Heisz said:
That sounds like you got lucky. Sometimes, I look at how the film loads in an ETR back and it seems backward, in full light, even when it's right.

Oh, I get that. I don't use the camera enough, though I love the results. So I have to relearn it every time. I was showing a young friend and we really worked at it to get it right. Snuck through the crowd into the bathroom where there was good light and a counter to set things down on.

I wonder what the crowd thought about me and a 20 year old girl coming out of the bathroom together with smiles on our faces. They'd be so disappointed if they knew what we were actually doing in there that made us happy.

Huss · Oct 23, 2022

MattKing said:
Andrew O'Neill this morning, out on a walk with his camera:
View attachment 319787

That camera is big enough to take him for a walk.

Huss · Oct 23, 2022

Shot a couple of rolls in a Lomo LC-Wide today. Using it to make in camera stiched panos, by using it in the half frame mode but with the half frame baffle removed.

E. von Hoegh · Oct 24, 2022

Sirius Glass said:
If you do that your workers' comp monthly payments will probably increase and your staff may quit to work elsewhere.

Walking staff!!
I'd then have a monopod, and one less thing to lose in the woods.

E. von Hoegh · Oct 24, 2022

DREW WILEY said:
My favorite small camera for casual walks, which will fit in a relatively small shoulder bag, is the Fuji GW690iii rangefinder.

I have my eye open for a good 6x7 or 6x9 folder, with a coated lens and unit focussing. The difference in quality over 35mm is huge.

DREW WILEY · Oct 24, 2022

The typical DLSR kit I see people toting is heavier and bulkier than a Fuji 120 RF, which even handholds better for me than my film Nikon. Yeah, you've got to work with the one lens integral to it. And I prefer the simplified design to the Fuji and Bessa folders, since my gear gets out into the elements on backpacking trips. But the fold-up versions are more compact and about a pound lighter, and have a more deluxe rangefinder. Yesterday I was out with a Pentax 67 and its 165 tele instead, which alternately fits in the same little shoulder bag. I carry the tripod rifle-style atop my shoulder. All ultralight, quickie gear. My actual photo daypack - a real pack - has my 8x10 kit currently in it, and sometimes the little Fuji 6x9 shoulder bag too.

ronw · Dec 17, 2022

If a stole then MP+35/50lux. If cycling in good weather then Q2, if bad weather then just the phone.

eli griggs · Dec 18, 2022

E. von Hoegh said:
Walking staff!!
I'd then have a monopod, and one less thing to lose in the woods.

Plus it's good to have a tool to keep dogs, rabid foxes and racoons, as well as snakes, two legged or no legs, away from you.

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eli griggs · Dec 18, 2022

I prefer small, and though I have some slr and rangefinder cameras I would no be too bothered if they were somehow lost or taken, a good folder medium format or, better yet a small, inexpensive TLR with good close-up ability like the Primo Jr./Sawer's mk. IV with hood and a few filters in pocket, is my suggestion, even though you may have to roll your own 127 or buy expensive pre-rolled stuff.

dave olson · Dec 21, 2022

My Yashica T-4 weather sealed. The beauty of this gem is it has as its primary a rangefinder, and secondary for viewing is the look straight down viewfinder, think Rollei TLR, located on the top plate. I have two of these Yashicas. When I saw that they were being discontinued, I added the weather seal model some years ago. Glad I did. Produces excellent images.

Minox · Apr 7, 2023

Found this thread and I could not stop myself to add my choices: either an XA2 or a Minox 8x11. I would say the EC is brilliant for trekking or running through the nature. A p&s basically, the size of a chewing gum pack.

benjiboy · Apr 7, 2023

I take my Minox 35 GT.

KerrKid · Apr 7, 2023

Yashica T4, Olympus XA2, Nikon N75 with 28-80mm lens. I could easily take all three.

hap · Apr 7, 2023

oly. TG anything. But prefer TG 5. If has to be film XA2

Huss · Apr 7, 2023

hap said:
oly. TG anything. But prefer TG 5. If has to be film XA2

Of course it has to be film otherwise might as well just use your phone.

GregY · Apr 7, 2023

Don Heisz said:
That's like saying, "My favourite canape is a submarine sandwich".

....... I've succumbed at times too. Dragged a GW680iii all over the Dolomites as well as the mountains of western canada. It really is not that heavy (1490 grams compared to circa 1200 for a Rolleiflex). But i admit it is bulky especially when you're travelling with small carry on luggage only (when flying).
But you've got to love the prints from a large negative.

Minox · Apr 7, 2023

This is a marvellous photograph, and no mistake. I can only imagine carrying the camera up there, but it was well worth the effort!!

Don_ih · Apr 7, 2023

GregY said:
....... I've succumbed at times too. Dragged a GW680iii all over the Dolomites as well as the mountains of western canada. It really is not that heavy (1490 grams compared to circa 1200 for a Rolleiflex). But i admit it is bulky especially when you're travelling with small carry on luggage only (when flying).
But you've got to love the prints from a large negative.View attachment 335100

I agree with @Minox - that is quite nice!

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