What camera to take for going on a walk?

[eli griggs]

....... 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

Great shot; thanks for sharing!

 

[GregY]

Thank you all. I admit i find the darkroom work more rewarding when i'm working with the biggest negative i can print from. For the mountains MF is my happy place.

 

[Axelwik]

I've walked many miles in many countries around the world with my Leica M3 and M2. I've also walked many miles with large and medium format cameras, but that was for more purposeful photography.

 

[markjwyatt]

Contax iia with Carl Zeiss 35mm f2.8 Biogon today.

 

[wattda]

It was a beautiful day here and I took my Rolleiflex ms-evs to get some sun. Really bright day sunglasses, lens hood and orange filter were required.

 

[Cholentpot]

Loaded up my Univex Mk1 with some color film. Never used it with color. Someone showed me how to reset the film counter so we're back in business. 72+ frames here we go!

 

[Neil Morgan]

Only one? what's wrong with you!

 

[Pioneer]

Yesterday I carried my Contax II.

 

[Pioneer]

If I take any camera today it better be water proof. Even the LX probably isn't enough for this. The rain is coming down in bucket loads.

 

[Sirius Glass]

If I take any camera today it better be water proof. Even the LX probably isn't enough for this. The rain is coming down in bucket loads.

For that I have the Nikonos V.

 

[Mogens]

Went for a walk with an Agfa Isolette loaded with HP5 on a bright sunny day… and promptly regretted my film choice. I need a folder that goes to 1/500 of a sec.

 

[Nicholas Lindan]

Went for a walk with an Agfa Isolette loaded with HP5 on a bright sunny day… and promptly regretted my film choice. I need a folder that goes to 1/500 of a sec.

In general, film speeds were lower when those cameras were made. Ansco's "All Weather Pan" was of such high speed that pictures could be made on cloudy days (or some such folderol).

There were exceptions, Kodak's Royal-X Pan at ASA1600 and Ilford HPS at ASA800, but those films were not meant for general purpose use. The story has it Kodak developed Royal-X for Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, where flash photography was to be verbotten; hence the catchy name.

 

[markjwyatt]

Went for a walk with an Agfa Isolette loaded with HP5 on a bright sunny day… and promptly regretted my film choice. I need a folder that goes to 1/500 of a sec.

Med Y filter drops it to ISO 200 equivalent right off the bat.

 

[Mogens]

Med Y filter drops it to ISO 200 equivalent right off the bat.

That’s a great point, I’m going to look for one.

 

[sorbrant]

Pinhole camera made out of a dust bin.

outstanding

 

[bags27]

For that I have the Nikonos V.

just bought one off ebay. I'm tired of worrying about weather.

 

[Sirius Glass]

just bought one off ebay. I'm tired of worrying about weather.

On Amazon or eBay buy the O rings and water proof grease. Check the O rings occasionally for flattening or cracking and replace as necessary. That is a low cost way to keep the camera water proof.

 

[KerrKid]

On Amazon or eBay buy the O rings and water proof grease. Check the O rings occasionally for flattening or cracking and replace as necessary. That is a low cost way to keep the camera water proof.

Water proof grease....that's a good one. Ha.

 

[Sirius Glass]

On Amazon or eBay buy the O rings and water proof grease. Check the O rings occasionally for flattening or cracking and replace as necessary. That is a low cost way to keep the camera water proof.

Water proof grease....that's a good one. Ha.

It is not any grease, it is a particular grease for water proof cameras.

 

[DREW WILEY]

It was windy yesterday, so I took a reasonably complete Pentax 6X7 kit, plus a Fuji 6X9 RF with color film in it, about 50 lbs overall. Trying to get in shape for summer backpacking season, if the snow in the mountains ever does thaw enough this year. Even a number of paved access road to trailheads washed out or had major landslide or avalanche damage, and might not get opened back up this year at all.

 

[bimmey]

Lately I've been carrying my OM4TI and Zuiko 24mm f2. Trying to get used to the 24mm focal length. I usually take a 35mm or 28mm on the wide side. I've been enjoying this focal length and it makes me look harder when out with no purpose but to find something interesting to photograph.

 

[KerrKid]

It is not any grease, it is a particular grease for water proof cameras.

Yeh, I know. Just playin' with you.

 

[Chan Tran]

Yeh, I know. Just playin' with you.

It's just O ring grease which soften the rubber so that the O ring will seal well. It's good for pressure air too.

 

[murdockhendrix]

When I go out for walks I try to keep it light. I will grab my Petri Color 35, Oly 35RC, Oly XA, Oly Trip 35, Retina IIIC or a Retina Ib.

 

[GRHazelton]

On Amazon or eBay buy the O rings and water proof grease. Check the O rings occasionally for flattening or cracking and replace as necessary. That is a low cost way to keep the camera water proof.

That procedure may well keep the Nikonos weather proof, but I wouldn't trust it to make the camera waterproof. Southern Nikonos at one time was the place to go, but they seem to be out of business. You might check this forum for other possibilities: https://scubaboard.com/community/threads/best-places-for-nikonos-v-service.363812/
Good luck, and please post your experience to PhotoTrio.