What camera to take for going on a walk?

eli griggs · 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

Great shot; thanks for sharing!

GregY · Apr 7, 2023

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 · Apr 19, 2023

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 · Apr 19, 2023

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

wattda · Apr 29, 2023

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 · Apr 29, 2023

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 · Apr 30, 2023

Only one? what's wrong with you!

Pioneer · May 18, 2023

Yesterday I carried my Contax II.

Pioneer · May 18, 2023

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 · May 18, 2023

Pioneer said:
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 · May 19, 2023

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 · May 19, 2023

Mogens said:
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 · May 19, 2023

Mogens said:
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 · May 19, 2023

markjwyatt said:
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 · May 20, 2023

Craig75 said:
Pinhole camera made out of a dust bin.

outstanding

bags27 · Jun 2, 2023

Sirius Glass said:
For that I have the Nikonos V.

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

Sirius Glass · Jun 2, 2023

bags27 said:
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 · Jun 2, 2023

Sirius Glass said:
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 · Jun 2, 2023

Sirius Glass said:
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 said:
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 · Jun 2, 2023

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 · Jun 2, 2023

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 · Jun 2, 2023

Sirius Glass said:
It is not any grease, it is a particular grease for water proof cameras.

Yeh, I know. Just playin' with you.

Chan Tran · Jun 2, 2023

KerrKid said:
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 · Jun 2, 2023

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 · Jun 3, 2023

Sirius Glass said:
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.

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