My first non-Canon since I was like 12.
My first non-Canon since I was like 12.
So...what is it?
In spite of my fervent devotion to film, a little part of me both hates and envies you right now.
Fujifilm X100V would be my somewhat semi-educated guess.
BoxheadTim said:Fujifilm X100V would be my somewhat semi-educated guess.
Yup. This model (in black) just started shipping last Thursday. Mine landed here Monday--just been a little busy this week. Feels great. Photos to come soon.
In reply to David S. Wallens :
Can't wait - I've got an older Fuji model (XE2s) that I really, really like, and I've heard good things about the X100V.
Is that new? I did not think anyone made new film camers today. Granted Fuji has an interest in selling film....
Yup, digital. I have only had a chance to make a few photos. Hopefully this weekend. Still learning how to use it.
Nice!
I got a new (to me) camera yesterday as well! Pretty stoked and looking forward to documenting many things about it. 
Listen, don't turn this into a "look at my shiny new camera!" thread. I just started slowly reducing the accumulation on my shelves, and the last thing I need is temptation to buy more gear. Film? Yes. Photo books? Yes. But not cameras or (especially) lenses, so cut it out! I'm a weak, weak man....
In reply to 02Pilot :
I hear you. This one involves a long, complicated, overly complicated story, but in the end it was about making photography fun again--something different and simple. So this weekend I'll go out with it--just not near any people, of course.
In reply to Bent-Valve :
Thanks. Those are untouched jpg's right out of the camrea--and with the camera on full-auto. Right now, I'm just getting used to it. It's not my usual.
In reply to pres589 (djronnebaum) :
Very cool. Congrats.
In reply to David S. Wallens :
Oh, I know that story. I've told it to myself more than once. But in spite of finally arriving at gear that makes photography enjoyable, and indeed enhances the experience by being pleasurable to use, I still struggle to resist the new and shiny. And since turnabout is fair play and all, this is my usual go-to rig these days:
Resist - I dare you! 
You guys posting pictures of cameras need to post what these are for those of us who don’t know what we’re looking at but need another hobby. Even though I don’t need another hobby.
mtn said:You guys posting pictures of cameras need to post what these are for those of us who don’t know what we’re looking at but need another hobby. Even though I don’t need another hobby.
That is exactly the plan for the camera I bought.
In reply to mtn :
Apologies. Mine is a Leica IIIg with a Konishiroku Hexanon 50/1.9. Both are fairly uncommon.
If you want to dabble in film photography for the first time, this is not the combination you're looking for. If you want something completely manual, any SLR combo from the 1970s will serve you just fine and be cheap. I know little of SLRs, but I've used a Pentax and liked it. I also hear good things about the Olympus OM line, but really you'd be hard-pressed to go wrong.
If you want something more automated, there are tons of point-and-shoot cameras from the 80s still out there. Ignore the trendy ones that have skyrocketed in price and get something cheap and easy. If and when it dies, buy another one.
I'd argue that if you care more about the process you want manual; if you care more about the photos you want automated. Even single-use cameras can take good photos. Fun fact: I won my first Leica in a photo contest. My winning photo was taken with plastic P&S worth no more than $5.
I am interested in nice digital cameras but then go down some rabbit hole and need to reflect on cost/usage.
Either way here is a picture taken on my Galaxy S10 of an old Polaroid camera that my wife is selling.
Its already sold, but I think it looks cool and vintage and I wanted to share.
RossD said:I am interested in nice digital cameras but then go down some rabbit hole and need to reflect on cost/usage.
Either way here is a picture taken on my Galaxy S10 of an old Polaroid camera that my wife is selling.
Its already sold, but I think it looks cool and vintage and I wanted to share.
I used to have that exact camera. In fact, it's probably still around here in a box somewhere. Are they actually worth anything?
In reply to 1988RedT2 :
If they work and are a model for which film is available, yes. Polaroid Originals (formerly the Impossible Project) has produced new film in a number of formats. Not cheap, and not as good as the original stuff, but clearly good enough based on their sales.
In reply to 1988RedT2 :
It sold within seconds on marketplace for $15. Almost sold as fast as the lawndarts for $35!
RossD said:In reply to 1988RedT2 :
It sold within seconds on marketplace for $15. Almost sold as fast as the lawndarts for $35!
We used to catch lawn darts. I totally understand why they were banned: idiots like me and my friends.
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