Cameras

My greatest challenge in photography has been separating its artistic aspects from all things technical. I simply find cameras fascinating, even if they’re no longer destined to take photos. So, I hold the hobby of camera collecting separate from the art photography.

This then is my collection of cameras, both working and collectible.

Nikon D90 DSLR; working

This is my new workhorse. I chose the DX format for it’s compact size, versatility and economy. Long after I purchase my first FX body, this camera will remain in my stable.

Nikon N80 35mm SLR; working

The N80 is the perfect camera for someone who wishes to continue working with film in the digital age. It’s compatible with a wide variety of Nikon lenses, both old and new. It’s very similar in features and operation to current Nikon Digital SLRs.

Nikon Coolpix P5100 Digital “Bridge” camera; working

Smaller than the Canon G11 and lighter than the new Nikon P7000, This is my second workhorse. It serves as my backup camera, “digital Holga”, and go-everywhere point-and-shoot. It’s slower than the D90, but does almost everything else just as well. I’ve built a system around this camera.

Holga 120 FN “toy” camera; working

What can I say? I had to have one. Next to the Diana, this is possibly the best camera to experience true lomography, and probably a better reason to shoot film than either the Rolleiflex or the Nikon N80. I’ve already started assembling a system around it.

Lavec LT-002 135 Viewfinder; working, collectible

This would be the nearest equivalent of the Holga 135, which I don’t plan on buying. I came across this at an antique shop, and it’s my first plastic toy camera find. There’ll be more, I assure you. Definitely planning on shooting with this.

The Timeless Rolleiflex 3.5 M-X Synch TLR; working, collectible

This is my foray into medium format, and a collectible camera I have longed for. This is one of the most common models, and is in perfect working condition, and good collectible condition (there are some restoration issues.)

Canon F1 35mm SLR, with FD 35-105mm f/3.5 and Power Winder F; working, collectible

This was my former workhorse, and it served me well. Thirty-nine years old, and still working like new, it will survive all my other cameras. With the wide assortment of Canon FD lenses I own, how can I not continue to shoot with this?

Olympus OM-T 35mm SLR; working, collectible

A wonderful lawn sale find. Very good working condition, complete with the manual adapter. A nice aperture priority companion to my Canon AE-1.

Argoflex Seventy Five 620 Pseudo TLR; working, collectible

I have a penchant for twin-lens reflex and bakelite body cameras. This is a virtual mint example. I can still get 620 format film for it, or respool 120 film in a pinch, but I don’t see myself shooting with this often. However, I can see myself shooting 35mm sprocket hole with it at some point. It would be great for capturing tall buildings with the extended vertical format. 

Bencini Comet S 127 Viewfinder; working, collectible

This was my father’s first camera. I grew up with this camera, playing with it as a toy once it had been retired from shooting. Because it takes 127 film, which is still available, I’ll classify it as a working camera.

Kodak Brownie Special Six-16 Viewfinder, collectible

One of my favorites, as it reminds me of a Hasselblad. Although it uses 616 film, now long gone, it is easily adapted to 120 or 135 film. Has an ingenious bulb setting, and built-in close-up lens. I definitely have plans to shoot with this, but I wouldn’t call it a working camera.

Argus C3 135 Rangefinder, working

No problem shooting with this camera at all, or using it as a weapon in case of trouble. It’s about the size and weight of a masonry brick. It’s the only rangefinder I own.

Kodak Duaflex 620 Pseudo TRL, collectible

Not as elegant as the Argoflex, but very similar. A clean example of a Kodak camera.

Kodak Vigilant Junior 620, collectible

It’s Unlikely that I’ll ever shoot with it even though 620 film is still available. But it makes a nice addition to my collection.

Please note that this is but a partial listing. Many more will be added in the near future.

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More Cameras & Lenses

Canon ELPH Canon FD 35-105mm f/3.5 Canon PowerShot G1 X Canon Powershot SD780 IS Canon Speedlight 199A Fotodiox Canon FD-Nikon Lens Mount Adapter Fotodiox Minolta MD-Nikon Lens Mount Adapter Fujifilm X-Pro1 Fujifilm X-S1 Fujifilm X10 Fujifilm X100 Holga .5x Wide Angle Adapter Holga 120FN Holga 120WPC Holga HL-N 60mm f/8.0 Kenko Auto Extension Tube Set DG for Nikon Kenko TelePlus MC7 AF 2.0X DGX Teleconverter Kodak Brownie Bull’s-Eye Kodak Brownie Hawkeye Kodak Signet 35 Konica IIIA Minolta MC Macro ROKKOR-X 100mm f/3.5 Minolta MD 50mm f/1.7 Nikon 28mm f/2.8 Series E Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED Nikon BR-6 Auto Diaphragm Ring Nikon Coolpix AW100 Nikon Coolpix P5100 Nikon Coolpix P7100 Nikon Coolpix P7700 Nikon D3100 Nikon D50 Nikon D800 Nikon D90 Nikon F3 Nikon FC-E8 Fisheye Converter Lens Nikon J1 Nikon ML-L3 Nikon N80 Nikon NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8P Nikon P5100 Photography Nikon SB-28DX Speedlight Nikon TC-E2 2x Tele Converter Lens Nikon V1 Nikon WC-E67 .67x Wide Converter Lens Olympus E-5 Olympus Evolt E-300 DSLR Olympus Evolt E-330 DSLR Olympus OM-10 Olympus PEN Olympus PEN E-P3 Opteka 3.3x Tele Converter Lens Samsung NX10 Samsung NX100 Samsung NX200 Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC Samyang 500mm f/8 Mirror Lens Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye Lens Voigtländer Bessa R Voigtländer Color-Skopar 20mm f/3.5 SL II Voigtländer Ultron 40mm f/2.0 SL-II Yashica EZ F521