Re: My dream camera Helen,
Thanks for the kind words. Sorry for the delay in replying as I was
working away from home.
I am not sure I have a "dream" as there isn't just one camera that
does everything well enough - at least not yet!
However my "favourite" camera is a Leica M rangefinder. That's
because my favourite lenses (by far) are the Leica lenses for the M
Series, especially the ones I use most often - the 24mm f/2.8, 35mm
f/2, 50mm f/2.8 and 90mm f.2.8. All except the 35mm are current
models but the 35mm is the fourth version, the last before the current
version.
[The 35mm f/2 fourth version is widely known as the "bokeh king"
because of its sublimely smooth rendition of out of focus elements of
the shot when used at or near full aperture. It is also an extremely
sharp performer.
The current version is even sharper, but the extra sharpness comes at
the expense of smooth bokeh, which is why I (and a great many other
Leica users) prefer the previous version. Used, it sells for the same
price as the later version which is much more expensive when new.]
My favourite camera would have to accept my favourite lens, and so it
is a Leica M body. Any M body will do! I use two M7 bodies plus I
have an M3, a CL and a Minolta CLE in reserve.
My head would choose the M7, my heart the M3.
I hope that answers your question. ;-)
Tony Polson
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