how many cameras do you use regularly?

[andens2]

Further to the recent poll on beautiful cameras, I have used alot of cameras over the years and still continue to do so. At any one time I may have film in a number of cameras, (plus also use digital) I have also built up a bit of a collection. So I just wondered what was the average amount of cameras the guys here had loaded or being used on a regular basis. At the moment I have the following in use:

Mamiya RB67 Pro S
Fed 2
Voigtlander Vito ii
Sony A100
Minolta X-700 with MD1 Grip
Fujica V2
Minolta Dynax 500si
Rank Aldis
Yashica 35 GSN

[Ronald_H]

In no particular order

Nikon FM
Nikon FE
Nikon EM
Nikon D200
Olympus Mju-II
Canon Canonet GIII QL17
Leica M2
Fuji Finepix F60fd
Sony NEX-3
Hasselblad 500 C/M
Yashica Mat 124

11 cameras.

[taskoni]

I use the Leica III and M2 all the time, one loaded with Delta pro 100 and the other with XP2. For a indoor low light situations I usually grab my R7 with the fast glass.
All the other cameras I have around I shoot once a month just to keep them going.
Regards,
b.

[HoodedOne]

- Zeiss Ikon ZM
- Leica CL
- Polaroid SX-70
- Polaroid Automatic 230
- Canon S95

But....
There's a Contax T in the mail, and I'm looking at a M2 at the moment.

[migtex]

hmmm

thats' a hard one since I rotate them around (they get really mad when left alone for awhile)

so, most used order..
Nikon S brass
Nikon TI28
Nikon F3P & Bessa's R2S
Nikon S2's (chrome & BD)
Nikon F Black & Older chrome
Nikon F2A
Nikon TI35
F3/T's
Nikon F4

Most forgoten at this stage ...
Ricoh 500 GX
Nikon F5
Nikon F2 As & DP-1
Bessa R2
Rollei 35
Kiev 19 (F mount)
Nikon F36 (on CLA)
Nikon F250
FM2/T

[yanchep_mike]

+ Bessa R
+ Zorki 4K
+ Nikon FE2
+ Nikon F2A
+ Nikon F3
+ Rikoh 500 G
mostly with Fomapan 100 Classic
Don't use the D7000 much lately.

[mgd711]

Not in any special order...

Leica M6,
Leica M6TTL,
Leica M2,
Polaroid 110A,
GF670,
Rolleiflex,
Yashica Mat 124G,
Rollei 35SE,
Agfa Super Isolette,
Balda Baldalux,
Certo 6,
Zeiss Super Ikonta,
Canonet QL17,
Mamiya 6,
Polaroid 900
Nikon D3000

[Roger Hicks]

Regularly? None.

Frequently (for over 80% of my pictures), definitely 1-5.

From time to time (for over 80% of the remainder), 6-10

For the remainder (sometimes as little as one roll through a single camera): 15+

Cheers,

R.

[Mackinaw]

For 35mm, my Leica MP. For 120, my Rolleiflex 6006.

Jim B.

[rbiemer]

These are loaded, the R2a gets used most often and the Rebel S the least.
Bessa R2A
Bessa R
FED 4
FED 5
Kiev 4
EOS Elan IIe
Rebel S
Pentax UC-1
Samsung HZ-50
The Rebels S is used for one lens; I have a P6 mount 500mm mirror lens and the P6 to EOS adapter I have isn't the best as it will lock on to the Rebel S but not the Elan. So I keep the Rebel for the infrequent occasions when I want to use that 500.
And there are a few others that I use infrequently enough that I don't keep film in them: Rolleiflex, Minox B, Fujica ST605n, Pentax ES, Gakkenflex.
Rob

[paulfish4570]

R2m first, Nikon FE2 second, Konica S III third ...

[RanceEric]

I use these cameras the most. Listed in order of most used-least used. :)

Nikon S3
Nikon F
Leica IIc
Olymus XA
Zeiss Super Ikonta B 532/16
Moskva 5
Nikon F3
Zeiss Ideal with 6x9 back

[retnull]

Panasonic GH-1, Konica RF, Mamiya C330.
4 or 5 others, all cheap finds, look good on the shelf.

[bwcolor]

It all depends upon what is meant by regularly. The answer lies somewhere in the range of 1 to 11+

[t.s.k.]

Whew !
The numbers I have in my head don't seem so excessive now.

[mawz]

In order of use:

Mamiya 645 Super,
Voigtlander Bessa R
Minolta Maxxum 7 (x2)
Olympus OM-4T
Olympus OM-1

I've got a couple others that don't get used as well.

[jsrockit]

regularly two... but own three or four.

[SciAggie]

I use a Canon 5DMkII, 1DsMkIII, M8, M7, and M4 regularly. I would add the RD-1, but I am sending it off to have the LCD repaired. These cameras are in use weekly. I carry the M cameras almost daily. I have other cameras I think about using but they somehow stay on the shelf when I actually go out.

[35mmdelux]

My M7 does not require so many back ups.

[MC JC86]

6-10 are in "regular" use I suppose.

Most commonly used, in order from most to slightly less:

Voigtlander Bessa R2S
Nikon S2
Pentax 67
Nikon FE
Olympus XA
Rolleiflex Automat w/ Tessar 3.5

All except Pentax are loaded all the time. I try to use ALL of my cameras at least once every couple months.. doesn't always happen.

[kdemas]

Lately (the last month or so) my most used rotation would include:

Leica M7
Contax N1
Leica M8
Olympus XA

About 10 other rotate in here and there.

[healyzh]

Define "Regularly"

[DanOnRoute66]

In film cameras, a Nikon S2, a Kiev-IIa and a host of Olympus cameras, including an Ace rangefinder; Pen F and FT half-frame SLRs; an FTL SLR; two OM-1Ns, two OM-2Ns, an OM-2S, an OM-4 and an OM-4T. In digital, a Canon D60 (ancient, I know, but still quite useful) and an Olympus E-500.

[andens2]

By "Regularly" I would mean a number of cameras rotating on perhaps a weekly or at most two to three month basis. But, that is my own definition, yours may be entirely different.

[goodtimes]

I use a whole array of Leica M cameras including a 0-series: M3, M4-P, M6, MP, M8 (rarely though); and a bunch of old Nikons: F, F2, FM, FE, FE2.
I'm also using some exotic stuff like a british Ensign, some old Retina and recently a Robot Royal 36 !
I like my gear solid and made with metal and glass and fully operational and none of my cameras shows defective on anything.

Edit: I forgot to mention the IIIF, IIIC !

[drew.saunders]

If I don't use a camera within a calendar year, it's either decorative (I have a shelf of these, none cost more than $15), or I'll sell it. I should probably sell the T4 super soon. Here are the ones that get regular use:

Ebony 45SU
Fuji GA645zi
Mamiya 645E
Leica M6TTL
Panasonic TZ-3 digital P&S
Panasonic LZ8 smaller digital P&S that takes AA batteries
iPhone

[HuubL]

Film: leica iii, iiig, m4, m6, m7, cl, oly om2
digital: panasonic gf1 (I have used the canon 40d only for gear close-ups since I bought the gf1, about a year ago).

[Mablo]

My favorites are: Hexar AF, Nikon F100 and Minolta Autocord. I use these regularly but only one at the time. I have a bunch of other cameras in the closet but they don't get used very often.

[hexiplex]

Leica M4-P
Leica IIIf RD
Fuji Klasse W
Ricoh GRD III

[Brian Legge]

Leica III (for lens flexibility)
Olympus 35RD and 35SP (used interchangeably, usually loaded with different speed film)
Lynx 14 (low light, faster than anything else I have)
Retina IIIc (compact, also used for very sharp shots)
Autocord (general MF camera, 6x6)
Zenobia (compact MF camera 6x4.5)
Tachihara (LF)

I'm a bit over the top in the compact RF area. I'd love to filter this down but I really enjoy using all of these cameras and each has enough variation to justify use. Should I end up with a faster LTM lens at some point, the Lynx may go but I really love the results I get out of its lens.

I have a bunch of other cameras I use less. I've sold a handful recently and within a year will probably have another purge of cameras - not the ones in the list above - which aren't getting enough use. I just want to shoot for a little while longer to be sure I know which are my most frequent users first. One or two are painful as I use them periodically for special situations but possibly not enough to keep around. Intentionally unlisted this time to avoid implied sales. ;)

[andredossantos]

Rolleiflex 3.5E, Fujica G690BL, Canon 5DMKII, Leica M5, Canon FT

[Gregoryniss]

I use 3 on a regular basis. M2, Rolleiflex 2.8E, 5D Mark II

[gb hill]

Bessa R, Bessa L, & Canonet QL17GIII are the top 3. Then after that is my Canon T70 & Canon AE1 Program. The rest are occasional users like the Holga 120n & Zorki 2c which has film loaded at the moment.

[buzzardkid]

Most used:
Leica M2
Leica M3
Nikkormat
Mamiya C330f
Horseman 970

In order of most used.


I also have:
FED-S
Leica III-C
Horseman 842

But they get out less.

[divewizard]

I have three Olympus E-520 SLRs in underwater housings. I do not like to open the housings on boats, so I swap the cameras after about 500 shots. I use these several times a month. Here are some recent examples from Catalina Island (http://diver.net/californiadiveboats.com/GreatEscape/2011.03.18-19/) and Santa Barbara Island (http://diver.net/californiadiveboats.com/Peace/2011.01.29-30/).

I have two Olympus E-410s I also take on those trips for topside photos with different lenses. I sometimes use them for taking 3D images (http://3d-photography.com/2010.08.02/).

I have another Olympus E-520 with a Leica 25mm f/1.4 lens I use for low light photos (example (http://diver.net/chris/2010.12.13/)).

I have been using my "new" Olympus 35SP quite a bit lately becasue it is so easy to carry, easy to use,and has a great lens. (examples (http://chrisgrossman.com/35sp/)). I keep it with me most of the time.

I have a Fuji GA645zi (http://chrisgrossman.com/ga645zi/) I have been use quite a bit becasue it is the lightest easiest medium format camera I have. If I am out walking intentionally looking to take film photos this camera I usually take.

I have two 6x9 Fuji rangefinders I use mostly for landscape shots. Both a GW690 (http://chrisgrossman.com/gw690) & GSW690ii (http://chrisgrossman.com/gsw690ii/).

I have two Nikon SLRs and an assortment of lenses. I loke to use the FE and a Nikkor 85mm f/2 AI-S for candid portraits (http://chrisgrossman.com/chris/2010.12.24-26.black_and_white/).

In that last two weeks I have been using a Pentax 6x7. I'm not sure I really like this camera but I have gotten a few photos (http://rangefinderforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1587947&postcount=367) with it.

I have not used my 3D cameras (http://3d-photography.com/) much in the past year, but I occasionally use a Fuji W1 (http://3d-photography.com/Clipperton_Island/) digital for topside photos on dive trips (http://diver.net/californiadiveboats.com/Magician/2011.03.05/) becasue it packs well.

[fuwen]

Rollei 35RF, Voigtlander R4M
Contax Aria, RTS III
Pentax DL

[barnwulf]

Most used: Three
Updated: Zeiss Super Ikonta IV, Leica MP, Nikon S3.
Jim

[Jani_from_Finland]

Olympus OM-2 camera with some fine Zuiko lens, the Contax T3 for compact and either Rolleicord or maybe Rolleiflex (Cord is used more).

[benlees]

Fuji GA645
Pentax LX
Olympus XA
Crown Graphic
Pentax K200D

[healyzh]

By "Regularly" I would mean a number of cameras rotating on perhaps a weekly or at most two to three month basis. But, that is my own definition, yours may be entirely different.

Works for me. On a weekly basis, it is normally one or two. Sometimes as much as 3-4. I suppose I should count the iPod Touch, but it's so low-res I consider it toy, rather than a camera (I'm one of those people that loves Hipstamatic).

So far this year I've shot almost entirely with my Leica M6 TTL, though I had a good day out with my Hasselblad, and put 4 rolls through it (I think that's more than I've shot with my DSLR this year). The weather hasn't been good enough to do anything with one of my Large Format cameras, and no reason since last fall to use a Nikon 35mm SLR.

All told I use about 7 cameras, but normally a max of 3.

[jaredangle]

Nikon D700 2-3 times weekly for portraits in and out of the studio, and photojournalism. Nikon F4 is frequently my daily carry for black and white artistic photographs and portraits with a 50mm. F100 and Contax G1 for street.

[nikon_sam]

I voted 6-10...I regularly use about eight...No need to list them, I know what they are...

[ronnies]

I have a small collection of cameras (mostly evil SLRs) rescued from charity shops and I like to use them all until I find a problem. I try and rotate them but the non charity shop cameras get priority.

Bought new:
Yashica FX-3
Canon A-1
Nikon D70
Nikon D200

Bought Used:
Nikon F4
Minolta XD7
Rolleicord Va
Nikkormat FTn

Charity Shop rescue cases:
Minolta XG-1
Olympus OM10
Pentax ME-Super
Pentax P30t
Praktica MTL5B
Konica Autoreflex TC
Olympus Mju-II

Given to me:
Zorki 4K
Zenith E (was my Dad's)
Nikon F65 (was my Dad's)
Nikon FM10 (from my brother-in-law in China)

Needing fixed:
Canon FTb (used, prism desilvering)
Minolta X300 (charity, shutter capping)
Olympus OM40 (charity, shutter speeds way off !)
Miranda EE2 (charity, wind on/shutter broken)

Currently loaded with HP5+ is the OM10.

Ronnie

[Beta Photography]

I use max 2 cameras on daily basis, but monthly sometimes 3-5 cameras changing one to the other. The reason is also I think it's not good for the camera's mechanical parts if we don't use it at all. That's why I try to use several cameras.

[mfunnell]

Most used:

2xHexar RFs in rotation
Leica M3
Canon 5D (original)
Canon 50D
Canon 30D
Canon Ixus 80IS
Nikon FM3a
Olympus mju-II (aka Stylus Epic)

I hope to use more fequently:

Olympus OM-4T (an old friend, recently neglected)
Rolleicord Vb (new to me)
Canon New F1 (if I like it)

...Mike

[viv]

I use three regularly, and a fourth occasionally.

[Shane]

3. Although I'm trying to get that down to two.

[Calzone]

All my gear gets used regularly, except the Bolex and the Voightlander Bessa I which my dad gave me.

It seems I exercise my cameras so much, and because I often carry two cameras, I put on about 5 -7 pounds of muscle and an inch on my chest.

I kinda shoot every day BTW.

Cal

[ymc226]

Most used:

Mamiya 7II (with 50)
another Mamiya 7II (with 80)
Hasselblad 203FE
Hasselblad 205FCC
Fuji GSW 690 III
Fuji GW 690 III
Nikon F6 (sports)

not forgotten but not used as much
M2's, M3, M4, MPs, M7s
Hasselblad SWC
Hasselblad SWC/M
Hasselbald 903 SWC
Hasselblad 905 SWC

[al1966]

Fuji GS645s for my main project
Olympus EP-1 for my second project and mindless city walking (Panasonic 14-45)
An EPL=1 with a 35mm for indoors lower light and when Im not in a zoom mood
A Ricoh GX100 nice 24mm and the step zoom is something I wish the other zooms had or at least a way of click stops
For day to day I use either a Prinz 35e or Olympus Mju1 nice and light and full frame to boot :)

[Renzsu]

Two.. M6 and M8.. I use them more than my iphone haha. M6 is for when I shoot in nice conditions and for trips when I want to get home with something a bit more special. M8 for more day to day shooting.

[Peter Wijninga]

I use about 157 cameras every day but they have one thing in common: they all have HCB engraved on their top plates.

[dct]

All of those mentioned in my signature...

[Edit:] Konica Hexar RF
Voigtlander Bessa-L
Minolta Vectis S-1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX30

[Kent]

EOS 5D
NEX-3
EOS 40D
EOS 300DMF
Leica Digilux 2
Sigma SD9
Yashica Electro 35 GS
Rollei 35GL
Leica C2
Lumix FX37
and some others (e.g. FED3) not that regularly...

[JeffGreene]

Most used:

Mamiya 7II (with 50)
another Mamiya 7II (with 80)
Hasselblad 203FE
Hasselblad 205FCC
Fuji GSW 690 III
Fuji GW 690 III
Nikon F6 (sports)

not forgotten but not used as much
M2's, M3, M4, MPs, M7s
Hasselblad SWC
Hasselblad SWC/M
Hasselbald 903 SWC
Hasselblad 905 SWC

Wow! Can I be you for day! ;) Great medium format equipment! You can keep the 35mm stuff. :)

[Silva Lining]

In order of usage
Canon 5DII
Hasselblad 503
Leica M6
Olympus EP1
Leica M3
Fuji GW690
Canon EOS30
Keiv 4

[Matus]

I can not imagine how it should be technically possible to use more than 2 or 3 cameras regularly. If I use a camera once a month or less I probably would say so.

I use regularly Mamiya 6 and semi-regularly some 35mm film camera I own at given time. DSLR and 4x5" get less use - a pity in particular with the 4x5".

[pvdhaar]

First option. I don't even have more than 5 cameras overall. Three see very frequent use (a NEX-3, an Oly-XA2, and a Nikon-D90). The other two (a Nikon F65 and a Bessa-T) are used intermittently..

[Griffin]

Bessa R2
Pentax MX
D-lux 4
Olympus Trip in the glovebox :cool:

[Damaso]

I have three M cameras plus my mobile phone camera that I use regularly. I have a bunch of others but they spend most of their time just looking pretty...

[R.MacDonald]

Let's see...I have an M3,M2, and an M6, A Contaflex, Crown Graphic, Fed 5, Olympus E-510, Minolta SRT, and Rolleiflex Automat X.

The Fed is a paperweight. It works fine but just feels cheap. The Minolta only has one lens, a 135mm. The Crown Graphic I haven't used since college, The Rollei probably gets about a roll or two a year when i'm in the mood the shoot square.

The M3 was my go to camera in college, used mostly with a Canon 50/1.8 and eventually a VC 28/1.9. After feeling that 28mm was to wide for my uses I sold it, bought an M2 and a 35/2 Biogon. I loved it and still use it on a regular basis. Last fall when I had what you could call a disposable income and after wanting a Summilux for ages I bit the bullet on a pre-asph and love it, Then I got the idea I needed a body for the lens and along came the M6.

So as it stands the M2 and the M6 get the most use. I use the M2 with Tri-X rated at 200, and the M6 with Tri-X rated at 800-1600. Seems to be working out quite well so far.

[maravin]

Leica M6 and then Nikon D700 :)

[n5jrn]

Three: Pentax MX, Leica IIIf RDST, Panasonic DMC-LX3.

[farlymac]

Most used:

Konica C35
Panasonic TZ-3
Yashica GL
Yashica ME
Contax IIa

Not as much:

Nikon F2S
Nikon N90s
Voigtlander Vito B
Kodak Retina IIIC
Super Ricohflex

Waiting for repair:

Rollieflex Automat Model 1
Nikon FG
Ricoh 500G
Ricoh Five-One-Nine
3 Yashica G Series
Yashica MC
4 Agfa Sillette/Super Sillette-Ansco Memar/Super Memar's
3 Zeiss Contina's
3 Yashica 35MF's
Fugica GER
Minolta HI-Matic G
Minolta Hi-Matic AF2
2 Argus C-3's
Argus CC
Zorki 1

That's enough to keep me busy.

PF

[grif]

Whew !
The numbers I have in my head don't seem so excessive now.


Three,,, but the three seem to change ;-) Last month it was a Graphic 22 tlr, my Nikon F and a minolta 16

Now the graphic is sitting, cause a Rolliecord came to live here, so it's number one and nothing else being used.

The linholf technika has been calling, a guy from work left a Pentax 645 with 5 lenses for me to play with.

I guess my ideal kit would be my old Nikons, the Linholf followed by the "photo du jour".

I'd really like another C33 to join the show here, I really liked that camera.

[filmfan]

Konica Hexar AF for 90% of my photos. I love this camera but I can honestly say that I only use it because I cannot afford a real rangefinder with a lens of equal quality.

Rolleiflex 3.5F when I am in the mood for sqaures.

Nikon F5 with 28mm and 50mm AI-S lenses when the weather is not cooperative: rainstorms, snowstorms, dust/sandstorms, earthquakes, typhoons, and Armageddon in general...

Olympus Stylus Epic when I go out at night to socialize, and when I go hiking or boating.

[J. Borger]

I use: M6, Hasselblad and Rolleiflex GX.

Unused for almost 2 years: M8.

[Dektol Dan]

Most often used here:
Leica M6
Leica M4
Leica IIIf
Olympus OM-1
Canon 40D

[jsrockit]

I use 2 cameras regularly.

[whitecat]

I usually travel with 4-5 but the problem is to decide which 4-5.

[Instantclassic]

Two.
Pentax 6x7 and Leica M2.

[Juan Valdenebro]

I use 11 cameras constantly, including MF (1) and digital (1). The only one seeing little use some years ago is the LF one. But I really enjoyed then... This RF/street/film thing is a vice... A decent one, even though it's taken my mind, my soul and my pockets...

Cheers,

Juan

[filmfan]

I am selling everything off and plan on being down to 2 cameras. I need simplicity in my life.

[Mackinaw]

Over the past ten days or so, I've used my Rolleiflex 6006, Mamiya C220, Leica M3, Leica MP, Canon F-1 (original) and a Canonet G-III. Just like the look and feel of the old stuff (excluding the MP).

Jim B.

[Dr Gaspar]

Prolly going to be using just a Bessa R3m and a Sony NEX for a few months.

[Contarama]

I shoot with everything I have...3 Nikons, a Contaflex, and a couple of Sony P&S rigs...someday I would like to shrink down to a Nikon RF, Nikon SLR, Nikon DSLR, and Nikon pro P&S or 4/3s if they would ever make one! I will always keep the Contaflex with it's lowly Tessars because it is bad to the frigging bone!

Put a Leica in my hands and I'd probably bankrupt the family..even if it were digital...LOL

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

Three. My two M6 bodies and my Hasselblad. I have alot of other stuff. Some i use for more specialized stuff, some rarely gets touched. I've sold off most of the 'rarely/never used stuff' to buy things I will use.

[Harry S.]

5D2
X100
Hasselblad
4x5 Feild Camera.

Sorry, dont use my Rangefinders much anymore.:(

[peterm1]

Hookers. or cameras?

Ohhhhh cameras!

[Nick De Marco]

Wow - so I am not the only crazy one!

In order of most recent usage (and excluding those I have just sold) and including only cameras I have used in the past month or 2:

Leica M9
Fuji X100
Leica M3
Zeiss Ikon ZM
Voigtlander R3M
Toyo 45AII large format field camera
Leica M4-P
Leica M7
Mamiya 6
Rolleiflex 2.8F
Minolta CLE
Konica Hexar AF

[hexiplex]

Leica M4-P
Leica IIIf
Rolleiflex 3.5F
Ricoh GRD III

[tbarker13]

I suspect we have some very different definitions of "regularly" in the answers to this poll.

[matthewm]

Well, for "Professional Work" I use my Canon 5D with whatever lenses.
For fun, I've been using an OM-4 and a Fuji Klasse (Original).

I've got a new (to me) GRDIII on the way so I'm looking forward to adding that to my messenger bag.

[jsrockit]

Two... M9 and X100.

[seakayaker1]

Leica MP Black Paint
Leica M9 Black Paint
Panasonic GF1

[Gary E]

I am selling everything off and plan on being down to 2 cameras. I need simplicity in my life.

I've tried that with 4 systems and a dose of miscellaneous cameras, but I can't seem to get it even down to 2 systems. Decisions, decisions..

But to the OP, in no particular order:
Nikon F3HP
Bessa R3a
Leica M4-2
Yashica D

[Shade]

Two, my M9 and X100.

if you count the iPhone, then 3.

[crawdiddy]

Regularly is tough to define. I'd say in a typical 2-3 month period I use more than 5 cameras, so I voted 6-10.

I seem to acquire new cameras regularly, and I always put a roll through the new one. But I also get back to reusing my favorites, or at least my recent favorites. Here are my current faves:

Canon F-1 (old)
Leica M6 Classic
Canon 7
Kodak Retina IIc
Kodak Signet 35
Minolta 'A'
Olympus Pen F (Gothic)

[Texsport]

Leica M3
Voigtlander Bessa L

XPan
Widelux 7
Fujica G690
Fujica GM670
Fujica GL690(2)
Linhof 617
Noblex 150

Nikon Nikkormat
Nikon FG
Nikon F4
Nikon F5

Canon T90
Canon AE2
Canon EOS3

Olympus OM4
Olympus OM4T

Olympus EM-5

Texsport

[barnwulf]

This is an update from my post on page 2. I now use 3 to 4 cameras regularly. Leica MP, M7, Zeiss Super Ikonta III or IV and Nikon S3. I usually have 2 Leicas and my Zeiss Ikonta with me for most shooting. Jim

[theogee]

I use regularly:
Nikon D300s
Leica M3
Bessa R

Regards,
Ted G

[_tom]

okay, i'm definitely not the only one here with a serious "camera problem". In terms of "regulary" - more than three times a month.

Permanent and daily companions:
(I keep changing without any special order. Normaly i´ve one of these camera with me for erveryday shooting.)
- Nikon S3 Y2000
- Zeiss ZM
- Hasselblad XPan
- Rollei 35
- Nikon F3 HP

Infrequent use:
- Nikon FE 2x
- Hasselblad 500C/M
- Pentax 645N II
- Kodak Retina IIIc
- Zeiss Ikon, Nettar IIb 518/16

[Chris C]

At the moment I'm down to 2, but I've never been one to be able to divide myself between too many cameras.
Pentax 67
Nikon FM2n

The Pentax is in use to tide me over until I replace the 4x5 kit I sold a few weeks ago and the Nikon is because I can't afford a nice M2/M6/Hexar RF at the moment, so it lives with the 45mm pancake on it all the time as my 'compact' camera. Once I replace the 4x5 and eventually pick up a nice Leica I think I'll be set.

[filmfan]

Uno. M6+35mm or 40mm.

[ricnak]

I only use 1. An M9.

[al1966]

I have on a table 12 cameras for a project I am working through, it involves a lot of experimentation. I will over the time knock the number of cameras down but as I will be using various types of photographic media from small Fuji Instax and Polaroid passport cameras I am stuck using a fair few cameras. To think I had got my working down to 6 cameras, mainly on where I was going, never setting out with more than 3 (one not used backup) I am shocked with myself. There is not one digital amongst them as well, it will cost me a fortune in film, oh well.

[Gary Briggs]

3
Mamiya 6 50&75
zeiss ikon 35f2.8, 50f2
nikon d7000 16-85, 55-300

[FranZ]

Just 2, the only 2 I have at this moment, a X100 and an E-5 (which gets more shelftime nowadays since I really love shooting with the X100)

[jwnash1]

Regularly use Canon 7, Kiev 4am, and Pentax K10D. Occasionally use Pentax MX. Own but seldom use FED-2.

[jaredangle]

Currently using the D700 for work on a daily basis, and my Contax G1 and Nikon F4 for documentary work. I'll bring the F100 along occasionally when I have large crowd events to cover, as a backup for the D700.

[jwc57]

I regularly use:
Canon 5D
HiMatic 7s II
Minolta XK
Pentax 645
RZ67

[richardhkirkando]

Yikes, I didn't think it was that many, but I've definitely used all of these in the past couple months.

Sony NEX-3
Nikon D200
Leica M2
Leica M5
Canon 7
Kiev 4A
Yashica-Mat LM
Voigtlander Bessa RF
Linhof Technika V
Kodak 2D 8x10

[sreed2006]

With 7 different _kinds_ of cameras (SLR (digital and film), TLR, RF, Point & Shoot (digital and film), and Fixed Lens RF), and two or more cameras in all but one of those categories, I keep busy trying them all out. Never gets boring that way. It is the shotgun approach to photographic equipment.

[weihsuan]

Regularly use:
Leica M2 - 35mm Zeiss Biogon
Leica M3 - 50mm Summicron DR
Lomo LC-A
Hassy 500CM - 80mm Planar or 50mm Distagon
Nikon F3HP - 85mm 1.4
Rolleiflex 2.8E
Ricoh GR-1

[theogee]

I use my Leica M3, Bessa R, and Nikon FA for film. Digital I use my Nikon D300S.

Ted G

[TXForester]

Lately it's been three. Canon 10D, Canon G6 and Olympus XA.

Among the film cameras, I have film in a couple more. I shoot them sporadically.

[eric rose]

As I am sure many have said, only one at a time. :bang:

[danielmk2]

I nearly only use my M7. Sometimes if necessary I'll use 503CX for some serious landscape or portrait:)

[imagist]

M8 - everyday - personal work
R8/DMR - 90 percent of commercial work
5D - event work (along with M8), 10 percent of commercial work

[steelheart]

I presently own 11 cameras, but use my Leica M4-P and MP the most often.

[Bill58]

I've downsized my collection (25+) somewhat and in the past most often gone to my Canon P and L1, but now I'm dedicated to use all of them in rotation.

[wlewisiii]

See my .sig.

[raid]

I use many cameras, but I use fewer "regularly".
I have several camera bags ready with cameras and lenses, and I siwtch each weekend to another combo.

1. Leica M6 + Leica M3 are now in a bag together, with Summicron 35/2, Summicron 50/1, and Summilux 75mm/1.4.
2. Contax G1 (two bodies) are in another bag ready for use: 28mm/2.8, 45mm/2.0, 90mm/2.8
3. Rolleiflex 2.8D is in a small bag by itself.
4. I often use the Minox 35GT as an additional camera, thrown into any camera bag.
5. The Canon T90 and F1N are used with Canon L lenses once in a while. They have their own camera bag.
6. The Rolleiflex 35mm SLR cameras are often used with Zeiss lenses.
7. Standard Leica with Canon 19mm 3.5 or Minolta 21mm/4.

Now I also have a camera bag for my digital EP-2.

Life is good.

Have a wonderful holidays season.

[Jan Rorive]

At this moment:
Voigtlander R with 35mm pancake
Rollei 35
Zorki 4 with J8

Digital 2x Canon 10D 1 with Takumar 50 1.4

Jan Rorive

Enjoy the holiday season

[Spavinaw]

The following cameras get the most use:
Canon 630--mostly for travel slides
Canon Kiss IIIL--for serious color prints
Rollei Prego 90--for family gathering color prints
Yashica T4D--for grandchildren at our house color prints

I sometime use a Leica Mini III or Olympus Infinity Stylus in place of the Yashica T4D for a little variety. I also have several other cameras loaded with film but do not use them regularly.

[one90guy]

Cameras used:

Digital D-3100

Film
Argus C-3
Argus Matchmatic
Nikon N-80
Nikon FM-10
Polaroid 100-pinhole
Converted Polaroid 150 to pack film
Ricoh Diacord L

[julianphotoart]

Film:
M7
Mamiya 7
Bronica RF645
Pentax 67
Nikon F5
Leica R6
Nikon S3
Digital:
Nikon D700

[camperbc]

Once my health improves, (and the weather) I will regularly be capturing my Newfoundland landscapes with these ten vintage cameras:

- FED 2
- Zorki-4
- Yashica Electro 35 GSN
- Canon Canonet 28
- Canon AT-1
- Minolta Maxxum 700si
- Kodak Duaflex I
- Kodak Brownie Flash Six-20
- Kodak Autographic 1A
- Kodak Brownie Target Six-16

Glen

[meso]

I use three cameras the most:

Leica M6 ttl
Konica Auto S3
Mamiya RB67

And am about buy either a Nex 7 or a GXR with m-module,
cant decide on which to get.

[wetmonkey]

Rolleiflex 3.5F+Leica M2

[krackmonkey]

I pretty much never leave the house without my Nex 5n and my X100 in my bag and my iPhone 4s in my pocket. The last 2 times I went out I only took a single camera/lens setup with me and found it totally liberating, so that will likely become my new strategy. Adding a M4-2 to the mix shortly, and that will get added to the rotation. Going to start some projects next year to make sure all of my gear gets the attention deserved. :eek:

[timor]

I have large collection of cheap bodies and to keep them in working order use all of them few times in a year, but my basic camera bunch consist of minoltas: X700, X570, X370, XG-M, sr-T SC-II, then two M42 cosinas, then pentax program plus and SF-1n.

[Godfrey]

I find that if I'm jumping around between too many cameras and lenses, too often, I 'get lost in the gear' and find myself distracted. So although I've got a fair brace of cameras and lenses to work with, I'll tend to concentrate on one or two cameras and a couple of lenses for long periods of time.

I've acquired too much gear this past year so I'll be spending 2012 making photographs, selling off gear I no longer use, and trying to stay away from places that incite my magpie syndrome to nag me to buy more cameras. For film, I'm concentrating on the Leica M4-2. For digital, I'm concentrating on the Ricoh GXR-M. Two cameras, two formats, shared lenses.

[laurentb]

All of my "normal" cameras get regular use, although the notion of regularity depends on the camera...

The LF gear does 50 clicks a year at most.
The Rolleiflex shot close to 150 films last year.
The Hasselblad about two rolls a month
The 35mm is about 20 rolls a year

[Nokton48]

Seven of the Minolta SRT type, and four of the Canon RF type. All presently loaded with difffernt types of B&W film.

[raid]

If "regularly" implies weekly use: I use regularly Leica M6, M3, Bessa T, Minox GT,
If we look at usage each month, I would add to the above mix the Standard Leica and the Hexar RF.

These are my workhorses.

I also use here and there the MF cameras, such as the Roleliflex TLR and the Graflex.
Least usage is for my SLR cameras.
I have never used my Linhof 4x5 camera .... something that bugs me.

[kingqueenknave]

Two regularly, an MP and an M7. Occasionally I'll take an M2 out for a spin, but that's happening less and less these days.

[Jonathan Paul]

I use my M7 more often than not. I used to use my Mamiya 7 a lot but not so much anymore (unfortunately).

[mdarnton]

It was the "regularly" that did me in. I have at least 11, but have been trying to use fewer of them rather than more. Right now I'm down to two: one digital, one film.

[Kent]

I often use:

Sony NEX-7
Sony NEX-3
Canon EOS 5D

Not that often but still regularly I additionally use:

Canon EOS 40D
Sigma DP1s
Leica Digilux 2
Panasonic Lumix LC5
Sony DSC-V1
Panasonic Lumix FX37
Zorki-4 (which has become my most used film cam)
Leica C2
Yashica Electro 35GS

[Cyriljay]

I use M6 and M8 regularly

And X-Pan

Blad 203 FE

Nikon F5
Holga Toy

[raid]

I have the M3/M6 almost always ready for use, but I also switch to other cameras each weekend. Last weekend I had the Mamiya 645E for a change.

[wafflecakee]

two m6's, a gr1v and a yashica t4

[bgb]

Only two well actually only one right now.

Olympus OM-2 in my man bag/camera bag (Crumpler Messenger Boy-8000) that I have with me every day.

Yashica 124G away being serviced at the moment will get used a lot I hope when I have time to relax and enjoy the photo taking process.

Other stuff in the wardrobe and on the shelf that needs to find a new home.

[DanOnRoute66]

In alphabetical order: Canon D60 (yes, I know it's ancient as DSLRs go), Nikon S2, Olympus FTL; Olympus OM-1N, OM-2N and OM-4, and Olympus Pen F and FV.

[maxwell1295]

Holga: Lives in my car but doesn't get used much. Took a few shots like 2-3 weeks ago.

Yashica MG-1: My most used 35mm camera. It almost always has an active roll in it.

Mamiya 645e: My most used camera period. It also has an active roll in it pretty much all the time.

Mamiya 645 1000s: Gets a decent amount of use, but i haven't tun anything through it in a few weeks.

[theogee]

I use in order of frequency
Nikon D300s
Leica M3
Bessa R
Nikon FA

Ted G

[seakayaker1]

Leica MP Black Paint
Leica M9 Black Paint
Panasonic GF1

Update since last post, added a few . . . . . .

Leica M6 TTL Chrome
Rolleiflex f3.5 with Carl Zeiss 75mm Planar (type 4)
Mamiya 7 II

[DSkjaeve]

Four.

Leica M3
Leica M6
Leica iiic
Leica iiif

[JeffGreene]

Currently I use my two Rolleis the most. I have a Leica M6 and an RD1 which have been sitting on my shelf. There's just something about medium format!

[teddy]

In order of use:
Leica M3
2 Olympus OM1n's
Rolleiflex 75/3.5
Olympus e520
Leicaflex SL

[Teuthida]

In relative order of usage

Leica m5
Nikon f5
Leica m8
Sinar X
Nikon F
Nex 5n
Fuji GA645zi

[goamules]

In decreasing size order, and probably use order as well:

1920s Graflex Master Studio 8x10
1900 Seneca Improved 8x10
1930s Kodak 2D 5x7
Panasonic G1
Canon P Rangefinder

[Jeremy Johns]

Bessa R2
Zero Image 5x4
5D2 & cv40 (brilliant lens)
GRD3

will supplement with another RF body to load with film for night shots.

[barnwulf]

Every couple of months I pick a few different cameras to use. Lately I have been using my Zeiss Super Ikonta III, Agfa Isolette III and a Lieca II. My MP is always my choice for a quick decision to go out to shoot a few shots.
Jim

[geertvn]

2 M4's
2 GF1's
Nikon D200
Canon 1D (the original one - which still gets quite a lot of use)

[nobbylon]

In order of use,
D700
Leicaflex SL and SL2
Nikon F5
MP
M2

[Archiver]

For work: Canon 5D Mark II + assorted lenses

For personal shooting:

- Ricoh GXR M-module
- Ricoh GXR 28 and 50 modules
- Leica M9
- Fuji X10
- Ricoh GRD III

[Dave Jarosz]

4x5 Toyo Omega View 210 Schneider. Bronica Sq. Fuji S3. Canon 7D.

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[p.giannakis]

My main workhorse is the Minolta 9xi but the Canon EOS 5 also gets a lot of use. Then it is a Leica IIc and finally a FED-3b. I also have a EOS 300V and a Zenit 12XP which are semi-retired - only for holidays when weight is an issue (300V) or when organising photography groups at work (Zenit). I also use a Fuji DL Supermini as a carry-everywhere camera.

[thegman]

Down to 2 now, my GAS was getting out of hand, so I decided to sell everything but two cameras, I use them more already, and film does not sit around in them so long.

[jmc56]

In regular list ordered by most time to least but still regular: Canon 5D2, Fuji x100, Canon s90, and Leica M9-P. Explanation. The 5D2 is the most versatile. I might have two others along with lenses, e.g. I might primarily plan to use the Bigma on the 5D2 and have either the M9-p or Fuji along for short work.

I've got more film cameras than shelves and try to rotate through them. Lost count but have about 15 Leicas from IIICs, 111fs, 111g, m6 TTL, etc. Have four going out for CLA, but otherwise they need to be exercised. Same for others. If I can, I'd rather shoot them as opposed to working them.

[jmc56]

In regular list ordered by most time to least but still regular: Canon 5D2, Fuji x100, Canon s90, and Leica M9-P. Explanation. The 5D2 is the most versatile. I might have two others along with lenses, e.g. I might primarily plan to use the Bigma on the 5D2 and have either the M9-p or Fuji along for short work.

I've got more film cameras than shelves and try to rotate through them. Lost count but have about 15 Leicas from IIICs, 111fs, 111g, m6 TTL, etc. Have four going out for CLA, but otherwise they need to be exercised. Same for others. If I can, I'd rather shoot them as opposed to working them.

Stacks of LF view, Graphics and Graflexes.

[oftheherd]

Before controlling my GAS, I acquired more cameras than I can easily use. I do try to use them from time to time, but many haven't been used in a long time. Most recently I have used my XA, my 167mt, and my Fujica 901. Even their use is sporadic. However, yesterday morning as I started to drive by the Mall in Washington, DC, and saw low lying fog lit by both street lights but more by the sun rise. I had to stop and grab the 167mt for a few shots. Felt good.

[jack_to]

For film, I have a Nikon EL wedded to a 35 f2 Nikkor, an OM-2 & a 28 2.8 Tokina, a Vgtl R3A & a 50 summicron (v4), & a Mamiya 645AF with assorted lenses. Digitally speaking a Sony A550 & an assortment of lenses, a Samsung EX1, and a cheap canon point-n-shoot, which is prolly the most fun.

[camperbc]

Here is a list of cameras I currently use. I shoot both film and digital. (not listed in any particular order of preference)

Minolta Maxxum 700si (x2) slr
Canon AT-1 slr
Cosina CT-1 Super slr
Kodak Duaflex I
Kodak Brownie Flash Six-20
Kodak Autographic 1A
Kodak Brownie Target Six-16
Canon Canonet 28 rangefinder
FED 2 (D6) rangefinder
Zorki 4 rangefinder
Yashica Electro 35 GSN rangefinder
Minolta Hi-Matic "F" rangefinder
Sony Alpha A550 dslr
Sony Alpha A500 dslr
Sony Alpha A200 dslr
Sony DSC-H50 ultrazoom

[tmfabian]

M8 with a 28 elmarit permanently on
M7 with a 50 summilux pre-asph permanently on
Sony a900 with an 85/1.4 permanently on.

[steveyork]

Leicaflex SL x 2
Leicaflex original
Leica MP
Leica M7
Nikon S2
Zeiss Contaflex IV

The M7 and the Leicaflex SL get used the most.

[xxloverxx]

2 cameras…Galaxy Nexus and Kiev 4AM.

[Richard G]

M5
M2
M6
M9-P
OM2n
Leica C Lux 2
Fuji X100
Nikon Coolpix 4500
IPhone 4

[huyvuvn]

leica m2
contax G1
bessa L

[EdwardKaraa]

Leica M6 and two Zeiss Ikon (black and silver). Usually one for high speed BW, one for low speed, and one for slide.

[menthel]

5- M6, Oly Trip 35, Rolleiflex T, Canon 7D and Sony NEX-5N!

[paradoxbox]

i have 3 cameras that i use almost every day.

#1 is definitely my Ricoh GRD III - it's in one of my pockets or my work bag ALL the time, literally never go out without it. it's just too convenient. I get a lot of interesting shots on this. with the viewfinder on it and set into stealth mode I can get interesting snaps in under 3 seconds even if the camera's off and in my pocket.

#2 is my epson R-D1 digital rangefinder. unfortunately it's not that compact so it only comes out when i'm actually out photographing rather than just walking around.

#3 is my new to me rolleiflex 3.5. I like this camera. fun to shoot. the negatives are huge but easier to handle than 4x5 film, and much more economical. i like the 120 square format a lot.

#4 last up is my Kiev 4 with a beautiful Jupiter-8 on it, both from 1959. I should use this more but I just love my Epson R-D1 so much..!

#5 I do also have a Bessa R but since it's almost the same camera as the D1 I never use it anymore

[DNG]

Ummmm

I only own 3, and use 2 regularly....One is Film (I have 2), and One Digital, my main camera.

[pdexposures]

The ones in my signature are what I stick to 99.9% of the time. It covers me with a variety of formats (35/120/2 types of instant) and high quality equipment that I know can still be serviced. Which is a big factor when I chose to assemble my kit.

[Dayrell bishop]

Fujigw690111, Bronica etrsi with 50,75,150,250, lenses old voigtlander vitesa t 50mm skopar, eos 650 50mm, Finding it hard to use anything but the Fuji as the results are so far above the rest , but the bronica to my mind is underrated.