the RF Culture

[Richard G]

I didn't want to keep wearing my grandfather's watch in case I damaged it, and I was sick of being without my quartz Omega from 1986 when the battery regularly went flat. As I have to wash my hands many times a day (work requirement, not OCD) I went into the jewellers my father used to use and very rationally asked for a waterproof steel braceleted automatic watch with as plain a face as possible, a second hand, and a large smooth crown that wouldn't irritate the back of my hand like the small sharp ones do. The two options were a Raymond Weil and an Oris. The Raymond Weil was still a bit busy so I bought the Oris. I've been very happy with it. Not quite chronometer accuracy but close for under AUD$1k.

I think this was most uncharacteristic of me and of an RFFer. But as your photography improves you become more objective about tools and tasks. I am now much more even handed in my choice of equipment for various jobs and use a couple of digital cameras, occasional film SLR (OM) and the Leicas, and the iPhone.

[Gary Briggs]

I have lots of guns, don't use them much anymore...
I used to be addicted to golf...4 back surgeries...addicted to chess off and on for almost 40 years...
I have 2 RF's...one dslr

[kehng]

I'm interested if anyone else is also a vintage bicycle fan here...

[Teuthida]

I prefer horse drawn transportation. I'm skeptical of internal combustion technology. And don't even get me started about electricity.

[canetsbe]

Originally Posted by claacct

Do you have a RF camera?

Yes.

Do you like vintage timepieces?

No.

Do you like vintage cars?

No. I like futuristic cars.

Do you like vintage motorcycles?

No. They're the supreme Freudian dead drive machines.

Do you like vintage clothes?

No. I like stealthy clothes to match my stealthy camera.

Do you collect vinyls?

No. I believe in low bitrate mp3 files.

Do you like literature?

No. I like movies and TV dramas.

Do you often listen to classical music?

No. Classical does not sound good with mp3 format.

Do you play a musical instrument of any kind?

No. even if did, I won't admit to it.

Do you recognize yourself as a Bauhaus heir : "Art and life should never be distinct"

I didn't understand the question but the answer is probably no.

DANG, this just isn't the thread for you is it? You probably also love Bose, Bang & Olufsen, Sharper Image and Brookstone don't you?

[Chris101]

Originally Posted by canetsbe

DANG, this just isn't the thread for you is it? You probably also love Bose, Bang & Olufsen, Sharper Image and Brookstone don't you?

Sharper Image, but only for the free massage chairs.

[Jobin33]

I love things I think are fun and interesting.

[agfa100]

Does a 1989 Raligh 531C Team Frame with all Campy (Chrous not Record) still with friction shifters and my last Suntour Superbe Chain and Regina Freewheel. Plus a set of tubular wheels, which I built myself Regina box rims and my last set of Barum tubulars on them the tires are only 18 years old. I usually ride the clinchers these days. Oh for a nice day.
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[Alpsman]

My Nikon S2 is older than I am. My Panhead is older than I am and my watch is Grandpas Wehrmachtsuhr.

[rxmd]

Originally Posted by agfa100

Does a 1989 Raligh 531C Team Frame with all Campy (Chrous not Record) still with friction shifters and my last Suntour Superbe Chain and Regina Freewheel. Plus a set of tubular wheels, which I built myself Regina box rims and my last set of Barum tubulars on them the tires are only 18 years old.

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[Jobin33]

As much as I like the look of vintage motorcycle, having modern disc breaks and suspension puts my mind at ease when riding.

[Nikolai]

I enjoy not thinking about things that I like so that I might actually surprise myself with enjoying them.

[lem0n]

That's an intresting observation. Now that I think about it, I've always liked old stuff, vintage & great design. The design of the 40's, 50's and 60's is particularly beautiful.

I use a Leica M2, listen to vinyls (LOVE the Beatles), have lots of vintage Ludwig drums and my clothing nods heavily to classic aesthetics although I don't shop old clothes that much. Then again I also enjoy using the Apple trilogy (MBP, iPad, iPhone) alot, listen to a lot of mp3s and Spotify with my Genelecs. The only thing that doesn't fit is my car, an Opel Zafira. It works well but it's BORING in every way.

On my to-buy-list (or dream list) I have for example: 1) An old car, perhaps a 60's Volvo Amazon? 2) An old motorcycle, Indian or Triumph. 3) An old mechanical watch. 4) Rolleiflex 5) Hasselblad 500.

As a young musician, I don't exactly bathe in money, so it takes a while to aquire that stuff, but it's stuff that'll probably last and give joy for a lifetime.

[bulevardi]

Originally Posted by Alpsman

My Nikon S2 is older than I am. My Panhead is older than I am and my watch is Grandpas Wehrmachtsuhr.

My wife is older than I am ^^

[Paul Luscher]

Originally Posted by Teuthida

I prefer horse drawn transportation. I'm skeptical of internal combustion technology. And don't even get me started about electricity.

I'll go with Teuthida: There does seem to be a slight strain of the Luddite here..but then, "the Golden Age was never the present one."

So.....50 years from now, are people going to be pining for the days when they had REAL cameras like the M9, and cool cars like the Prius? Will future audiophiles be into those long-gone things called "CDs", and listening to the "classics," like Lady Gaga?

[bgb]

The Luddite ? got to get me one of those too
I actually like most old stuff if it works as it's supposed to but I like new stuff too ... got to have an open mind.
I would take a horse over any old English or Italian car, way more reliable and smell better too. My VW Beetle was great but I prefer my Toyota Corolla and as much as I loved my Laverda it could be a pain.
Not very musical but I would like to try a Ukulele it's got 4 strings and I got 4 fingers so what could go wrong.

[Spanik]

I like the stuff in the poll (if by timepieces you include clocks, and with the exception of motorcycles and clothes) more than RFF's. Now where do that puts me?

[Sejanus.Aelianus]

I'll go with Teuthida: There does seem to be a slight strain of the Luddite here..but then, "the Golden Age was never the present one."

I'm just watching my 15 year old tomcat eyeing up the young lady cat from down the road. You can almost see the words in a bubble over his head: "How come tabbies can run so much faster these days?"

[DtheG]

Watch: my father's Cyma circa 1941 with ordnance mark.
Car: I had to scrap the 1994 Twingo this year —rust— replaced with '06 Citroën C2
Clothes: classic style and materials worn 'til they fall apart.
"Books do furnish a room" —more books than room!

[heartattackandvine]

I used to be more into "vintage" than I'm today. When I was ~20 (early 1980s) I wore the clothes from the 50s/60s - I've inherited a lot of stylish, hardly worn, stuff from a cousin who was in diplomacy and passed away before his time. Some girls seemed to appreciate those clothes.

Early on I used my father's Kiev RF, already "vintage" by that stage. Also, my first car I inherited from my dad, it was a Ford Cortina - it could count as vintage today had it not died in a puff of smoke ~1990.

Today, I don't own a RF (I'd love a Zeiss Ikon ZI I hasten to add, not wanting to be thrown out of the RFF ). My car is a soul-less Kia. I am getting to quite like dSLR Nikons (and am dreaming about that D800!)

I have more books on my e-reader than paper, and more music in mp3 than on any type of disc. I have darkroom gear (enlarger and all), but am spending much more time upskilling in Photoshop.

I like to mix the old with the new, as much as I can. It contributes to my sense of timelessness.

[seakayaker1]

Do you have a RF camera? Yes, four of them.

Do you like vintage timepieces? No, but I do have a cell phone that is not a smart phone so I guess it is vintage. Also the cell phone keeps time quite nicely.

Do you like vintage cars? No, but I do have a 1996 honda.

Do you like vintage motorcycles? No, modern motorcycles are just fine.

Do you like vintage clothes? No, but some of stuff in the closet may qualify.

Do you collect vinyls? No.

Do you like literature? Yes!

Do you often listen to classical music? No. . . . . . put it at about 10%

Do you play a musical instrument of any kind? No. but I always loved the piano.

Do you recognize yourself as a Bauhaus heir: "Art and life should never be distinct" No.

[Range-rover]

I have and use a Rangefinder Camera and Film, love Vinyl, and Classical
music (and tube amps) as well.

Range

[micromontenegro]

Do you have a RF camera? No, I came here for the beer. Of course I have many rangefinders, a pox on them!

Do you like vintage timepieces? I like old watches. I hate the word vintage applied to things not wine, and I loathe the word timepiece

Do you like vintage cars? See above. I love old cars, and have five of them. They are not grapes, though.

Do you like vintage motorcycles? Just for looking, I am a dangerous rider

Do you like vintage clothes? I am quite fond of my old clothes that I bought new many moons ago.

Do you collect vinyls? No. I have a lot of them, and I play them- I do not collect them.

Do you like literature? Yes!

Do you often listen to classical music? I guess I am guilty again

Do you play a musical instrument of any kind? Only if you use the word "play" very loosely.

Do you recognize yourself as a Bauhaus heir: "Art and life should never be distinct" Hell no

By lightly scanning this dumb thread, it would seem that the most common RFF denominator is that several of us drive Land Rovers!

[Nikos72]

Do you have a RF camera?
Yes, because it is different, feels different and makes me feel relaxed when shooting with it. I have to take my time, compose carefully and shoot.

Do you like vintage timepieces?
Yes. From a psychological point of view, people thinks that every past year was better, because the mind tends to forget bad times easier than nice times. It is a form of self defense. Vintage timepieces are living proofs of those good moments of the past.

Do you like vintage cars?
Although I do not own one.

Do you often listen to classical music?
Sometimes, yes. Although I am not excited or well educated about it.

Do you play a musical instrument of any kind?
A hard rocking guitar!

[rayfoxlee]

Originally Posted by Lilserenity

Does a beat up 1988 Ford Escort count as a vintage car?

Vintage, but corked!