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How Many Cameras Do You Own?

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I think about 5 but only use 3, the 6D, the 5DSr and the Nikon FM (film). I don't own a mirrorless yet but maybe down the road. Would love to get a medium format eventually.
 
I can think of 6 between 1959 and 1966, (when I graduated college).

Between 1966 and 1969 I worked with aerial reconnaissance cameras, (AF & Navy).

Between 1969 and 1972, worked w/ ultra-hi-speed tech cameras for auto/aircraft-crash recording.

Between 1969-72, I had unlimited access to Leicas via a pro-studio I was also contracted with.

Personally owned at least 9 more between 1966 and 1984, (when I opened my photo-lab/studio/store).

Then (at least) 18 more between 1984 and 1999, (when I closed lab/studio/store).

And 10 digitals since 1999.

I think it might have been too-many ???
 
DPR users are apparently bad at counting and math, that's how.

Also, they only counted their "real cameras."

Doorbells

Backup cams

Dash cams

Tablets

Laptops

Webcams

Appliances nowadays

Security cams

Phones (most have 3 or more cameras)

Are we up to 10 yet?
 
PhotoTeach2 said:
I can think of 6 between 1959 and 1966, (when I graduated college).

Between 1966 and 1969 I worked with aerial reconnaissance cameras, (AF & Navy).

Between 1969 and 1972, worked w/ ultra-hi-speed tech cameras for auto/aircraft-crash recording.

Between 1969-72, I had unlimited access to Leicas via a pro-studio I was also contracted with.

Personally owned at least 9 more between 1966 and 1984, (when I opened my photo-lab/studio/store).

Then (at least) 18 more between 1984 and 1999, (when I closed lab/studio/store).

And 10 digitals since 1999.

I think it might have been too-many ???
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Kind of a change of subject, but I've always liked your comments, here at DPR, and have agreed with many of your opinions.


Just curious where you're going once DPR closes down?
 
Maybe you are right,

however I personally own 3 x DSLR, 3 x 1/2.3" point & shoot, 1x 1/1.7" point and shoot, 2x 1" point and shoot = 9 cameras.

-no doorbell camera, whatever that might be

-phones yes, however without any kind of cameras

-no tablets

-no laptops, only efficent table top. (Wife owns laptops, daughter also, but I don't)

-no webcams

-none of listed other issues, of which I'm not even sure what some are :-D

so the amount is still 9

Jahn
PaulWill said:
DPR users are apparently bad at counting and math, that's how.

Also, they only counted their "real cameras."

Doorbells

Backup cams

Dash cams

Tablets

Laptops

Webcams

Appliances nowadays

Security cams

Phones (most have 3 or more cameras)

Are we up to 10 yet?
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PhotoTeach2 said:
I can think of 6 between 1959 and 1966, (when I graduated college).

Between 1966 and 1969 I worked with aerial reconnaissance cameras, (AF & Navy).

Between 1969 and 1972, worked w/ ultra-hi-speed tech cameras for auto/aircraft-crash recording.

Between 1969-72, I had unlimited access to Leicas via a pro-studio I was also contracted with.

Personally owned at least 9 more between 1966 and 1984, (when I opened my photo-lab/studio/store).

Then (at least) 18 more between 1984 and 1999, (when I closed lab/studio/store).

And 10 digitals since 1999.

I think it might have been too-many ???
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Teach, by my tiny in-head calculations that's 666 cameras!? Ooooo, I think that's a bit of an unlucky amount on cameras to own...., better run out and get #667...., PRONTO!!! LoL :-D :-O ;-)

John
 
JohnSil said:
PhotoTeach2 said:
I can think of 6 between 1959 and 1966, (when I graduated college).

Between 1966 and 1969 I worked with aerial reconnaissance cameras, (AF & Navy).

Between 1969 and 1972, worked w/ ultra-hi-speed tech cameras for auto/aircraft-crash recording.

Between 1969-72, I had unlimited access to Leicas via a pro-studio I was also contracted with.

Personally owned at least 9 more between 1966 and 1984, (when I opened my photo-lab/studio/store).

Then (at least) 18 more between 1984 and 1999, (when I closed lab/studio/store).

And 10 digitals since 1999.

I think it might have been too-many ???
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Teach, by my tiny in-head calculations that's 666 cameras!? Ooooo, I think that's a bit of an unlucky amount on cameras to own...., better run out and get #667...., PRONTO!!! LoL :-D :-O ;-)

John
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666 ???

So that's my problem ... lol

If the Sony RX10-V (?) has a Fully-Articulating LCD, it will be my next ... (but also considering getting a drone).
 
Ben Herrmann said:
Hello all...

When I first joined DPReview back in 2002, I hadn't a clue as to anything digital photography. But since that time, like many others, I became completely absorbed by it all. At one time - even up to 6–8 years ago, I had up to 40 cameras in my collection - ranging from point and shoots to more professional DSLR's. My reasoning in keeping them all was that, "I loved them all, and didn't want to part with any of them." Yet, at the same time, I felt I needed to have more - in search of that photographic nirvana (which, like in audiophile land, is almost unobtainable).

Now that I've temporarily focused my attention elsewhere (read "Audiophile endeavors" here), I'm down to "just" 9 cameras - those being mostly Fuji models.

As an aside, it's funny in that both audiophiles and advanced photographers tend to be made up with the same DNA. We're both looking for gear that can provide us with that next level of either photographic or audio realism, and our quest never ends. It's a sickness really. In addition to gear, we buy all these extra accessories in hopes of making things more convenient or better.

But yes, coming from (at one time) having 40 cameras on hand, to just 9 now, is a huge transition for me personally. Now offset that with the fact that even now - in my audiophile world - I have 12 different class AB and D amps, along with a dozen DAC's - well, get the message here. It's all a mental illness, I suppose....sigh.
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Hi Ben,

There is for sure a difference between an audiophilic and a photog!

The audiophilic buys gear to "consume" music, the photog buys to "create" images. Both may suffer from the same level of G.A.S. though. 🙃

--
May THE LIGHT be with you!
C U on https://dprevived.com/
 
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When you think of it, their (our) habits mirror each other.

1. Yes, the audiophile (or advanced hi-fi enthusiast) buys gear in hopes that it will create a more accurate audio experience, and eventually you get down to splitting hairs.

2. The photographer (or advanced photographer) buys more gear in hopes to more accurately capturing images - and again, eventually it gets down to splitting hairs.

Both hobbies can drive you crazy and expend lots of money, especially where peripherals and accessories are concerned. I know, I've been there with both endeavors.

I just finished up a project this morning where I was converting almost a thousand RAW files, taken with a Fuji X-E3, while listening to high-end gear (classical music) on my desktop environment. It was an immersive and wonderful experience - that is, the relaxation and concentration of converting RAW file after file, while at the same time listening to the likes of Beethoven and Mozart.
 
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Ben Herrmann said:
Hello all...

When I first joined DPReview back in 2002, I hadn't a clue as to anything digital photography. But since that time, like many others, I became completely absorbed by it all. At one time - even up to 6–8 years ago, I had up to 40 cameras in my collection - ranging from point and shoots to more professional DSLR's. My reasoning in keeping them all was that, "I loved them all, and didn't want to part with any of them." Yet, at the same time, I felt I needed to have more - in search of that photographic nirvana (which, like in audiophile land, is almost unobtainable).

Now that I've temporarily focused my attention elsewhere (read "Audiophile endeavors" here), I'm down to "just" 9 cameras - those being mostly Fuji models.

As an aside, it's funny in that both audiophiles and advanced photographers tend to be made up with the same DNA. We're both looking for gear that can provide us with that next level of either photographic or audio realism, and our quest never ends. It's a sickness really. In addition to gear, we buy all these extra accessories in hopes of making things more convenient or better.

But yes, coming from (at one time) having 40 cameras on hand, to just 9 now, is a huge transition for me personally. Now offset that with the fact that even now - in my audiophile world - I have 12 different class AB and D amps, along with a dozen DAC's - well, get the message here. It's all a mental illness, I suppose....sigh.
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I can SO relate to your little excursion here, but found my little Nirvana using Dynaudio Contour 1.3s plus Fast Audio cables and a Holfi Integra 8. The first - and only - combination where the uneasiness never kicked in after 4 or 5 months.

Cameras are a same-same, but different matter. Maybe. My mini-Nirvana there is the Leica Q2. What makes this 25mm (no typo) fixed lens camera special is a mix of a few aspects:
  • It's and end of a road camera. Apart from filters and straps, there's no other lens to add.
  • Clever user interface e.g. long-press the EC wheel button and you can change the wheel to ISO without letting your eye leave the road
  • Incredibly well made
  • IQ north of stunning
  • And, not well documented, but interesting in daily use: a camera that truly shines in dull light. Moss in a rainforest on a rainy day, clouds hanging low, a downpour. I have no idea how they do this, but I have started calling dubious weather conditions Leica Weather.
A liberating experience, this simplification meeting quality. Not on your bucket list?

Deed
 
..... and I feel your sanity.

But.... and here's the kicker..... how many do you take out at the same time?

I'm guilty of between 3 to 6.
 
Well I'm currently on another continent to the vast majority of my cameras. Available to me I have 3 APS-C EOS M series mirrorless cameras, a 4th one converted for IR use, 1" sensor compact, a Ricoh Theta 360° camera, a GoPro and my phone. In an ideal world, I would also have my drone, at least one film camera (Holga/Diana, and/or a panoramic camera, and/or at least one more "serious" film camera), and one less APS-C mirrorless. And probably less the compact.

Now I don't carry all that all the time. Or indeed ever. But least I've carried at any given time is 2, most is 5, average is 3 -4 . And all these cameras are physically small.

At home, on a paid gig, I'll have a minimum of 3 full frame cameras plus phone. Rare I go above that minimum, though.

For personal shooting, 2-5, could be anything, but frequently a mix of film and digital.
 
Interesting thread...why not revitalize it!

I'm always curious about the new gear that comes out. I used to own Nikons, but switched to Canon. Currently own a R5, R7, R10 and a R6 Mark II. In addition to a G7X Mark III. Plus of course cell phones, Samsung S25 Ultra and others. I bought the R5 because at the time the R6 was only 20MP. I didn't really need 45MP, but I didn't want 20MP. Sony had a 33MP A7IV but it wasn't in stock anywhere when it first came out. Very happy with my Canon cameras.

There are a few Nikons I wish I kept...Z6 and D7500.

I like to try different cameras, but unfortunately, I buy them to try them. I guess it's better, and less expensive, than collecting automobiles. Good to have a hobby!

Anyway, I will look forward to seeing how many others have
 
Something over a hundred cameras in the display collection

7 camera plus my iphone that are used often but some more than others

56 Custom Japanese Kitchen knives

thousands and thousands and thousands of images in film and digital storage-

Way too many bottles in the wine cellar
Bob
 
:-)
 
At present...

Nikon D850

Nikon D800

Nikon Df

Nikon F2

Nikon F-301

Pentax K-5

Voighlander Bessa L

Plus a few old compacts inherited from family going back to a Sony Mavica which is bigger than some of the above.
 
I see this thread has resurfaced so I thought I'd revisit it; since posting 2 years ago, my line-up has changed, now two MILCs and a bridge camera. I tend not to accumulate cameras but to trade them via ebay.

My requirements change with time and advancing years, and I'd say I'm going smaller, lighter and less complex. But I do find I need a bridge camera for the long telephoto reach occasionally.
 
  1. Coolpix 995
  2. Nikon V2
  3. Pentax 110
  4. Panasonic GX85
  5. Nikon D300
  6. Nikon D7200 (IR converted)
  7. Nikon Pronea S
  8. Nikon FA
  9. Nikon F100
  10. Nikon D800
  11. Nikon Z8
  12. Pentax 645n
  13. Wista Zone VI
  14. Holographic Camera (Never used)
 
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