JohnSil
Senior Member
MAYBE Canon should put out a Spotmatic look-a-like! They would sell more of them than Pentax would!!! LoL
John
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Canon "Retro" Camera: Would You Buy It?
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John
The one thing that would spell Retro for me would be to have a manual film winder and 24 or 26 frames to shoot focussing manually with a split prism viewfinder and guessing the exposure on the basis of a simple omnidirectional exposure meter. I remember that time fondly - but don't want to encumber my enjoyment of photography with a throwback into those times.
dmanthree
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49mm screw mount, as well? ;-)
https://m.dpreview.com/articles/5691709034/can-t-find-a-fujifilm-x100v-what-are-the-alternatives
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Already some research for you, Canon.
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My X100V alternative got a lot of use today. Could use a refresh. Shame Canon killed the very answer to their own question. Corporate waste at its finest.
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Already some research for you, Canon.
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My X100V alternative got a lot of use today. Could use a refresh. Shame Canon killed the very answer to their own question. Corporate waste at its finest.
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JohnSil
Senior Member
I said Look-a-Like, not a full bore replica!!!
Basically a fully modern ML Canon with pentaprism snuff box for mini blunts on top so the younger generation to discover photography!!! LoL
John
UCLAXTC
Well-known member
if it had all the physical look and feel of these old analog film models with the technology (eye autofocus, subject tracking, FPS, etc) of mirrorless cameras. If there was someway to adapt the old AE-1/F1 interface with these new technologies, I would buy one for nostalgia value...but these retro camera would still have to function in the modern era, e.g. be able to take photos without sacrificing quality and usability.
I mean since I bought my R3 and with all the benefits of this new mirrorless technology, I cannot go back to the DSLR way of doing things, let along the way we did things with film cameras like the AE-1/F1. The EVF along with exposure simulation was a game changer for me.
I mean since I bought my R3 and with all the benefits of this new mirrorless technology, I cannot go back to the DSLR way of doing things, let along the way we did things with film cameras like the AE-1/F1. The EVF along with exposure simulation was a game changer for me.
Rock and Rollei
Senior Member
That wouldn't be a replica - as far as I know, nobody has ever used a 49mm screw mount. Asahi originally used a 37mm screw thread, before adopting the East German Zeiss/Praktica (or Pentacon) 42mm thread.
49mm does have significance for Pentax lenses, in that it was the main filter thread size for SMC M series lenses.
Here ends the pedantic history lesson.
gaul
Senior Member
Only if smaller than Nikon Z-F .. same size as Sony A7c
dmanthree
Forum Pro
Hey, I was close. ;-)That wouldn't be a replica - as far as I know, nobody has ever used a 49mm screw mount. Asahi originally used a 37mm screw thread, before adopting the East German Zeiss/Praktica (or Pentacon) 42mm thread.
49mm does have significance for Pentax lenses, in that it was the main filter thread size for SMC M series lenses.
Here ends the pedantic history lesson.
It will depend on sensor size and form factor. Rangefinder style or SLR style.
dmanthree
Forum Pro
Yeah, I'd love a rangefinder style body. But I doubt they'll go in that direction.
Rock and Rollei
Senior Member
Yeah, but the R3 is effectively a retro T90.What no T90 on the list??? Love my little tank....
JohnSil
Senior Member
No way in H*LL would you catch me with a Leica. NOTHING screams Old Man amateur with a camera like a Leica! Kinda like old guys finally buying a Corvette, grey hair no teeth and all!! LoL
I've done events where there are hundreds of credentialed pros shooting and NEVER have I ever seen a Leica! You wanna look really bad asse, carry two Canon 1Dx's with a 200mm 1.8 and a 400 2.8. There is no better looking dslr BLOB than that!!! :-D
I have ZERO qualms with carrying a dslr but what I would never buy is a retro camera.
John
Peter Kwok
Senior Member
100 years ago, Leica pioneered the compact 35mm rangefinder. Professionals & artists used it to document the world. 50 years ago, Nikon took over as the choice of the photojournalist.
Now Leica is a luxury brand, like Rolex, which is not even as accurate as a cheapo quartz watch. But there are people who are inspired by just holding a Leica. Good for them. Please don't ask Canon for a Leica look-alike. NO WAY. It is like wearing a fake Rolex.
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Rock and Rollei
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JohnSil
Senior Member
Oh, well, hey, now that's different! A Canon look-a-Leica, now that's a maybe....., but a real Leica look-a-Like, NO WAY!!! LoL
John
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Mark B.
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I'm perfectly happy with the ergonomics of the R6; I don't really have an interest in an interfact that's a lot different. But I didn't start out with fully manual SLRs in the 70s/80s either.
There is no doubt that Canon could sell some additional camera’s if they launch a retro model, but I don’t think they have a signature cam like Nikon F that they can leverage.
Canon is more of a futuristic type of vendor where the T90 defined the direction for them.
My Leica M10 covers my retro needs and it is fun to use, while no contest to my R5.
Canon is more of a futuristic type of vendor where the T90 defined the direction for them.
My Leica M10 covers my retro needs and it is fun to use, while no contest to my R5
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