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[Thol]

Nick wrote:
> You don't get more practical or cool than a Nikon F.  
 
I just achieved that very long held dream. Some months ago someone gave me a Photomic F with a standard 50mm H series F.2 lens that was completely fogged up with mold. And the

[Thol]

Jimmyh wrote:
 
> If that is not vintage enough, my Zeiss Contina III that my mother passed along to me to encourage me in photography.
 
I think mine is a Contina II, and I've had it since 1971. Photography at it's simplest ? zone focus

[Waynemel]

My Contina II meter is still active and accurate!
And I agree with your sentiment, it's a very well put together camera.

[Deeslexia]

Why not a Minolta SRT , built like a brick , especially a black one , even better , a black Minolta SR1s - like the SRT , no meter [ I wish ] still have several .
 
Classic simplicity - Leica IIIc - plentiful , must have been serviced ,

[Mndean]

A complete bullseye Contarex kit with lenses, that works! It's that last bit that's problematic.

[Biloraguy]

This is easy. A circa 1936 Kodak Special camera, an art deco masterpiece folder with an f2 Ektar lens.
The tough question is which of the 50 film cameras I now own would I be willing to part with...?

[Mr_flibble]

Gray paint Leica IIIc K with MOOLY motor drive and Never-ready case probably tops the list.
 
I'd like to add a large format wood and brass travel camera to my collection one day and shoot some tintypes with it.

[Biloraguy]

When anyone says the dictionary says... it is best to check to see if you wallet is still in your pocket. The last time I looked there were 17 dictionaries in the English language and they don't necessarily agree with each other. A dictionary represents