The Perfect Every Day Carry Cameras (Film and Digital)
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My OM5 from OMS with a Panasonic 20mm 1.7 is even smaller than my x100v with the retro look and just a fantastic camera to use and carry.
Bro I have the same camera but with the 25mm 1.7 !
The thing about rangefinders is, it takes practice and even I didn't love it at first but now that I'm used to it, it's really fast and it's a tactile process and the results feel good. That said, it's not for everyone and an auto camera where you can just snap away is much easier. I think the point of the range finder is to be purposeful with your photos and take photos you want to take vs taking lots of snaps. Just my thoughts.
100%, also, seeing framelines instead of looking through the lens is great, because you can essentially "preview" 100's if not thousands of different compositions at once
I don’t find I am much faster with most auto cameras unless they’re easy to set up to just have AEL and no autofocus linked to release. Rangefinders you can just do a measurement, set it, and use zone focusing for at least pre-focus… it’s fast.
I really like the theme of this video and I love your comment about how the practical choice isn’t always the right one. Photography can be so emotionally driven ☺️
My picks. If someone wants better than digital P&S function and image quality I recommend the Olympus E-Pm2. Very small with say the 35mm equivalent 17 2.8 pancake but it has the same sensor and AF as the OMD5. Very well made and if you can find one the price is very attractive. For film it is the Olympus RC rangefinder. Both are tiny cameras that give big results.
I don't carry a camera with me everywhere I go, but whenever I want to bring along a camera "just in case" I bring my Rollei 35. It has an incredibly compact size, it's fully manual, and it takes amazingly beautiful photos. At first I was really intimidated by zone focusing, but after shooting a few rolls I've found that I really enjoy the process. It really forces me to be present and pay attention to the picture I'm about to take. I really like that "slow" aspect of it.
Nice, I literally just bought a Rollei 35 a few weeks ago (my first film camera). I'm now looking to add a 35s to my collection as well.
Great vid! I've been using an Olympus Pen EE-S lately and it's been real fun. Very small point and shoot, and the lens is extremely sharp - pair it with a fine-grained film and it will amaze you. I really want to make some big enlargements in the darkroom just to test its limits but I'm confident they'll hold up.
You are so right about those Cameradyctal grips! When I put a purple one on my Pentax MX, it turned that camera into my film SLR EDC. With the grip and the 40mm pancake, it’s nearly ergonomically perfect.
Excellent post! I enjoyed carrying the Olympus XZ-2 with a leather half case to make it a little more wieldy along with a wrist strap. I got in over 450 photos one morning walking around Tokyo and didn't feel fatigued. The CCD sensor is awesome! I rarely used the zoom and shot mainly wide. But a Fujifilm XQ1 (tiny!) just arrived and I look forward to using it on some hiking and business trips, especially with the F1.8 aperture and 25mm equivalent focal length.
My very first camera was LC-A and it became my everyday camera for a long time. I've started to shoot on Fuji X100S as film had become too much expensive here on Russia. It's my favourite camera now for it's colours, lightness and ergonomics. I've also found shooting on digicams a lot of fun not so long ago and I shoot on Lumix DMC LX-2 now too.
I couldn’t agree more on the x20 as a digital option! It’s got an analog-ish experience available if one craves that, but the sr-auto is also absolutely fantastic to just set and forget. I love mine! Great video!
I could listen for hours… thank you, please keep making videos. 💙 it
My EDC SLR is also an OM10 with the manual adapter. I bought it new when my original OM1 was stolen. I wanted the aperture-priority feature, but the OM2 was out of my price range. It still works fine nearly 40 years later.
I recommend having a look at the Contax Tvs. Mine is the first version of three (i believe). It has a 2x zoomlens, 28-56mm Carl Zeiss-lens that is very sharp. A fantastic camera. Easy to use also.
Good tips! I love your approach of feeling first gear second. I think we don’t really appreciate that enough in life. My personal picks are Fujifilm x70, Sony Cybershot T7 for digital compacts, Minolta hi matic AF2 & olympud AF1 Super for film compacts, Fujifilm X-Pro1 for a rangefinder and an X-T4 & Canon A1 for the SLRs. But of course I’ll keep switching out as I thrift and buy more cameras
My EDC for ages now has been the iPhone but I recently acquired a Fuji X100V and it’s brilliant! I started out with film when I was just a lad over 50 years ago, including developing and printing B&W … somehow that little X100V takes me back. It can be a fully auto point and shoot or go fully manual with those delightful tactile controls! I find myself creating B&W images as often as colour with the Fuji. Thanks for your fun video! 📷😀
I have multiple cameras that I like to carry around of following types: 35mm SLR, and medium format SLR, TLR and range finder.
It's hard to pick one camera that I like the most, but looking at the history, the C330 has been on most trips.
Recently got a Rollei 3,5F and have it cla'ed. Maybe that one will get a lot of use too, it's quite compact. Or not because of the fixed lens.
Since I acquired my dream 35mm SLR and got it CLA'ed, I like to carry that (Pentax LX) with me also. But actually I prefer to use medium format.
I had the X20 and foolishly sold it. I agree with you its a fantastic camera. My EDC is the OM-1 it's small and with the 50/f1.8 a great perfomer. I carry a PEN S from time to time. With 72 shots I shoot in almost digital "spray and pray" mode and not so precious with each frame. Lots more candids that way. A nice little pocketable folder is the Voigtlander Vito II. Slim enough to slide in your pocket and eas the point and shoot of its time. Loved the video.
My X-pro1 also looks exactly like my personality. It’s more so an accessory than a full on camera to me at this point I love it
My digital EDC is my Oly EM-1 and the 7 Artisans 25mm f/0.95 as well as the Oly 14-42mm kit lens. Filmwise is different because I always like the camera that I end up using. If it's a quirky camera or a finely tuned and precise piece of equipment, I use them depending on what I want at that moment. But, if you pushed me for a camera that's both a good bit of kit and is super easy to use, I'd say my Minox 35GL would fit that bill. You should try and get yourself one, if you can. I have quite a few rangefinders and I have no trouble with the focus patches, it doesn't worry me so much.
My EDC changes from month to month with the cameras I own but currently have two digicams.
1. Samsung EX2f
2. Canon Powershot SD790 IS
Both are point and shoots that offer me something different.
The Samsung has fast lens, manual controls, shoots RAW, flip screen, and decent ergos.
The Canon is ultra compact and has a boxy shape. Something that I can hide and be super discreet with.
I was looking at the X20 a few years ago as a pocket camera, but in the end The EM5 MKII won hands down. The price of these cameras have shot up for no apparent reason these days, and some of the asking prices now equal what people were asking for a X100 T three years ago. It is a half decent camera that doesn't take up a lot of space.
Really enjoyed this video and greatly appreciate your perspective and insights. Thank you! I have been trying to find an EDC camera for 20 years or so! Tried the Canonet (too heavy), Olympus Trip (not enough control), Canon Powershot A610 (AF lag), Lumix LX100 (too bulky and heavy) and Lumix TZ10 (can't see the screen on a sunny day). I have just ordered at Canon Powershot G12. Hopefully that will be the one! Having a viewfinder and RAW capture are vital for me, I've realised.
Olympus Epic/MJU II 2.8 lens film camera and Canon PowerShot S95 or the EOS M with 22mm lens for small digital cameras. I got GAS years ago when the bottom dropped out of the film camera market so there are over 100 on my shelves and in boxes to pick from. One of the most addictive to shoot is that little black Olympus Stylus Infinity with the 35mm 3.5 lens, I love the shutter on those things.
For me, I love my Olympus XA2 as a film edc camera. Digital, the Ricoh GRIII; it's a tiny camera but with an APS-C sensor, and the image quality is outstanding. Both fit easily in a pocket, but I also love the OM10 for days when I know I want to shoot photos.
For digital, I find my Panasonic GX85 (yes, with the Pana 20mm f1.7) is quite compact and very capable. For film, I've enjoyed carrying around a Ricoh 500g/500GS, as it's so small and does tend to grab some attention!
The OM-10 is my go to film camera. I recently got the Zuiko 85mm f2 lens.
My digi point and shoot now is just my phone, they are shockingly good. I find it almost a cheat, like I'm not a photographer, but I'm learning to brush that off and shoot with it anyway.
Film point and shoot is my Contax T2, it just works well all the time.
I agree with the Yashica T4. That is a fantastic camera. In digital point and shoot, I recommend the Canon G11 or the Fujifilm XP140. For EDC rangefinder, I carry a Fujifilm X-Pro3 or Fujifilm X100F. My favorite SLR carry is a Nikon FG. It’s small and light and has good programmed exposure. I put the 50mm f/1.4 lens. In digital, SLR cameras have fallen out of favor. However, I would suggest the Nikon D7000 or D200. I have owned both of these and currently own a D7000 converted to infrared.
I sold all of my camera gear (Oly PenF and EM5iii) for one camera to start over. That camera a Ricoh GR Digital II, perfect for my use and proved to me that I didn’t really need the fancier stuff just a snap focus camera. I intend to use that spares cash to get a film camera (canon 7 or other LTM rangefinder) and eventually upgrade to a GRDIV. As I shoot mostly black and white the camera doesn’t really matter for digital (at least to me)
I'm in love with the Olympus Pen F (the old one from the 60's)
Looking good Lumen!❤
Love your pictures especially with the b+w with the Olympus rangefinder. A good suggestion for an affordable rangefinder with a bright patch is the Konica Auto S2. It’s a bit bigger but worth it. My current EDC digital cam is an Olympus EM10. Current EDC film cam is a Minolta HiMatic PF.
dave hancock has an excellent video on replacing light seals with cotton yarn. I just bought a sheet of light seal foam from japan because the average age of cameras in my collection is 54.
I hear you on the lack of enthusiasm for rangefinders but i've grown quite fond of them and tlrs in the last month. They make it so easy to drop a nd, red or green filter on the lens.
If you want a lighter 35mm slr build you should check out the humble pancake lens. they are small.
I wish i could have a positive emotional response when using a 35mm for a walk about camera. I just love the big negative to much.
It's all situation dependent. I'm rotating between a tlr, prewar-folder and mamiya 645 for a general purpose walkabout kit. They all garner to much attention. I want to capture a moment on film anonymously and be almost invisible. When people see me with vintage kit i become part of that moment. the curious, people with memories of family with cameras swarm around and make it impossible to shoot. It's like taking a cute puppy to the park everyone wants to pet it and tell you about their dog.
I use digital as a polaroid to get a good estimate if i'm clipping highlights or blocking up shadows. That's an easy answer for a walkabout camera. apsc mirrorless without a viewfinder.
the 35mm f2 fuji is tiny and stopped down the performance is acceptable. It's real fun to throw rangefinder glass on there. that's 24mp in a coat pocket.
Don't be afraid of melding the newest tech with your vintage gear. I managed to get a new godox trigger and flash working with a 70 year old tlr this weekend.
It could a hotshoe meter, new glass, or a cheap trigger to a pocket flash.
my "now EDC" for film cameras are Nikon One Touch Zoom 90 and Nikon EF500SV! already fell in love with EF500SV tbh since its 28mm, but still uses free focus lens. for digicams are Canon PowerShot A540 and Kodak EasyShare C140, both are still under 10MP! but I still want to add Yashica T4 like yours for my collection if I have enough money hahah
I have not used a film camera in many years. My EDC is Canon M50 mark ll mirrorless with 22mm prime lens, it’s light and compact with prime lens helps makes it simple to use, when using as EDC I have it set in AP mode iso around 500 leaving me just to adjust shutter speed.
My current active film camera is a voightlander Vito, which is tiny and has a folding lens that hides behind a door. I struggle with the controls, as it is scale focussing, and has no meter. But the feel and size make me just want to have it with me everywhere. My hope is to grow in confidence with guessing exposure until I don’t need to pull out my phone to help.
Great channel! I don't shoot Rangefinder only canon with magic lantern crop mood 14 bit raw. but KONICA AUTO S2's lens HEXANON 45MM F1.8 is totally overlooked and fantastic (actually many use them on e.g. the sony a7 models) It needs to be fixed a bit but there are many videos on youtube about how 🔥Many konica glasses are super overlooked and really good! konica hexanon 50mm 1.7 - 40mm 1.8 - 52mm 1.8 is kickass especially together with new cameras like Eos m - 700D together with crop mood which actually makes it a Cinema camera. I think they have a super unique look and the colors and sharpness are really dope.
My EDC is a Ricoh GRiii, small, easy to carry around in your pocket. Can be used on auto, or other modes if needed. Perfect for the street or travel. Great lens. For film, the only film camera I have that still works is the Nikon F80. Need to do more with this coz digital has pretty much taken over for me.
For film, Nikon FM2. It gives me joy to take pictures with it. I just bought a Canon G9 on the digital end of things. It fits in my pocket and takes great pics. And I’ve paid for a Fuji X100v but won’t be getting that for a few months because they’re on backorder.
Interesting & inspirational choices. I haven't owned any of these cameras but thanks for a great video! I learned photography with an SLR and that remains the camera type that I am most comfortable with. I am trying to learn to like rangefinders but I find it very difficult to get used to the way they work, with one notable exception, however: the Mamiya 7 II which is intuitive, easy to focus, has a super accurate meter and is just a joy to use. I can’t really explain why. Maybe because of the larger format? Because both camera and lenses are so light (plasticky, in fact) I would argue that it could serve as an every day carry camera, provided you bring enough film (10 shots per roll of 120!)
For film, the two Canon rangefinders that I am currently struggling with would probably also fit the bill as carry around cameras, especially the IV-SB2, less so the VI-L. The Rollei 35S is definitely pocketable but I never manage to achieve good focus at close quarters and big apertures. The same goes for the Balda-made, equally pocketable Voigtländer Vito CS, with the added difficulty that the user has no control over the aperture and thus depth of field. I have had seemingly good results with the Pentax Auto 110 but I haven’t tried to make prints from the tiny negatives. This is of course a “real” SLR, full auto exposure but manual focus, that takes the concept of being portable to a new level: you could fit the camera, flash, winder, 5 lenses and teleconverter in one pocket!
In terms of consistently good, predictable results, I haven’t been very successful with compact film cameras. My SLRs have worked better for me. The one camera that is always, systematically in tune with my way of seeing the world and therefore “gets out of the way” and allows me to concentrate on composing exactly the images I had in mind is the Hasselblad 205FCC but that’s clearly a digression: for me, having both knee and back problems, this camera sadly does not belong in a discussion about every day carry cameras!
When I reluctantly switched to digital around 2007, I did so first with a very portable Canon IXUS 960 (that now has the CHDK jailbreak installed, to give raw file output and unlock manual controls), later a Canon 5D, less portable, especially with the 24-70 and 70-200 zoom lenses. Despite the excellent quality, I found that I just couldn’t be bothered to bring it with me every day because of the weight and bulk. When the amazing Olympus E-M5 was first released, I bought it almost immediately, sold the Canon and rediscovered the joy of always having a lightweight camera in my bag. I have since owned a few of Olympus’ micro four-thirds cameras, with the digital Pen-F being my absolute favourite.
The drawback with the micro four-thirds system is that the lenses cannot (easily) be used on any film cameras. Sure, you can adapt lenses from 35mm cameras to MFT but I use wide angle a lot so the crop factor is an issue. What I really wanted was a “hybrid” kit with a film body and a digital body that could share lenses, especially for traveling. I have been considering this idea for a long time. Last year, I finally got a Minolta Dynax 7 + a Sony A7R IV with their latest A to E adapter + a 24mm, a 50mm and a 135mm lens in Sony A/Minolta AF mount. I could not be happier! I am a big fan of manual everything but I have to admit that I enjoy having autofocus at my disposal - again, especially in travel situations where the time to set up a shot can be extremely short. The Sony is heavy but the Minolta is super light. If I just bring the two cameras and the 24+50mm lenses, I do feel that I have a manageable daily carry kit that gives me great pleasure!
Cool take on the EDCC syndrome and great editing. I usually bring my Trip 35 and XA cameras around, and for digital the Sony RX100 III or Ricoh CX5 or GRD. I just had my Yashica T4 serviced so that will probably get a good run for the money. And I don't mind carrying SLR's around, an EOS or Contax 137MD or any Minolta SRT. Yes, I usually bring several cameras around.
Just came back from a trip to Boston and only had my Olympus XA. Aperture priority rangefinder from a 35mm f2.8 lens. Can easily get 37 or 38 shots out of a roll if you’re careful enough. And small enough to fit inside my shirt pocket.
The original XA was a rangefinder but the following series XA1-4 were zone focus cameras with the XA4 having a macro function. The flash is detachable and two options are available the A11 and A16.
Pretty much the perfect travel camera, check it out!
The XA is such a delightful little camera! I just came across mine in a box of old gear. I'll have to shoot a roll.
I recently got a Panasonic GX85, which is very capable and a similar size. It hasn't "clicked" for me yet, though.
Always seem to have some sort of 35mm point and shoot with me and my XT5. Another great video!
You are what's known as a film star. Bloody loved the video as usual.
For EDC my option are Petri Racer 35mm, Canon G12. For heavier depending on my mood/need mamiya/sekor 1000dtl, Contax 139q(my fav). If i wam medium format Bronica ETRSI, or Yashica Mat 124. Still putting together my DSLR kits
My EDC is the thoroughly impractical Rolleiflex 2.8f. It’s heavy, it’s slow. But Damon it looks good, takes beautiful images and starts conversations on the street. Perfect for portraits!
Yes for portraits that is a great opener of conversation!
For a while I really enjoyed carrying a toy camera with me either Diana or Holga. Now I gravitate towards a TLR or SLR.
For me it would do if it can something inbetween 28-50mm. Close focus is a nice bonus (My X100 does pretty well). On My A7 got a std zoom 28-70 that is nice due to the range as IS. Primes can be iffy due to the MFD.
I try to have on my the Pentax ESPIÓ 24EW Extra Wide. It has a good zoom also 24-105mm. Limited controls but really good quality pics
I used to love my nikon coolpix 7900, many moons ago! All in on Sony now. a7iii 📷
I seldom shoot film but when I do it is with a Pentax MESuper. It is a very small SLR. I have an Olympus Trip 35 which I haven't tried yet. My EDC digital is an Olympus micro 4/3 camera, either of the four models I own, usually with a 17mm prime lens (but I do have options such as the excellent 45mm). I also have a Sony a6000 but I am not fond of using it so it mostly just comes to family events for snapshots.
Loved my T4 but the pressure plate came off???? Now it is just a paper weight with an amazing lens!!!!
I love my Minolta’s (preferably the manual ones such as XG7, X500, X7A) as for point n shoots that a toss up I have so many but I do love my Canon Z155 caption & my Minolta Freedom Zoom 70C & 140EX.
I spent 40 years doing film (Instatmatic 50 and Pentax K1000 with 35 and 50mm) so done that. Digital for the last 15 years and my go to cameras are all small consisting of Fuji X-M1 and X-E3 and Canon M10 and M200, my point and shoot is a Canon G5-X. Favourite all time is a toss up between X-M1 and M10.
My favorite point and shoot film camera is my Nikon 35Ti and in digital it would be my Canon G7. I also like my Canon P when I want to use a rangefinder. My favorite just walk around and shoot camera would be my Olympus Digital Pen F with the 12-40 f2.8 lens. As to your comments about your OM-10 with the Orange add ons and colorful strap, I say go for it. If you love it and it makes you want to use it that is just fantastic. Many photographers say that a camera that looks good or is a little different than everyone else’s is what makes them want to take more and better images.
My EDC camera currently is a Pentax Optio 330GS, here is why:
- the picture style when shoot on a sunny day
- one handed operation (turn on-off, zoom, snap)
- pretty accurate optical viewfinder
- 3x optical zoom
- AF illuminator
- party flash photos looks good
I’ve had a 35mm camera forever. The first was a Kodak Pony 135 in 1958. Now it’s a Contax G1 w/45mm f2.0 for film and the Fujifilm X-E4 w/30mm f1.4 for digital. If I need something a little wider and less weight I will put the 27mm f2.8 on the X-E4. That’s it.
I loved my Fujfilm X20! Great walk about camera. Why doesn't Fujifilm make anything like it anymore? Having a zoom on a small/compact camera is very handy! BTW I really like your use of older cameras rather than pushing the use of the latest, greatest camera equipment. You help us enjoy photography even more!
I've used to enjoy with Fuji XE-1/2, but recently tried Lumix GX9 and it is everything I wish to see in modern Fuji XE but they took another way. Moreover once I get it my Fuji cameras stays on shelf most of the time. I'm pairing it with 14-140 that's is 28-280 (35 mm eq) that isn't perfect optically, but for me it's EDC superzoom that weights just around 250g and just 70mm length.
Great video! I mostly shoot digital, I have found myself using a Pentax MX-1 as my grab and go camera a close second is my Pentax Q with the prime and zoom lens, I find these work best due to the size and range of control I have. As for digicams, It is a hard choice, but I just picked up a Sony cyber-shot dsc-w150 and really like the small form factor and CCD sensor. Only have one DSLR. I can not agree with you more on the process of using a more simple camera over one you are constantly switching lens and over manual control. I focus more on the photo then the gear in the process of shooting. For film camera I enjoy using a Canon Sure-shot Telemax. Video I switch between a camcorder and some of those pocket camcorders. For me ease of use and portability is key. Thanks for sharing!
I'll admit, the camera I have with me every day is my iPhone; it's great for family photos of my little guy and daily life! As for a camera, I always take one along, it's an SLR, and it all depends on what's happening. The heavy-hitter is the D750, while the film is the F5 or Maxxum 9. If size/weight is an issue, I'll go with the Nikon FE2. I don't have many rangefinders; the same reason I don't get along with same, save my Contax IIIa, but it's starting to develop some problems.
My EDC bag has a Fujifilm X100T digital, a Nikon 35Ti film camera, and a Fuji Instax mini Evo.
My EDC is an Olympus OMD E-M5 mkII with a 17mm 2.8 pancake lens. Fits in my short pocket. All the controls I could possibly want and can wirelessly upload the images into my Google Photos library on my phone.
Another good lightweight film SLR camera is a Minolta Maxxum (Dynax) 5. Has manual control when you want it or just leave it in either aperture or shutter priority.
I was looking for this video, also gr3at to see a fellow goldcoast mate.
Im still very new to photography so i just carry around my Pentax SP500 everywhere I go. Though at this point in my hobby im 100% an SLR fanboy and often leave my Ektar H35 at home regardless
For absolute compactness, I'd go with my Sony A7R III and an APS-C pancake lens, the 20mm f/2.8. If you like the grainy, high-contrast b&w look of that Art mode in the Olympus DSLR, most of the later Olympus Micro Four Thirds bodies have that, and many of them are very small and compact. Canon also has a similar mode in its lower end Rebel DSLRs, and they rank among the smallest and lightest.
My EDC is currently going back and forth between the Olympus XA and the Rollei 35. I love the size of both. The Rollei is more reliable (I’m still finding my groove with the XA), but I like that the XA has a flash and that the rangefinder better guarantees you’ve nailed the focus.
Have you had any issues with the Rollei making a tearing sound? I've stopped using mine in favor of the XA, always stops advancing and making that horrible sound when I should have 2or3 frames left.
@@hshrr7e Oh no! That doesn’t sound good 😬 The only time I’ve heard anything like that is when I advanced the film too far and ripped it out of the canister. But that was straight up user error on my end.
That was really a nice discussion 😃
Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed my ramblings haha 😆
Inspired by the EDC idea. I have a nice option. Probably missing out by not having it on my person regularly.
As much as I love my cameras, my choice is my iPhone 13 Pro with the NOMO CAM app. Everything from classic Leica and Olympus cameras to instant and even quirky toy and disposable cameras. Over 50 different film camera simulations in my pocket, can't beat it.
I understand your comment about the time taken to take 72 shots although slightly more expensive 24 exposure films help, I suppose the other option is bulk roll and a film loader. If you like a bright grip and strap you should consider a wrist or body tether in case you get unwanted attention
Need a Nikon em with the pancake lens! Still an affordable set up. Small, compact full frame SLR
You should definitely try OMD series if you like older DSLR Olympus.
I have a pen e-p1 which is compact and pretty interesting in terms of image quality.
You have also the OMD EM10 mk2 which are becoming DIRT cheap and are small, not too heavy, offer amazing pancake lenses AND a flash + viewfinder. This was my first camera ever, and I wanted it small to bring them with me everywhere. I did then switch to the OMD OM1 which is cool but less compact.
The cameras look great too 😅✌️
My film EDC is an Olympus Mju 1. My digital EDC is a Canon Ixus 70 (Elph SD1000). Small, quick and easy to use with great results.
Film and processing is just too expensive for me, so all my shooting is done digitally. My favorite digicam since I bought it in '09 is the Canon SD780. So tiny but so capable. Goes in a little Domke case on my belt. My first copy I managed to break. My second I got on ebay before the prices went up, c. $25. Also use an SD1200 that's very nice. $7 at a garage sale. When I'm in a more serious mood, it's my Olympus EM5 Mk I, usually with the Lumix 12-32.
Im definitly a slr user and feel like the canon elan7 with 40mm pancake respond to this need. Its super light while not being cumbersome. For digital, sony a7 with zeissd 35f2.8 is also very compact!
the point and shoot is a real fun and for me a real souvenir making machine, but im not a fan of the one i have asnd would love to find a model that has more controls and better output
Typically I carry my Olympus Pen S manual half frame point and shoot. The reason is I participate in something called the Frugal Film Project. You pick a camera that has a total cost of $75 USD and a cheap film and shoot and upload each month. My camera I carry really depends on the situation. Ever since I got a Nikon 35mm f2 lens I live using it on my f100 like a point and shoot because I can use it one handed when I am with my son.
I got it recently but its really hard to leave at home now: The Canon G9. It's the perfect combination of compact, color and features.
ten for aesthetic expression!!
My personnal EDC is a Nikon Coolpix A for digicam. And sometime I switch between a Nikon L35AF 2nd gen and Nikon TW Zoom for film camera. I'm a long time Nikon user (kinda fanboy since I only buy nikon stuff)
For 4 days in Paris I used only the Sony RX1R2 for 1.000 shots. That’s my EDC. About 20 pictures analogue with Yashica FX-D with Distagon 2,8 28mm
The Yashica T4 has been my fun go-to for over 25 years. My "serious" one is Leica M3. No digital fir me unless phone camera counts. LOL
My Canon EOS100D/SL1 with a fixed 24mm pancake lens is a very compact and fairly light combination (645 grams) I can slot it in my messenger bag and it gives me great control when taking photos.
i have everyday 2 cams, always an ixus 90is and for film an olympus xa or an Ricoh FF1 both top lenses... greets BM
Nikon 35Ti. Pocketable, easy to hold, photos are perfect.
My current EDC is a Diana F+ as i have given myself the challenge of getting the best possible (black & white) photos from a Plastic Fantastic camera. I was inspired by the photos by Michael Kenna in his book "Holga".
Minolta TC-1 or Ricoh R1s (film) / Ricoh GRIII (digital) 😁
XA and S95 are EDCs for me!
Kodak Retina iic or iiic, Olympus XA or Canon QL17 Giii for film. Fujifilm x100v for digital
My edc’s are the Fujifilm X10 en the OM10 too, so much like your choices. But I also shoot digital for my fine art macro and street and for that I have a Sony A7Riii and a Fujifilm XT4. But I really rather shoot with the X10 and the OM10, they give me much more satisfaction (and I have a serious case of GAS, so hope you can prescribe a cure…have about 25 other camera’s I barely use 😊).
I totally agree about rangefinders, I just don't like them, even though I have gone the M route. I second the OM 10 but my digital carry is an Olympus E PL9 with 17mm f1.8 & Olympus optical VF1 view finder. The lens can be used in real manual focus, including zone focus, or auto & has a pop up flash.
My goto everyday camera is a Nikon FM2n with a 28mm or 35mm lens.
Nice the see the X20! It sounds you don't like to bring bigger camera's and prefer the smaller point and shoot camera's and I can understand that especially if you’re out and a bout with your family. Its funny that you named the Olympus Pen with the SLR’s because its technically a SLR but many of the PEN series are not so many consider them a rangefinder. Its also pretty small, a Leica M might even be bigger with most lenses. To me it sounds even better than the Point and shoots you like to bring maybe with the exception of the Yashica T4. I would love to own one since I don’t like point and shoots at all because of the fully auto settings. That said my ADC is a Leica M6 and it taken me like 10 years to finally get the perfect camera for my every day carry, as I tried many (cheaper) camera’s but none of them sparked the same joy. I don’t care for flash, I don’t like automatic settings and manual focus needs to be smooth and available. The reason I sold my X100 is because the manual focus is horrible on that camera which is a same because it was almost perfect as a ADC especially when film is getting way to expensive.
For me, it's the Canon EOS 300V with either the 50mm f1.8 or 40mm f2.8 pancake lens for slr.
The Konica Minolta Dynax 5D with either my Sigma 30mm f1.4 or Sony 20mm f2.8 lens for dslr.
When it comes to rangefinders, I have to pick the Minolta Hi-Matic 7s over my Leica options - because as a daily carry, the much cheaper Minolta has a lot to offer.
Compacts... The Minolta Riwa zoom 70W is so small, but delivers beautiful photos, it's my pick at the moment. For digital compacts, I find myself picking up the Olympus XZ-1 (I.Zuiko digital lens) and the Sigma DP1s a lot.
I also a like good bridge camera like the Olympus C-8080 wide zoom (a very heavy camera, but with a lens made at the same factory as the contemporary Zuiko lenses and of the same quality) and I have just added the Olympus C-730 ultra zoom to my line-up.
For the super compact and definitely pocketable option, I just picked up a Canon IXUS i5 - the smallest dedicated camera, I have ever owned (even smaller than the Olympus Mju 400 digital).
My EDC is a Canon VT Deluxe with a Voightlander 21mm f4 Color Skopar/LH1 hood yellow B+W filter loaded with Rollei RPX 100 film
Good point about editing photos. I usually spend about a minute checking and putting minimum changes on my scans, but I cannot understand this Lightroom stuff or be bother with it. Btw I use film mostly also (contax ii and yashica tlr user) and have Panasonic one in cameras which are easier to use whe i do do digital
Have you tried a Minolta S414? It's crazy good for a 4mp camera.
My EDC is an Olympus EM10 MkII with a Panasonic 20mm pancake lens (M4/3). It’s compact, versatile and great for street photography. I really enjoy your channel, keep up the good work.
Thanks for sharing Alan! Glad you enjoy the channel too - thank you!