The Most Hated Camera Ever Made

[@Codacolor]

Roast this video 🍗

[@MjenTa.]

@@Codacolor you’re opinion is $hit. The camera is way too overpriced for the pictures it produces and it’s not even a leica. If the price wasn’t so outrageous the camera would be an 8/10

[@bobbleczar]

Stop recommending this camera to people. They shouldn't buy it anymore.

[@FionaAppleRocks]

You need a comparison with the very similar Leica CM (2008, Titanium, made in Germany)

[@maxypoo4652]

Your 'budget friendly' camera recommendation is pretty expensive if you just want to document your life on film. In my experience, any fixed lens p&s from a big brand offers good enough image quality - with the prime Mjus you're paying for the hype and pocketability. Of course, great video as always!

[@nerdynautilus5373]

People who shoot digital aren’t bad photographers… they’re not even photographers in the first place 🧐🫠

[@MjenTa.]

I've borrowed it from a friend about a year ago. The pics turned out really great, but I don't think that it should be priced that high for a used one.

[@VideoCommentsAndMore]

Yeah, if that’s what the market is for the best point and shoot, I guess I just don’t want an endgame point and shoot that bad. Going on eBay with my $1,000, I can literally either buy a cool little point and shoot that’s 5% nicer than what everyone has, or I can buy like a 12-pack of the best nikkor lenses ever made. It’s super cool, but it’s not how I’m going to spend my money

[@briansolomon2969]

'That's a lot of money for an exposure compensation dial.

[@AFluffyMobius]

Or just get an Olympus XA if you can forgo autofocus. Quieter too.

[@jameslaw7599]

I never comment on youtube videos but wanted to say thanks for all the great advice and concent! It's been so helpful in my recent experimentation with film photography, and your production and the way you get your message across makes everything so easy to digest. What a treat.

[@seburbandev]

Me: "That looks awesome I need it!". Video: "It also costs $1,000" Me: "Oh, never mind".

[@isaacfulford5694]

The title switch is next level

[@TheCameraCase]

I remember thinking the T3 was getting expensive when it hit $1000 street price 10 years ago... I used many of these types of cameras including the T2, Minolta TC1, but my favorite for ergonomics and useability will always be the Ricoh GR1, and they are still relatively affordable in comparison. Just no premium titanium look.

[@misterleary]

I had one, sold it and always regretted I sold it. Fantastic little camera. Versatile, reliable, sharp lens and robust.

[@Mamiya645]

Making me miss my Yashica T3*. Would pocket it while out with my EOS M family and use it for choice photos I knew would be more magical to have in the physical, I always dug what I got out of that one.

[@thomasgartman4025]

You didn't mention the data back. You can make that camera put the date in the corner of the negative so that everyone who sees that picture knows you have a camera from the 1990s. Man, I hated those things. I worked at a camera store that sold Fuji Discovery cameras. They were reliable little point and shooters with "drop-in loading" that was almost foolproof and they had that infernal date back. One of the first things I would show potential buyers was how to turn it off. Weirdly, so many people absolutely loved the stupid date back. Meta data for the nineties...

[@curiousmatt4052]

LOL I was waiting for a quality-like review but first things first were exposure compensation dial and SMELL of camera btw nice video)

[@CamcorderHomeVideos]

1:51 I can't keep a straight face with that laugh. I replayed that three times already 😅

[@maxthompson]

Great video my friend. My honest opinion- I had the t3 for a year, and eventually sold it. Though it was good, I don’t feel the price was justified. Found the Minolta 70W Riva Zoom 28-70mm on eBay and its pictures were literally JUST as sharp but it cost $50 vs contax $2000+ pricetag. For anyone trying to find a similar result without breaking the bank.

[@EfficientRVer]

I've had all sorts of cameras, and just the flaw of not being able to set it to definitely shoot wide open, disqualifies it to me. Ridiculous. In 1972, when I was 14 or 15, my father asked me to recommend a camera for him. I gave him a few choices, then he drove me to NYC to check them out in person. We chose the Olympus SP rangefinder with 42mm f/1.7, and both center-weighted and (at the press of a button) spot metering. Most of the pictures he took for the rest of his life, and almost all of his best ones, were taken with it. I still have it. I much later bought my mom a Ricoh R1, and still have that also. Sentimental value aside, I doubt I'd trade a random R1 for a T2 (except to flip for profit) and I know for certain that an SP in perfect condition is not being traded for a T2 by any sane person.

[@Sam-em1ic]

The shots you have from 10 mins onward, are they generally over exposed 1 stop? I like them

[@billbligh4547]

Had it back in the day. Never really liked it - the 38mm lens was too tight. Also not very sharp. Prefered my Nikon 28 Ti.

[@MarcS4R]

i had two t2s and both broke on me.love d them. i sold them and got the t3 been shooting that ever since

[@Aikisbest]

Im going to guess this will end in a "It is worth it if you know what you are doing" or "It is worth it if you have the money to spend" or some variation of such.

[@allankcrain]

One of these days, I'm gonna see one of these at a thrift/antique store for twenty bucks. That's gonna be a good day.

[@philiphickman5085]

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[@rimaspranevicius8587]

Just watched the video why you came back, I suggest creating another channel or a patreon to share your other interests in.

[@beckyisj]

What's the film speed you usually use to be able to switch around the exposure comp like that?

[@streetwithane3382]

So this is a great video and now I think you might have got me interested in point and shoot film cameras. Yes I can do the research on my own but incase you were looking for ideas on videos... please make one suggesting the alternates to this one please. Or at least cameras that are worth spending money on that might be vaguely similar. I know you said this one is the best but I'm not dropping Fuji money on that. Great video again

[@streetwithane3382]

wait you suggested one NVM 🥲

[@alxnsu]

do u still use the mju ii

[@IntrovertAmateur]

Beside the smell … lol 😂😆 There is one thing I have the feeling most videos don’t mention about the Contax T2 and that’s the big and clear viewfinder. I don’t know how the viewfinder of the Nikon 35Ti, but the Contax T2 viewfinder is much better compared to the similar priced Leica Minilux with the 40mm Summarit lens. If I remember correctly the Contax T2 is also slightly slimmer compared to the Minilux, so if they were priced the same I would choose the T2 🤓

[@renguney]

honestly not trying to be a buzz killer and I don't know if you used or held it but if you ever use a Ricoh GR I think you would like that more over this. I think it's a better camera (P&S wise)

[@renguney]

And they're sold for 300-400 usd (some variants are more sought after and pricey than that like the 21mm one but still...)

[@shuddercount6278]

Rage bait title, but other than overpriced and overhyped this camera is a time bomb of dying electronics waiting to happen and incredibly hard to repair. Also, you can't choose to shoot f2.8. Good lens and aesthetic though. Olympus XA is a much more budget friendly and useful tool, has exposure compensation, rangefinder manual focus, can actually be set to f2.8 and iso control. Got mine for $60 with flash attachment. Bad bokeh though.

[@genernator]

Christopher Walken: "We need more Bokeh!!"

[@shuddercount6278]

@@genernator I've got a FEVER

[@jamesconkis3429]

To comment on the end of the video, yes. Olympus Mju is my go to point and shoot and I’m very happy with the results. The Mju hits 99% of the time.

[@ASMRlicious]

Me and my T2 are gonna both watch your video

[@rudantu]

look at any repair shops thoughts on the T2. Its a no-buy despite its good qualities sadly. TLDR plastic electronic panels are all cracked and electrolyte destroys VERY difficult to repair parts. All models will have these issues

[@Hyper_shiba]

how do you smell colours

[@bobbleczar]

DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA. Yes it's cool. But they're also plagued with issues and they're basically impossible to repair. You're better off with a newer Fuji Klasse W

[@joris3823]

is it the only camera of its kind with all the Features, or is there an other less known alternative?

[@thevoiceman6192]

I can get equally good photoswith my Pentax IQ zooms and my Samsung Evocas which both have bulb settings.

[@miguelito_1552]

The fact that it costs more than a Sony Rx100 VII is quite funny

[@jeffmurray2988]

"Good smell, good camera" - Eccentric inventor and camera enthusiast Dr. Yoshiro Nakamatsu.

[@MurakamiFan]

good camera if you enjoy a quarter of your shots out of focus. the t2 was already hype before jenner. she just brought along more posers. go buy a klasse w/s for the same price and actually have your shots in focus.

[@bobjohnson9597]

Since we all can't find one do you approve of the Ricoh Pentax 17?

[@calahad]

What's behind this camera's resurgence? Suddenly, every photography channel is making videos about it.

[@genernator]

Its Brand Worship. If I buy a Contax with a ZEISS lens THEN my photos will be good. It's not me it's the camera!

[@garvinkelly]

imo the g1 is more useful and more reasonably priced

[@Poorgeniu5]

tbh, I do need some photography s***posts in my subscription box 😂

[@TheJ_G]

I’d argue that 90% of old photo gear is monstrously overpriced these days. Especially considering even less than 5 years ago, and for many years prior, you could get most of it for next to nothing. I miss those days. Now it’s a hobby that can bankrupt a person. Haha

[@xxplumplumxx]

Canon sureshot max enters the chat

[@gobgobcachoo]

A nikon 35ti or 28ti are good alternatives

[@Novairis]

Shhhh

[@gobgobcachoo]

@@Novairis Nikon sold more of these cameras. Their price is a bit more stable

[@genernator]

There are HUNDREDS of better alternatives...

[@gobgobcachoo]

@@genernator doubt

[@lukewtcleland]

SHHHH!!! But the Nikon 28ti is magic.

[@WhoIsSerafin]

If you open up the camera, you find out just how terribly made it is. I can't believe they are still working.

[@misterleary]

Why do you think that? It is of the same quality as any Contax camera from that period. Professional make.

[@WhoIsSerafin]

@misterleary there is a camera repair channel that fixes these. And he goes through all the issues of what breaks on them. It's all cheap plastic down to the gears. The ribbon cables are terrible quality, and the list goes on. You can get great results, but it's a terribly cheaply made camera

[@misterleary]

@@WhoIsSerafin Do you have or had one? I buoght mine second hand, used it for about 10 years and never had any issues. Don't mistake it for the plasticy Yashica T Modells.

[@doktorhulk]

the T3 is way way better, lens & sizewise, buildwise, repairwise. too bad it has 35mm instead of 40 which i love way more

[@Albert-nu5ls]

Camera looks OK. Looked it up: now it’s a 1700euros starting price. Ridiculous…

[@whataboutart]

You never really said why it is the most hated. But let me tell you - this camera is really prone to breaking, it is just badly built and almost impossible to repair. Also, as good as it sounds on paper, the auto exposures that it does are not that great compared to what you can do with a manual camera. The lens is not very sharp either, especially considering the price point. Grab a Pentax MX with Pentax's 40mm pancake lens and you will have a reliable, fully manual camera, that takes sharper photos, and is only slightly bigger, but still fits in a jacket pocket. And if you want something even smaller - you can grab a Canon point and shoot and it will still take better exposed photos than this Contax. None of these are even close to 1000 dollars, but hey, they don't look expensive either.

[@TrentSiggard]

Gosh I want this camera SO BAD. Wish I bought one in 2008 when they were a little cheaper.

[@T-Prime848]

Why should I buy a camera like this With a 1000 Dollar I can get for example a Canon Eos 300 for a 50 Euro or 75 Dollar and a used Sigma 35 mm EF used one too for a 300 Euro or 400 Dollar and have extra cash for more lenses So this having this Contax is just about the hype and the fame that this camera got for the last couple of years ..

[@maxwmccoy]

tried roasting this video pre heated oven to 400 added some seasoning and placed laptop in oven for 60 minutes. thinking id be returning to a well cooked video, i returned to a fire. my home burned down. the laptop exploded and now i'm wondering, what now? what now cody? when you have a platform like this, you cant just tell people to roast things. Use your power with caution. Sincerly, Dissapointed

[@genernator]

It smells like wasted money. Contax T2 is made for folks who hate money or suckers that go gaga over the mention of CONTAX and ZEISS. There's an are infinite numbers of cameras in the hundred dollar price range that are easily as good and far more flexible. What a joke.

[@nikeduck24]

Amazing camera, amazing photos, still overpriced.

[@manuelsen69]

yeah nah it's really just massively overhyped and nowhere near worth 1000 bucks just from the specs.

[@RaoBrandon]

lmaoo the LOTR kendall jenner edit summed things up nicely 🤣 same thing goes for videos like these though

[@totomie]

title giving pandemic! you're 4 years late

[@cristibaluta]

What a dumb design, the lens is there for your hand discomfort

[@jebeq2007]

People cry to much about it being $1000. Come on you spend more on eating out and shopping for useless things. The T2 is a great camera and I almost bought one except it sold before I got to the camera store. I ended up geting a Contax TVS. Still has a Zeiss lens and this last summer I found out just how good it is. The photos came out Very sharp and comparable to a T2 and The shape of the camera is pretty much exactley like a T2. Oh, and did I mention that you can get one for a quarter of the price of a T2.