CONTAX T2 (my favourite camera)

Chatting and showcasing my favourite camera, the Contax T2.
In 2021, this camera is still one of the most expensive for a Point & Shoot and I "Justify" my reason for owning one in this video haha.
Not only about specs and lenses, Lets talk about the AESTHETIC and how this camera makes you feel like shooting more often!
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Timestamps
0:00 [Intro]
0:44 [Lens]
1:10 [Photo walk]
3:00 [Aesthetic]
4:40 [Makes you shoot more]
6:11 [Opera house photoshoot]

[@olympus2OM]

There is not only the Contax T2. A list of really good Point and Shoot film cameras: Leica C3, Olympus XA, Olympus 35 RD, Ricoh Gr 1, 1s, 1v, Nikon 28 ti, 35 ti, Leica minilux, leica cm, leica mini, rolllei 35 afm, Olympus mju, minolta tc1, konica hexar af, rollei qz 35 t, rollei qz 35 w.

[@Havenotats]

That is very true! Thank you for your info I'm sure if others are looking for any alternatives they can read this list ☺️ Cheers ✌️

[@ikaros4203]

shhhhhh keep the 28ti a sekret and the konica hexar is a dream p&s, superior to the T2 imo

[@Havenotats]

@@ikaros4203 🤣

[@Me-to5zw]

Thank you

[@MX9000YT]

Fuji Tiara

[@jesslynmccartney2527]

Obsessed with the photo you took through the window of the restaurant! PERFECT TIMING

[@MissWillowBunny]

the photo of the waitstaff at Bennelong made me giggle

[@Havenotats]

Such a cheeky photo 😅 I love it

[@SunshineHB]

Take me back to Sydney and my morning walks through Darling Harbour 😍. Still on the Hunt for a T2 or a T3 since the MJUii is now hearing $400 here in the US.

[@Havenotats]

I love walking through that area so much Ahhh everything getting more and more expensive 😭

[@davidevna]

bro the aesthetic in the review part so fckin dope! big up from italy 🤝

[@Havenotats]

Thank you!!! Appreciate your kind words 🤩 So cool to see people all-around the world seeing this

[@TatoNYC]

Great video! and Love your shots as well. I know what I'm shooting with tomorrow lol

[@Havenotats]

Thank you 😊 Go for it!!

[@NunoAlmeidaPhotography]

That camera looks good and sounds good. Damn.

[@Havenotats]

It is very Very nice hahahahah ✌️

[@muhammadfarrel6773]

Dope video man 🔥🔥🔥

[@Havenotats]

Appreciate it 😊 many more to come

[@TENGUJAPON]

Lovely pictures! What I like about this camera is that the flash settings don't reset when you switch the camera off and on. Prices of this camera sky rocketed since 2019, at least in Japan. I wanted to buy it in 2018 when it cost about ¥60,000 and I thought it was expensive. Now the price is ¥110,000 lol

[@Havenotats]

Yes I know ! So handy and I definitely take that for granted! I feel like it's going to only increase in price too 😂 Thank you for your kind words!

[@Havenotats]

Also nice too see ya on insta ✌️

[@Nekojitablog]

@@Havenotats Hi! I'm the person who wrote the comment but now my wife's account is logged in so the user name is different. Do you recommend me to buy the Contax T2 even paying about 1000$? If it will be more expensive soon... I think I have to do it😂I'm also concerned about the weight. I prefer light weight compact cameras😬

[@Havenotats]

@@Nekojitablog ohhh hi 👋 Mm I feel like the price is only going to keep increasing slightly. As long as you get one in good condition, why not! I think it's a great investment as it will definitely hold its value incase you want to sell it in the future! (It really feels magical to hold)

[@Havenotats]

@@Nekojitablog I also think there are cheaper CONTAX cameras (TVS) however I've never shot with it before so I can't reccomend it 😯

[@kziikzii]

Hi, do you keep you T2 in a dry box if you don’t use it? Do you think it’s necessary to get one?

[@josednn]

wow i like the style

[@Havenotats]

Thank you 😊

[@Fatiimaaaaa]

Pleaseeeee do more videos shooting with the T2! I love it all!

[@Havenotats]

Definitely will! Maybe some black & white next time 😁

[@Fatiimaaaaa]

@@Havenotats tmax 3200 would be pretty nice! :)

[@Havenotats]

@@Fatiimaaaaa sounds good ✌️

[@BradKim00]

what a good model u got there

[@Havenotats]

Top quality 👌 my directing skills SUCK tho lol, hav to get better 😅

[@napasornsawatsukaudom7233]

Wow!!!

[@Havenotats]

😊

[@jakeledger2819]

Lovely pictures and content ! May I know what camera you used for video?

[@Havenotats]

Thanks for watching Jake! I used a GoPro 8 for the POV shots and my Fuji x100f for the sit down portion!

[@astrikks]

6:45 ❤

[@ynla9872]

Smash much likes on this video man!! Street shooting with lomo films is my favorite analog vibes! Lomo 400 & 800 are seemed more grainy and contrasting that those as kodak ones! Definately I love lomo 400 (35mm) & 800 (120 film). Double exposure on lomo 800 is DOPE! As always really cool videography Tatsu!! Big up to ur hard work!!

[@Havenotats]

Thank you so much!!! I love the Lomo look m 😵 Definitely buying some more

[@Xinbaby999]

Nice video

[@Havenotats]

Thank you very much 😊

[@FV9567]

Man the sounds are kinda nice widdit

[@Havenotats]

The sound design is improving franny boy

[@milk-yh8ip]

hello! may i ask what device you shoot your video on? i really like the aesthetics of it it gives off really really peaceful vibes!

[@Havenotats]

this was actually shot on my phone :O I used overlays in my edit to give it a retro look ahah

[@lekistra1166]

@@Havenotats would lovering contrast and bumping exposure achieve this effect?.

[@laylakirkland2591]

😍

[@Havenotats]

🤩

[@caleyzzz]

Hello thank you for your video!!! I have a problem, when i shoot without flashlights, my photos are all blurry, but when I shoot with the flashlights my photo is totally fine. Do you know what's wrong with my camera? Thank you soooooooo much~

[@Havenotats]

Hey thank you for watching 😊 Are these blurry shots mostly during dim lighting? In the viewfinder you’ll find the shutter speed the camera chooses on the left side (it’s illuminated) If it’s happening in bright light then it might be something mechanical

[@caleyzzz]

@@Havenotats Thank you sooooo much for your reply! Yes it happens both during dim light and bright light(afternoon times) :((

[@akyerit]

God you missed all of that amazing geometry of the building and the glass windows and the building behind it at that restaurant and instead focused on a 'table with glasses' and the 'two people working there' lol. Missed opportunity

[@Havenotats]

As someone who has visited this location a few times I find these moments that live for only seconds or minutes very interesting. Sure I've shot the building and it's geometry before too and it looks great 😊 If anything I think the waitstaff image has a very small chance of happening so I see no "missed opportunity"

[@akyerit]

@@Havenotats I gotcha

[@user-nl3qy8cf5n]

Do you ever find it hard to shoot in direct sunlight? I mostly shoot on Portra 400 and anytime I'm in relatively bright light I get the 500 flashing in the viewfinder to tell me it's overexposed. I'm not sure if it's something I'm doing wrong or if it's just the camera's capabilities

[@Havenotats]

I do find it hard sometimes. If I know i'm shooting during the day, ill try use a lower ISO speed film but sometimes you can't help it 🙃 The camera does have limits and that's one of them :/ Sorry this took me a while to respond to!

[@jaredclark9795]

What are you using to record this video and what mic is that on your shirt?

[@Havenotats]

Hey man I’m using a fujifilm x100f for the video and a rode mic lavalier pro for the audio!

[@jaredclark9795]

@@Havenotats appreciate the reply. Great work! 🥂

[@Havenotats]

@@jaredclark9795 🙏

[@ivyaleeza_]

What film did u use?

[@Havenotats]

Portra 400!

[@Lunarietty]

Nice shots! Very tempting but I can't seem to justify spending upwards of $1000 on a point and shoot just yet 😭

[@Havenotats]

Thank you! There are definitely much more affordable options out there 😅 I pinned a really good comment with some alternatives If you are interested!

[@Lunarietty]

@@Havenotats Ooo thanks! I'll check em out :O

[@ggmoly7649]

What ur useing to make the video

[@Havenotats]

I used my older Fuji x100f and my phone haha

[@ggmoly7649]

@@Havenotats thx man

[@ggmoly7649]

@@Havenotats how did u make the intro video men i want a make one nd how did u make it like a old film effect

[@fromia1]

Did you say you shot 30 rolls in a trip? 😅 That's big money nowadays.

[@Havenotats]

yea can't do that anymore 😂

[@BradKim00]

give me ur t2 xd

[@Havenotats]

Xd