My Film Camera Collection - Leica, Contax, Pentax and more

[@TonyWodarck]

What's your favorite film camera I'm missing from my collection?

[@jaydenCE9]

Nimslo 3D

[@spyratekodaks7494]

My Yashica 124g is very nice!! My nikon f2 is the best camera ever!! The meter needs fixing, but the camera is gorgeous and a tank!!

[@jordanroberttaylor]

What 👏🏼 A 👏🏼 Collection 👏🏼 WOW!!! Awesome video, I too will attempt to justify all of my film purchases… so much more expensive in the long term than digital, but I’m much more obsessed in the process of film from shooting, to developing, to the colors and so on. A camera not on that list in my opinion that you should look into is any 6x6 TLR, mainly the yashica mat 124g. That was my first medium format camera and it’s so fun to use!! Focus and getting your composition was my favorite part of it.

[@davidselby976]

Nikon fe !!!

[@TonyWodarck]

I’ve got a video with a Nishika 3D I’m about to drop in the next week.

[@jazmin2707]

I'm not a photographer, I don't even know about cameras, but got this video recommended and you've kept me hooked till the end. Very charismatic.

[@TonyWodarck]

Hey thanks for watching. Stoked you were entertained even though it’s not your interest.

[@SebastianPintea]

Good to see that I am not the only one with tape on the Canon AE-1 to hold the battery door, hehe.

[@TonyWodarck]

Hahaha that was after repairing it once already 🤣

[@mynewcolour]

Really like the AE-1 shots. Pretty creative.

[@TonyWodarck]

Thanks so much

[@Asmoc23]

You really have a good vide, modest, humble and you take amazing pictures. Subscribed!

[@TonyWodarck]

Hey oh!! Thanks so much for the compliments and the sub. I appreciate you!

[@michaelsingJiuJitsu]

The Pentax 67 is my favorite camera. I have a Yashica Mat 124 that I really enjoy using.

[@TonyWodarck]

I had a Yashica d and I loved shooting with it. The waist level finder is so fun. The square format was a bit tough for me but a fun challenge.

[@kash390]

in one of you videos, you were using the Canon AE-1 with EF lens. Could provide the adapter used to attach EF lens to FD body?

[@TonyWodarck]

Nope it was a canon FD 85 1.2L lens. Not an ef lens. I don’t believe an FD to EF adapter exists.

[@rudyg2k3]

I feel you on the last sentiment. Wanting to make sure I use everything. There is that constant struggle of using it enough to warrant the cost of ownership.

[@TonyWodarck]

100%. Same goes with my surfboards. Get rode or get sold.

[@TheDecguy]

I still have my old Nikonos III. Great for out in the boat or rugged field work. Actually I’m getting a little too old for the rugged field work, but the camera is still up for it. One hint don’t change lenses or reload film while you’re flying. It you already done it you’ll know why. Also I love the Pentax 6x7 but for medium format I have a few Mamiya 330s. Great portrait work.

[@TonyWodarck]

Hahaha I never even thought about that with the nikonos. What happens? It explode? Thanks for watching the vid!

[@TheDecguy]

Tony Wodarck The air pressure at altitude is lower even on commercial flights. If you take the lens off to change it or reload film the air pressure in the camera is lowered. When you land I the plane the air pressure at ground level is greater, therefore presto you can’t get the lens off. It’s amazing how good the seals are in these cameras. Try it for fun the next time you go flying.

[@TonyWodarck]

Dang it!!

[@davidselby976]

Thanks for sharing your kit!

[@TonyWodarck]

Thanks for watching!

[@PulpFreePress]

Great collection Tony!

[@TonyWodarck]

Thank you!

[@nathanhoefert]

You use to have the EOS 3, do you like the upgrade to the 1V and is it really worth the extra for it?

[@TonyWodarck]

I did a whole comparison video on the two on my KZbin channel. Definitely worth checking out. Overall, I don’t think you need to upgrade.

[@TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel]

That's a pretty nice collection. 😮 I really need to try the pentax 67 & the Fuji Klasse. They look like such good options. It would be interesting to know which cameras had problems.

[@TonyWodarck]

The Pentax 67 is a must. The Fuji Klasse feels great. Curious to see the results. When you mean what cameras had problems, you mean the ones I got rid of?

[@vitaliyturovskyy9122]

absolutely perfect mate

[@TonyWodarck]

Thanks dude!

[@paolaprado2808]

Hi! What are your thoughts on the canon ae-1 vs Pentax k1000? Thank you!

[@TonyWodarck]

Both great cameras. Can’t go wrong with either!

[@thechuggs8997]

Which contax 35mm SLR should I get? The RTS III or aria?

[@TonyWodarck]

Contax N1

[@thechuggs8997]

@@TonyWodarck shall check it out! Not many people reviewing it !

[@thechuggs8997]

@@TonyWodarck I ended up getting a Contax G1!

[@TonyWodarck]

Rad you’re gonna love it!!

[@KandyPensChannel]

LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!! XO

[@jamesgiordano]

I got the Canon A1 - would love to get my hands on a Lecia or a Hasselblad. Does Tony respond?

[@TonyWodarck]

You know it! I would recommend the world of medium format before going to Leica. You’re going to see a lot more of a difference with a bigger negative over an expensive luxury camera (although my Leica M6 is my fav). Hasselblad is a great option. Check the Mamiya 645, Pentax 645, Yashica D (square format, Yashica 124mat (square format), or Pentax 67 (a beast of a camera).

[@jabrz]

so amazing , really love it

[@TonyWodarck]

Thanks, I appreciate it.

[@inkaststudio]

A near perfect collection. I’m so jelly!!! 😝

[@TonyWodarck]

Thanks! Would love to hear what would make it perfect for you?

[@inkaststudio]

@@TonyWodarck Let’s see. This is very impractical and you’d probably need to sell a kidney or two to afford these additions but here it goes. • Mamiya 7 II (medium format walk around) • X-Pan (when you’re feeling extra lol) • Pentax 67 II 😬 • Instatkon (I know, it’s instax, but it’s a beast) • Polaroid SX70 (Still a sucker for Polaroid) Thanks for allowing me to delineate. I really love your collection.

[@TonyWodarck]

@@inkaststudio amazing cameras right there

[@atroche1978]

Who develops your film? Your images look great!

[@TonyWodarck]

Thanks so much. All credit goes to Goodman Film Lab in Irvine, California. They’re the best!

[@atroche1978]

@@TonyWodarck thanks. I gotta check them out.

[@TonyWodarck]

Do it! They are super consistently awesome.

[@alexcarrillo5510]

Ok You said on the Contax 645 Auto Wind, Auto REWIND?? FYI your shooting 120 film their is no such thing as Auto Rewind on a Medium format film,...

[@TonyWodarck]

Hahahaha sorry. You’re right. That was a mistake. I was trying to mean it’s a fast system for 120. Compared to say a Pentax 67.

[@contaxpaulharrison942]

Only 15 frames from the Contax 645? try using Ilford or Fuji film you get 16.

[@TonyWodarck]

I believe I said 16. If I misspoke I do get 16 frames.

[@contaxpaulharrison942]

@@TonyWodarck watching again it could be either, I piece of advice you probably don't need avoid lomochrome purple I only got 15 frames of that film with a couple of rolls of it.

[@randallstewart175]

A logical if extensive assembly of users. Having fully invested in a Pentax 67 system before the Contax 645 arrived, and not being a professional, I would never recommend or buy the Contax 645, based on cost, lack of availability of its otherwise marvelous collection of accessories, it's reputation for problems, and a practical lack of available repairs. For non-pro use in 645 format. the Fuji GS645 and GA645 models offer a great option if you do not need a wide range of focal lengths.

[@TonyWodarck]

Yep. At some point when I stop shooting weddings I will get rid of the Contax 645 and will be keeping the Pentax 67. For non-professional gigs or slower-paced events I prefer the Pentax. Especially consider cost of ownership.

[@Klemenswichmann]

i got so much pain when i look at the prices :D

[@TonyWodarck]

The prices are rough. But if they stay the same or continue to go up, that means now is always the best time to buy haha

[@tresnic09]

rip xpan

[@TonyWodarck]

So sad. I just hope one day she’ll come back.