Episode 6 • The Search for Perfection, Your Own Predilection
Jeff and Gabe discuss the many and various ways to go in search of cameras and what to watch out for
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Show Notes
buying from Japan, pros and cons — the cameras look perfect, but… (Jeff's recent Pen W, Widelux and M-1 experiences)
how to suss out a seller
eBay and sales tax
Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist - where to meet, how you know you’re not getting screwed, etc.
user vs. mint condition - how many dents and scuffs can you tolerate?
brassing, engraving, other sorts of wear (real and fake)
painted cameras? customized cameras? yay or nay?
what’s your perfect walkaround camera? what’s your travel kit?
“one camera, one lens, one film stock” - what would you choose?
Gabe brings three cameras to the grocery store
camera repair - local? send it off? who’s your most trusted and why?
originalism: is it uncool to use third-party lenses or accessories on your exotic vintage camera?
Spotlight: the camera you feel the strongest emotional connection to (Leica M4, Olympus 35RC)