I would guess that like me, many Photo.net users have a collection of cameras sitting in their closet..
I have probably close to 30 cameras plus lenses, accessories etc. My closet is more than full.
The cameras cover the whole gamut of ages, type , design etc. Many of them I love mainly because of their aesthetic.
My latest craze is the SLR such as Hasselblad or Bronica. I just love the looks and feel of them. So I can love them purely for their looks, not even for the ability to take a photograph. I admire the engineering and the engineers who designed and built them.
This does not apply to the modern all in one camera. One of my favourite cameras is the Canon sd1000. It looks like a Bauhaus design. I guess the main reason for my taste is that I get a sense that the camera was built by a human hand.
Do any of you share my craziness? My wife certainly does not.
WABU