The tools
My first camera was a Lumix GX-85. Unique in its abilities and a very capable camera. I highly recommend it if you wish to dip your pinky toe into the world of photography. I also use a Sony A7II with vintage, manual-focus lenses. This camera, although being generations behind, satisfies my expectations of a full-frame camera. But, my passion has been and continues to be propelled by my first film camera — a Konica Autoreflex T. This 35mm film camera, hefty in its build, provides an experience like no other in this field. Konica's solid engineering produced not only excellent cameras but excellent lenses as well. Nearly 60 years old and this hunk of metal is still kicking butt. I can't say much more other than 'salut' to Konica.