What Is A Rangefinder Camera
Jan 26, 2024 22:11:00 #
Jan 27, 2024 00:48:43 #
RodeoMan
Loc: St Joseph, Missouri
I thought this was an interesting article. I enjoy my Yashica 1.4 and Electro GSN, Olympus XA, XA2, Canonet 1.7 and 1.9 and a couple Minoltas.
Jan 27, 2024 06:43:44 #
Many people would consider the Contax G1 and G2 as rangefinders but they aren't. Same thing goes for the Fuji X-100 series. They look like rangefinder but they are not.
Jan 27, 2024 08:12:05 #
Jan 27, 2024 11:19:01 #
RodeoMan wrote:
I thought this was an interesting article. I enjoy my Yashica 1.4 and Electro GSN, Olympus XA, XA2, Canonet 1.7 and 1.9 and a couple Minoltas.
I’m glad you found it interesting RodeoMan.
Jan 27, 2024 11:23:28 #
BebuLamar wrote:
Many people would consider the Contax G1 and G2 as rangefinders but they aren't. Same thing goes for the Fuji X-100 series. They look like rangefinder but they are not.
I bought a X100F when they first came out, it’s a nice little camera, but like you said, it’s not a rangefinder.
Jan 27, 2024 11:25:04 #
Jan 27, 2024 11:56:37 #
BebuLamar wrote:
Many people would consider the Contax G1 and G2 as rangefinders but they aren't. Same thing goes for the Fuji X-100 series. They look like rangefinder but they are not.
Not range finder cameras? What are they, then? KEH seems to advertise them as range finder cameras.
See these links:
https://www.keh.com/contax-g1-35mm-camera-body.html?aid=221169-504214&utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Contax&utm_term=221169-504214&gad_sou
https://www.keh.com/shop/contax-g2-chrome-35mm-camera-body.html
Jan 27, 2024 12:14:42 #
twowindsbear wrote:
Not range finder cameras? What are they, then? KEH seems to advertise them as range finder cameras.
They are advanced point and shoot cameras. Just because they are advertised as rangefinder cameras doesn’t make it so. If it doesn’t have a rangefinder for focusing, it can’t be a rangefinder camera.
Jan 27, 2024 12:16:05 #
Jan 27, 2024 13:31:08 #
twowindsbear wrote:
Not range finder cameras? What are they, then? KEH seems to advertise them as range finder cameras.
See these links:
https://www.keh.com/contax-g1-35mm-camera-body.html?aid=221169-504214&utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Contax&utm_term=221169-504214&gad_sou
https://www.keh.com/shop/contax-g2-chrome-35mm-camera-body.html
See these links:
https://www.keh.com/contax-g1-35mm-camera-body.html?aid=221169-504214&utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Contax&utm_term=221169-504214&gad_sou
https://www.keh.com/shop/contax-g2-chrome-35mm-camera-body.html
Well, upon further review, I find that these 35mm film cameras are autofocus rather than range finder cameras. I've learned a factoid today!!! Thank you, BebuLamar.
Jan 27, 2024 13:33:42 #
Mac wrote:
They are advanced point and shoot cameras. Just because they are advertised as rangefinder cameras doesn’t make it so. If it doesn’t have a rangefinder for focusing, it can’t be a rangefinder camera.
Well, upon further review, I find that these 35mm film cameras are autofocus rather than range finder cameras. I've learned a factoid today!!! I've 'seen the error of my ways.'
Jan 27, 2024 23:43:14 #
twowindsbear wrote:
Well, upon further review, I find that these 35mm film cameras are autofocus rather than range finder cameras. I've learned a factoid today!!! I've 'seen the error of my ways.'
If you are interested in rangefinder photography rent a camera and lens and give it a try. I really enjoy it. The manual exposure and manual focus take some time to get used to, but I think it’s worth it. The problem is that it is expensive. Leica cameras are very expensive, even used, out of production cameras like the M10 are still expensive. The Pixii is an APS-C rangefinder made in France. It’s a lot less expensive than Leica, but I don’t know if it’s available in the US yet. B&H has it listed, but it is marked as “New Item Coming Soon.”
Jan 30, 2024 11:35:48 #
StanMac
Loc: Tennessee
I have several vintage rangefinder and viewfinder cameras that I would let go to interested buyers. Contact me if you’re interested in a 60-70s era, working, rangefinder. I need to thin my herd.
Stan
Stan
Mar 4, 2024 14:53:07 #
StanMac
Loc: Tennessee
Mac wrote:
I bought a X100F when they first came out, it’s a nice little camera, but like you said, it’s not a rangefinder.
It's autofocus isn't it, so you don't need a rangefinder. It is a rangefinder styled camera.
Stan
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