[quote=rehess]Was your camera "rangefinder" {lens not removable - viewfinder not through the lens}. They were much much quieter .... but not nearly as flexible back then.[/quote=================================================================== Of course it was a rangefinder and was mfg in the Fourties. I do not think that "view thru the lens" cameras were on the market back then.
I still have my very first 35mm camera (used, got it in 1951), and yes it clicks. Butttt, it a very low click and its hardly noticeable . I am NOT in love with todays improvements .
I was watching the Presidents televised meeting today with the Airline heads and could NOT believe how the click-clickey-click actually dominated the atmosphere of the room. Totally obnoxious.......... WHY do cameras need a resounding C L I C K ? They're electronically operated aren't they ? Is that C L I C K created in the camera artificially ? Taking wildlife picture would certainly welcome a little quietness .