Rob MacKillop
Edinburgh Correspondent
With a telephoto lens, excellent condition. I bid up to 500 USD - American seller - but it went for 710USD. Looked gorgeous. Feeling down. Kind of got hooked on it, but I guess I'll survive, sob, sob...
Dang...just Missed A Leica M3 On Ebay
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Rob MacKillop
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Regarding 35mm film cameras - I have a Canon T90, which I could develop by purchasing a couple of decent lenses. On the other hand, like most T90s, it is temperamental, occasionally breaking down, before waking up again. So, I could sell it before I become dependent on it with lenses, and maybe opt for a Nikon F3 or 4.
Advice? I want a good quality 35mm camera with good lenses which don't cost the Earth.
Advice? I want a good quality 35mm camera with good lenses which don't cost the Earth.
Pete Askew
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First decision though is rangefinder or SLR Rob.
Rob MacKillop
Edinburgh Correspondent
I don't know. I'm not 100per cent sure of the difference. The Fuji X100 is described as a rangefinder, but I get the feeling it is not a proper one. Some clarification is needed...
Hamish Gill
Tech Support (and Marketing)
this will help http://realphotographersforum.com/forum/threads/voigtlander-bessa-r2a-review.2317/
The biggest factor of RF shooting is that you don't see through the lens ...
This has advantages and disadvantages ...
framing is possibly a little less accurate overall, but you can see outside of the framed area
I have recently found that shooting with my m7 I can frame with my stronger left eye, this is a big advantage for me! (it probably won't be for you)
The cameras are smaller, as are the lenses ... there are a LOT of lenses to play with, but the good ones are dear
there are only three (major) mounts, M, ltm, and NRF/Contax although NRF and contax are actually compatible (http://www.cameraquest.com/NRF-Contax.htm)
ltm is adaptable to M, but not the other way around ... erm, I feel like I am going off on a tangent here ... what else?
The biggest factor of RF shooting is that you don't see through the lens ...
This has advantages and disadvantages ...
framing is possibly a little less accurate overall, but you can see outside of the framed area
I have recently found that shooting with my m7 I can frame with my stronger left eye, this is a big advantage for me! (it probably won't be for you)
The cameras are smaller, as are the lenses ... there are a LOT of lenses to play with, but the good ones are dear
there are only three (major) mounts, M, ltm, and NRF/Contax although NRF and contax are actually compatible (http://www.cameraquest.com/NRF-Contax.htm)
ltm is adaptable to M, but not the other way around ... erm, I feel like I am going off on a tangent here ... what else?
Pete Askew
Admin
Certainly it is rangefinder like. With a true RF you often see more than the lens sees through the viewfinder (depending on the lens) plus frame lines that show (approximately) what will be in the shot. You focus by overlapping two images in a small central area of the viewfinder. The advantage is that the view through a RF is often brighter and there is virtually no lag when you press the shutter release as there is no mirror to flip up. With the SLR you see what the lens sees, can often preview depth of field but the view can be much dimmer in low ambient light. SLRs are usually larger and more imposing than a RF.
I thought you had a MF rangefinder didn't you?
I thought you had a MF rangefinder didn't you?
Pete Askew
Admin
Beat me to it!
Rob MacKillop
Edinburgh Correspondent
MF - I have a RB67 Pro SD (too big to carry around), and two Zeiss Nettars, neither of which has a viewfinder worth mentioning.
Rob MacKillop
Edinburgh Correspondent
That's cheap, Pete. Worth it? What lenses could I use with it? Leica, I suppose - expensive. I think the price will rise considerably on the Bessa, but I'll keep an eye on it.
Hamish Gill
Tech Support (and Marketing)
the r3a is a great camera ... 1:1 viewfinder, so really only for 40mm and longer leneses ...
Hamish Gill
Tech Support (and Marketing)
it will go for more than £300
it takes M mount lenses and adapted ltm ones!
it takes M mount lenses and adapted ltm ones!
Rob MacKillop
Edinburgh Correspondent
Any length beyond 40mm?
Rob MacKillop
Edinburgh Correspondent
'scuse my ignorance - what is ltm?
Pete Askew
Admin
LTM with a converter and M mount. A big range. Yes they are pretty good although the RF base distance is a lot less than a Leica or Zeiss Ikon.
Pete Askew
Admin
Yes, up to 135mm but with the narrow distance between the VF and the range finder window I wouldn't go above 75mm if I wanted to shoot wide open.
Rob MacKillop
Edinburgh Correspondent
Pete Askew
Admin
Leica Screw Thread mount. As opposed to Leica M bayonet mount.
Pete Askew
Admin
I'm pretty sure @Chris Dodkin has one of these and @Brian Moore knows something about these as well. And @Hamish Gill ?
Hamish Gill
Tech Support (and Marketing)
you cant change the lens ...
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