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Tobin28 Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #1 · Rangefinder shooting is fun Wow, spent all weekend shooting Tri-x and some Kodachrome with a friends Leica M4. So different than using my D700. I need to get one of these puppies! I think a rangefinder is a great addition to my bag, Cheers, Tobin Nov 03, 2009 at 04:13 AM

mawz Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #2 · Rangefinder shooting is fun What can I say, I like my Bessa R so much that my collection of 35mm SLR's is facing a potential selloff. And I shoot a reasonable amount of film (104 rolls so far this year). Nov 03, 2009 at 04:29 AM

carstenw Online Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #3 · Rangefinder shooting is fun Tobin, did you get a chance to use the close part of the focusing range on that kit? Nov 03, 2009 at 07:53 AM

Spyro P. Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #4 · Rangefinder shooting is fun Heh I'm such a sucker for good gear photos, and this is a good one Re an RF making a good addition to a bag, I dont think it'll work that way. These little machines demand your udivided attention and they are consuming, the more you use them the more you get sucked in... Nov 03, 2009 at 08:15 AM

thrice Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #5 · Rangefinder shooting is fun It is a great experience I just got my new 25mm Zeiss biogon and the accessory viewfinder is amazing! I just have to get used to one viewfinder for focus one for composition. When my M9 arrives hopefully the combo will be put to even better use for some serious landscape shooting. Nov 03, 2009 at 09:11 AM

wjlapier Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #6 · Rangefinder shooting is fun Yes it is! from the M3/DRcron wide open: Nov 03, 2009 at 03:31 PM

Tobin28 Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #7 · Rangefinder shooting is fun Hey Carstenw, No it was in the bag I didnt try it. I was just so blown away at how easy it was to focus with the rangefinder. I might get a M7/M6 not sure yet Nov 03, 2009 at 10:04 PM

Ed Sawyer Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #8 · Rangefinder shooting is fun If you think 35mm rangefinders are good, try a Medium format one... ;-) Nov 03, 2009 at 10:27 PM

jcolwell Online Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #9 · Rangefinder shooting is fun Before you get a boat load of M lenses, you might want to try a fixed-lens Fujifilm medium format rangefinder (a.k.a. Texas Leica). My favourite was the GW670II. Last time I checked, Dante Stella was a great resource for these beauties: http://www.dantestella.com/technical/gw.html P.S. Rats, Ed beat me to it. Nov 03, 2009 at 10:34 PM

pascal03 Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #10 · Rangefinder shooting is fun Rangefinders definitely have their charm... it sure does enhance the whole experience... just wish they weren't so darn expensive. As compared to full auto exposure - ultra fast autofocus - big bulky camera's you could drive a nail in with - I would take a reasonably priced (sub $1000) rangefinder any day. Nov 03, 2009 at 10:35 PM

TWoK Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #11 · Rangefinder shooting is fun I had a Mamiya 6 and then I got a $30 Fuji GW690II. Both are amazing cameras. The 6X9 just blows everything else I've used away. Nov 03, 2009 at 11:38 PM

mawz Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #12 · Rangefinder shooting is fun pascal03 wrote: Rangefinders definitely have their charm... it sure does enhance the whole experience... just wish they weren't so darn expensive. As compared to full auto exposure - ultra fast autofocus - big bulky camera's you could drive a nail in with - I would take a reasonably priced (sub $1000) rangefinder any day. A Bessa R and a Canon 50/1.8 can be quite reasonable in price. Under $500 for the pair. get a Russian 50/2 instead and you can be going for under $300. Nov 03, 2009 at 11:42 PM

wjlapier Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #13 · Rangefinder shooting is fun My first Leica was a IIIc with 5cm/3.5 lens. Two rolls into it and I was hooked. I didn't have a light meter so I mostly shot in daylight using sunny 16. Maybe one of the most rewarding times shooting any type of camera. And they can be bought fairly inexpensive. Nov 04, 2009 at 01:38 AM

Ed Sawyer Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #14 · Rangefinder shooting is fun $30 GW690II ? Crikey, that's crazy cheap. I thought I got a good deal getting a pair (GW670III and GSW690III) for $300 each, as-new in boxes with low counts. What's the deal on the $30 one? damn. Jcowell- you're right, I was thinking of the Fujis. they are a sweet camera. I just got an Mamiya 7 though, so it will be interesting to see how that stacks up vs. the GW/GSWs. Now I just need to find a M7 43mm lens.... -Ed Nov 04, 2009 at 02:17 AM

JimBuchanan Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #15 · Rangefinder shooting is fun wjlapier wrote: My first Leica was a IIIc with 5cm/3.5 lens. ... Maybe one of the most rewarding times shooting any type of camera. Me, too. Got it from my Dad, and still have it. My lens is a 5cm Summitar, precursor to the Summicron. I use it on my M8. I'm currently studying the rangefinder focusing. My 28 Elmarit is a little off, but I know what is needed. Once rangefinder calibrated, I feel it will be the equal to, if not superior to the 5D/R28 Elmarit combo. Nov 04, 2009 at 02:41 AM

TWoK Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #16 · Rangefinder shooting is fun Ed Sawyer wrote: $30 GW690II ? Crikey, that's crazy cheap. I thought I got a good deal getting a pair (GW670III and GSW690III) for $300 each, as-new in boxes with low counts. What's the deal on the $30 one? damn. It was used and the RF was misaligned. I paid another few dollars to get it looked at and fixed up. Now it works perfect. The shop I bought it from said it was junk and un-repairable ! Nov 04, 2009 at 04:48 AM

Bob Sumitro Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #17 · Rangefinder shooting is fun Tobin, be careful ... you might get hooked Bought my first RF film camera last year, and it's always with me ever since. I seldom shoot my canon DSLR anymore, except in those situations where I can not use ISO 400 Bob Nov 04, 2009 at 05:08 AM

Bob Sumitro Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #18 · Rangefinder shooting is fun Tobin, be careful ... you might get hooked Bought my first RF film camera last year, and it's always with me ever since. I seldom shoot my canon DSLR anymore, except in those situations where I can not use ISO 400 Bob Nov 04, 2009 at 05:08 AM

Tobin28 Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #19 · Rangefinder shooting is fun Hahaha I hear ya Bob. The feel, the quiet shutter. I find the leica feels like my omega watch. The build, quality etc. I think I will need the 35 f2 summicron and the 50 summilux 1.4 for the kit but I need to start saving! Nov 04, 2009 at 12:06 PM

andrewd01 Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #20 · Rangefinder shooting is fun Is that an original black paint M3? sweet! Nov 04, 2009 at 06:09 PM

dancam Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #21 · Rangefinder shooting is fun pascal03 wrote: Rangefinders definitely have their charm... it sure does enhance the whole experience... just wish they weren't so darn expensive. As compared to full auto exposure - ultra fast autofocus - big bulky camera's you could drive a nail in with - I would take a reasonably priced (sub $1000) rangefinder any day. I'm interested in possibly getting a RF in the future but, I've been realizing more and more how expensive these things are! It's kind of ridiculous when you think about it. They're basically a box that a lens attaches to. Overall, they are very low tech compared to modern SLR's, it's crazy to me. But, on the other hand I like the idea of the more involved and intimate experience with taking photos. Nov 04, 2009 at 08:13 PM

carstenw Online Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #22 · Rangefinder shooting is fun They are only low-tech in the electronics department. A Leica M has way more moving parts than a typical Canon DSLR. The rangefinder alone has a huge number of individual parts. Nov 04, 2009 at 09:10 PM

jhapeman Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #23 · Rangefinder shooting is fun It can be addictive. Since I picked up an M8.2 in July, I haven't taken out the 5DII. I even left it at home for a trip to Asia and didn't regret it at all. I may actually just get rid of the entire DSLR kit. Nov 04, 2009 at 09:28 PM

wjlapier Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #24 · Rangefinder shooting is fun jhapeman wrote: It can be addictive. Since I picked up an M8.2 in July, I haven't taken out the 5DII. I even left it at home for a trip to Asia and didn't regret it at all. I may actually just get rid of the entire DSLR kit. I've considered this with my D700. What's holding me back is my kids in sports. Of course, once they are done, then there will be grandchildren BTW--the M3 is a re-paint. I found an extra set of top and bottom and had them painted. Still have the original chrome top and bottom in case I decide black isn't for me Nov 04, 2009 at 09:48 PM

snegron Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #25 · Rangefinder shooting is fun pascal03 wrote: Rangefinders definitely have their charm... it sure does enhance the whole experience... just wish they weren't so darn expensive. As compared to full auto exposure - ultra fast autofocus - big bulky camera's you could drive a nail in with - I would take a reasonably priced (sub $1000) rangefinder any day. You can still get one of these for under $1,000.00... Nov 04, 2009 at 11:37 PM

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