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Marsopa said:
Now I've my rangefinder, starting at the bottom with a Canonet ql17gIII (83$ ebay), and my first pics with it.
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I wouldn't call the GIII the "bottom" by any means. I have 2 of them and I have been really impressed by how they perform.

Now I' planning to buy a Bessa R from Cameraquest (any opinion sugestion at the respect?)
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If I were to buy a new rangefinder, I would probably go with a Bessa R of some kind, but I really don't think I need it. I might suggest that you give the GIII a good work-out and get really familiar with what it can do. You might be pleasantly surprised.
 
Very nice. That's a wonderful/cute age for little boys.

A Bessa opens new worlds with a choice of lenses, but at that Canon certainly does perform well.
 
Hi Marsopa and welcome. I would agree with dmr that the GIII is far from the bottom. In fact, in some circles, it has been callled "the poor man's Leica".

I have had mine for almost 3 years, and find it to be very compact, well built and quite advanced for it's time (early 70's) with the QL (quick-load) feature.

Best regards, and enjoy your camera.

Bill K.

ps. your son looks cute, and looks to be about the same age as my oldest grandson. (I'm an older RF enthusiast)
 
Nice candids. Good eye. I like 1 very much and 2 is also excellent street shot.
I agree with the above, use the GIII first for awhile. Too much GAS now and you will end up collecting instead of shooting.
Welcome from another almost newbie.
George
 
First, Welcome!

payasam said:
The pictures show what a capable camera you have. I'd join dmr in saying that you should first explore its abilities to the fullest.
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I second Payasam and DMR.

But if you really want another RF, may I suggest an M mount camera like the R2A/R3A. It's a bit more expensive than the Bessa R which is a real bargain (especially at Cameraquest: Bessa R + 35/2.5 color Skopar classic = $ 400), but I think an M mount camera is more "universal": you can use screw mount and M mount lenses; more options more happiness! 🙂

Cheers,

Marc-A.
 
Hi Marsopa,

Those are nice shots - you've got a great eye for composition. And the Canon is an excellent rangefinder camera - it's far from starting at the bottom 🙂

As for a Bessa-R, I bought one from CameraQuest a while ago and I love it - it really has to be the best value way for opening up your possibilities to all those interchangeable lenses out there. Just beware though, the Voigtlander lenses are so nice you could easily end up spending all your money on them 😉
 
Welcome,

Nice composition. I really like the little bird shot. The bessa r is a great camera. I got mine shipped to Europe from cameraquest, along with the 35mm lens. Then came the 25mm snapshot...then a 50mm nokton.....then .... (ad infinitum)

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I agree, this is a great little shooter. I used mine for several years before purchasing my M3 and at times I miss the little guy. But alas, he froze up on me one to many times. Great pics by the way!!
 
Wow, what a wellcome!, thanks to all for your comments. Now I have a different look on my "little" QL!

When talking about "bottom" it was respect the price as this camera is cheaper than other Canon RF (or at least I used to think so, mybe I'm wrong)...

About Bessa R, I'm still deciding what to do, I know that at the moment it could be too much camera for my actual skills, mainly about composition, as about technical aspects (exposition, speed, DOF... ) I have less problems...

Thank again everybody for your advices and messages.
 
Brian has pointed to an all too real danger even for those with decades of experience. Specially when in a hurry, we may not compose our frames correctly after focussing. This happens with RFs, of course, but also with SLRs which have aids such as split image spots or microprisms at the centre of the screen.
 
Marsopa, those are wonderful photographs! Especially the ones of your son... (What's a Cadena? A candy bar?)

Your pictures show very clearly that a capable photographer can take very good pictures with a Canonet.
 
Oh, a cadena is a chain, those chains are around the Seville Cathedral supported with marble columns

Thanks for your comments
 
Marsopa said:
Oh, a cadena is a chain, those chains are around the Seville Cathedral supported with marble columns
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Ah, that makes sense! I thought your caption had him asking, "How much does a candy bar cost?" (Was I thinking of Cadbury? Or was I just imagining what I would have been thinking about at that age? He seems to be looking longingly into the distance...)
 
Very nice shots. As others have said, the Canonet is a great little camera. Perfect for a grab camera to take along with your son, and as you have found out, good for other types of photography also. I especially enjoyed your seville shot. Of course, I am a sucker for b/w available light shots. Welcome to the forums.
 
The Canonet is a decent camera, I have one, but wait until you get your hands on an Olympus 35 SP 🙂

... let the pillow throwing begin 😛

More importantly, welcome to the forum!
 
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