Erot40
Newbie
Please let me introduce myself.
My name is Tore Sorensen, I am a norwegian, using and collecting Canon cameras, lenses and acceccories. My collection was for some years almost only SLR's, but with one IVSB rangefinder there as well. Reading Canon history, and learning about the different models, I found the rangefinder cameras more and more interesting. Now, I find myself more or less bitten by the rangefinder bug.
I am also a lover of books. I read a lot.....( a lot! ). Reading is an easy way of getting information, and to learn. So, I have been collecting information about the rangefinder cameras and their history, and read it time and time again. I hope some of it sticks! Some books are classics in my opinion. I would like to mention : Peter Dechert's "Rangefinder Cameras 1933-68", Bob Shell's "Canon Compendium", and Brian Long's "Canon a Celebration".
Besides reading about them, I also started buying rangefinders and rangefinder lenses that I could afford. Now, I have a small collection that is slowly growing.
One book I read about before it hit the market, was Peter Kitchingman's "Canon M39 Lenses 1939 -1971. Why I did not buy it right away when it was first available, I do not know.
However, I bought this book, and received it just a couple of weeks ago.
This book is the definitive source of Canon rangefinder lenses, and is absolutely astonishing. It is solidly and beautifully bound, the layout, in my opinion perfect, and high quality photographs of lenses, accessories and cameras abound.
The text is interesting and well written, and you find tables and references as well as an overview of Peter's own lens collection.
This book is really worth the money, it really exceeds my expectations. If you have an interest in Canon RF lenses, this book is for you. It is the definitive reference.
Greetings to you all, from a sunny and beautiful Norway.
My name is Tore Sorensen, I am a norwegian, using and collecting Canon cameras, lenses and acceccories. My collection was for some years almost only SLR's, but with one IVSB rangefinder there as well. Reading Canon history, and learning about the different models, I found the rangefinder cameras more and more interesting. Now, I find myself more or less bitten by the rangefinder bug.
I am also a lover of books. I read a lot.....( a lot! ). Reading is an easy way of getting information, and to learn. So, I have been collecting information about the rangefinder cameras and their history, and read it time and time again. I hope some of it sticks! Some books are classics in my opinion. I would like to mention : Peter Dechert's "Rangefinder Cameras 1933-68", Bob Shell's "Canon Compendium", and Brian Long's "Canon a Celebration".
Besides reading about them, I also started buying rangefinders and rangefinder lenses that I could afford. Now, I have a small collection that is slowly growing.
One book I read about before it hit the market, was Peter Kitchingman's "Canon M39 Lenses 1939 -1971. Why I did not buy it right away when it was first available, I do not know.
However, I bought this book, and received it just a couple of weeks ago.
This book is the definitive source of Canon rangefinder lenses, and is absolutely astonishing. It is solidly and beautifully bound, the layout, in my opinion perfect, and high quality photographs of lenses, accessories and cameras abound.
The text is interesting and well written, and you find tables and references as well as an overview of Peter's own lens collection.
This book is really worth the money, it really exceeds my expectations. If you have an interest in Canon RF lenses, this book is for you. It is the definitive reference.
Greetings to you all, from a sunny and beautiful Norway.
photomoof
Fischli & Weiss Sculpture
Hello from a former Canon collector. Loved them but finally sold my beauties to other members on the RFF and NHS (Nikon).
Share some photos if you like!
Share some photos if you like!
rhl-oregon
Cameras Guitars Wonders
And welcome from Oregon. My first RF was a Canon P/50 1.8. I now have an L1, and a number of ltm lenses, including a favorite Serenar 100/3.5, that also spend time on M bodies and Fuji/Sony digitals.
CMur12
Veteran
Welcome, Tore! I think you'll like it here and, from the sounds of it, you will have some knowledge and experience of value to contribute.
- Murray
- Murray
Spavinaw
Well-known
Yes, welcome. I got started with Canon rangefinder cameras back in the 1980's. I have six bodies and at least thirteen lenses; however, I haven't bought any more in years. I did recently buy a couple of other brands of LTM cameras. I think I really have all I need. Once again, welcome to the forum!
Bill Clark
Veteran
Welcome to Rangefinder forum.
I live in a place that has quite a few Norwegian folks!
I live in a place that has quite a few Norwegian folks!
Melancholy
To grain, or not to grain
Velkommen Tore!
mennovanw
Member
Welcome Tore!
It is always good to see a fellow European Canon collector on this forum.
I think the Canon Rangefinder system is amazing, in particular the 'one knob'-rangefinders Canon made between 1958 en 1968. My collection only covers this decade. I love the smart & lovely built Canon RF accesorries like the zoomfinders (I have 'm all).
Just a pic of the main part of my current collection:
It is always good to see a fellow European Canon collector on this forum.
I think the Canon Rangefinder system is amazing, in particular the 'one knob'-rangefinders Canon made between 1958 en 1968. My collection only covers this decade. I love the smart & lovely built Canon RF accesorries like the zoomfinders (I have 'm all).
Just a pic of the main part of my current collection:
oftheherd
Veteran
I was going to do a H/U thread, but this looks like the perfect place to give a heads up on a Canon Auto-up on ebay at http://www.ebay.com/itm/Canon-Auto-...842?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41947889f2 at what looks like a good price. I know nothing about the seller and have never used an auto-up myself. I was looking for one for a Mamiya Six when I saw this. I know there are a few Canon RF memebers in RFF.
And Tore, welcome to RFF. I'm sure you will like it here and have lots to contribute.
And Tore, welcome to RFF. I'm sure you will like it here and have lots to contribute.
iphoenix
Well-known
I must confess that my Canon rangefinder experience started through wanting to buy some extra lenses for a Leica IIIF I had purchased.
A Vt with 35/50/135 plus 6 filters/flash/135 finder and camera holder was offered and bought at a very favorable price (not via the net). Later, a IVSB2, then a 7. Most recently, a 25mm+finder.
Well, I guess I have a (small) Canon collection.
By the way, my opinion of the 35/2.8, 50/1.5 and the 25/3.5 is that they are superb lenses for their time (and excellent for now).
A Vt with 35/50/135 plus 6 filters/flash/135 finder and camera holder was offered and bought at a very favorable price (not via the net). Later, a IVSB2, then a 7. Most recently, a 25mm+finder.
Well, I guess I have a (small) Canon collection.
By the way, my opinion of the 35/2.8, 50/1.5 and the 25/3.5 is that they are superb lenses for their time (and excellent for now).
Erot40
Newbie
Thank you all
Thank you all
Thank you so much, all of you. You have given me a great welcome, and I appreciate it. I feel I have made friends already.
I live in Ski, a small city just outside Oslo. My friends here, and I, are a small group (6 persons) of keen amateur photographers. We meet at least once a month, and have been doing so for the last 15 years.
Unfortunately I am the only one having an interest in rangefinder cameras. But for me they are jewels, and I find the Canon rangefinder system amazing, and well worth a study.
So far I have 6 bodies, with only 4 lenses. The bodies are: Canon IVSB, Canon P, Canon VT Deluxe, Canon 7, Canon IIF, Canon VL 2. Right now I am trying to find a good Canon 7 S, but have not succeded so far. Maybe I am too picky.
I am impressed by «mennovanw’s» RF collection. Thank you for showing me. I find it interesting to have a look at what others have accomplished. It gives me the push forward that I need to continue.
Right now, I am shooting with my Canon 5DII, but I guess it is time to buy some film, and try out some of my RF cameras.
Last time I was shooting film was back in 2004, the same year I also bought my first digital camera, the EOS 20 D.
I guess I have a lot of things to be looking forward to. Life is good!
Cheers
Tore
Thank you all
Thank you so much, all of you. You have given me a great welcome, and I appreciate it. I feel I have made friends already.
I live in Ski, a small city just outside Oslo. My friends here, and I, are a small group (6 persons) of keen amateur photographers. We meet at least once a month, and have been doing so for the last 15 years.
Unfortunately I am the only one having an interest in rangefinder cameras. But for me they are jewels, and I find the Canon rangefinder system amazing, and well worth a study.
So far I have 6 bodies, with only 4 lenses. The bodies are: Canon IVSB, Canon P, Canon VT Deluxe, Canon 7, Canon IIF, Canon VL 2. Right now I am trying to find a good Canon 7 S, but have not succeded so far. Maybe I am too picky.
I am impressed by «mennovanw’s» RF collection. Thank you for showing me. I find it interesting to have a look at what others have accomplished. It gives me the push forward that I need to continue.
Right now, I am shooting with my Canon 5DII, but I guess it is time to buy some film, and try out some of my RF cameras.
Last time I was shooting film was back in 2004, the same year I also bought my first digital camera, the EOS 20 D.
I guess I have a lot of things to be looking forward to. Life is good!
Cheers
Tore
bennyng
Benny Ng
Hi Tore!
A warm welcome from a fellow Canon RF enthusiast. Whilst I have few items here and there, they are nothing really to shout about, especially when compared to the serious collectors here.
I quite a big fan of accessories too! Here is something to share. Nothing too exciting, as it's just filters, but I am quite fond of these things.
Canon 50mm f/1.2 LTM filter set by benny ng, on Flickr
Cheers,
A warm welcome from a fellow Canon RF enthusiast. Whilst I have few items here and there, they are nothing really to shout about, especially when compared to the serious collectors here.
I quite a big fan of accessories too! Here is something to share. Nothing too exciting, as it's just filters, but I am quite fond of these things.
Canon 50mm f/1.2 LTM filter set by benny ng, on Flickr
Cheers,
mennovanw
Member
Hi Tore!
A warm welcome from a fellow Canon RF enthusiast. Whilst I have few items here and there, they are nothing really to shout about, especially when compared to the serious collectors here.
I quite a big fan of accessories too! Here is something to share. Nothing too exciting, as it's just filters, but I am quite fond of these things.
Canon 50mm f/1.2 LTM filter set by benny ng, on Flickr
Cheers,
Oeehhhh that is a very nice filter set! I love the color coded boxes as well! Where have you found this?
squirrel$$$bandit
Veteran
I've got the 35/2 version of that filter set! I love the stacking containers.
You might enjoy Jason Schneider's "Camera Collecting" books...there were three volumes. Probably my favorite books about cameras.
http://www.amazon.com/Jason-Schneider-Camera-Collecting-Illustrated/dp/0870691422/
You might enjoy Jason Schneider's "Camera Collecting" books...there were three volumes. Probably my favorite books about cameras.
http://www.amazon.com/Jason-Schneider-Camera-Collecting-Illustrated/dp/0870691422/