Canon LTM Canon 7 as first rangefinder?

[mpaniagua]

If choosing the FSU way, I would suggest going the Kiev route. Kiev 4 are pretty robust, lens are fantastics and prices are pretty good. I got mine on ebay and was very pleased. Just be sure to buy from a well rated buyer.

For FSU on the Leica lineage, I find them not that pleasant. I like the Zorky/ Fed 1 but thats about it.

Best regards


EDIT: Sorry about postint to an old thread, didn't saw original post year 😛

Marcelo

 

[randy stewart]

Starting in RF

Starting in RF

As a long time Canon RF collector, I own and have used (a bit) most of the Canon cameras you have considered, particularly the 7 and 7S. My advice is "none of the above". Your proposed use is casual street photography, which puts a premium on small, light, and quick operation. The 7/7S models are large and heavy compared to nearly all other options. You would regret carrying one around in-hand for any length of time. Another reason to shun the 7/7S is that you cannot find repairs. The complex shutter in them (at this age) runs slow in the fast speeds and cannot be practically repaired (This from Ken Ruth, who did his best with my 7). If you must use a Canon, get a VI or P. Add a CV 40mm, or going classic a Canon 50mm 1.4 or 35mm 2.0. To get a camera you can use rather than repair, look at the Bessa models.

 

[Goody]

"Another reason to shun the 7/7S is that you cannot find repairs. The complex shutter in them (at this age) runs slow in the fast speeds and cannot be practically repaired.... If you must use a Canon, get a VI or P."

DAG still repairs the Canon 7. And doesn't the Canon P have a metal foil shutter like the Canon 7 ? -- at least mine does. The advantage of the 7 is the superior VF/RF; the P's advantage is a more compact size. And in the case of the "plain" 7 the accessory shoe is missing - a problem if you need to mount an aux finder! I have and use both. BTW IMHO the meter in the 7 isn't that bad.