Is this camera able to take pictures with out the batteries?

[varchs]

Hello everyone!
I am quite new to this forum ... and I am researching in a new rf camera.
As I am about to use it during outdoor excursions I am wondering whether this camera operates without the batteries as a classic manual camera.
(such as Bessas RxM or Leicas)

Thank you!

 

[varchs]

...too bad...
I really like it!
I am between a Bessa R2M, Zeiss Ikon, and some super used Leicas.
🙁

 

[MartinP]

Remember that the batteries last a year or so and spares weigh, literally, a few grammes. They run the meter and time the shutter - it is not like a digital camera where the whole machine uses power rapidly.

 

[varchs]

I can not afford the Leica, and I "respect" the Zeiss lenses quality.
I am interested in a "Classic" set of a RF camera and a 35mm & 50mm lens.

 

[Bob Michaels]

...too bad...

But the solution is very simple. Just $5 for a replacement battery that weighs almost nothing to carry and can be replaced in seconds. In return you get a shutter that remains very accurate over its lifetime and auto exposure if you choose to use it.

Everyone has their own priorities. But for me electronic shutters are a no brainer decision being incredibly great and almost free of hassle.

But each to their own decision.

 

[MartinP]

Then also remember that you can use, pretty much, all M mount and LTM (with adapter) lenses from the last seventy-five years on, pretty much, any M body. (There are some lens or bodies which cannot work because of a large rear element on the lens for example, and also some M bodies without a viewfinder or rangefinder, but basically the M standard is hugely practical).


You can put Zeiss lenses on a Leica or Voigtlander body, or mix and match to achieve whatever specific results you want. There is no need to stick with one brand in practical terms. Don't overlook the Japanese Nikon or Canon rangefinders either!

Have fun.

 

[john_s]

Voigtländer R3M or R4M and just about any M mount lens from Zeiss, Cosina, Leica might be the way to go. The body is lighter which for me is an advantage. There are countless posts about the various merits.

 

[bugmenot]

The batteries last for quite a while o_o ...

And the replacements are very cheap and easy to put anywhere.

These are tiny batteries, not like huge lithium ion batteries of DSLRs.

 

[varchs]

Thank you all for your responses!
It seems that I'll go for a less expensive camera and a better lens... to start with and I hope recession will come to an end soon...

 

[Bob Michaels]

Just make sure you realize that price and quality have a very minimal relationship at best if you judge by your photos.

Thank you all for your responses!
It seems that I'll go for a less expensive camera and a better lens... to start with and I hope recession will come to an end soon...