genez
Newbie
Hi everyone,
I'm a recently joined member here to RFF and quite enjoying all the banter and talk about RF and such thus far, very insightful and helpful for the most part. I am looking to make my maiden foray into the world of Rangfinders and also a return to film which I had used previously in the mid-to-late 90's.
Was thinking of getting a Canonet GIII OL17 at first based on popular reviews and opinions, before discovering many other splendid options from various brands which are equally as competent if not more so. I'm hoping to shoot mostly monochrome (black & white) and would be probably be shooting indoors, street and low light situations to really try to leverage on the better dynamic range and possible shadow detail with film.
I must say I'm quite swayed for one reason or another towards the Yashica's in particular the Electro 35 GSN/GTN, GX, CC/CCN (prefer black bodies if possible). Would there be any guide on common issues and indicative pricing for these models? Am not totally adverse to the Lynx models either but would prefer something lighter and more compact for a start.
Would appreciate if I could be pointed in the right direction (I've been checking out Yashica guy's site, camera quest, Karen nakumura and other misc sites with info on these cameras, in addition to finding out that Mika Hama is the man to get the best CLAs for Yashica's outside of Japan)
I do not currently see any available models in the classifieds here, and thus have been poking my nose on that certain auction site, but am quite wary on the vague descriptions and crazy starting bids/buy it now prices on some. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers!
Gene
I'm a recently joined member here to RFF and quite enjoying all the banter and talk about RF and such thus far, very insightful and helpful for the most part. I am looking to make my maiden foray into the world of Rangfinders and also a return to film which I had used previously in the mid-to-late 90's.
Was thinking of getting a Canonet GIII OL17 at first based on popular reviews and opinions, before discovering many other splendid options from various brands which are equally as competent if not more so. I'm hoping to shoot mostly monochrome (black & white) and would be probably be shooting indoors, street and low light situations to really try to leverage on the better dynamic range and possible shadow detail with film.
I must say I'm quite swayed for one reason or another towards the Yashica's in particular the Electro 35 GSN/GTN, GX, CC/CCN (prefer black bodies if possible). Would there be any guide on common issues and indicative pricing for these models? Am not totally adverse to the Lynx models either but would prefer something lighter and more compact for a start.
Would appreciate if I could be pointed in the right direction (I've been checking out Yashica guy's site, camera quest, Karen nakumura and other misc sites with info on these cameras, in addition to finding out that Mika Hama is the man to get the best CLAs for Yashica's outside of Japan)
I do not currently see any available models in the classifieds here, and thus have been poking my nose on that certain auction site, but am quite wary on the vague descriptions and crazy starting bids/buy it now prices on some. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers!
Gene
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