dopy
Newbie
So I'm thinking about getting my first RF . I can't afford Leica 
so I'm going to get some simple fixed lens RF . I considering one of cameras mentioned above . They seem to be similar in construction but I wish to know ur opinion about lenses and cameras in general...
so I'm going to get some simple fixed lens RF . I considering one of cameras mentioned above . They seem to be similar in construction but I wish to know ur opinion about lenses and cameras in general...MiniMoke
Well-known
Can't speak for the Konica, but my fondly remembered Canonet 28 had a tack sharp lens, exposed correctly and was very pleasant to handle. No fuss, just compose and shoot.
Ranchu
Veteran
C35 V is a zone focus camera, no RF. Nothing wrong with that just so you know. I've never had a canonet 28, but I like the regular C35, it's hard to find them working though.
Solinar
Analog Preferred
The choices that you list are pretty much automatic mode only cameras. Is there a reason for that?
If you already know of a Ricoh 800 EES that is available - buy it. It's a very rare camera.
All of the compact rangefinders of this genre and age - which have been probably sitting around unused for a few years - will benefit having their light seals replaced. I also recommend the use of a battery adapter to allow for more accurate metering - although very few people bother with a voltage adapter.
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Honestly - my preference is to have some ability to exercise manual control of either the shutter speeds to force the use of an aperture setting in a shutter preferred AE mode - or - the do it the other way around, when using an aperture preferred AE. I also like to be able to easily manipulate the ISO setting.
For a little more money and a more traditional 35 rangefinder experience - I'd add a Canonet QL 1.7 GIII to the list of choices.
Best Regards,
If you already know of a Ricoh 800 EES that is available - buy it. It's a very rare camera.
All of the compact rangefinders of this genre and age - which have been probably sitting around unused for a few years - will benefit having their light seals replaced. I also recommend the use of a battery adapter to allow for more accurate metering - although very few people bother with a voltage adapter.
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Honestly - my preference is to have some ability to exercise manual control of either the shutter speeds to force the use of an aperture setting in a shutter preferred AE mode - or - the do it the other way around, when using an aperture preferred AE. I also like to be able to easily manipulate the ISO setting.
For a little more money and a more traditional 35 rangefinder experience - I'd add a Canonet QL 1.7 GIII to the list of choices.
Best Regards,
konicaman
konicaman
Welcome to this nice and friendly forum - I am sure you are going to like it here.
Now of course I am biased (see my nick), but The C35 is a great little camera. The lens is much better than the original price tag would indicate. I suggest to get one of the other models (not the V) unless your are already familiar with scale focus. The lens is the same in all models however.
Now of course I am biased (see my nick), but The C35 is a great little camera. The lens is much better than the original price tag would indicate. I suggest to get one of the other models (not the V) unless your are already familiar with scale focus. The lens is the same in all models however.