Harlee
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I have a question to kick around. While I understand the rational behind 35MM rangefinders, scale or regular focusing, I'm wondering why some of the older AF 35s aren't considered as scale focusing cameras, i.e., my Canon ML has three focusing icons in the viewfinders, a portrait head, two heads and mountains. My Minolta AF2 has no icons. but two diods, one for close and one for distance. I could also throw in the Canon Sure Shot series. I would consider these and other AF 35s with the icons as rangefinders, not in the traditional sense of course, but they do choose a correct distance, only automatically. However, I'm always hesitant to download pictures taken on my older AFs, because they're not really considered rangefinders in the traditional sense. Am I being being paranoid? BTW I do have a number of "traditional" RFs, Yashicas, Canons, Konicas, Olympus, etc. But I must admit, some of my older AF cameras will give them a good run for their money!
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Harlee
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No takers, no input, no contrary opinions??? Hummmmmmmmm, I'll have to assume everyone must agree with me!
amhildreth
Hootie-Hoo
I was always under the impression that any camera requiring you to guesstimate the distance to your subject, be it with icons or or distance numbers would qualify as a scale focus model.
ZeissFan
Veteran
AF generally means autofocus, even if it provides viewfinder indicators.
However, some cameras also have manual focus settings, which would then turn it into a zone focus camera.
Regarding posting photos, I would post whatever photos you want. Certainly people are posting photos taken with the Contax G series, which is autofocus.
However, some cameras also have manual focus settings, which would then turn it into a zone focus camera.
Regarding posting photos, I would post whatever photos you want. Certainly people are posting photos taken with the Contax G series, which is autofocus.
Harlee
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Thanks for the input. While I often shoot with vintage RFs, scale or manual focus, in my travels I often throw in a small compact AF for quick shots such as an Olympus Stylus, Canon ML, etc. I must admit however, that my Konica C35 can focus very fast, and will give an AF a good run for the money. My C35's focusing square is very bright and contrasty making it a delight to use. I'll say the same for my Canonet 28 - great picture taker. Thanks again folks.