Your best russian Rangefinder ??

[joey]

it feels heavy and metal, I like having a cold camera in my hand that then gradually warms up;

And if you go out to take pictures in twilights in strange places, you could use this camera in self-defence if needed.
The camera is heavy and hard and yet affordable.

 

[vanyagor]

And if you go out to take pictures in twilights in strange places, you could use this camera in self-defence if needed.
The camera is heavy and hard and yet affordable.

Very good point. I keep thinking of that when I return from work at 3am 🙂 Of course I always have one of my FSUs with me 😎

 

[wlewisiii]

You want self defence? Do carry any of those toys from post 1960...

No, have a graflex to hand instear...

 

[joey]

You want self defence? Do carry any of those toys from post 1960...

No, have a graflex to hand instear...

Nah. it wouldn't be conviniet to carry it with you all the time.
FSU cameras are a perfect choice; they are reasonably compact and are as solid as a rock. And, no one will accuse you of using excessive force.

 

[rolleistef]

not an FSU at all, but I think the deadliest self-defense camera is the Pentax 67...
Otherwise, yes, the Kiev is a very good one... I've never tried it but it's said it's very good when used as a mace.
So keep your Graflex, joey! 😀