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How can I distinguish a Canon IIS2 from a Canon IID2?
I have come into possession of a Canon rangefinder but I'm not sure what model it is. On the basis of various clues, including the shutter speeds available and the serial number, I know it is either a ...
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Can I use a Nikon S Mount adapter for a Contax RF Mount lens?
I have a 135mm Zeiss Jena lens with a Contax RF mount which I would like to use on my Fuji X-E1 camera.
There are adapters for Contax, combo adapters and adapters for Nikon S. The Contax adapters are ...
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Are there any affordable digital rangefinder cameras?
I was looking at the Leica M9-P and was wondering if there are any affordable cameras of this format. Are the Sony NEX or Olympus PEN of this format? Are there any other interchangeable lens digital ...
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Best film and shutter speed for Mansfield Skylark
My daughter picked up an old Mansfield Skylark camera at a yard sale. Can anyone recommend a film type/speed and shutter speed for overcast daylight conditions? The shutter speeds are simply 'B' ...
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My 4x5's Rangefinder image is shifted horizontally
I have a Busch-Pressman Model D 4x5 camera (1940's I think) with a synchronized Meyer-Opticraft Rangefinder. I have been trying to fine tune the rangefinder in order to make it useable, but there is ...
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When should I turn on the rangefinder of the D3100?
There is a "set rangefinder on" kind of option in D3100.
Are there any special cases when I "should" set the rangefinder on?
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What film rangefinder camera can I buy for a reasonable price?
I'm interested in trying out film photography and I would also love to try out a rangefinder camera as those seem to be perfect for manual focusing in street photography.
Now, of course, the ...
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What tripod-ready camera sling-type strap is suitable for rangefinder cameras with two side lugs?
I want to buy straps for a couple cameras, and I'm having trouble finding one that fits my needs.
I would prefer a sling type strap across my shoulders, with a sliding component that allows for ...
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What types of rangefinders are there and what are the differences between them?
I have watched videos on YouTube showing the view through the M9 viewfinder, and it appears that only a small window in the middle allows you to focus. However, I once tried out an old Voigtländer ...
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Mounting a Canon EF lens on a Leica M body?
Is it possible to use existing Canon EF lenses with a Leica body with an M mount?
I've seen various discussions in the Internet on this combination, but usually the other way round (mounting a Leica ...
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Does anyone make filters thin enough for a Voigtländer Bessa III?
Do you know of any manufacturer that makes filters thin enough so that the can stay on the Voigtländer Bessa III even when folded? I would need yellow, red and polarising filter.
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What's the difference between a rangefinder and SLR?
I've seen rangefinder cameras around and idly wondered what the difference was between them and SLR cameras. Are there any advantages rangefinders offer that cannot be reproduced using an SLR?
