Good Rangefinder Camera

Nesster · 04-14-2011, 01:03 PM

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Will somebody PLEASE save me from having to buy this

(for lack of bids on a fine, fine rangefinder)
MINOLTA H-Matic 9 in Excelent Condition w/ Case - eBay (item 190520893428 end time Apr-14-11 15:00:24 PDT)

[hint for us film folks, look at the seller's other items...]

stevebrot · 04-14-2011, 01:28 PM

Originally posted by Nesster

Will somebody PLEASE save me from having to buy this

(for lack of bids on a fine, fine rangefinder)
MINOLTA H-Matic 9 in Excelent Condition w/ Case - eBay (item 190520893428 end time Apr-14-11 15:00:24 PDT)

[hint for us film folks, look at the seller's other items...]

Jussi...you are cruel! That vendor has great goods. (Must resist urge to bid...not need Busch Bis-Telar...not need C3...not need Dine ring flash...not need Series 1 70-210...not need Crown Graphic...)

Steve

(...might need ring flash...)

Nesster · 04-14-2011, 02:36 PM

heh heh heh heh heh... yeah he's got a good list going.
I'm glad someone somewhere put in a minimum bid for that camera, saving me from having to do so. I have to stay put with the two Konicas.

GeneV · 04-14-2011, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by Nesster

heh heh heh heh heh... yeah he's got a good list going.
I'm glad someone somewhere put in a minimum bid for that camera, saving me from having to do so. I have to stay put with the two Konicas.

The thought of ending your misery crossed my mind, but I didn't.

**ChrisPlatt** · 04-14-2011, 05:39 PM

Indeed, these small cameras produce far better results with faster film, e.g. ISO 400.
Save the slower stuff for your Pentax SLR.

Chris

GerryL · 04-14-2011, 06:48 PM

Those goods he got are really good.
I also must resist the temptation.
In any case, I would bet a lot would bid on those and those items would need some work.
I'm now more leaning towards the Oly 35RC than anything else since I found links for teardowns (for DIY CLA) and lots of reviews.
I have seen the Canon G III-QL17 and I haven't read too much about it and I haven't seen any size comparison.
There was one mention that it was probably overrated and the Oly was actually better.

GerryL · 04-15-2011, 05:22 PM

There seem to be a high demand for the Olympus 35RC since the bids just keep coming on them and price is getting pretty expensive.
There seems to be more Yashica Electro 35 GSN going around and since there are more listings for it, the prices haven't shot up.
I guess I just have to be patient as most of you have already mentioned.
Sooner or later, I will eventually get what I want.

pz1fan · 04-15-2011, 05:40 PM

Originally posted by GerryL

Did Pentax make any?

In the 1976 price book (see other post in the film forum):

K1000 w/55mm SMCP f/2.0, microprism $299.50
K1000 w/55mm SMCP f/2.0, rangefinder $314.50

What does this mean? Was there a rangefinder mechanism in a Pentax camera.

**ChrisPlatt** · 04-15-2011, 06:46 PM

The split image focusing aid on SLR focus screens was sometimes referred to as a "rangefinder".

Chris

GerryL · 04-15-2011, 07:07 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

The split image focusing aid on SLR focus screens was sometimes referred to as a "rangefinder".

Chris

Makes sense..and we can take the clue from the microprism too, meaning the focusing screens.

GeneV · 04-16-2011, 07:17 AM

Two evenings ago, I took the recently-acquired replacement XA out for a test on familiar territory near my house (newly flowing irrigation). I think it will be a keeper. Film is LegacyPro 100 in Rodinal 1:50 10min.

Filters would be nice, but you can't have everything. This is more a Kodak Gold kind of body.

GerryL · 04-16-2011, 04:47 PM

Nice neighborhood Gene.
I like lots of trees!
Nice shots too!

psur45 · 04-16-2011, 06:28 PM

Get a Rollei 35S !

GeneV · 04-17-2011, 09:01 AM

Originally posted by psur45

Get a Rollei 35S !

For black and white, with filters, that could be the way to go. I have also been known to hold a CPL in front of the lens of an XA.

All in all, the cost and convenience difference between the Rollei and the XA have kept me carrying the Olympus. I'll take out the MX when I want to get more precise.

Pablom · 04-17-2011, 09:04 AM

FWIW the new Fuji thingy is a rangefinder

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04-14-2011, 01:03 PM	#121
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Will somebody PLEASE save me from having to buy this (for lack of bids on a fine, fine rangefinder) MINOLTA H-Matic 9 in Excelent Condition w/ Case - eBay (item 190520893428 end time Apr-14-11 15:00:24 PDT) [hint for us film folks, look at the seller's other items...]

04-14-2011, 01:28 PM	#122
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Nesster Will somebody PLEASE save me from having to buy this (for lack of bids on a fine, fine rangefinder) MINOLTA H-Matic 9 in Excelent Condition w/ Case - eBay (item 190520893428 end time Apr-14-11 15:00:24 PDT) [hint for us film folks, look at the seller's other items...] Jussi...you are cruel! That vendor has great goods. (Must resist urge to bid...not need Busch Bis-Telar...not need C3...not need Dine ring flash...not need Series 1 70-210...not need Crown Graphic...) Steve (...might need ring flash...)

04-14-2011, 02:36 PM	#123
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	heh heh heh heh heh... yeah he's got a good list going. I'm glad someone somewhere put in a minimum bid for that camera, saving me from having to do so. I have to stay put with the two Konicas.

04-14-2011, 04:08 PM	#124
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by Nesster heh heh heh heh heh... yeah he's got a good list going. I'm glad someone somewhere put in a minimum bid for that camera, saving me from having to do so. I have to stay put with the two Konicas. The thought of ending your misery crossed my mind, but I didn't.

04-14-2011, 05:39 PM	#125
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	Indeed, these small cameras produce far better results with faster film, e.g. ISO 400. Save the slower stuff for your Pentax SLR. Chris

04-14-2011, 06:48 PM	#126
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731 Original Poster	Those goods he got are really good. I also must resist the temptation. In any case, I would bet a lot would bid on those and those items would need some work. I'm now more leaning towards the Oly 35RC than anything else since I found links for teardowns (for DIY CLA) and lots of reviews. I have seen the Canon G III-QL17 and I haven't read too much about it and I haven't seen any size comparison. There was one mention that it was probably overrated and the Oly was actually better.

04-15-2011, 05:22 PM	#127
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731 Original Poster	There seem to be a high demand for the Olympus 35RC since the bids just keep coming on them and price is getting pretty expensive. There seems to be more Yashica Electro 35 GSN going around and since there are more listings for it, the prices haven't shot up. I guess I just have to be patient as most of you have already mentioned. Sooner or later, I will eventually get what I want.

04-15-2011, 05:40 PM	#128
pz1fan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: United States Posts: 183	Originally posted by GerryL Did Pentax make any? In the 1976 price book (see other post in the film forum): K1000 w/55mm SMCP f/2.0, microprism $299.50 K1000 w/55mm SMCP f/2.0, rangefinder $314.50 What does this mean? Was there a rangefinder mechanism in a Pentax camera.

04-15-2011, 06:46 PM	#129
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	The split image focusing aid on SLR focus screens was sometimes referred to as a "rangefinder". Chris

04-15-2011, 07:07 PM	#130
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt The split image focusing aid on SLR focus screens was sometimes referred to as a "rangefinder". Chris Makes sense..and we can take the clue from the microprism too, meaning the focusing screens.

04-16-2011, 07:17 AM	#131
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Two evenings ago, I took the recently-acquired replacement XA out for a test on familiar territory near my house (newly flowing irrigation). I think it will be a keeper. Film is LegacyPro 100 in Rodinal 1:50 10min. Filters would be nice, but you can't have everything. This is more a Kodak Gold kind of body.

04-16-2011, 04:47 PM	#132
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731 Original Poster	Nice neighborhood Gene. I like lots of trees! Nice shots too!

04-16-2011, 06:28 PM	#133
psur45 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Somerset, NJ, USA Posts: 25	Get a Rollei 35S !

04-17-2011, 09:01 AM	#134
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by psur45 Get a Rollei 35S ! For black and white, with filters, that could be the way to go. I have also been known to hold a CPL in front of the lens of an XA. All in all, the cost and convenience difference between the Rollei and the XA have kept me carrying the Olympus. I'll take out the MX when I want to get more precise.

04-17-2011, 09:04 AM	#135
Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940	FWIW the new Fuji thingy is a rangefinder