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Brutally Honest Review of 35mm Rangefinder Camera

By Jerry A Taylor executive summary by Hendrik Tan

A camera fitted with a range finder is called 'rangefinder camera'. It has a range-finding focusing mechanism. This allows the photographer to judge the focusing distance to take photographs.

The rangefinder camera is stylish compact and simple to use. It is comfortable for taking photos of spontaneous action and nature.

When Leica found the first 35mm rangefinder camera in 1925, it was a wonder. From that onwards people love 35mm range finder cameras.

Pentax, Rollei, Leica and Contax G2 are the well known 35mm rangefinder cameras. These cameras will give you superb pictures.

Using just one control you can adjust the focus in the modern range finder cameras. But you've to adjust the focus separately for older cameras.

35mm range finder cameras are more advanced than many other cameras such as point and shoot cameras. But they are quieter and smaller than SLRs.

Moreover, 35mm range finder cameras are advantageous than SLRS. These cameras are compact, simple to use and easy to operate.

The range finder camera has good auto features, sharp optics and strong construction. The lens of the camera is also high quality and durable.

These quality lenses are modern Leica M Lenses which are suitable for 35mm photography. But they are little expensive. Nevertheless, the quality lens and the automatic exposure make it easy for you to get quality pictures. This is why many popular photographers like Harvey and Henri Cartier-Bresson used it.

You can use this range finder camera for street photography, photo journalism, portraits and travel. So, it's an all around camera! And well designed with easy usability. Any person can take fantastic photos with this 35mm rangefinder camera.

The 35mm range finder camera will be more than just a niche toy....a serious tool for you if you are creative at heart.