any alternative to a yashica electro 35 GSN?

[jtan4]

Couple of months ago, I was feeling a bit "itchy", and bought several rangefinders - a Canonet 28, a Yashica Electro 35 GSN and an Olympus 35 (something.. can't rem).

Past week, I've been taking these toys out to make full use of them.

I found that the Yashica is too big for my hands. When I'm holding the camera, my second finger is too short to reach to press the shutter. :bsmilie:

But I do like the camera quite a fair bit.. I liked the fact that the aperture can be changed, and that at least I can have a bit of "control" over the shots.

Is there any other good and cheap alternative to the Yashica? I will probably sell the Yashica if I can find a good alternative. Something probably smaller, but with similar features/functions.

I do like the Canonet 28.. but it's not very good for low light (I feel) and doesn't have aperture controls.

Anyway... thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Cheers
Jinny

 

[Royale With Cheese]

Leica CL/ Minolta CL?

http://www.cameraquest.com/leicacl.htm

 

[chiif]

Check out this...

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=504590

Seller is a very nice guy... camera looks pristine condition.

 

[Rangefinder_fan]

Hey Jinny,
the Olympus 35 range may be what you are looking for.
http://www.ph.utexas.edu/~yue/misc/35RD.html
Its pretty small, at least compared to the GSN.
Nice bright lens.

rf

Couple of months ago, I was feeling a bit "itchy", and bought several rangefinders - a Canonet 28, a Yashica Electro 35 GSN and an Olympus 35 (something.. can't rem).

Past week, I've been taking these toys out to make full use of them.

I found that the Yashica is too big for my hands. When I'm holding the camera, my second finger is too short to reach to press the shutter. :bsmilie:

But I do like the camera quite a fair bit.. I liked the fact that the aperture can be changed, and that at least I can have a bit of "control" over the shots.

Is there any other good and cheap alternative to the Yashica? I will probably sell the Yashica if I can find a good alternative. Something probably smaller, but with similar features/functions.

I do like the Canonet 28.. but it's not very good for low light (I feel) and doesn't have aperture controls.

Anyway... thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Cheers
Jinny

 

[jtan4]

Thanks guys..

RF, hi hi! I'll probably take out my Olympus for a "walk" again.. It's the 35 range, but can't remember what is the exact model.

I've looked at the ad on the Minolta Himatic.. =) Was tempted.. The other one which I had been eyeing previously was the Minolta Himatic 7s2, but that seems quite rare and expensive.

Leica CL.. that seems quite nice. Maybe I'll look out for it.

Cheers
Jinny

 

[Royale With Cheese]

I believe there is someone selling a Leica CL with lens, somewhere in the Buy/Sell: Other Camera Brands/Formats forum.

 

[kooku_gal]

ooh do let me know when you're selling your yashica! been looking for one for quite some time!

 

[jtan4]

Kooku_gal..

Will let you know. But you sure u want it? If your hands are small like mine, it's going to be difficult for you to hold and press the shutter at the same time. =)