Choosing My First RF Camera

[adamadam]

Reading all this is getting me interested in RF.

 

[hongjone]

I presume you have used XPAN before (seeing it on your avarta). Works the same way

It has a focusing patch in the centre and when the coincident image match, it is in focus. Something like the split focus screen, but works on a different principal.

I've only seen and touch it before... ;p Never used it before...:embrass: Had been trying to find one in the forum, but don't seems to have.
Anyway, I get your explanation. Thanks alot.

 

[antacid]

let me add one...are all RF cameras manual focus? so i turn the knob in the finder to achieve focus, which gives me the distance to subject, then i set it on my lens?

or can i just achieve focus in the finder, and the lens will follow suit?

thanks in advance! i'm considering getting a R3 and 40/1.4 when i return to singapore!
((=

 

[alternatve]

let me add one...are all RF cameras manual focus? so i turn the knob in the finder to achieve focus, which gives me the distance to subject, then i set it on my lens?

or can i just achieve focus in the finder, and the lens will follow suit?

thanks in advance! i'm considering getting a R3 and 40/1.4 when i return to singapore!
((=

All are with the sole exception of the Contax G series.

You have to check whether the rangefinder is coupled or uncoupled. If it is coupled (the majority of them are) you just turn the focusing ring till the image coincides and the target is in focus. On a uncoupled rangefinder camera, you focus the rangefinder then transfer the distance to the focusing scale on the lens.

Rest assure that the R3 has a clear bright viewfinder and a coupled rangefinder.

Samuel

 

[kennyezra]

Is there any RF cameras which simply shouldn't be bought?
(Faulty, spoils fast or doesn't produce quality images)

 

[miel]

I presume you have used XPAN before (seeing it on your avarta). Works the same way

It has a focusing patch in the centre and when the coincident image match, it is in focus. Something like the split focus screen, but works on a different principal.

sorry chiif, jump your thread a bit, cause i am facing a problem
i have a fed 5c currently, and i have focusing issues(cannot see the centre and focus too slow, want take picture object already move off or simply focusing and image not as sharp because of individual problem), i want to know how I can actually improve and do it faster, or can rangefinder change the focusing to a split focus screen without affecting quality of image?

sorry for jumping thread and i will be glad if someone can answer to the problems! thanks!

 

[nordleadx]

dun think u can bro because theres no mirror in the body.
i always guess the distance to the subjects and set the lens to the distance marked on the barrel. after a while u will get the hang of it and will be really accurate.
do it like lomo style

 

[miel]

dun think u can bro because theres no mirror in the body.
i always guess the distance to the subjects and set the lens to the distance marked on the barrel. after a while u will get the hang of it and will be really accurate.
do it like lomo style

sigh thanks for reply. i guess i just need to get use to it. and do something about my "patjiao: eye in poor lighting

 

[alternatve]

sorry chiif, jump your thread a bit, cause i am facing a problem
i have a fed 5c currently, and i have focusing issues(cannot see the centre and focus too slow, want take picture object already move off or simply focusing and image not as sharp because of individual problem), i want to know how I can actually improve and do it faster, or can rangefinder change the focusing to a split focus screen without affecting quality of image?

sorry for jumping thread and i will be glad if someone can answer to the problems! thanks!

You can use a trick called hyperfocal distancing. Basically, you set your lens at a high aperture, say f/11 and turn the focusing ring till the range of distances you want is inbetween the two DOF indicators. You should be able to take sharp pictures within the DOF range then. Works best with wider lenses then longer lenses.

Hope it helps. If you want a mirror then pick up an SLR.

Samuel

 

[heckcare.der]

i just bought myself a yashica 35G. does that count as a rangefinder as well? cause i am not using lecia or bessa. starting out.

 

[alternatve]

i just bought myself a yashica 35G. does that count as a rangefinder as well? cause i am not using lecia or bessa. starting out.

A rangefinder is basically any camera that has a rangefinder unit attached to it to aid focusing. The same applies to Single Lens Reflexs which are basically any camera with a mirror box and prism.

 

[adamadam]

Thanks, this thread is great

 

[alternatve]

Thanks, this thread is great

Time to sell off your canon gear and pick up some VC stuff? !

Samuel