Newbie to RF need help

[ujeong]

Hi, I'm absolutely new to RF photography but I'm in love with how it looks (the metal & black compact) and the concept of how i can manually create the outcome of my photos and how they have low-light friendly low apertures. I would love to get one soon, I'm a student so I really can't afford Leicas...

Can anyone introduce me to the cheapest 35mm RF in Singapore that you would intro me to invest in?

 

[NazgulKing]

Hi, I'm absolutely new to RF photography but I'm in love with how it looks (the metal & black compact) and the concept of how i can manually create the outcome of my photos and how they have low-light friendly low apertures. I would love to get one soon, I'm a student so I really can't afford Leicas...

Can anyone introduce me to the cheapest 35mm RF in Singapore that you would intro me to invest in?

You have to choose between interchangeable and fixed. If you want fixed, I believe there are tonnes of Yashica GSN and variants, Olympus SP etc. etc.

Or you can go the Voigtlander RF route. You could get a 850$ brand new one, and throw in a 35mm Color Skopar or a 40mm Nokton for 400-600$. Or get both used. Take your pick.

 

[Yoricko]

Concepts are concepts. A rangefinder (a.k.a. viewfinder) camera, is basically just another camera.

For the cheap ones, you can try to find a good condition quality fixed focal length rangefinder like the Canon QL17 (or ~ like that), Yashica GSN, Konica Auto S2, etc.

You'll need a Leica camera or a vintage screw-mount camera to have the cool factor to impress your friends, a fixed focal length rangefinder will not do.

You don't need to have a rangefinder camera to have the 'concept' to appreciate the 'manual process of making pictures'. Just think about image management with your iPhone's camera (or the likes).

 

[artspraken]

Maybe if ujeong better explains what he means by 'manual process of making photos' we be better able to advise

 

[ujeong]

ive been playing with my toy camera which just lets me snap with a button, but rangefinders allows me to focus and capture more specifically what i want, thats just basically what i meant.
yeah thanks for the advice. i'll look into those models, thanks! haha no need to impress, just want to express.

 

[hydroburn249]

ive been playing with my toy camera which just lets me snap with a button, but rangefinders allows me to focus and capture more specifically what i want, thats just basically what i meant.

hahah bro u are looking for any camera with manual controls and manual focusing, not just rangefinders.