Tag: rangefinder camera
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Yashica Electro 35 GSN: My Redscale Buddy
written by plasticpopsicle on 2012-03-12 #gear
Rangefinder cameras are best known for the exceptionally sharp images that they produce, making them much sought after analogue goodies by lomographers and professional photographers alike. But for me, my beloved rangefinder, the Yashica Electro 35 GSN, is one best for redscaled photos. Let me show you why after the jump!
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Lomopedia: Argus C3
written by plasticpopsicle on 2013-06-12 #gear #lomopedia
Manufactured between 1939 and 1957 by Michigan-based camera maker Argus, the Argus C3 is a 35mm rangefinder that has earned some intriguing nicknames, as well as spots in various camera lists for its design. Find out more about this intriguing camera in this installment of Lomopedia.
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Lomopedia: Fujica G690
written by plasticpopsicle on 2014-03-19 #gear #lomopedia
Another impressive analogue beauty from Fujifilm, the Fujica G690 was the Japanese camera company's first medium format rangefinder camera introduced in 1968. Find out more about this landmark rangefinder camera from Fuji in this installment of Lomopedia!
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Lomopedia: Olympus XA
written by plasticpopsicle on 2013-10-04 #gear #lomopedia
Another classic compact from Japanese camera-maker Olympus, the original Olympus XA was the first and said to be the finest model from the XA Series. Find out more about this impressive compact camera after the jump!
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Lomopedia: Voigtlander Bessa R2A/R3A
written by plasticpopsicle on 2014-04-15 #gear
Introduced in 2004, the Bessa R2A and R3A are 35 mm autoexposure rangefinder cameras that belong to Cosina's line of Voigtlander revival cameras. Find out more about these luxurious-looking analogue rangefinder snappers in this installment of Lomopedia!
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Lomopedia: Zorki 1
written by plasticpopsicle on 2013-12-09 #gear #lomopedia
A popular Soviet-era 35 mm rangefinder camera, the original Zorki was manufactured by KMZ between 1948 to 1956. Read on if you want to know more about this highly collectible Soviet beauty!
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Lomopedia: Petri 7s
written by plasticpopsicle on 2014-04-03 #gear #lomopedia
For this Lomopedia edition, we'll have the improved version of the rangefinder Petri 7 – the Petri 7s.
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Lomopedia: Minolta Hi-Matic
written by plasticpopsicle on 2014-03-25 #gear #lomopedia
The first model in Minolta's long-running series of 35 mm rangefinder cameras, the original Hi-Matic from the early 1960s is a historic analogue beauty in more ways than one. Find out what catapulted this camera to stardom during its heydays in this installment of Lomopedia!
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Lomopedia: Kodak Signet 80
written by plasticpopsicle on 2014-01-07 #gear
For this installment of Lomopedia, let's take a look at the last and most sophisticated model of Kodak's Signet rangefinder camera line, introduced in 1958.
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Lomopedia: Agfa Ambi Silette
written by plasticpopsicle on 2014-03-20 #gear #lomopedia
Aside from films, box cameras, 110 pocket cameras, and even folding cameras, German camera and film manufacturer Agfa also made some 35 mm rangefinder cameras. One of them was the Agfa Ambi Silette.
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Lomopedia: Voigtlander Bessa-T
written by plasticpopsicle on 2014-04-01 #gear #lomopedia
A handsome model from the Voigtlander revival cameras, the Bessa-T was introduced by Cosina in 2001 and supplemented the previous Bessa-L model. Find out more about this interesting 35 mm rangefinder camera in this installment of Lomopedia!
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Lomopedia: Contax G Series
written by plasticpopsicle on 2014-03-21 #gear #lomopedia
An interesting line from Contax, the G series was comprised of two interchangeable-lens autofocus rangefinder cameras introduced in 1994 and 1996, and produced until the end of 2005.
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Lomopedia: Konica Hexar RF
written by plasticpopsicle on 2014-02-28 #gear #lomopedia
If our previous installment featuring the Konica Hexar (AF) got you intrigued, we're sure we'll have your undivided attention in this installment dedicated to its equally sought-after rangefinder counterpart!
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Lomopedia: Nikon S2
written by plasticpopsicle on 2014-02-06 #gear #lomopedia
A landmark camera introduced by Nikon in December 1954, the S2 was the first Japan-made camera to have a film advance lever and film rewind crank. Read on to find out more about this classic rangefinder camera after the jump!
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Lomopedia: Agfa Optima 1535 Sensor
written by plasticpopsicle on 2014-05-08 #gear #lomopedia
Introduced in the late 1970s, the Agfa Optima Sensor 1535 was a popular option for photographers who preferred compact rangefinders. Check out this Lomopedia installment to see if this 35 mm rangefinder is to your liking!
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Lomopedia: Canon Canonet
written by plasticpopsicle on 2014-02-05 #gear #lomopedia
The Canon Canonet was one of the first mid-class consumer cameras that was sold for under 20,000 yen, and it was a fan favorite in the 1960s.
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Lomopedia: Leica II
written by plasticpopsicle on 2013-07-15 #gear #lomopedia
Touted as one of the most notable cameras by Leica, the Leica II rangefinder camera was also an important piece for 35mm photography itself. Find out why in this installment of Lomopedia!
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Lomopedia: Kiev 4M
written by plasticpopsicle on 2014-02-26 #gear #lomopedia
The last model of Arsenal Factory's Kiev line of Contax clones, the Kiev 4M remains a popular rangefinder camera among Soviet camera fans up to the present. Find out more about this analogue beauty in this installment of Lomopedia!
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Lomopedia: Yashica MG-1
written by plasticpopsicle on 2014-02-10 #gear #lomopedia
The Yashica MG-1 was a typical 35mm rangefinder camera from the 1970s, and among the last sturdy, full-sized cameras before the so-called Plastic Age. Find out more about this popular rangefinder beauty from Yashica in this installment of Lomopedia!
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Lomopedia: Zeiss Contax I
written by plasticpopsicle on 2014-03-26 #gear #lomopedia
The first camera by German camera maker Zeiss Ikon and the first model under the Contax camera brand, the Zeiss Contax I was made to rival the then popular Leica rangefinder cameras. Find out more about this historic snapper in this installment of Lomopedia!
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Lomopedia: Nikon SP
written by plasticpopsicle on 2014-03-14 #gear #lomopedia
Touted as Nikon's first professional camera, the Nikon SP was one of the most impressive rangefinder cameras one could ever have back in the days. Still, it remains a wonderfully functional and luxurious rangefinder that works smoother and quieter than today's SLR and DSLR cameras.
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