rangefinder camera--how to focus?
Rangefinder type cameras have an eyepiece that has some function inside it that splits the image into two different pieces. It's usually a prism, or a split screen. as you focus, the split image either gets more split, or it comes together. when it's...
what is the difference b/t a 35mm SLR, Rangefinder, and Point and Shoot?
I practice photography only as a hobby. Perhaps a pro or semi-pro photographer can come along and give you a better answer. 35mm refers to the film negative size. Film negatives use to vary quite a bit but then 35mm became the standard. The larger th...
Which Rangefinder (ie. Leica, Bessa L, Yasuhara) is recommended for a beginner?
For an excellent but inexpensive option, I would suggest looking for a Yashica Lynx 14E. These are great little solid cameras with a wonderfully sharp fixed 44mm(I think) 1.4 lens. They have a leaf shutter, which means the flash syncs at all speeds. ...