20 Reasons Why You Need a Rangefinder Camera Right Now
Rangefinder cameras were once essential to photographers. But if you’re looking for a camera to start out with that will really, truly teach you the basics and force you to become a bigger part of the image making process, then seriously consider a rangefinder camera. With that said, here are 20 reasons why you should consider one.
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They’re lightweight, so you can take them with you everywhere
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You’ll actually want to take them everywhere with you
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They’re quiet, but they let you know that you’ve taken a photo
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Some of the best lenses ever made were made for rangefinder cameras
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They can be had at relatively affordable prices and then be sold on the market for a higher price when the time comes around.
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They allow a ton of precision when coupled with foresight
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They force a photographer to be very into the scene in front of them
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They’re a testament to ergonomics
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Lots of them are completely mechanical, so they’ll work even without a battery of some sort
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New and affordable lenses for Leica M mount are being made today
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The lense can be easily adapted onto another mirrorless camera system
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They can be used with complete ease on the streets and then with a radio flash mounted in the hot shoe, used in the studio with no problems.
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Because modern film photography is fantastic
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Film rangefinders look better with age. So they’re timepieces
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They’re a truly compact, interchangeable lens camera system in most cases and you can tote around one or two lenses in a bag or jacket pocket in a completely low profile fashion.
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Very few other systems have f0.95 lenses
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They’re the ultimate teaching tool for any photographer just getting into it.
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Rangefinder cameras hold their value for many years, so resale is better later on
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Lots of them are incredibly reliable
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Seriously, just try one.