Leica M2 with Jupiter 9
The M2 was in production from 1957 to 1967. This one is an earlier version with a button rewind and the optional self-timer. Late versions used a lever release like the M3.
Read MoreThe M2 was in production from 1957 to 1967. This one is an earlier version with a button rewind and the optional self-timer. Late versions used a lever release like the M3.
Read MoreThe Zorki 4K was the 1973 replacement of the Zorki 4. The Zorki 4 had a long run starting in 1956 and outlasted all the other competing rangefinder models of the time. The 4K added an upgrade of a thumb film advice vs the original wheel advance. The 4K did not have the longevity of the original 4 only lasting till 1978.
Read MoreIn 1987, Minolta introduced the Weathermatic 35 Dual. The Weathermatic was a water sealed autofocus point and shoot that gives the option of a 35mm f3.5 or a 50mm f5.6 focal lens. Rated to a maximum depth of 5m or 16 ft.
Read MoreThe Canon Model L-2 was introduced in late 1956 and produced through 1957. After the Canon VT, the L-2 was a more approachable rangefinder. It incorporates a thumb rewind (VT was a trigger wind in the base). The L-2 does drop to a max speed of 500. It retains the split speed shutter speed dials.
Read MoreThe Leica MD-2 was produced from 1980 to 1986. The MD-2 was intended for use with the Visoflex or attached to a microscope or other instrument. The MD-2 lacks a viewfinder. Also, omitted was a self-timer but it does provide for a motor attachment.
Read MoreProduced from 1972 to 1982 the Canon Canonet QL17 GIIIQL was a workhorse of the compact range finder group. And some have give more than others for the cause.
Read MoreIntroduced in 1972 the Minolta Hi-Matic CS is basically a Hi-Matic F by a different name.
Read MoreIntroduced in 1984 the GF was the end of the long running Hi-Matic line.
Read MoreIntroduced in 1994, the Sure Shot WP-1 is a fully automatic weather proof camera that looks like a toy but preforms surprisingly well.
Read MoreIntroduced in 1975, the RD was the culmination of the Olympus 35 line of compact cameras.
Read MoreThe Olympus 35 EC was introduced in 1969. The 35 EC is a zone focused automatically controlled camera.
Read MoreThe Hi-Matic F, is Minolta's 1972 follow up to the Hi-Matic E. I was smaller than the E with a slower lens but also cost less. Sold as a consumer camera.
Read MoreThe Widelux F7 was released by the Panon Camera Shoko of Japan in 1979 and was produced until 1988 when it was replaced by F8.
Read MoreThe Minolta Hi-Matic S was introduced in 1978 and was the first of the Hi-Matic line to include an integrated flash.
Read MoreIntroduced in 1971, the Olympus 35 DC is the simplified version of the RD. Same lens, same size, same focus but with out the manual controls.
Read MoreLeica M3 produced from 1954 to 1968, matched here with a Voigtlander Nokton 40mm lens.
Read MoreGT introduced in 1969
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