The camera is retro in that it looks like a rangefinder film camera of many years ago it is a all metal construction and has a full size APS-C sensor with a dual optical and electronic viewfinder.
The camera can be used on A (automatic) setting but I prefer to use the all manual setting either shutter priority or aperture priority a must if you want to get your DOF (depth of field) right.
Lens is F2 and fixed focal length of just short of wide angle about 35mm in a 35mm camera format no zoom then and no image stabilisation. Zoom is with your feet and because the ISO will go to 3200 and higher it always sets a fast shutter speed to minimise shake.
with hood and half case fitted the lever with the red dot selects optical or electronic viewfinder |
A or rotate for aperture priority f numbers |
A or rotate for shutter priority speeds right knob is exposure compensation |
I added a Leica style leather strap with lug protectors to protect the metal body |
Four shots out of the camera showing a high resolution lens and correct exposure and colours
when the sun is shining I use fill flash permanently the camera always selects the right amount |
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ReplyDeleteLovely photos David, I particularly like the shell at the end
ReplyDeleteso do I Chickpea, sadly I cant show what the camera really excels at, family photos of children
DeleteLove the first one
ReplyDeleteI thought it would be Sue
DeleteWhat a great looking camera. So nice to see a manual one too. Back in the day when I was keen on photography, manually setting up everything and waiting for the results once developed was part of the joy.
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Yes me to, but things move on inexorably
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