hi!
I started learning about film cameras recently after I have been using digital for several years now, and I'd really love to get into it more and get myself a rangfinder. I have a couple of things that are important to me, and I have a couple of cameras in mind, but I still can't make a decision and would really appreciate some help.
What I care about:
- small size, compact, pocket size even (Olympus SP is too big for example)
- prefer shutter priority than aperture priority, auto only is also okay if it's reliable
- price under 300€
- sharp lens, no more than 2.2 maybe
- easy focus, easy use and fast start and shooting (not shutter speed, but how long would it take me to get the camera ready)
- preferably also sturdy and doesn't break easily or get damaged, as I would wanna have it on me most of the time
- silent would be super as I'd be mostly doing street photography
What I have in mind:
- Olympus RD: price seems 100-200€, lots of people happy I guess
- Olumpus DC: cheaper, but I guess it's only auto?
- Konica S3 (C35FD): 150-300€, good reviews, only shutter mode I think?
- Canonet G-III QL17: it's a bit bigger, but also I'm seeing some bad reviews here and there?
What other cameras would you suggest? What are your thoughts?
Also, what are the things to look out for when buying? What can NOT be fixed at all? For example here is Konica S3, seems like a good deal, but also says there is dust and funges and so? Are these cleanable?
【EXC+++】KONICA C35 FD Rangefinder 35mm Film Camera W/38mm f/1.8 From Japan #289 | eBay
There was also another one that had the battery cover missing, worth it?
Konica Auto S3 Compact Rangefinder (UNTESTED) | eBay