charedan Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 <p>Hi all,<br> A few hours ago, I met her in a downtown store window. Sitting in her commemorative presentation box with the Heliar 50/2 collapsible lens. The price asked $960 $CA. I think i'm in love.<br> This would be my first rangefinder (I already own 3 SLRs and 3 DSLRs and a few P&S) and I wish I could have your opinion on this camera kit. I would definitely not invest in a Leica body but this one... I might just do.<br> TIA, Dan</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orvillerobertson Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 <p>Go for it. The R3M is an excellent camera, and the Heliar is as good as anything else in 50mm lenses.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_gleason1 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 <p>The R3M is a terrific camera, and 1:1 viewfinder is a real plus with 50mm and longer lenses.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_hoffman1 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 <p>I am curious about the 250th Anniversary model because I doubt that Voigtlander was making cameras 250 years ago. Am I wrong? best regards, Bill</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_gleason1 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 <p>"I am curious about the 250th Anniversary model because I doubt that Voigtlander was making cameras 250 years ago"</p> <p><a href="http://www.voigtlaender.de/cms/voigtlaender/voigtlaender_cms.nsf/id/pa_historie_e.html">Try this:</a></p> <p>(Thanks, Mr. Google.)</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_hoffman1 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 <p>Thanks for the link, John. It appears that Voigtlander began camera building in 1849, not 1756, or 250 years ago. Best regards, Bill (Thanks, Mr. Google!)</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Gammill Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 <p>Although there were no cameras 250 years ago, Voigtlander was making lenses that long ago. Not sure what kind, probably for microscopes or telescopes. The box for my 1956 Voigtlander Vitessa L has an inscription that reads: 1756-1956 so the company's heritage wasn't just dreamed up by the current owner of the Voigtlander name.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymond_piganiol1 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 <p>The Heliar classic f:2 / 50 is terrific ! Don't miss the opportunity !<br> Piga</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charedan Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 <p>Orville, John, Raymond: Thanks for your comments.<br> I understand that these cameras are best suited for portrait, street or landscape photography. I currently mostly do wildlife/bird and landscape photography, and sometimes touch on street and macro with my SLRs/DSLRs.<br> What are the strongest arguments (besides the great classic look) toward range finders in general and the R3M/Heliar 50/2 combo in particular.<br> TIA Dan</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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