Canonet 28

[rod_larson]

<p>I trying to decice what camera to take on an upcoming fishing trip when Kayam Rajaram's post on his<br>

first rangefinder, a Canonet 28, inspired me to take my Canonet 28 which I had not used for almost a<br>

year. So here is the camera.</p><div></div>

[rod_larson]

<p>Things always turn out differenly than you expect. Saturday morning an unpredicted wind-<br>

storm hit us about 10:00AM. The wave were so high the ropes used to tie the boats to the<br>

docks started snapping and we had to try and get the boats beached. Here is a picture of<br>

the waves.</p><div></div>

[rod_larson]

<p>Here is another picture of the waves. Luckily no one got hurt, no one was caught on the lake,<br>

and there was minimal damage.</p><div></div>

[rod_larson]

<p>The fishing wasn't that good.</p>

<p>Rod</p>

[ridinhome]

<p>Rod - sorry the fishing was spoilt, but nice shots anyways! Do you have more?</p>

[rod_larson]

<p>I forgot to mention the winds were clocked at 75mph and this was at Woman Lake in Minn-<br>

esota.<br>

Rod</p>

[ralf_j.]

<p>Nice rangefinder and photos Rod, thanks for posting.</p>

[rod_larson]

<p>Thanks for the comments. Kayam, I don't have anything interesting on the rest of that roll<br>

but I loaded another roll into the camera so I will post some more photos later on. The<br>

compact size and ease of use make the Canonet 28 the ideal camera to use in situations<br>

like this and it is a fun little camera. I will be using it more.</p>

<p>Rod</p>

[rick_drawbridge]

<p>Very dramatic pics, and nice graduation of colour. I think I'd take the old surfboard, next time. Such a nice simple camera to use; I look forward to your next post.</p>

[luis_vernon1]

<p>Rod:<br />I have owned a Canonet 28 for over 25 years now and it is one of the cameras which accompanies me on my trips to France. The 40mm f2.8 is super sharp; in fact perhaps as good if not better than the 40mm f1.7 on the GIII. Focusing the split image finder is a snap..<br />Recently I was able to obtain on Ebay a replica Canon camera case from a seller in Korea.. The case is actually an upgrade and the fit and finish are quite nice. I was also able to find a vintage 1960's 48mm Canon UV filter in chrome trim. The original cases were made of pressed cardboard with an enamel covering which literally disintegrate over time. The replacement case is actually a very good grade of leatherette/vinyl with a chrome tripod socket built into the case so you don't have to remove the camera from the case to shoot on a tripod.. I use a screw in self timer into the shutter release so I can shoot myself along with others if the need arises..</p>

[chuck_foreman1]

<p>I really believe RFs are perfect for this kind of job. They'RE compact and they focus quickly. It's versatile. Cool storm pictures.<br>

I'd like to get one of those replica cases too. My Canonet is getting dusty.<br>

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[luis_vernon1]

<p>Chuck:<br>

This is the link for the Ebay seller..<br>

<a title="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130358978978&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT" href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130358978978&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130358978978&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT</a><br>

My case arrived in about 10 days; not bad for an item coming from Asia. The materials are far superior than the materials used in the original Canonet case..<br>

Good luck..</p>

 

[luis_vernon1]

<p>Chuck:<br>

This is the link for the Ebay seller..<br>

<a title="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130358978978&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT" href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130358978978&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130358978978&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT</a><br>

My case arrived in about 10 days; not bad for an item coming from Asia. The materials are far superior than the materials used in the original Canonet case..<br>

Good luck..</p>