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I know! I was so excited to get it for such a steal! I'm out shooting with it right now, I am already in love with the concept of a rangefinder. The patch is so easy to use after you get the idea. The Bessa also operates very smoothly and feels great in my hand. Something about the advance lever makes me feel warm inside!
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Picked up a Kodak Bantam Special (Compur) in a nice leather case a couple of days ago. Very nice condition and everything works. I never collect cameras just to put on a shelf but this one is a first for me since the camera uses 828 film. I had no idea this camera was worth anything until I showed it to a friend of mine (Mark O'Brien) on my way home. A little good luck never hurts. It's a beautiful little camera.
-Marc A.
Leica IIIA with a Summar 50/2, and a Canon L2 with a 50/1.2. I got both for $410.
Congrats sangetsu, that's an amazing price for the pair if they're in usabl condition.
I picked up another Kodak Retina IIa today. The 50mm f/2 S-K lens is top quality..
I have a Canonet GIII I use a lot. I also picked up an older (and heftier) Canon QL 17 a pretty amazing camera. I like the fast shutter priority operation of these cameras. Lastly, on a lark I picked up a Bell and Howell/Canon Canonet 19 that has a meter that requires no batteries and a copal shutter. I haven't had a chance to shoot with that one.
I've been wanting an interchangeable-lens rangefinder for some time, so for Christmas I ordered a Fed 2d from Ukraine. Photos of it show that the body is in good shape, with no dents or dings and very little wear to the black paint. The I-26m looks a little worn and tinkered-with, but I'm planning on getting other lenses to use with it. It should be here in a couple of weeks--if the creeks don't rise.
Olympus XA and a Yashica Lynx 14
Steinheil Munchen Culminar 135/4.5 in LTM
The focus ring was loose and the glass isn't exactly pristine, but all in all it works just great. More likely to get used on my NEX5 than my Bessa R.
After quite some time of lust, I managed to win a Canon P with a Canon 50mm f1.8 on evilbay for a good price. So stoked for it to get here, I can't wait to put some film through it!