SLR or Rangefinder? Which is your go-to and why? What types of photography do you do the most? COMMENT BELOW⬇️
@aidenmcgeehan42811 ай бұрын
I've got a Nikon f2 for a more rugged stuff, and my voigtlander bessa r for my daily carry. And a canon R8 for my daily but we talking film here
@ReimannPembroke11 ай бұрын
@@aidenmcgeehan428 that’s a great lineup of cameras!
@tylerhuttosmith11 ай бұрын
35mm-rangefinder (unless I’m shooting something that I want compression). 120-SLR
@acalthu11 ай бұрын
I still use the Trusty Pentax Spotmatic. Been considering a Canon P, but since I like to experiment with lenses, and also use them in a DSLR, the SLR is the way to go for me.
@ReimannPembroke11 ай бұрын
@@acalthu I love the Spotmatic! Such a great camera!
@michael_17711 ай бұрын
I've been curious about rangefingers for some time. Perfect video just in time 😇
@ReimannPembroke11 ай бұрын
I’m glad I got this video out just in time for you!
@tylerhuttosmith11 ай бұрын
I have a rangefinder (Canon p) and an slr (Nikon fe). I like shooting both, but if I had to pick one it’s the rangefinder. It’s more fun to shoot. That being said I also have a tlr (rolleicord v) and 120 slr (Bronica SQ-A) and while the tlr is fun and anytime I take it out people love seeing it/asking questions about it, I prefer the 120 slr. It’s weird
@ReimannPembroke11 ай бұрын
Canon P squad! Also I would love to get a Nikon F2 someday!
@ldaw720811 ай бұрын
I have SLR(Nikon, Minolta) and rangefinders(Canon 7, Ricoh 500gx), i prefer doing the focus with the SLR with the Canon 7 it's very difficult whatever the moment but the RF are more compact
@ReimannPembroke11 ай бұрын
Both systems definitely have pros and cons! I’m glad you’ve got camera options to enjoy :)
@Narsuitus6 ай бұрын
I shoot SLRs and rangefinders. Love them both. Over the decades, I used my cameras for photojournalism, documentary, medical/scientific, macro, street, sports, landscape, scenic, portraits, products, architectural, theatre, stage shows, travel/vacation, underwater, aerial, astrophotography, weddings, and other social events. My favorite 35mm SLR is a Nikon F2 with over two-dozen lenses. My favorite 35mm rangefinder is a Leica M6 with three lenses. My favorite medium format SLR is a Mamiya RB67 with six lenses. My favorite medium format rangefinders are a Fuji GW670 with fixed normal lens and a Fuji GSW690 with fixed wide-angle lens. My favorite digital SLR is a Fuji S5 Pro that I use with my Nikon lens inventory. The Fuji X-Pro2 is my favorite rangefinder-style digital mirrorless that I use with my Nikon lens inventory and eight Fuji X-mount lenses. Note, I was hoping the Leica M10 would be my favorite rangefinder digital camera but the two I purchased were defective.
@ReimannPembroke6 ай бұрын
Wow it sounds like you have a wealth of experience photographing a multitude of situations with tons of different cameras!
@ianjenkins162711 ай бұрын
Interesting & informative vid Mister, I've always been a fan of rangefinder camera's, my voigtlander bessa r is my choice for rangefinder, love the focus patch so clear and bright. Perfect for street and documentary photography. You explain it so well. Thanks
@ReimannPembroke11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Ian! Yeah I really wanted to do a comprehensive video since I’m sure a lot of people are trying to decide between SLRs and Rangefinders!
@rbatbaptista11 ай бұрын
In my daily commute I use a rangefinder camera. This camera allows me to walk around light and discreate, just frame it and shoot. But, if I have the time to make better composition and expend more time framing measuring correctly the light, I prefer the SLR. Rangefinders are better for street photography and documentary photography. SLRs are better for sports, landscape, cityscapes, macros, astrophotography, and portraits (SLR has more options and gadgets that makes the SLRs more versatile than rangefinders)
@ReimannPembroke11 ай бұрын
Totally agree! It’s always nice to have one of each to be able to use for whatever situation you find yourself in! Thanks for watching!
@hmuz838811 ай бұрын
just realized outside of my Nikon F2 (beautifully brassed i might add haha) all my other cameras are either rangefinder or rangefinder style bodies!
@ReimannPembroke11 ай бұрын
Gotta love a brassed camera!
@hmuz838811 ай бұрын
@@ReimannPembroke Amen to that!
@WRCzATL10 ай бұрын
I'm an SLR guy - mostly a Pentax MX - but one big advantage Rangefinders have over SLRs: a much quieter shutter, which is essential in more candid situations.
@ReimannPembroke10 ай бұрын
That is definitely true! Thanks for watching!
@htt270711 ай бұрын
I dont have much to add to your excellent overview. I shoot almost 50/50 Olympus OM3 and Canon P. They are similar in size - both work without batteries. I choose OM3 when I need accurate spot metering option and use my 100mm lens. The Olympus OM SLR line are among the most compact SLRs and have great lens selection. And for ultra compact I carry Olympus XA rangefinder.
@ReimannPembroke11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! I really want to give an OM camera a try!!
@imac335511 ай бұрын
I love the no "blackout" when pressing the shutter on a rangefinder or TLR.
@ReimannPembroke11 ай бұрын
Oh totally! I forgot to mention that!
@michaelcary946711 ай бұрын
Rangefinder, Leica M2
@ReimannPembroke11 ай бұрын
The M2 is probably my favorite Leica!
@michaelcary946711 ай бұрын
@@ReimannPembroke I shoot with the M10 for digital and have owned an M4-2 and M6 in the past, finding that I really like the simple single frameline viewfinder of the M2.
@ReimannPembroke11 ай бұрын
@@michaelcary9467 wow! You’ve got lots of experience with Leica cameras! Cool to know you like the M2 as well!
@anta4011 ай бұрын
Mostly SLR, because the ability to get really close with macro lens. I know we can also do this with wide angle lens, but I'm not a fan of that look. On different days, a RF with 50m or 85mm is enough. I think the benefit of using RF felt more significant when shooting in medium format. Try carrying a 6x7 SLR (e.g Pentax 67) for a day walk. Not particularly fun 😅
@ReimannPembroke11 ай бұрын
That’s true! Medium format rangefinders really are much lighter than medium format SLRs!
@anta4011 ай бұрын
@@ReimannPembroke Ah I forgot another thing. For me, doing vertical composition in RF is a bit difficult. So nail the focus in landscape mode, then turn the camera. No issue on SLR 😅
@ReimannPembroke11 ай бұрын
@@anta40 I do the same thing with my rangefinder haha
@jessewillem11 ай бұрын
I've got the Canon P and it's pretty cool but i'm interested in digital rangefinders these days. I'm just not sure i'll be as quick with it as I am with my Mirrorless, I love how easy I can just point and shoot with mirrorless, especially when i'm travelling shooting street photography - I need to catch people in the moment without them seeing my dick around with my camera haha. Nice video mate.
@keyboardwarrior689011 ай бұрын
Got an Leica M4 for a year and i have to say for my Work an SLR Like an Nikon F would be better haha fuck.
@ReimannPembroke11 ай бұрын
Dang! Well at least you can get your money back out of your M4 if you want! What kinds of photos do you take?