In 2000 and 2001, I acquired a stable of fixed-lens Yashica and Konica rangefinders and began using them as my go-everywhere cameras. The results were quite satisfactory. But I never got the knack for focusing quickly, and by the time I'd get my subject in focus, he or she would see me fiddling and ask me to stop.
Also, exposure compensation was not easy, requiring a turn of the difficult-to-reach ISO dial. Compensation is, however, easier on other fixed-lens RFs. I've sold off all but one RF, a Yashica Electro GL (40/1.7, 6 elements in 4 groups, ISO 1600 dial). It's very sharp even at f/2. I use it solely to get great, vibration-free, available-light backstage shots at school plays and other indoor events. But even for this, I'm using my SLRs more, because they focus so much more quickly. [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
