On 1 Mar 2006 at 20:57, Kenneth Waller wrote: > Not to be argumentative - > > > They definitely have a different feel to an SLR, > Agreed > > >you can see outside the taking frame, > but it's what in the frame that I'm interested in
For street shooters or anyone working close in knowing what's happening just outside the finder can be advantageous. > >there is no blanking of the finder as the shot is > > made > I don't see how this is a concern, once you've pushed the release, you've > decided that's what you want At least you know what happened just after you released the shutter, expressions can change in an instant. > >the finder view has an air of familiarity as it always remains the > > same magnification regardless of the FL of the lens. > but again, its what's in the frame that I'm interested in Range-finders are generally used over a fairly limited range of taking FLs, so it's very easy to preview the scene in your mind, the finder allows you to focus and trim framing. > I can see a rangefinders being more natural photographic equipment in that > they are closer to the "original/first" camera They are great for certain purposes like close in with people, they are easy to use and generally quiet and unobtrusive, but I wouldn't go out shooting close- ups of polar bears in nature with one. :-) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
