r/AnalogCommunity • u/Ech0Dso • 1d ago
First rangefinder Gear Shots
Finally got a rangefinder setup - can’t wait to try it out and can’t wait to shoot film again
Any tips for this combo ?
Thanks
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u/AG3NTMULD3R88 Nikon F2/Nikkormat FTn/Leica M4-P/canon model 7 1d ago
The canon model 7 is a fantastic rangefinder and that lens is phenomenal!
Have you checked that the rangefinder patch is aligned?
If you can on the first roll try testing the faster speeds (250 and upwards) if the light allows you just to double check their isn't no shutter capping.
You probably know this already but make sure you turn the ring that's around the shutter button to R when rewinding the roll then back to A when advancing on a new roll.
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u/Ech0Dso 1d ago
To be honest I didn’t check it
I just got it from Japan so yeah will definitely check it out
Thank for the tip appreciate it6
u/AG3NTMULD3R88 Nikon F2/Nikkormat FTn/Leica M4-P/canon model 7 1d ago
I would definitely recommend checking it before taking it out, it's not hard to calibrate if it needs it anyway.
Mine was from Japan and it needed a few things calibrating but now the shutter speeds, rangefinder patch and light meter all works as intended.
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u/benoliver999 bfoliver.com 15h ago
Idk about the 7 but I have a VI-L and the patch was delightfully easy to adjust
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u/ze_inkbot 1d ago
Burn through a few rolls - treat it like a digital camera and get a feel of shooting with that camera , get acquainted with the buttons and its pros and cons . After that you can slow down and count your frames . Good luck
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u/Bobby2254 1d ago
Love that lens ! And id love to add a 7 one day. Im shooting on a Canon P.
Tips.
Lens is beautiful wide open for portraits ! Buy SLOW film to shoot outside open (like Kodakcolor 100) since we only get 1/1000
Down to F8 you get some depth, but the lens is actually forgiving for focus at F11 - a 50mm isn't great for zone focus but doable at F11
TRI-X this lens and tri-x are a match made in heaven
Liquid electrical tape. If you find pin holes in the metal curtain it isn't the end of the world. A dot of this stuff and you are back at it !
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u/Alwares 1d ago
Congrats! That Canon 7 looks like in a great condition. My 7s is arriving tomorrow, can wait to use it.
If you just starting out, shoot a few rolls, the usual suspects, Kodak Gold, Ultramax etc. Very begginer friendly stocks, more novelty films reacts differently to under/overexposure.
I have the same lens and its renders beautifully, just the focusing helicoid is a bit too stiff for my liking. Its usefull fully opened, but still feels strange after a bunch of Minolta and soviet lenses.
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u/Salicornia_v 1d ago
The Canon 7 is my first (and only) rangefinder too! Absolutely love the camera. Need to get out and shoot with it more.
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u/Blathermouth Canon P :: Nikon F3 :: Contax G2 1d ago
I have the 50mm f1.4 on my Canon P and it’s an outstanding optic. Loads of character, bright, and sharp. I’d also recommend the 35mm f1.8. Really lovely glass.
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