Hi.... I'm a fans of film photography. Just wanted to share the history of Canon Rangefinder. The Canon P & Canon 7 series (7, 7s) from 60's & 70's Would really love to have one of those...
That 7 is a beauty... now on my list of things to add to my collection. I have one of the P rangefinders and need to learn how to adjust the rangefinder for focus. I also have a Canonet QL17 GIII that is a blast to play with. If only developing and scanning wasn't so expensive.
I guess for Black & White film, developing might not be that hard. Check this youtube instruction... The chemical is not that hard to find here in Jakarta. And doesn't cost that much. Local brand developer & fixer might cost you about USD 3-4 each (should be dilluted in aquadest), and can process about 20 rolls. Ilford ID-11 might cost 10x though.... And from the film, you need only the changing bag and kitchen sink for dark room... Problem arises when you need to scan in hi-res...
I've recently scored a Canon P in excellent condition, the 50mm f1.8, and 35mm f2 both excellent, plus an ever ready case in excellent condition. The P is a lovely camera! The viewfinder on mine is clear, the RF patch bright, and having parallax compensation a real plus, since most of my shooting has been with SLRs and DSLRs. My P has the usual little wrinkles in the shutter curtains, they seem to have no effect. But... filters must be made of Unobtainium! I have scored UVs for both lenses, plus a Canon clamp-on lens hood which fits my two lenses and the f3.5 100mm. I hope to find a 40mm to Series 6 adapter, but so far no luck. Even Tim at FilterFind my usual source, doesn't have any. I tried a 40mm to Series 7 but the combo obscured too much of the view finder. Any suggestions out there?
I have a Canon 7 (used to have a IIB, but sold it ) that I exercise every so often. It's a smooth shooter and the later rangefinder lenses were excellent, especially the 50/1.4, AKA the "Japanese Summilux." The 50/1.2 isn't bad either. Here are a couple sample shots from the 7 with the 50/1.2 in Spokane Washington: On 400TMY2 On P3200TMZ
I have a Canon 7 with the f.1.8 lens. The camera is I have to say a thing of beauty and a delight to use, as I started my photography over 50 years ago, using film and processing it myself is no chore and it does take me back, my preference is for B&W photography, the only difference is that now I scan my negatives into my computer for any post processing. I am no luddite I use my Canon 5D and 5D mk IV mostly but I still just love waiting to see the negs when the wash is finished, it is not difficult and B&W film has such latitude you can not go far wrong. Having used a Leica M3 I do say that the Canon 7 is a superior camera in all respects, in particular the steel shutter on the 7. I took the above shot today on fomapan 100 dev in Rodinal
