Recommedation for Cheap RF

danster · 20th April 2004

Hi Guys,

Thinking of getting a cheapo RF just to try out (around S$100 maybe?) Any recommendations?

As well, what should I be looking out for when buying a used RF?

Thanks for the help.

e905591s · 20th April 2004

Hi danster,

If you are thinking of a rangefinder for below $100, I think the Yashica GSN is a good start. It's a real rangefinder with automatic parallax correction, automatic exposure, a fast and sharp lens and bright viewfinder/frameline. It's also quite rugged because I have dropped mine on tarmac and it still works like before(no rangefinder misalignment), but with some deep scratches on one corner of the baseplate.

e905591s

whoelse · 20th April 2004

GTN is very good. If u can find a GX model is even better.

nsystem · 20th April 2004

Minolta Himatic and Yashica MG-1 can also be considered.

20th April 2004	#1
danster Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 580	Recommedation for Cheap RF Hi Guys, Thinking of getting a cheapo RF just to try out (around S$100 maybe?) Any recommendations? As well, what should I be looking out for when buying a used RF? Thanks for the help.

20th April 2004	#2
e905591s Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 52	Hi danster, If you are thinking of a rangefinder for below $100, I think the Yashica GSN is a good start. It's a real rangefinder with automatic parallax correction, automatic exposure, a fast and sharp lens and bright viewfinder/frameline. It's also quite rugged because I have dropped mine on tarmac and it still works like before(no rangefinder misalignment), but with some deep scratches on one corner of the baseplate. e905591s

20th April 2004	#3
whoelse Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,227	GTN is very good. If u can find a GX model is even better.

20th April 2004	#4
nsystem Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,763	Minolta Himatic and Yashica MG-1 can also be considered.