Re: Need some camera suggestions...

[rrosener <rrosener@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Patrick Magee wrote:

> I've been shooting HIE for over 25 years now but have run up against the
> same problem over and over. I don't have my camera with me when I see a
> great infrared opportunity. My N90 outfit is just too big to carry around
> everywhere. What I really need is a point-and-shoot or rangefinder which I
> can put in my briefcase or some small inoccuous looking case. Of course I
> need to be able to override automatic exposure and attach a filter. I
> prefer not to use a filter between the film rails. I have been looking at
> the Contax G1 but that is at my upper $ limit.
>
> Any suggestions?
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Look for a Canon Canonet rangefinder from the '60s. Very sharp lenses, and
because it's a rangefinder, even the deepest IR filters don't interfere with
focusing. Some of the Olympus Pen rangefinders are great for that purpose
too.

Russ Rosener


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