These Rangefinder style cameras have all the glitz and glamor of retro cameras and all of the modern tech you could ever need.
Rangefinder style cameras just have that certain something about them that makes photographers’ hearts beat a little harder. Throughout history, some of the most beloved photographers have used rangefinder cameras. It was Henri Cartier-Bresson’s favored type of camera. He is joined by David Douglas Duncan, Robert Capa, Garry Winogrand, and many more. While today’s Rangefinder style cameras don’t really function in the same way as their older counterparts, they still have gorgeous looks. They offer a unique shooting experience too. You can get Mirrorless Rangefinder style cameras with Micro Four Thirds, APS-C, Full-Frame, and even Medium Format sensors. These modern retro cameras range from affordable to rather pricey, but there is one out there for you.
It doesn’t matter which option you choose to go with, these five cameras are beautiful. These Rangefinder style cameras have brilliant autofocus systems, incredible sensors, fantastic ergonomics, and they’re very well built. If you’re ready for something slightly different from SLR style cameras, pick up one of these Rangefinder style cameras and turn heads everywhere you go.
Olympus Pen F
In our review, we said
“The Olympus Pen f has a heck of a lot going for it. Amongst the good things: stellar autofocus in most situations, great high ISO output, pretty versatile RAW files, incredibly almost perfect ergonomics, a great EVF and LCD screen, and the list can go on. In many ways, itâs the almost perfect camera for many photographers.”
Chris Gampat – Editor In Chief
Buy now: $899
Fujifilm X Pro 3
In our review, we said:
“We took the Fujifilm X Pro 3 in the rain on a number of occasions, which it withstood with ease. Photographers shouldnât be afraid of going out and shooting in the rain. More importantly, if youâre the type of street photographer who wants to shoot in the rain, pair it with the 16mm f1.4 R WR. This lens is weather-sealed, and itâs also got the zone focusing mechanism on the focusing ring. Itâs pretty perfect for this type of shooting experience. There wasnât a single time where I lacked confidence in the Fujifilm X Pro 3âs ability to handle what we threw at it.”
Chris Gampat – Editor In Chief
Buy now: $1,799
Sony a7c
In our review, we said:
“Sony has almost made the perfect camera. We finally have a small, rangefinder-style camera with a full-frame sensor. There is also a bit of a grip that I donât mind. It has autofocus. And it pairs well with equally small lenses.”
Chris Gampat – Editor In Chief
Buy now: $1,798
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Fujifilm GFX 50R
In our review, we said:
“The Fujifilm GFX 50R is almost a perfect camera. The Fujifilm GFX 50R is a camera that is meant to be out there with you. This is reflected in the autofocus, the size, the weight, the overall philosophy behind the camera, and the feel.”
Chris Gampat – Editor In Chief
Buy now: $3,499
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Leica M10-D
In our review, we said:
“The Leica M10-D is a great camera for the photographerânot really for the video shooter or for the photographer who sometimes needs to shoot video. However, for those of us who shoot stills, the Leica M10-D will make itself out to be not only a quiet camera but one that can be a great documentary tool in the right hands.”
Chris Gampat – Editor In Chief
Buy now: $6,999
