The affordable 35mm viewfinder has finally arrived. The Canon 35mm f2 can be used on the IIf now. Maybe the centre view is more accurate.

The film template has also just arrived but I am already getting used to cutting without template. Now, I have to learn how to use it!

Though I have been looking for the next LTM lens, the price and age of available ones are a bit risky. Even a variable viewfinder costs close to 100. Maybe 35mm and 50mm are enough since they are compact. Only con is that Canon 7 is too heavy.

With more use of tripod nowadays, I am taking out those that I have purchased over the years (for whatever reason). Luckily, they are still in working conditions.

Tags:   135 Tungsten EI 800 Canon 7 LTM Canon 35mm f2

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A rather compact setup but it's sufficient for what I shoot. Maybe just another digital camera to top it off. As for film setup, I am contented with what I have now.

It’s also the most expensive setup in my entire collection. As of now, it stands at SGD3.2k or USD2.3k, beating my whole Mamiya setup (3 medium format cameras and 7 lens) by SGD600+.

Left to right: Leica IIf, Leicaflex SL with Elmarit-R 90mm, Leica R6 with Elmarit-R 28mm, Vario-Elmar-R 70-210mm and Summicron-R 50mm, together with Filter UVa II (E60) for the Vario-Elmar.

Tags:   Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar 28-70mm f3.5-4.5

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With the Japanese summilux and summicron, it’s a surprisingly snappy experience with the LTM rangefinders. Only downside is the weight of the Canon 7. Luckily the size makes it easier to move around.

EOS 7 is a crazy machine that just takes whatever is fed to it. I can shoot a roll a week with it. The STM 50mm works well with it. As for the 17-40L, more time is still needed to find the sweet spot, even for long exposure shots.

Left to right: EF 50mm f1.8 STM, Canon EOS 7 with EF 17-40mm f4L, Canon 7 with 35mm f2, and 50mm f1.4 (M39/LTM)

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