39. RANGEFINDER FOCUSING
ONE OF THE most precise methods of manually focusing is by using a rangefinder. This system is based on viewing a subject through two separate windows to determine its distance from the camera. This very precise optical system is both fast and easy to use in the field.
Rangefinder cameras are not common these days, but one manufacturer, Leica, makes both film and digital versions that are coveted by a loyal following. For film users, there are still plenty of rangefinder cameras available on the used market, since they were once the most popular style of portable camera.
The rangefinder system is based on two separate ...
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