First Impressions: Kodak Signet 35

1950’s Kodak Signet 35 Rangefinder

I finally got around to shooting with this flea market find from last summer. Perhaps it was overshadowed by the Konica IIIA I purchased from the consignment shop in Wiscasset, which I gave first dibs. Pershaps it was because I knew it was in working order. Whatever the reason, the veil of mystery was lifted this past weekend.

Analog Anticipation

1950’s Konica IIIA Rangefinder with 2000’s Gossen Digisix meter installed.

Anticipating how your photographs will turn out is an experience missing from digital photography. More often than not, that wait-and-see aspect generates a feeling of excitement. And right now, I’m excited about my first roll from the Konica IIIA.

Voigtländer Bessa: The Evolution of Film

Voigtländer Bessa R3A 135 Aperture Priority Rangefinder
Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.4 lens

It’s a bold statement, but more positive than my initial title, “Voigtländer Bessa: Last of a Dying Breed”. There are currently three top players in the rangefinder market; the Leica M7, Zeiss Ikon, and Voigtländer Bessa R. This post is about the most affordable of the three, and the best value in terms of quality vs. price.