did not watch the video yet, but couldn't agree more with the thumb and the title. I had already a number of rangefinders, and the canons are a great entry point and, actually, they can work fine as a 'end game' for some. If yout think on the quality of some 50mm lenses and that Leica even did the 35mm summicron ASPH also in LTM mount, this is really a good camera
canon p had one , fantastic camera , great for younger people. get one soon , because the word is out.. prices will increase.. nothing wrong with🎉 them at all, fantastic value for money, no electronics to fail solid metal construction.. a high quality item some of canons best engineering and quality construction went into this camera, built in the era which was the pinnacle of camera manufacturing standards..ditto for canon lenses of the day.. the 1.4 50mm is fantastic and the 1.8 runs it close … tip, if you have a higher budget find a vi-l or vi-t they have a few more features..🎉
Nice video! I use several Canon rangefinders, including an L2, which is like the L3 but has a flash sync connection. They are wonderful cameras. I enjoyed your video and your pictures. Very nice work.
Functionality wise, I think the Canon 7 is the closest there is to the Leica experience on a budget. (Of course, minus the looks 😅) I had one and for a period of time it quenched my thirst for rangefinders. It has similar multiple parallax corrected framelines that is projected through a Fresnel lens from the front unlike the Canon P , modern shutter speed dial (Not the spinning and seperated ones from the canon L series) Personally I love my barnack Leica iiif. I much prefer external viewfinders that are bright and uninterrupted view. But the Canon L3 is also a stunner camera, and definitely as capable as Leicas. Great video! Not a lot of videos on 50s Canon rangefinders!
l love range finder cameras. Ever since l owned a Leica M6 a number of years ago That satisfying hardly audible clic instead of the Kerlunk of an SLR. I've recently bought into the Micro 4/3, Olympus, the reason, it is more akin to the range finders of old.... l like small and unobtrusive. To that end you've rekindled my enthusiasm for a real Range Finder, not a Leica, cost too high, but maybe a Cannon of a Nikon.....Thanks for encouraging me to spend money....Greeting from España
The Leica M6 is my dream camera! So expensive though 😮💨 I don’t own any digital Olympus but I have a film one that I love! Maybe I’ll look into micro 4/3 their shutter sound is so nice
@@lisaportinari I'd love to own an M6 again but they are way out of my price range now. l now use a Olympus E-P5 and EL-P8 with a number of different lenses. The E-P5 is especially 'chunky' metal construction, has that quality feel and is reminiscent of range finder design...The only drawer back is the viewing screen.... useless in bright sunlight...but thats common with most digital cameras....
Always remember the camera doesn't take photographs, YOU take the photographs. One day you may own your dream Leica but chances are you will find some of your most treasured photos have come from your Canon L3.
reality check! The Rfdr spot is not clear, nowhere like Leica M! Not close! The shutter looks terrible.Canon lenses were good but in 50; and 60's. That's long ago... get a SLR like AE-1,Ae-P or AV! Cheaper, easier to focus lenses are better..
Some lovely images from this camera, the autumn light looks so good!
@lisaportinari ahaaa.... a photography couple. Wonderful :-) Subbed. 🙌👋Super video and photos. So good.
@@stevesvids haha thank you for subscribing, really appreciate it 😄
@@lisaportinari Your welcome. 😎📷👏👍👋
did not watch the video yet, but couldn't agree more with the thumb and the title. I had already a number of rangefinders, and the canons are a great entry point and, actually, they can work fine as a 'end game' for some. If yout think on the quality of some 50mm lenses and that Leica even did the 35mm summicron ASPH also in LTM mount, this is really a good camera
canon p had one , fantastic camera , great for younger people. get one soon , because the word is out.. prices will increase.. nothing wrong with🎉 them at all, fantastic value for money, no electronics to fail solid metal construction.. a high quality item some of canons best engineering and quality construction went into this camera, built in the era which was the pinnacle of camera manufacturing standards..ditto for canon lenses of the day.. the 1.4 50mm is fantastic and the 1.8 runs it close … tip, if you have a higher budget find a vi-l or vi-t they have a few more features..🎉
Thank you for sharing! I have a couple of Canon rangefinders already not sure if I should get a third one just yet haha
Nice video! I use several Canon rangefinders, including an L2, which is like the L3 but has a flash sync connection. They are wonderful cameras. I enjoyed your video and your pictures. Very nice work.
Thank you for watching 😄
Functionality wise, I think the Canon 7 is the closest there is to the Leica experience on a budget. (Of course, minus the looks 😅) I had one and for a period of time it quenched my thirst for rangefinders. It has similar multiple parallax corrected framelines that is projected through a Fresnel lens from the front unlike the Canon P , modern shutter speed dial (Not the spinning and seperated ones from the canon L series) Personally I love my barnack Leica iiif. I much prefer external viewfinders that are bright and uninterrupted view. But the Canon L3 is also a stunner camera, and definitely as capable as Leicas. Great video! Not a lot of videos on 50s Canon rangefinders!
I have both and actually prefer the L3 haha. It’s smaller and more compact! Maybe I’ll do a video comparing the two soon 😄
You have time to work up to a Leica! I have used a Canon P successfully for 6 years before I got my Leica M4. Nice photos, you have a good eye!
Thank you John, really appreciate your comment!
l love range finder cameras. Ever since l owned a Leica M6 a number of years ago That satisfying hardly audible clic instead of the Kerlunk of an SLR. I've recently bought into the Micro 4/3, Olympus, the reason, it is more akin to the range finders of old.... l like small and unobtrusive. To that end you've rekindled my enthusiasm for a real Range Finder, not a Leica, cost too high, but maybe a Cannon of a Nikon.....Thanks for encouraging me to spend money....Greeting from España
The Leica M6 is my dream camera! So expensive though 😮💨 I don’t own any digital Olympus but I have a film one that I love! Maybe I’ll look into micro 4/3 their shutter sound is so nice
@@lisaportinari I'd love to own an M6 again but they are way out of my price range now. l now use a Olympus E-P5 and EL-P8 with a number of different lenses. The E-P5 is especially 'chunky' metal construction, has that quality feel and is reminiscent of range finder design...The only drawer back is the viewing screen.... useless in bright sunlight...but thats common with most digital cameras....
Always remember the camera doesn't take photographs, YOU take the photographs. One day you may own your dream Leica but chances are you will find some of your most treasured photos have come from your Canon L3.
Superb video :)
Thank you very much!
Nice and enjoy, there will be time for Leica.
Currently manifesting a Leica M6 🙏
reality check! The Rfdr spot is not clear, nowhere like Leica M! Not close! The shutter looks terrible.Canon lenses were good but in 50; and 60's. That's long ago... get a SLR like AE-1,Ae-P or AV! Cheaper, easier to focus lenses are better..
There’s no need to get agitated, I’m always open to discussions 😄 For 5% the price of a Leica set up, these trade offs are worth it imo