I tend to make a lot more portrait oriented photos anyway. The vertical default format of the viewfinder may be bothersome to some people, but it makes me think more about composition. I can put the camera, three lenses, flash, filters and a pro-pack of film in an SLR waist bag and not feel burdened at all. I love the compact size of the whole camera system. The bright line in the viewfinder adusts when the 135mm is installed, but is about 85% of the final picture. When I zoom out from 28mm to 105mm, the shutter speed changes at least 2 stops in the AE setting. This is the case with the zoom lens on my Olympus OM. Could be, as with most longer lenses, you need more light to get same exposure. Got the lens back and found that the meter needs to be bumped up 2 stops to get a good exposure. The only importer of the lens was Robert White Co., UK. After using the camera with just the two lenses, I found out that the 135mm lens was being made and sold, but special adjustments to the lens focusing cam to match the camera was needed. The meter and exposure setting display are in the left side of the viewfinder and can be a little difficult to see at times but make it possible to set the exposure, focus and take the picture without lowering the camera.
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Even though the auto exposure controls work well, I like using it in manual mode as I want more control of the final image. I was having trouble seeing what was in focus with the SLR/TLR and find the rangefinder a very nice alternative for someone with failing eye sight. The viewfinder is bright and the range finder easy to see. The camera handles amazingly like a 35mm rangefinder with Leica like quality.
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I originally purchsed the camera, the standard 65mm lens, the 45mm wide angle and the flash.