Canon P
Rangefinder fans are a different breed of photographer. It seems that SLR (Single Lens Reflex) shooters can never get used to not looking through the lens for framing and focusing. Rangefinder photographers, on the other hand, are just fine with the concept. Far from being intimidated by not seeing exactly what the lens sees, photographers who use rangefinder cameras relish the freedom that using all of the viewfinder allows. Rangefinder cameras offer a quieter, small, and smoother experience than their SLR counterparts. Of the 35mm rangefinders, the Canon P gives its users the best of each of these attributes.
Introduced in 1958 as a more compact and lighter version of the Canon VI-L, the Canon P (with the "P" reportedly standing for Populaire) featured a bright viewfinder with built-in, permanent framelines for 35mm, 50mm, and 100mm lenses. When combined with the M39 screwmount lenses made by Canon, the result was a very pleasing chrome and black camera and lens kit that looked as good and was extremely functional.
If you've been put off by the idea of a rangefinder, but are looking for one to try, the Canon "Populaire" should be on your short list. Trying one of these cameras will convince you why it deserves this moniker.
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