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Annoucement! Welcome to Pure Rangefinder

Purerangefinder.com is now live, marking the beginning of a dedicated new venture designed specifically for the rangefinder soul. In an era where AI-generated images are increasingly flooding photography sites and social media, Pure Rangefinder stands apart as an AI free zone, a sanctuary dedicated exclusively to the craft and vision of the human photographer.

Pure Rangefinder was built to provide a modern, streamlined home for those who value the intentional and discrete experience of shooting with classic rangefinders, the Fujifilm X100 and X-Pro series, the Leica Q, and other cameras that prioritize that signature "eye to the corner" perspective.

This isn’t another cluttered forum; instead, we’ve created a sophisticated space for high resolution photo hosting, in depth gear reviews, and thoughtful storytelling through our blog and story features. While our focus remains on high quality content and imagery, our integrated message board offers a clean, distraction free environment to connect with fellow enthusiasts without the noise of traditional platforms.

We invite you to explore the site, share your vision, and help us shape this community into the premier destination for authentic rangefinder photography.

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Version 4.0.0 Delivers Significant Performance Enhancements and Fresh User Experience for Leica Q3 and Q3 43 Leica Camera AG presents two firmware updates that bring comprehensive enhancements to current camera models in the Leica SL-System and the Leica Q3 family. Both these firmware updates will enhance the performance of the respective cameras in key areas, enabling a more precise, faster, and ... Read the article
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This is a little old dating back to November but important enogh to keep it current. Dear Valued Customers, We have recently confirmed that, with respect to our FUJIFILM X-E5 digital camera, there is a potential issue where the strap lug attachment may loosen. Continued use in this condition could result in the strap attachment detaching from the camera body.As of November 20, 2025, this issue h ... Read the article
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The firmware update Ver.1.30 from Ver.1.20 incorporates the following issues:   Regarding the details of No.1,2,3,4,5 and 6 download the “X half New Features Guide［Ver.1.30]” from our website. X half New Features Guide: English, Français, Deutsch, Español, Italiano, Nederland, Polski, Svenska, Norsk, Dansk,  ... Read the article
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Leica Camera AG launches three M-Lenses in the Leica Safari Design as well as a variant featuring a glossy black finish Leica M-Lenses are legendary, embodying exceptional performance, masterful craftsmanship and iconic design recognised around the globe. Developed and manufactured in Germany, they epitomise the essence of the Leica philosophy through precision, resilience and enduring value. L ... Read the article

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By: jtorral 12-29-25 Views: 5649
My relationship with manual glass is a tug of war between nostalgia and performance. While I appreciate "vintage character," I generally demand clinical, razor sharp rendering. I have little patience for "glow" when it’s just an excuse for poor wide open performance. When I picked up the Voigtlander 50mm f/1.2 Nokton II from Cameraquest, I was skeptical. Generally speaking, fast primes including Leica often implies "soft until f/2.8." However, Voigtlander has a pretty solid record of de ... Read the story
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  The Voigtlander 50mm f/1.0 Nokton For a generation of photographers who appreciate the tactile experience of manual focus and the look of ultra fast glass, the Voigtlander 50mm f/1.0 Nokton has emerged as a truly exceptional standard prime. Born from Voigtlander's tradition of combining classic design with modern optical engineering, this lens stands out not merely for its sharp, premium, all metal build, but for its headline grabbing maximum aperture of f/1.0. In a world increasingl ... Read the story
By: jtorral 10-14-25 Views: 34348
This photo essay serves as an examination of the contemporary human landscape of Portland, Oregon, seen exclusively through the lens of a 50mm prime. By committing to this fixed, natural focal length, one that demands the photographer to physically engage with their subject's space, I move past the voyeurism often associated with longer lenses in street photography.  I believe the resulting portraits are not merely candid captures; they are observations, each one a framed story of the sub ... Read the story
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The 50mm lens is photography’s true constant player. A focal length so fundamental it is often called the "standard." Its enduring practicality is rooted in its perspective. It renders the world with a field of view that closely mimics the human eye, offering an honesty and lack of distortion that few other lenses can match. This transparency makes it the ideal tool for the photojournalist, the portraitist, and the street photographer, allowing the viewer to feel present in the scene witho ... Read the story

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Photo by dalth500   •  Last comment by lizzie   •   On 01-10-26 12:32

Stunning imagery in this series.

It is my life long dream to go see visit Nepal!

Thanks for sharing!

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Photo by shtarka1   •  Last comment by shtarka1   •   On 01-10-26 03:05

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Photo by K Davis   •  Last comment by jtorral   •   On 01-09-26 22:43

Lol. Life can be rough. 😀

Photo by wenceslao   •  Last comment by jtorral   •   On 01-08-26 16:41

I am guessing Miami, The place I grew up in. Man, I miss the food there! What I would give for Pollo Tropical now!

Photo by dalth500   •  Last comment by jtorral   •   On 01-08-26 14:00

I still love this picture! Great mood, lighting composition and just plain good!

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