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I've been tempted for years now this buy a digital rangefinder for exactly this reason. The prices even for old Fuji range finders still run keep me from pulling the trigger, but I have always been a fan of single use tools that do the job extremely well rather then a multi tool that does a bunch of things okay.

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Take a look at a Ricoh GR III or IIIx. Lighter than Fuji's most famous rangefinders, great APS-C sensor. In stock, and cheaper.

There's a slight chance today they will announce its successor.

I actually had the GR II a couple years ago and sold it when I moved to a micro four thirds kit and a few prime lenses.

Only thing I missed with the GR was an optical view finder (also not on the micro four thirds I replaced it with). I had a Sony A700 about a decade ago and still miss that view finder. The thing was really heavy with a decent lens attached but I loved shooting with it.

Nice! I keep a tiny GM1 around just to use a couple nice m43 lenses that I can't depart with! :)

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