The Canon P is effortlessly simple yet refined. No fuss, no unnecessary complexity—just a solid, beautifully designed rangefinder that does exactly what it’s supposed to do.

The framelines—35mm, 50mm, and 100mm are always visible in the viewfinder, which can be a little distracting at first, but after a while you stop noticing them. Maybe it’s because I’ve only used 50mm lenses (the f/2.8 and f/1.8) with it so far, so the other framelines haven’t really been a factor.

And then there’s the film loading and unloading—such a satisfying process. It reminds you why shooting analog is such an experience—it’s not just about the final image, but the entire process from start to finish.

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