The Canon Canonet QL17 G-III 35mm rangefinder with fixed 40mm f/1.7 lens is a very good option (camera on left).
Another very good option is the Minolta Hi-Matic 9 35mm rangefinder with fixed 45mm f/1.7 lens (camera on right).
I do not put batteries in either rangefinder because I do not use the built-in light meter. Instead, I use a handheld meter. Thank goodness, neither rangefinder needs batteries for taking pictures.
Rangefinders by
Narsuitus, on Flickr