Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/01/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]<HTML>I am new to Leicas, but I must say that I like the M6 viewfinder for wide angle and normal lenses. It seems that there are compromises in everything in life, and no viewfinder has everything. I am quite happy with the M6 as it is for these lenses. I am also looking forward to getting a .85 version for the 90 and 135. The alternative would be a completely different viewfinder system like the zoom system in the G2 - but that has limitations also and would not be applicable to a Leica camera. No complaints here....<BR> <BR> Tom Shea<BR> <BR> <BR> << <FONT COLOR="#000000" BACK="#fffffe" SIZE=3>In my view, the existing M6 (M4-P) viewfinder's 35mm frame is just about<BR> right, I really don't see much more around it with my naked eye.<BR> Followingly, I find that with the 28mm lens, overlooking the whole image<BR> are is quite difficult, precise framing becoming quite a task.<BR> At least myself, I have to tweak my eye around. It doesn't feel right. So I<BR> feel that the current - 0.72 - viewfinder is in fact optimal for the 35mm<BR> lens. Isn't the new -0.85- viewfinder just going to make overviewing the<BR> whole frame more difficult (with the benefit of more magnification, of<BR> course). Has anyone on the list had this camera in his or her hand yet?<BR> </FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" BACK="#FFFFFF" SIZE=3> >><BR> </HTML>