Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/08/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Actually, the M body has a coincident rangefinder which means that two images appear that are merged to obtain the correct focus. This type of viewfinder can also be used as a split image rangefinder as well. Another method of focusing with the M camera is simply to set the lens to a hyperfocal distance and shoot it like an old Kodak Brownie. This approach works much better with an M than with an SLR. I always use this approach when shooting from something like a moving train. The coincident rangefinder provides very fast focus once you become accustomed to it. The R4 through the R8 SLR's have interchangeable focusing screens so that you can choose which one suits your purpose. A focusing screen with a split imaging spot in the center is available and is generally the standard screen supplied with the camera body. Regards, Bud Becker wrote: > [Snip] > > Yep! I think you are right. But now, looking back, I can see that what > made my undecision, was the focus issues. What attracted me in the M model > (besides its design), is the split image viewfinder. How easy is to focus > on a R model? I mean, does the camera has some practical viewfinder or > interchangeable one? > > [Snip] > > > > > > >My best > > > > > >Becker > > >bss@uol.com.br > > > > >