Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Date: Sun, 21 May 2000 10:20:35 EDT From: ZaaX@aol.com Subject: [Leica] 24mm finder needed w/M6 .78? Message-ID: <13.58d091d.26594ab3@aol.com> References: Seems to me I read a while back that some .78 M6 owners that have the 24mm lens do not use a separate finder. It was stated that the edge of the cameras finder is "pretty close" to being equal to a 24mm finder. Is this true? I would prefer to not use a finder if possible. How much larger would the field of view be for the .78 model Vs the 24mm finder? Thanks in advance for any replies. Zack Schindler N8FNR <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< It may be so, but who wants to be peering around the edges of the built-in viewfinder when you can have a much brighter and more accurate one which gives you the full field of view at a glance? This "the built-in viewfinder is good enough for me" approach has always preplexed me. Fact is, the naked M6 has severe limitations when using focal lengths outside the 35-50 range. The 24 is a terrific lens which deserves a good viewfinder. After all, the leica is supposed to be quick and easy to use, right? The only drawback to the accessory finder is the difficulty of using flash on-camera - you can't. Rob. Robert Appleby and Sue Darlow Via Bellentani 36 41100 Modena Italy Tel/fax [39] 059 303436