Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/07

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Subject: [Leica] those who wear glasses
From: "J. R. Goldman" <goldman@birch.math.umn.edu>
Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2001 18:32:52 -0500 (CDT)

	The thickness of your lenses is one problem.  That's why some 
people can see the 35 lines with an M2 much easier than others.  Leicas 
do not have a very wide rear opening in the viewfinder. I also have a 
Hexar RF, which has a larger rear opening.  It is a .62 , but I can see 
more than with a .58 M6.
	I have used .72 for years and even with my eyes glued to the 
finder there is a little missing.  The M5 shows the most. 
	I currently use the M5 and the Hexar RF. Everything is a 
compromise.  Give the M2 a chance and see what the results are before 
doing anything. It was the model that hooked me on Leica inthe 60's and it 
is a great camera.
Jay Goldman