Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]<< Here's an interesting gizmo for M telephoto users. Erwin Puts, in his latest email newsletter, indicates that Leica has produced a 1.25x add-on viewfinder magnifier for the M6, that he says works like a charm for to increase the focus accuracy and subject visibility with 75, 90 and 135 lenses. It would make a .58 into a .72, the .72 finder becomes the equivalent of the M3 (0.9x), and the .85 finder stretches to 1.06x! He gave no indication of when it will be available, but it's probably worth a look for long-lens users. My dealer has a call in to Lisle-Kelco to see about availability. Does anyone have any more info on this? Paul >> I have heard that it turns the .72 into a 1.25... not like the M3, but even more tele...but other than that it is still not in production nor is an official price available yet. I doubt anyone has it " in stock" as I called a friend in Germany and they have not seen them yet... I'm not sure what it is supposed to turn the .58 into, but it should be at least .72 I guess...? I also heard that it ties onto a strap lug when not in use. Very slick indeed! Still, I would say that it will stand to be the most desired accessory in the Leica line when it comes out! cheers, Rich www.photovillage.com