Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/08/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Frank, I suspect the donuts that Gandy advertises would work fine, but the price is quite high. I make my own, which I have applied to my Leica IIIa, IIIf RD, and a couple of Leitz aux. viewfinders. I use adhesive-backed black felt, available at Wal-Mart, fabric stores, etc. I start by using a 1/4-inch hole punch to provide an eyehole, then trim a boundary to fit the appropriate application. For the 5cm Briteline finder, I used some small scissors to cut a ring to fit the back rim. The fabric is cheap, so, if it takes a few tries to get what you like, the waste is negligible. I've still got the original scratches that inspired me to find a "fix", but have not acquired any new scratches since I applied the felt. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN