Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/12/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jim, I've been searching on the internet and found that they're called OKARO, Leica #14058. I have a IIIG which is supposed to have focus enhancement built in so I think they're just for the IIIA through IIIF models. I could be wrong. Jim Laird On Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 5:45 PM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> wrote: > Hi Jim, > > Thanks for looking. ?Yes, that is a slip-on orange filter that gives more > contrast between the rangefinder images. ?The first one I used was on my > IIIa when I purchased it in 1952. ?This one was obtained from DAG. ?They > work best when installed on the window above the lens, but, with the rear > flange on this lens, there's no room, so I get an orange field with a white > spot. > > > Jim Nichols > Tullahoma, TN USA > ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Laird" <digiratidoc at gmail.com> > > To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> > Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 5:39 PM > > Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: My Latest RF Combination > > >> Jim, >> >> Very nice! Is that a yellow filter over the rangefinder window next to >> the rewind? Did it come with the camera and what's it for, a focusing >> aid? >> >> Jim Laird >> >> On Thu, Dec 15, 2011 at 1:11 PM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> >> wrote: >>> >>> Getting back to basics, I have assembled a RF combination that doesn't >>> break the bank, but seems to deliver the results I want. It consists of a >>> Leica IIIf RD, Briteline finder, the shutter release from my original >>> IIIa, >>> and a Canon 50/1.4 lens and original hood. I am on my second roll, but >>> things look promising. >>> >>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Leica+Canon+Combo.jpg.html >>> >>> Image made with E-1 and Leica Summicron-R 50. >>> >>> Comments and critiques welcomed. >>> >>> Jim Nichols >>> Tullahoma, TN USA >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information