Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/09/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi All, I am working on a documentary project and will need to spend a bit more time behind the 135mm framelines of my M4-P with 135/4 Tele-Elmar-M attached. For those of you who have had this wonderful experience, you will understand my lack of joy at the very thought of spending much time in this circumstance. The portion of the total viewfinder image represented by the 135 framelines is such a small fraction that it is VERY difficult to frame an image and focus the lens. I am considering purchasing an M3 because it appears that the 135 framelines is a larger portion of the entire viewfinder field and the magnification of the viewfinder is closer to 1:1 than the 72% lifesize image of the M4-P. Years ago I had an M3 and 135 Hecktor (a gorgeous piece of glass if you ask me) and can't remember having any difficulties either framing an image or focusing the lens with the combination. For those who might suggest the 135/2.8, I would add that I have done this, too. I might as well carry my Hasselblad with the 250mm for the scant bit of weight I'd be saving! I also suppose I could get an M4-2 (because they're cheaper) and have M3 framelines put in - but at what cost? Anyone (including Marc) have any thoughts/advice on the subject? Thanks friends, Curt Elizabeth Mei Wong Henry Curtis Miller Christopher P.E. Miller Pittsfield, Massachusetts In the Berkshires, next door to Tanglewood