Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/07/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Reg, =46irst I "saved" some money by buying one of the cheaper non-Leica finders (Avenon). Compared to a Leica finder, IMHO it is not very bright, has more distortion, has a strange yellowish tint, and is heavier. After putting up with this for a couple of weeks I bought a Leica finder, which is IMHO much, much better. However, I recently lucked across a Soviet turret finder (from Keeble & Shuchat---thanks, Jeff; ser #307635 w/no mfr name, in case Marc is interested) which is pretty cool. It is fairly bright w/no noticeable color tint, and is selectable for 28/35/85/135/50mm views (in that order). It's kind of big and heavy and goofy-looking, but it's very convenient being able to change views by just rotating the turret, and having the 85mm and 135mm view makes using these longer lenses a bit easier for me. If I could get one with 21mm as well I'd be in finder heaven, but I don't think any were made with 21mm. You can check out Stephen Gandy's web site, www.jetlink.net/~cameras for some useful finder information. Regards, PB On Sat, 18 Jul 1998 11:29:36 +0100, Reg Ronaldson <reg.ronaldson@zetnet.co.uk> wrote: >Paul, >which separate finder do you use? I think the Leica ones are still=20 >available new in UK but very expensive. I have been looking for some=20 >time on the used market but they are not common. Paul C. Brodek Kobe, Japan pcb@iac.co.jp