Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> > > > The M3 viewfinder is the best one available for Noctilux > > > > > Why? > > > > My dear Hamlet! M3, having the same rangefinder base > > (about 69mm) has highest magnification (.91x), so > > focussing accuracy is very high... > > That doesn't make it 'better'. Do you know that the mechanical tolerances > are higher on the 3 than the 6? It seems that you agree that M3 is better built? According to Erwin Puts' recent letter, it makes you a _desirable_ LUGer.. :) > I, for one, really don't care which one IS better, > but I'd like to see some > facts (surprise! ;-). OK. Here are facts you asked for: 1. With higher magnification (0.91) of M3, focusing is simpler, because split of image is easier to see. With paper-thin Noctilux' DOF, you want to try to focus as accurately as you can... :) With all above, you can use Noctilux or any Leica. You probably will be able to use it on a IIIc, assuming Leica will make a screwmount Noctilux. But I had problems even with Jupiter 3 (f/1.5) with not enoughly careful focusing, so, with as much money as lawyers got, I would go for M3 rather.... :) 2. 0.91 magnification means that framelines for 50mm are optimally sized (read: BIG) in viewfinder, so you will _undoubtely_ frame easier with M3. Well cleaned M3 should also provide brighter image, but I am very unsure about it and ask for opinion all M3 and M6 users here > The materials better, so there is less wear > over time...etc.? What has this to do with Noctilux focusing? I hope we are talking about _adjusted_ M3 here? If not, well, even CL will focus Noctilux better than M3 with rangefinder off.... :) > If it's personal opinion, > it's probably better stated > as such, instead of it coming across as fact... So why don't you take a M3 and M6 and actually try it for your own, mister? :) All opinions on LUG are personal ones. For more science facts, check following links: http://www.cameraquest.com/leica.htm http://www.imx.nl/photosite/leica/technics/rfaccuracy.html Don't get lost in Internet caves, my tiny veawer! :) And finally: "Aww, let's go out and take some pictures." - Gary Winogrand - ------------- St. (alias Puck. So Shake your Spear... Nye would be happy!) - ----------------------------------------------- FREE! The World's Best Email Address @email.com Reserve your name now at http://www.email.com