Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/30

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Subject: Re: [Leica] A new VF magnifier?
From: "David Kieltyka" <dkieltyka@csi.com>
Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 20:32:07 -0400
References: <OFAF718091.C09B07DE-ON85256AB8.006CE42A@customs.treas.gov>

Hi Christopher. Actually I was referring to the Contax's standard VF when I
mentioned the lack of parallax correction. But re-reading my post I see this
isn't exactly clear. You're right about the finder mask...I have the 563/03.
I've only used it a few times, mainly because I have to disconnect my strap
from the finder-side lug to fit it on properly. I guess I could get another
IIa or IIIa and dedicate it to the 85 and 135mm lenses! But, yes, the mask
makes the finder uncomfortably dim IMO. So I use a nice Nikon varifocal
finder instead.

Take care.

- -Dave-

- ----- Original Message -----
From: <CHRISTOPHER.CHEN@customs.treas.gov>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2001 4:01 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] A new VF magnifier?


>
> Actually, the post-WWII 85/135 mask (model #563/03, the 1 that fits around
> the viewfinder & over the strap lug) did have parallax correction.  The
> pre-WWII mask for the II (model #543/7, that fits into the accessory shoe)
> lacked parallax correction.  However, I agree that they're not always the
> most useful accessories around, particularly when shooting indoors, as
> they make the already relatively dim Contax viewfinders even darker.
>
> ----------------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2001 09:24:22 -0400
> From: "David Kieltyka" <dkieltyka@csi.com>
>
> Frank Filippone <red735i@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> > The old Zeiss Contax RF had a gadget analogous to this...
> > however, it was a mask only...no optics to boost the size
> > of the VF image....just cut the VF to approximate the 85
> > and 135 frame lines.... The camera itself had no variable
> > VF windows....50mm only.
>
> No parallax correction either unfortunately. I have one of those finder
> masks but I prefer using an external finder with the Contax RFs.

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