Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/09/21

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Viewfinder magnifier
From: Guy Bennett <gbennett@lainet.com>
Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2001 07:49:31 -0800
References: <3BEFCBBF@mail.totalise.co.uk> from "Simon Ogilvie" at Sep 21, 1 10:09:29 am

>i'm intrigued by this too.  here's what Puts (imxputs@ision.nl) had to
>say in his Newsletter 4/21 (Aug 25, 2001):
>-rei
>
>  From: Erwin Puts <imxputs@ision.nl>
>
>  Leica has released an exciting product: a 1.25 loupe that can be attached to
>  the eyepiece and will enlarge the finder magnification with 1,25 and so
>  enhance accuracy of Rangefinder. When using it wit a 50mm or lowwer the
>  whole frame is no longer visible, but the rangefinder patch is noew even
>  above M3 levels. I have used the prototype  for a longer period and I am
>  excited. It is very small and of excellent usebility. NOw a 90 or 135 can be
>  used with full confidnece and the 75 can be used at 1.4 with full peace of
>  mind. The M6 .85 with this attachment easily surpasses the famous M3. I know
>  because I use an M3 and an M6 0.85 with attachment.
>  This is the tool to buy!!


Thanks!

GB
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In reply to: Message from Simon Ogilvie <simonogilvie@totalise.co.uk> ([Leica] Viewfinder magnifier)