Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/09/23

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Subject: Re: [Leica] help needed on viewfinders
From: Dennis Painter <dennis@hale-pohaku.com>
Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2001 00:55:31 -0700
References: <000401c143d2$17349640$27cd243f@default>

rolleiflex wrote:

> hey luggers--the eye doctor tells me that my eyes can't take wearing contact
> lenses any longer, so i have to go back to glasses. problem is that i shoot
> with a 35mm lens exclusively, and with my glasses the framelines are nowhere
> to be seen. i love my m2, but can't continue to use it if i can't compose
> well.
>
> are there any adaptors that will help? which of the later leica bodies have
> the wider viewfinders that might work for my 35mm lens and glasses combo?
>
> has anyone had luck with the .58 finder? i'd be willing to get a newer body
> that had a wider finder even though my m2 is my absolute favorite. i simply
> must be able to compose well, and i'm willing to sacrifice my love of the m2
> for a newer more plasicky body if need be.
>
> all advice welcome and appreciated,
>
> scott

Get a second opinion on the contacts.

Check out the 0.58 VF with your eyeglasses, it it works for you then put the
finder in yourM2. Yea, 600 bucks, but you have a camera you know and won't later
have regrets of selling it.

My $0.02

Dennis

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