Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/02/05

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica 5x lupe - opinions?
From: Bryan Caldwell <bcaldwell51@earthlink.net>
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2002 16:44:27 -0800

On 2/5/02 7:54 AM, "Zeissler, Mitch" <mzeissle@gcipoa.gannett.com> wrote:

> Felix...
> 
> I also have the Schneider 4X, which I am planning on selling soon.  I
> feel the Leica loupe is hands-down better in every aspect and worth the
> price.  Yes, the 5x does give more magnification and I find it easier to
> use with glasses.
> 
> /Mitch
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Felix Erazo [mailto:ferazo2000@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2002 10:16 AM
> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: RE: [Leica] Leica 5x lupe - opinions?
> 
> 
> Hi Mitch
> I have a Schneider 4X, and I was wondering if the leica which looks
> like, what you say,full of features was worth the price. Plus it's a 5X.
> Does it make a difference between a 4x and a 5X?
> 
> Regards
> Felix Erazo
> www.thrutheviewfinder.com
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of Zeissler,
> Mitch
> Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2002 8:22 AM
> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: RE: [Leica] Leica 5x lupe - opinions?
> 
> It's big, heavy, full of features and all around awesome!  I love mine.
> 
> /Mitch
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Emanuel Lowi [mailto:mano@proxyma.net]
> Sent: Monday, February 04, 2002 6:54 PM
> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: [Leica] Leica 5x lupe - opinions?
> 
> 
> Anyone using the current Leica 5x lupe, and willing to compare it with
> other brands, like Maxwell, Schneider, Emo, etc.?
> 
> TIA,
> Emanuel
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I have the Leica loupe and am very happy with it. However, two things to
note: the neck strap can be very difficult to remove (it has to come off to
remove the chimney for sidelight) and I've seen a number of used pieces that
had very severe cleaning marks. This leads me to suspect that the front
element might be a bit "soft" and prone to marking.

Bryan 

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