Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/12/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Yes you can still have the six frame mask set put in an M4(-2,P), M5 and M2 cameras (from serial number 1 05x xxx and up). The last time I checked it was about $140US but that was while they were already doing work to the camera. They just change the mask set but this requires the removal of a lens in the viewfinder assembly – the so-called missing condenser. This sometimes results in a wandering superimposed image: as you move you eye from side to side the focus changes. Good Leica techs will check this out before doing the work. To fit in the 28mm frameline set, they made all the other framelines a little smaller. This annoys the heck of of some people. You can also just use the whole field as a 28mm frame. It works quite well and costs absolutely nothing. John Collier On Tuesday, December 3, 2002, at 07:04 AM, Logan Reinwood wrote: > I heard it is possible to change the VF of early M4, in order to get > the 28mm frame. > > Is Leica still doing that ? What is the typicall price? they have to > change all VF? - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html