Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/09/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Because of its additional glass elements, the view through the 1.25x magnifier plus Leica M camera viewfinder is somewhat dimmer than through the unadorned camera finder. That sounds like an argument for using the .85 finder rather than the .72 plus the 1.25x magnifier. But another factor to consider is that the .85 viewfinder's 50mm frame line is rather abbreviated on the bottom. The .72 finder's 50mm bottom frameline is more complete. So, for me, the .72 is a better viewfinder than the .85 just because of that. I like a really useful bottom frameline and use my 50mm lens a lot. Finally, with the improved MP-type viewfinder, I find the .72 view so clear and bright now, I no longer see any need for either the .85x or for the 1.25x gizmo. But this is definitely one of those things that each person has to try and decide alone. Emanuel Lowi Montreal ______________________________________________________________________ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca