[Leica] LTM brightline finders (was Can you really JPEG a JPEG?)

[heintz at ucalgary.ca (John W. Heintz)]

On 13 Feb 2005, at 08:55, lug-request@leica-users.org wrote:
Alex wrote
>
> The built-in 50mm v/f  in the IIIs isn't the greatest, unlike the 
> excellent v/f on the Ms.
>
> But I recently acquired a Leitz 50mm brightline v/f , and it's a 
> revelation to use with a III. Not only does it give you a large and 
> bright image, but, as it's virtually 1:1, you can shoot with both eyes 
> open. It certainly is a quantum leap forward in aiding composition 
> after the LTM 'peephole'.
>
> The frameline also seems pretty accurate, providing, of course, you 
> use the dotted line for shots under 6 feet.
>
> Highly recommended for LTM, and not too expensive  as it's fairly 
> common  - unlike the Leitz 85mm finder for the LTM Summarex 85/1.5. 
> For the moment I'll stick with the 90mm brightline and use the outside 
> edges of the frame.
>
> Good luck with your 'new' IIIf - it's worth persevering with. It's 
> like golf - the more you practise, the luckier you get.
>
Thanks Alex, the golf comment is apt! True too, I hope.
john