photobike Posted July 18, 2007 Share #1 Posted July 18, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am looking for a 1.5 viewfinder Magnifyer for my M cameras. Does any one know where I might find a used one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 18, 2007 Posted July 18, 2007 Hi photobike, Take a look here 1.5 viewfinder magnifyer. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
stunsworth Posted July 18, 2007 Share #2 Posted July 18, 2007 http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/classifieds/showproduct.php/product/98/cat/5 from the classifieds section Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 18, 2007 Share #3 Posted July 18, 2007 Another option is the megaperls 1.35x. It is considerably cheaper, the optical quality is good and it has a diopter adjustment. The Leica one has superb optics, is sleeker and has a rather nifty little bag and lanyard. There are patent issues, so customers from the USA and Germany must order through an adress in another country. Megaperls Webshop - Films and more directly from Japan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leitz_not_leica Posted July 18, 2007 Share #4 Posted July 18, 2007 Those mag/demag eyepieces are JUNK. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christer Posted July 18, 2007 Share #5 Posted July 18, 2007 Those mag/demag eyepieces are JUNK. NO, they are very good. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/29245-15-viewfinder-magnifyer/?do=findComment&comment=309187'>More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted July 18, 2007 Share #6 Posted July 18, 2007 Those mag/demag eyepieces are JUNK. ...true if you're so luck to have 9-10/10 sight... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubice Posted July 19, 2007 Share #7 Posted July 19, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Those mag/demag eyepieces are JUNK. Would you care to elaborate and enlighten us as to why? Best, Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
photobike Posted July 19, 2007 Author Share #8 Posted July 19, 2007 Where can I get a 1.35 magnifyer and will it thread into my view finder? Walter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
photobike Posted July 19, 2007 Author Share #9 Posted July 19, 2007 Why do you say they are junk? Walter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 19, 2007 Share #10 Posted July 19, 2007 I think it applies to the minifier which does indeed decrease viewfinder magnification, but obviously cannot enlarge the VOF of the viewfinder. Optically and mechanically, however, it is pretty good, as is the magnifier, which I personally prefer to the Leica one. The minifier is useful for those that wear glasses and cannot see the outer framelines.And yes, they screw into the viewfinder. The link is in an earlier post. I won't repeat it, as I am not going to advertise for a company I have nothing to do with.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leitz_not_leica Posted July 20, 2007 Share #11 Posted July 20, 2007 Junk? Buy one and find out. Fine if you want to PIMP your camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 20, 2007 Share #12 Posted July 20, 2007 Even finer if you want your long lenses to produce in-focus shots.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcollum Posted July 20, 2007 Share #13 Posted July 20, 2007 Junk? Buy one and find out. Fine if you want to PIMP your camera. huh? i did buy one, and it's far from junk. in fact it helps significantly with the 50 an 75 mm lenses, as well as increasing the rangefinding accuracy. mine is 1.35x. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
photobike Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share #14 Posted July 20, 2007 Hi Jim, Where did you get yours? What was te price and can I get one? I use a noctilux and it would help. Walter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leitz_not_leica Posted July 20, 2007 Share #15 Posted July 20, 2007 Buyer's justification. 0.72 was good enough for almost 50 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcollum Posted July 20, 2007 Share #16 Posted July 20, 2007 Buyer's justification. 0.72 was good enough for almost 50 years. please.. and no camera has been good for the last millennium before. i shoot with 4x5 and 11x14. does that mean that anyone who buys a leica rangefinder is suffering from 'buyer's justification?" The magnifier increase the accuracy of the rangefinder. this isn't a useless add-on.. it has function. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtwo Posted July 21, 2007 Share #17 Posted July 21, 2007 "0.72 was good enough for almost 50 years." Now that is some way to think about cameras and photography. To each his own. I shot Super XX at, egad, 200ASA, and got muddy grain but it was lots of fun breaking the Great Yellow Father's rules. When Tri-X went to 400ASA in the late 50s I thought it was great and then we started pushing that stuff too and that was even better. Nothing has stood still. Thank heaven. I no longer mix hypo and don't worry about the age of D76. Know what, ? Don't miss it a whole lot, at least not enough to get back into cleaning negatives. Digital is just as complex and just as much fun. Get some fun modern gear and find out. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
photobike Posted July 21, 2007 Author Share #18 Posted July 21, 2007 John, I work in the darkroom daily. I use a autofocus DLSR for my professional work. When I do my personal work it's with my leica's. I have been photographing over 50 years and my eyes are not as good as they once were. As you age you need any advantage you can get. I refuse to give up my art which is B&W Negatives and fiber prints. I once had a 1.25 magnifyer that worked great. I need another one because it works for me. I just happen to be looking for a used one. Every photographer has their own passion and style and I plan to use my rangefinders as long as their are focus lines to see. I appreciate everyone talking about their person preference but I know mine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankg Posted July 21, 2007 Share #19 Posted July 21, 2007 The M3 had the most accurate rangefinder because it had the largest magnification. The .72 rangefinder was a compromise to accommodate wider lenses at the expense of some focusing accuracy. Since there is no equivalent to the .85 mag film M available for the M8 the only alternative is an add on mag. The only problem I had with the Mega Perls is that the adjustable diopter was easily turned so I was constantly having to fiddle with it. I am using the 1.25 HK knock off now and am very happy with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christer Posted July 21, 2007 Share #20 Posted July 21, 2007 ....... The only problem I had with the Mega Perls is that the adjustable diopter was easily turned so I was constantly having to fiddle with it..... A quarter of a drop of nail varnish solves this problem. I found it necessary to take some time to set the diopter adjustment correctly, otherwise one does not benefit fully from this gadget. I set up a USAF chart and put the camera on a tripod and set the adjustment so that maximum benefit occurred where I need it most which is about two meters. The adjustment took a few minutes, and it was well worth the effort. I check it from time to time as my eyesight tends to change so that I need half a diopter more or less every year which makes me a very good customer at my optician's. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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