Viewfinder for 35mm

[Photoskeptic]

I went to Steven Gandy's site to see about a 35mm viewfinder but he doesn't list one. Anyone know where I could get one? I plan on using it on my M3.
Thanks for all replies.

[echorec]

Try to find an original Leitz SBLOO, the best external viewfinder ever made IMHO.

[Photoskeptic]

Thanks, Gunnar. And where in the world would I find one?

[cosmonaut]

I bought a Heliar finder but am not thrilled with it. It seems off.

[luigi bertolotti]

As Gunnar said, the old SBLOO is definitely the best: a little bulky, but a fantastic seeing through... not difficult to find one... here are two that are currently available at
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[Philippe D.]

Originally Posted by Photoskeptic

And where in the world would I find one?

Those viewfinder SBLOO are pretty good, but pretty expensive too.
Near you, in LA, Kevin Lee Kevin's Cameras :: Finder have quite a few. The best ones are very, very expensive, especially the boxes.
In Europe, the best place could be Leicashop in Vienna/Austria https://www.leicashop.com
but not quite cheap either.

[Photoskeptic]

Wow. Thanks for all the replies. Luigi, you really came through with the pics, grazie.

[Photoskeptic]

Thanks, Phillipe. I've emailed Kevin with an inquiry.

[cbretteville]

The Leica one is great, jut got one for my M3. I also have a VC metal 28mm finder that I use. Cameraquest does sell 35mm metal finders for $145 and the combo 28/35 mini finder for $169. A while back I emailed Stephen Gandy asking which was better for people wearing glasses and he wrote me back the metal one gives better eye relief. Voigtlander Bessa RF Accessories

- Carl

[Photoskeptic]

Thanks, Carl. I've ordered one from Steven. Not sure why I couldn't find it on his site, though! Looking forward to shooting some Velvia with my 35 Cron ASPH.

[cbretteville]

You're welcome. Don't feel bad about not finding stuff on cameraquest.com. The site has its own little 'challenges'.

- Carl