jaapv Posted January 16, 2012 Share #1 Posted January 16, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) So here is the solution for choosing one's dioptre, it arrived just now :) 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/170664-with-a-strange-device/?do=findComment&comment=1899547'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 Hi jaapv, Take a look here With a strange device. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Ralf Posted January 16, 2012 Share #2 Posted January 16, 2012 :) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted January 16, 2012 Share #3 Posted January 16, 2012 I think I will pass on this novel solution! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share #4 Posted January 16, 2012 It is the official Leica dioptre selector for use with Leica dealers, discontinued about 1990. I was happy to find it, I never saw one before. It works perfectly. You put it on the camera of the customer and rotate until the viewfinder is at its best, That gives you the optimum diopter to order. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billib Posted January 16, 2012 Share #5 Posted January 16, 2012 How did you find it? Did you know of its existence? What did it cost? Are you sure thats not an empty Watch Battery Holder? Thats very, VERY cool!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share #6 Posted January 16, 2012 I knew it existed, I had never seen it, I found it at Red Dot Camera, and it was way too expensive , But hey! it is a rare collectable And no, it is not a hearing aid battery holder, as those holes are filled with dioptres (except 0) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Negative Posted January 16, 2012 Share #7 Posted January 16, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) LOL! That's one way to do it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billib Posted January 16, 2012 Share #8 Posted January 16, 2012 I knew it existed, I had never seen it, I found it at Red Dot Camera, and it was way too expensive , But hey! it is a rare collectable And no, it is not a hearing aid battery holder, as those holders are filled with dioptres (except 0) I don't need it but would have bought it in as heartbeat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share #9 Posted January 16, 2012 I think I will pass on this novel solution! Why? - Everybody is screaming for a variable dioptre on the M10 - here we have an universal one! :D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share #10 Posted January 16, 2012 I don't need it but would have bought it in as heartbeat.Nor do I - but I might have a visitor or two in my practice to choose his dioptre. The interesting thing is that it does work on the M9, albeit slightly off centre, as the camera is higher than the older Ms it was made for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adan Posted January 16, 2012 Share #11 Posted January 16, 2012 Nikon's was a bit more ungainly - but did allow trying out various focus screens as well. http://akiroom.com/redbook/kenkyukai08b/200807-200.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipus Posted January 16, 2012 Share #12 Posted January 16, 2012 very funny, what a great example of a practical solution. Thanks for posting Jaap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJP Posted January 16, 2012 Share #13 Posted January 16, 2012 Interestingly my eyes are well outside the range of diopter correction using the standard range (I have -6½ ® & -7 (L)). At least if I understand correctly the range is -3 to +3? Also, I think I would find removing my specs to use the camera quite irritating. Walking into a ditch or a lamp post is more painful than having to use glasses and a rangefinder:D EDIT: @Andy, we all knew that Nikon's solution would be "slightly more ungainly" & with even more possibilities. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted January 17, 2012 Share #14 Posted January 17, 2012 Can you spin it to make it into a zoom finder? Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoism Posted January 17, 2012 Share #15 Posted January 17, 2012 Attach a polarizing filter big enough to the rear of it and you can find out the best polarizing effect by looking through it while rotating the whole contraption. You may get dizzy due to the changing of the dopters though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted January 17, 2012 Share #16 Posted January 17, 2012 The question is, how do you use that together with a thumbs up & flash Never seen one of those before! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted January 17, 2012 Share #17 Posted January 17, 2012 The question is, how do you use that together with a thumbs up & flash ... I would imagine that you'd need to start by getting a trench coat ... Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf Posted January 17, 2012 Share #18 Posted January 17, 2012 It is the official Leica dioptre selector for use with Leica dealers, discontinued about 1990. I was happy to find it, I never saw one before.It works perfectly. You put it on the camera of the customer and rotate until the viewfinder is at its best, That gives you the optimum diopter to order. And I really thought you made this up... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share #19 Posted January 17, 2012 The world of Leica accessories is full of weird and wonderful gadgets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spylaw4 Posted January 17, 2012 Share #20 Posted January 17, 2012 The world of Leica accessories is full of weird and wonderful gadgets. Now that's true! The wheel is not easy to find (hence the price) but they are around! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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