Paul Hart Posted March 31, 2010 Share #1 Â Posted March 31, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) I've stuck the tiny (but very good and bright) Ricoh GV-2 28mm finder on my X1 and think it may be a neat solution. I feared that the lens may intrude into the finder, but it doesn't. There are markings in the finder that make it easy to make allowances for the extra width. Â Â Â Â Any thoughts? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 Hi Paul Hart, Take a look here X1 Viewfinder - an idea?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
ezc203 Posted March 31, 2010 Share #2 Â Posted March 31, 2010 Looks good, nice and compact. How's the framing accuracy? Â I use the Voigtlander 35mm and I love it. Framing accuracy at close range is off, but beyond 2m its GREAT. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
damnsharp Posted April 1, 2010 Share #3 Â Posted April 1, 2010 Looks nice! I personally like an round viewfinder more that's why I bought also the Voightlander. But I am happy for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsrockit Posted April 1, 2010 Share #4 Â Posted April 1, 2010 What am I missing here? Why would you use a 28mm finder with a 36mm equiv lens? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abethecat Posted April 1, 2010 Share #5  Posted April 1, 2010 I've stuck the tiny (but very good and bright) Ricoh GV-2 28mm finder on my X1 and think it may be a neat solution. I feared that the lens may intrude into the finder, but it doesn't. There are markings in the finder that make it easy to make allowances for the extra width. Any thoughts?  I have also done the same, but just because I have not received the genuine Leica finder and Ricoh GV-2 were on hand ... The original finder will be delivered April 6 this year... I hope Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashwinrao1 Posted April 1, 2010 Share #6 Â Posted April 1, 2010 it seems that using the 28 mm viewfinder defeats the purpose given 36 mm effective field of view. The CV 35 mm finder is only 1 mm off, plus it's well built and cheaper than the GC-2 finder. The only advantage that I see in the Ricoh finder is size... Â Ashwin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Hart Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share #7  Posted April 1, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) What am I missing here? Why would you use a 28mm finder with a 36mm equiv lens?  (1) Because the dedicated Leica finder isn't available yet; and  (2) Because many rangefinder users appreciate having a viewfinder that shows more than the field of view of the lens, and  (3) Because the 28mm Ricoh finder is very small, unlike some of the 35mm finders I have seen whacked on top of the X1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexc Posted April 2, 2010 Share #8 Â Posted April 2, 2010 Just got 35 black voghtlander viewfinder from Steven Gundy. Very bright, accurate, and looks very good on x1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsrockit Posted April 2, 2010 Share #9  Posted April 2, 2010 (2) Because many rangefinder users appreciate having a viewfinder that shows more than the field of view of the lens, and  I'm a rangefinder user (M4, M8) and I wouldn't want this. I guess I want my framing device to be as accurate as possible. Sure, a wider field of view with frame lines for 36mm is ok, but 28mm brightlines? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Hart Posted April 2, 2010 Author Share #10 Â Posted April 2, 2010 I'm a rangefinder user (M4, M8) and I wouldn't want this. I guess I want my framing device to be as accurate as possible. Sure, a wider field of view with frame lines for 36mm is ok, but 28mm brightlines? Â I entirely agree with you, but there are secondary markings inside the 28mm frame on the little Ricoh finder that make it easy to judge where 35mm falls. So it's fine as a temporary expedient until I find something better. Â My main point is that the X1 needs a similarly small finder if it's not going to spoil the compactness of the camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsrockit Posted April 2, 2010 Share #11 Â Posted April 2, 2010 I see Paul, I can understand that. Hey, if the Ricoh is working for you, then who am I to judge? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
diogenis Posted April 3, 2010 Share #12 Â Posted April 3, 2010 Paul basically means, that he wants a viewfinder with a bigger than 35mm view angle, framelines or markings st 35mm, so he can still "see and anticipate things just before shooting them" Â What I don't get is why don't you guys just buy the VF from Leica that is incredibly bright and nice? Its accurate and is made for this camera. What difference does it makes if it's round or rectangular? It's just a VF! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsrockit Posted April 3, 2010 Share #13 Â Posted April 3, 2010 Right, I understand diogenis... but I wasn't aware that the Ricoh has 35mm-36mm framelines. Also, the X1 proprietary VF is extremely hard to find... I've been on a waiting list for awhile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolPixeler Posted April 3, 2010 Share #14  Posted April 3, 2010 Hello. I am still waiting for the viewfinder. So at the moment i use a very old (around 60 years) very luminous Leica 50mm viewfinder. That helps me and its look fit well with the X1 design! 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/116934-x1-viewfinder-an-idea/?do=findComment&comment=1282613'>More sharing options...
jsrockit Posted April 3, 2010 Share #15 Â Posted April 3, 2010 I just can't imagine using a viewfinder that doesn't fit my lens's focal length. To each his own. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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